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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Presents: Spring Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Crosstown Arts invites visitors into a set of exhibitions that feel both deeply personal and broadly reflective of the world around us. Spread across the East Gallery\, West Gallery\, and additional screening and project spaces\, the current exhibitions bring together three distinct artistic voices\, each exploring different facets of identity\, perception\, and humanity’s connection to environment and culture. \nFree & open to the public: Tuesday–Friday\, 11 am – 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm \nFeaturing: \nWiley Henry\nEast GalleryShades of Heritage \nLawrence Matthews\nWest GalleryA Rabbit With A Gun \nKarl Erickson\nScreening Room + Pop Out WallsClub Walrus\, Fluvial Effluvia\, and Know No Now
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-presents-spring-exhibition/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts Galleries
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SUMMARY:Jeff Hulett with Blue Shift Ensemble: Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Memphis Listening Lab for a listening session of Jeff Hulett with the Blue Shift Ensemble. This special session allows you to hear this local band on the Memphis Listening Lab’s state of the art speakers.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jeff-hulett-with-blue-shift-ensemble/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Settle in with a pint and enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of traditional and progressive bluegrass at Bluegrass Jam\, a live music series at Crosstown Brewing Co. \nEach show features a curated lineup of talented bluegrass musicians\, delivering rich harmonies\, driving rhythms\, and masterful string work — all in the laid-back comfort of our taproom. Great bands\, good beer\, and an atmosphere that brings the front porch to the brewery. \nExpect: \n\n\n🎶 Live performances \n\n\n🍺 A full lineup of Crosstown craft brews \n\n\nWhether you’re a bluegrass devotee or just love a good night of live music\, Bluegrass Jam is your new favorite tradition. Come early\, grab a seat\, and let the music do the rest. \nGreat beer. Great music. No frills — just bluegrass.#BluegrassAtCrosstown #LiveAtCBC #CrosstownBrewing
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/bluegrass-jam-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Kei Rune Art: Live Painting @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique night out? Head over to Crosstown Brewing Co. February 19th for art and community. Local artist Kei Rune will be painting live from 5-8pm. Grab a brew and watch Kei Rune’s process in creating his whimsical pieces. \n 
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/kei-rune-art-live-painting-at-cbc/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:Echoes in the Room
DESCRIPTION:RASSLIN’ AT THE M.L.L.\nIt’s a cage match between Gorgeous Rob Gordon and David ‘the Possum’ Less. Eight rounds. Rules? We each bring a combination of eight videos and tracks. The Gorgeous One selects his. The Possum hisses his\, then the audience picks. \nWe’ll feature an unheard killer track from Don Bryant—and no Memphis wrestling event is complete without Andy Kaufman.\nAs always\, if you’re not there\, you’re in the wrong place. No streaming or recording. Memphis Listening Lab in the Crosstown Concourse. Thursday\, February 12\, 7:00 pm.Free\, open to public.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/echoes-in-the-room-7/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T000914Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Larson Quartet featuring Kortland Whalum
DESCRIPTION:Adam Larson Quartet featuring Kortland Whalum \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, April 17th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM \n$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door | $15 student tickets \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nSaxophonist-Composer Adam Larson brings his quartet with special Guest Kortland Whalum to the Green Room on April 17th for a night of music that spans genres of music touching the corners of R&B\, Rap\, Classical\, Jazz and a bit of everything in between. Larson has written nearly 200 original compositions that lean on his affinity for genre-blending sounds\, motifs and ear-candy\, garnering him critically-acclaimed distinctions from Downbeat Magazine as a “prolific composer and a compositional prowess for lyricism” and from The New York Times as a composer whose “compositions are thoughtful\, with ample breathing room for any soloists”. \nBuilding on successful shows with vocalist Kortland Whalum in 2025\, Adam brings Kortland back to the stage for this special one-night only event that will feature Grammy-Award winning bassist Clark Sommers\, local legend Alvie Givhan on piano and drummer John Kizilarmut. \nThis performance is made possible through the generous underwriting of Denton’s St. Louis.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/adam-larson-quartet-featuring-kortland-whalum/
LOCATION:The Green Room
