Thursday, January 29, 2009

Russell Malone to headline Emory jazz festival

Guitarist Russell Malone will headline the first night of the 2009 Emory Jazz Festival, performing with pianist Gary Motley's trio on Friday, February 13. The trio — which features Motley, drummer Pete Siers and bassist Paul Keller — helped record Malone's 1993 album, Black Butterfly. Clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who was originally slated to perform, is recovering from surgery. The two-day jazz festival ends with a performance by vocalist Carmen Bradford and the Emory Big Band on Saturday, February 14. 8 p.m. Friday: $10, $15. Saturday: Free.

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