January 22nd, 2010 - 12:53 pm

MD Traditions in Jazz CD Release Party

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Tomorrow night, An die Musik hosts the release party for the Maryland Traditions in Jazz CD, which grew out of a collaboration between saxophonist Carl Grubbs and pianist Lafayette Gilchrist. The pair worked together as part of Maryland Traditions' Master Apprentice Program and recorded a disc of tunes by local jazz heroes such as Eubie Blake, Chick Webb, Albert Dailey, Billie Holiday, and Grubbs.

An all-star quartet led by Grubbs--and featuring pianist Tim Murphy, bassist Mike Formanek, and drummer Eric Allen--will play material from the CD during two shows (8 & 9:30 pm), and there will be a reception with free food and a cash bar between sets. Tickets are $20.