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:March to August @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:March to August\, an Ozark Mountain string duo will be at Crosstown Brewing Co. for a special night of brews and tunes.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/march-to-august-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:Crawfish Boil @ Crosstown Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Bring your taste buds and your best buds to Crosstown Brewing Co. and enjoy a crawfish boil! Not only will there be delicious crawfish\, there will also be delicious beer that is sure to go great with it.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crawfish-boil-crosstown-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T210000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Brewing Co. Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Brewing Co. Trivia Nights\nCrosstown Brewing Co. invites you every Tuesday for trivia\, rotating drink specials\, and good times in our taproom. Grab your crew (or make new friends here) and join the fun! \n📅 When & Where\nEvery Tuesday Trivia starts at 7 PMLocation: Crosstown Brewing Co. Taproom  \n🎲 How It Works\n\n\nPick a cozy table or pull up a bar stool. \n\n\nTeam up or join one on the spot. \n\n\nTackle themed questions. \n\n\nWin bragging rights and prizes!  \n\n\n  \nAPRIL TRIVIA THEMES\n \nApril 7 – CommunityThink you know everything about Community? Bring your best community to the brewery and give it your best shot. \n \nApril 14  – General KnowledgeShow us that you’re the smartest cookie around with General Knowledge trivia! \n \nApril 21– SupernaturalA Supernatural Trivia Tuesday\, but with your friends instead of Sam\, Dean\, & Castiel. \n \nApril 28 – DisneyProve that you are the expert on all things Disney.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-brewing-co-trivia-nights/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by University of Memphis Combo 1
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by U of M Combo 1 \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, April 21st\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted this month by the University of Memphis Combo 1 . Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-university-of-memphis-combo-1/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
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SUMMARY:Jocelyn Gould
DESCRIPTION:Jocelyn Gould\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nWednesday\, April 22nd\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$25 in advance | $30 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n2021 JUNO Award winner Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul\, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is as infectious as her unique ability to connect with audiences. Jocelyn has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound\, citing Wes Montgomery\, Grant Green\, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell as primary influences on the guitar. \nJocelyn has performed and recorded internationally as a leader and with GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Freddy Cole\, JUNO-winning trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg\, DownBeat Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease\, Etienne Charles\, Jon Gordon\, Rodney Whitaker\, Randy Napoleon and Diego Rivera. \nJocelyn’s debut album\, Elegant Traveler\, won the 2021 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year: Solo. \nGolden Hour\, Jocelyn’s sophomore album\, showcases her virtuosic guitar playing and dynamic compositions\, and introduces her voice. It has received international critical acclaim and radio play including extensive play on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Golden Hour reached #1 on Canadian and #9 on North American college radio jazz charts. Jocelyn’s Golden Hour Tour took place in June 2022 with performances at 11 Canadian Jazz Festivals. \nJocelyn toured extensively in 2022\, including a 6-week American tour featuring the music of Bessie Smith\, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. She will begin 2023 with a two-month North American tour from Florida to Alaska as one of four guitarists featured in a concert of solo guitar. \nJocelyn Gould is a Benedetto-endorsed artist.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jocelyn-gould/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T195150Z
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SUMMARY:Susan Marshall & Reba Russell Vinyl Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Decades Deep: Susan Marshall and Reba Russell release first-ever collaboration as a limited edition vinyl single \nLong revered as two of the city’s most in-demand background vocalists and compelling solo artists\, Marshall and Russell have lent their harmonies to hundreds of recordings. Marshall’s credits include albums with Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Lenny Kravitz\, Lucinda Williams\, Primal Scream\, and The Afghan Whigs. Russell has recorded with artists including U2\, B.B. King\, Roy Orbison\, Johnny Cash\, Collective Soul\, Tracy Nelson\, Arlo McKinley\, Jimmy Thackery\, and Huey Lewis. Together\, the pair’s voices have also supported many artists including Al Green\, Foy Vance\, Don Bryant\, The Mountain Goats\, The Allman Betts Band\, and the film soundtrack to Song Sung Blue — a testament to their distinctive blend and the enduring power of the Memphis sound.\nFor the first time\, after decades of singing behind the stars\, Marshall and Russell have recorded together as featured\nvocalists.The recordings capture the warmth and emotional depth that has defined their partnership for decades\, two voices meeting in harmony to express love and connection in a time when the world often feels divided.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/susan-marshall-reba-russell-vinyl-release-party/
