East Coast Jazz Revue will host its season opener, A Jazz Holiday, with the legendary jazz composer, pianist Ramsey Lewis and his quartet at the Greenville, NC Convention Center on Friday, January 15, 2016. Joining Mr. Lewis are Henry Johnson on guitar, Joshua Ramos on bass and Charles Heath IV on drums.
Pre-concert features include a rare jazz exhibit, 3-course dinner, and East Coast Jazz Revue’s tribute to “TomtheJazzman” Mallison, nationally celebrated jazz broadcaster and Greenville native.
Ramsey Lewis, a jazz icon with intergenerational appeal has a celebrated career receiving numerous awards:
▪ 2007 NEA Jazz Master,
▪ Three Grammy Awards,
▪ Seven gold records,
▪ 2006 Stellar Award for Best Gospel Instrumental Album, “With One Voice”, and
▪ Four (4) honorary doctorate degrees and several other accolades throughout his career.
Purchase tickets online through Eventbrite.com under “A Jazz Holiday”, the Greenville Convention Center at 252-321-7671 or other local outlets listed on www.EastCoastJazzRevue.com. No tickets sold on the day of the event. Will call will be available starting at 4:00pm the evening of the event on January 15th.
Table of 10 Sponsorships are available for $750, or Group discount for 20 at $65 per person. Find hotel accommodations and additional details at www.EastCoastJazzRevue.com or email info@EastCoastJazzRevue.com.