LOCATION:Memphis Listening Lab\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Suite 269\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20250707T223623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145519Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a laugh? Head to Crosstown Brewing Co. at Crosstown Concourse for Comedy on Tap — a monthly stand-up series that pairs bold beer with sharp wit. \nHosted right in the heart of the taproom\, Comedy on Tap brings together a rotating lineup of local and regional comedians for an evening of fresh\, fast-paced stand-up and the kind of laid-back atmosphere you can only find at CBC. Grab a pint\, settle in\, and get ready to laugh with us at one of the most fun nights on the Concourse calendar. \nHighlights: \n\n\n🎤 Stand-up comedy from some of the region’s best up-and-coming talent \n\n\n🍺 Crosstown Brewing’s full craft beer lineup \n\n\n🍔 Great food from the CBC kitchen \n\n\n😄 No cover — just good vibes and good laughs \n\n\nMake it a night at Crosstown Concourse: come early to explore the building\, grab dinner\, and end your evening with laughter and local flavor. \nCrosstown Brewing. Comedy. Community.#ComedyOnTap #CrosstownConcourse #CBCLaughs
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-brewing-comedy-on-tap/
LOCATION:Crosstown Brewing Co.\, 1264 Concourse Avenue\, memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T213000
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SUMMARY:Steve Lee
DESCRIPTION:Steve Lee\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nFriday\, April 24th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nStephen Lee returns to the Green Room—one of his favorite stages and a familiar home base—to deliver another night of soulful\, world-class jazz. \nA Memphis native\, Lee studied with legendary Jazz pianist Donald Brown at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before heading to New York City to finish his studies and further hone his skills in some of the most well-known jazz venues in the world. He rounded out his studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from City College in New York City and a Master’s degree in Education from Freed Hardeman University. While living in New York\, Stephen has shared the stage with some of Jazz music’s best and brightest including Gregory Porter\, Esperanza Spaulding\, Billy Kaye and Saul Rubin. In 2012\, he released his first album\, “Songs in the Key of My Life” for which he won the Rhythm of Gospel Award and was nominated in the first round of the Stellar Awards. In 2018 Stephen was voted Steinway and Sons 2018 Top Music Teacher of the Year by Amro Music Store. And In 2019\, he was nominated as a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/steve-lee/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Orchestra featuring Michael Dease
DESCRIPTION:Memphis Jazz Orchestra featuring Michael Dease\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts\nSaturday\, April 25th\, 2026\nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM\n$25 in advance | $30 at the door\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nJoin the Memphis Jazz Orchestra for a special one-night only performance at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts featuring one of the preeminent trombonists of the current era\, Michael Dease! \nMichael Dease is one of the world’s eminent trombonists\, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sanborn\, Christian McBride\, Kanye West\, Michel Camilo\, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta\, Georgia\, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001\, Dease moved to New York City to become part of the historic first class of jazz students at The Juilliard School\, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees\, and quickly established a reputation as a brilliant soloist\, side-person\, and bandleader. \nGive It All You Got (Posi-Tone\, 2021) received positive acclaim from JazzTimes Magazine and a coveted 4-star review from Downbeat Magazine. The music centers on themes of devotion to the past and future of the jazz lineage\, realized at the Jazz Institute at Brevard where he serves as director. As a bandleader\, this is Dease’s eighth album for Posi-Tone\, fourteenth of his career\, and features Gregory Tardy\, Ulysses Owens\, as well as his wife Gwen Dease and eldest daughter Brooklyn Dease on percussion. Since then\, he has released Best Next Thing (Posi-Tone\, 2022)\, his baritone saxophone recording debut on Swing Low (Posi-Tone\, 2023)\, two albums featuring music from composer Gregg Hill\, The Other Shoe (Origin\, 2023) and Found in Space (Origin\, 2024)\, plus Groves Groove (Le Coq Records\, 2024)\, and City Life (Origin\, 2025). \nDownbeat Magazine named Dease the 2016 Rising Star Jazz Trombonist. He then won the magazine’s Critics Poll for 2021 Trombonist of the Year\, an award granted in subsequent years as well. He is a three-time Grammy award winner with Christian McBride and Alicia Keys and a sought-after lead\, section\, and bass trombonist with today’s leading jazz orchestras. His experiences include bands led by Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, Nicholas Payton\, Charles Tolliver\, Rufus Reid\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. However\, it is on the frontline of small groups led by master musicians like The Heath Brothers\, Winard Harper\, Renee Rosnes\, Bill Charlap\, Claudio Roditi\, and Lewis Nash\, where Dease has revitalized the trombone’s image. Not content to simply improvise\, Dease arranges and composes for many different bands\, constantly adjusting his tone and timbre to add just the right flavor to the music. \nMichael Dease is an enthusiastic endorser and Performing Artist for Yamaha Trombones\, Trumpets and Saxophones\, Pickett-Blackburn brass mouthpieces\, and the custom repair services of expert craftsman Scott Sweeney of Sweeney Brass in Raleigh\, North Carolina. Most importantly\, he enjoys spending time with his extraordinary wife and Professor of Percussion at MSU\, Gwendolyn Dease\, and their daughters Brooklyn and Charly.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/memphis-jazz-orchestra-featuring-michael-dease/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T213000
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SUMMARY:University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers + opener The Central High School Jazz Band \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$10 tickets | Free for students and faculty with ID \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nExperience an electrifying evening of jazz excellence that bridges generations and celebrates Memphis’s rich musical legacy. The highly acclaimed Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra of the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music takes the stage\, featuring the 2025 DownBeat Magazine Outstanding Performance–winning U of M Jazz Singers. With roots dating back to the early 1960s\, these ensembles represent decades of artistry\, innovation\, and national recognition at the highest level. \nThe concert also spotlights the extraordinary Memphis Central High School Jazz Band\, directed by Dr. Ollie Liddell\, fresh off their 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition victory at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This award-winning ensemble exemplifies the future of jazz\, performing with precision\, soul\, and unmistakable Memphis swagger. \nTogether\, these celebrated ensembles deliver a powerful\, multigenerational jazz experience—honoring tradition\, showcasing world-class talent\, and affirming Memphis as a vital force in the jazz world.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/university-of-memphis-southern-comfort-jazz-orchestra-and-jazz-singers-opener-the-central-high-school-jazz-band/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T213000
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SUMMARY:ECHO Party
DESCRIPTION:ECHO Party \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, April 30th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$18 in advance | $22 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBased in Memphis\, ECHO Party is a free jazz collective that bridges the gap between commercial polish and avant-garde extremes\, featuring a lineup of musicians with decades of interlocking history. The group is anchored by the dual horns of saxophonist Art Edmaiston—a legendary session player for artists like Justin Timberlake and Gregg Allman—and Chad Fowler\, a multi-instrumentalist and founder of Mahakala Music known for his work with icons like William Parker. The two share a background in Memphis horn sections\, a chemistry that complements the group’s rhythm section: keyboardist Alex Greene (Reigning Sound)\, who has collaborated with Fowler since the 1990s indie rock scene; guitarist Khari Wynn\, known for his tenure as Music Director for Public Enemy and his work with Fowler in the ESP-Disk unit Deepstaria Enigmatica; and drummer Steve Hirsh\, a texture-oriented improviser who has recorded extensively with legends such as William Parker\, Daniel Carter and Matthew Shipp\, as well as Fowler\, and released a duo album with Edmaiston in 2023. Together\, they dismantle genre boundaries\, using their mastery of soul\, rock\, and experimental forms to fuel spontaneous\, high-energy composition.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/echo-party/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
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SUMMARY:Paper Wings + opener Savannah Brister
DESCRIPTION:Paper Wings + opener Savannah Brister  \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nPaper Wings \nLong-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank\, known together as Paper Wings\, dream up warm\, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart. On their latest project\, Listen to the World Spin\, the Nashville duo’s songwriting flourishes\, displaying their exceptional ability to reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. Embracing themes of solitude\, nature\, and passage through time and space\, Listen to the World Spin is a beautiful exploration of how we are never alone in our search for meaning and certainty in difficult times. “We needed these songs to guide and comfort us through the last few years\,” says Frank\, “And we hope they’ll do the same for others.” Listen to the World Spin was released on March 15th\, 2024 with support from Free Dirt Records. \nSavannah Brister \nSavannah Brister\, a Memphis-based singer-songwriter\, captivates audiences with her compelling voice and heartfelt songwriting. Her performances are infused with an undeniable emotional depth\, resonating with listeners and creating an inviting\, intimate atmosphere. Savannah’s quirky charm further endears her to fans\, making each show a memorable experience. In early 2019\, Savannah gained national recognition when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice and earned a spot on John Legend’s team. Her talent has also been celebrated through numerous accolades\, including an HMMA award for her song “Dear World” and multiple awards for her song “Feelings\,” which is featured on her debut album “Soft.” Don’t miss the chance to witness Savannah Brister’s heartfelt artistry live—she’s sure to leave you inspired and wanting more.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/paper-wings-opener-savannah-brister/
LOCATION:The Green Room
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T032631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T032631Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-mystic-2/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260407T193220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T144338Z
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SUMMARY:Puppy Palooza 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s everyone’s favorite and cutest event of the year! Puppy Palooza  Bring your precious pup to Crosstown Concourse for an afternoon full of fun & furry friends.\n\nWhat to expect!\n\nDog Costume Contest with PrizesCaricature DrawingsDog Adoptions by Local Rescue OrganizationsBalloon AnimalsDog PortraitsDog TrainersAmurica Photo Booth+ So Much More!
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/2026-puppy-palooza/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T032900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T032900Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by Crosstown Arts. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nHenry Conerway III has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York in 2015\, as evidenced by his ongoing work with such global touring artists as; the iconic Freddy Cole; the stalwart Jazz at Lincoln Center trumpeter\, Marcus Printup; 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner\, Jazzmeia Horn; Grammy nominated trumpeter\, Russell Gunn; and several residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha\, Qatar. \nListed below are the jam tunes for the month of May. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk. \n\nCOMING SOON !
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-henry-conerway-iii/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T033108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033108Z
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SUMMARY:Copland Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Copland Appalachian Spring\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring\, a quintessential American masterpiece that evokes the serene beauty of the rural landscape through its folk-inspired themes and sweeping orchestral colors. Robert Moody leads this exciting program\, including Mozart’s “Haffner” Symphony\, a lively work full of elegant melodies and intricate orchestral textures. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 15\, 2026 | 6:30 PM\n\nVenue: Crosstown Arts – Crosstown Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission \n\n\n\n\n\nRegular\n$40.00\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/copland-appalachian-spring/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260129T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T182917Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: “No Country For Old Men”
DESCRIPTION:The Coen Brothers’ Academy Award–winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel stands as one of the most unsettling American films of the 21st century. Set against the bleak landscapes of West Texas\, No Country for Old Men follows intersecting lives pulled into a spiral of violence after a drug deal goes wrong\, along with the unstoppable force that follows in its wake. \nAnchored by Javier Bardem’s chilling portrayal of Anton Chigurh\, the film explores fate\, chance\, and moral erosion with an almost mythic inevitability. Sparse dialogue\, oppressive silence\, and sudden brutality create an atmosphere of constant dread. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell’s weary reflections frame the film as a lament for a world that no longer makes sense to those who once believed they understood it. Grim\, precise\, and hauntingly modern\, No Country for Old Men demands the focus and scale of a theatrical viewing.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/crosstown-arts-film-series-presents-no-country-for-old-men-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T033344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033344Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-mystic-3/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T033510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033510Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Halimah Muhammed
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Halimah Muhammed \nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM \n$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for participants \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted this month by Halimah Muhammed. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-halimah-muhammed/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T033701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033701Z
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SUMMARY:Marisa Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Marisa Anderson\nThe Green Room at Crosstown Arts \nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7:00 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM \n$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAt the Green Room\, Marisa Anderson brings her singular\, transportive guitar work to the stage—music that feels at once timeless and strikingly new. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience one of today’s most compelling instrumental voices up close. \nMarisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid\, emotional\, and masterful\, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New Yorker calls Anderson ‘one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation’\, and NPR refers to her as among ‘this era’s most powerful players’. Her music has been featured in Rolling Stone\, NPR\, The New York Times\, Pitchfork\, the BBC and The Wire. Festival appearances include Big Ears\, Pitchfork Midwinter\, Le Guess Who and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Anderson is the recipient of the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists presented by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. \nIn addition to her solo work\, Anderson is sought after as a collaborator and composer. Swallowtail\, her second record in duo with drummer Jim White was released May 2024 on Thrill Jockey Records. 2024 also saw the release of the feature film score ‘ A Perfect Day For Caribou’\, as well as appearances on records by Charlie Parr\, Myriam Gendron and Big|Brave. In addition to multiple solo releases\, past projects include 2021’s Lost Futures with guitarist William Tyler\, and contributions to recordings by Matmos\, Tara Jane O’Neil\, Beth Ditto\, Sharon Van Etten and Circuit Des Yeux\, among others. \nClassically trained\, Anderson honed her skills playing in country\, jazz and circus bands. Her current work is focused on a mid-20th century archive of recorded music from the Islamic world\, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/marisa-anderson-2/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260112T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214036Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Blues Night with Willie Farmer and Ryan Lee Crosby
DESCRIPTION:CROSSTOWN ARTS PRESENTS MISSISSIPPI BLUES NIGHT WITH WILLIE FARMER AND RYAN LEE CROSBY\nTHE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 20\, 2026\nDOORS OPEN AT 7 PM | SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30 PM\nTICKETS: $20 IN ADVANCE (PLUS FEES) | $25 AT THE DOOR\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nThough the Mississippi Delta’s Willie Farmer and Rhode Island’s RyanLee Crosby come from different backgrounds\, they are each dedicated to performing Mississippi blues music. Farmer — a Big Legal Mess and Music Maker Foundation artist from Duck Hill\, MS — focuses on Delta- and Memphis-style blues while Crosby performs the stomping North Mississippi and the haunting Bentonia\, MS blues. (Skip James is from Bentonia\, MS.) The Memphis Flyer terms Farmer‘s last recording a “great album.” Though Crosby is a yankee\, he has spent considerable time in Memphis and Mississippi and is mentored by GRAMMY Award nominee and juke joint proprietor Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. \n\n\nWillie Farmer is living proof that Mississippi continues to produce deep blues. The 65-year-old guitarist is neither a soul modernist nor a revivalist\, but a small-town auto mechanic who’s never shaken his love for old-school legends like Muddy Waters\, Howlin’ Wolf\, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. \nA lifelong resident of tiny Duck Hill\, located in the hills east of the Delta\, Farmer grew up on his family’s farm. He picked up the acoustic guitar in his early teens\, and after saving money from picking cotton\, he bought his first electric instrument. He began performing at school events and local gatherings\, learning blues and R&B by tuning into a powerful Nashville radio station. \nIn his early twenties\, he joined a loose-knit band that played juke joints around the area\, including Duck Hill\, Grenada\, Kilmichael\, and deep into the Delta in Greenwood and Charleston. But he eventually grew weary of the rowdy club scene\, where “people liked to fight like crazy.” \nIn 2003\, Farmer helped found the Grassroots Blues Festival\, held in a meadow outside Duck Hill. The annual event connected him with downhome blues artists from across Mississippi\, including Willie King and Leo Welch. \nFarmer’s first serious studio effort came with “The Man From the Hill” (2019\, Big Legal Mess)\, recorded over several sessions at Bruce Watson’s Memphis-based Delta-Sonic Sound. Working in a North Mississippi Hill Country vein\, the album features Jimbo Mathus and drummer George Sluppick\, with Farmer also exploring gospel harmonies alongside Memphis’ Barnes Brothers. \nFor the past thirty years\, he’s operated his own auto repair shop\, but he hopes the success of the album and touring opportunities will let him finally step away from the garage. The Memphis Flyer called the record a “great album\,” highlighting his playing as full of “rough-hewn strength and deep sensitivity\,” while Relix Magazine noted that it “showcases Farmer’s gritty blues approach as he honors longtime influences like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Howlin’ Wolf.” \nIn his upcoming album At the Blue Front\, Ryan Lee Crosby channels the ethereal sounds of Bentonia\, Mississippi\, through a live field recording captured at the legendary Blue Front Café\, the oldest active juke joint in the U.S. In the spirit of folklorists like Alan Lomax and David Evans\, the album was recorded on reel-to-reel tape at the historic venue owned by Grammy-nominated bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. \nSupported by Holmes\, Grant Smith on calabash\, and Jay Scheffler on harmonica\, Crosby delivers eight tracks that honor Bentonia and North Mississippi blues traditions while reflecting his own distinctive voice. The album\, rich with spontaneously composed performances\, centers on Crosby’s electric 12-string guitar\, played in both standard and “crossnote” tunings. \nCrosby’s journey into Bentonia blues began in 2012 after discovering the early recordings of Skip James. He started formal studies with Holmes in 2019\, but his influences also include Jack Owens\, Cornelius Bright\, and Robert Belfour\, Jessie Mae Hemphill\, and RL Boyce—the latter two of whom he has performed and recorded with. \nDubbed “a young torchbearer of the style” by Smithsonian Magazine\, Crosby blends deep tradition with personal mysticism. His sound is raw\, immediate\, and reverent to place and people. \nHe has earned features in Guitar Player\, Premier Guitar\, Aquarium Drunkard\, Vintage Guitar\, American Blues Scene\, and WBUR (Boston NPR)\, among others. His performance credits include Juke Joint Fest\, Meadowlark Fest\, and Levon Helm Studios\, and he has also worked with producer Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/mississippi-blues-night-with-willie-farmer-and-ryan-lee-crosby/
LOCATION:The Green Room
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260129T184004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T184004Z
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SUMMARY:Romain Collin: “Solo” + opener Aaron James
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nStep into a mystical evening with Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Romain Collin\, who’ll present music from his latest solo piano record\, DUST (Edition Records/ E2). Collin will perform original compositions\, as well as\, curated pop covers on a Steinway Grand piano and a gorgeous pump organ\, layered with ethereal textures from ambient modular synths. The French-born\, New York-based pianist brings his nuanced approach to solo piano\, crafting a work that’s equal parts intimate and expansive. Join us in this low-lit\, easy haven: sprawl on a couch\, nurse a drink and let the music pull you into its magic. This is a chance to breathe\, let go and recharge. \nRomain Collin (@romain__collin) has been praised by NPR as a “visionary composer” and hailed by the Boston Globe as one of the “leading lights of a new breed of jazz players.” The French-American musician has developed “a highly personal and contemporary vision” (A Blog Supreme\, NPR)\, a style “unique and engaging without obvious influences” (All About Jazz) that seamlessly blends contemporary jazz\, classical music and sound design. Collin has recorded/ performed alongside luminaries like Herbie Hancock\, Cassandra Wilson\, Bill Frisell\, Gregory Porter\, Terence Blanchard and Wayne Shorter. He is currently touring solo in support of DUST\, as well as with other projects as a co-leader. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/romain-collin-solo-opener-aaron-james/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T033838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033838Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystic
DESCRIPTION:So\, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music\, story\, silence and dialogue\, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic\, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity\, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic\, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity. \nAnd if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul\, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/the-mystic-4/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170016
CREATED:20260303T034107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T034107Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet \nThe Green Room @ Crosstown Arts \nTuesday\, July 14th\, 2026 \nDoors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm \nTickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nThe Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly\, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making\, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform\, network\, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene. \nAlex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist\, composer\, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber\, Rachel Therrien\, Ted Ludwig\, Baron Tymas\, Stephen Anderson\, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition\, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences\, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art\, Crosstown Arts Green Room\, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery\, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative\, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
URL:https://crosstownconcourse.com/event/jazz-jam-session-hosted-by-the-alex-upton-quartet-2/
LOCATION:The Green Room
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