New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Presents Salute to Derek Smith, 3/10

New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Presents a Salute to Derek Smith Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8 pm.  This event features: Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski, Statesmen of Jazz, Randy Sandke, Houston Person, Aaron Weinstein, Nicki Parrott, Jackie Williams with Guest of Honor Derek Smith.

Additionally, on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8 pm will be the event 'Jazz - the next generation'  This concert features Edward Ellington ll (Duke's Grandson) and The Ellington Legacy Band Featuring  Virginia Mayhew, Norman Simmons, Joe Temperley,Highlights in Jazz Next Generation Stars, Anderson Twins, Jake Hertzog, Ryland Kelly, Dylan Meek, Jonathan Russell, Jesse Simpson, and Tim Veeder.

'Remembering Hank Jones' will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 8 pm.  This event features Joe Lovano, Jon Faddis, Junior Mance, Steve Turre, George Mraz, and Winard Harper with Special Guest Frank Wess

All Shows are held at TRIBECA Performing Arts Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street. Contact the TRIBECA Box Office at (212) 220-1460 or http://www.tribecapac.org/music.htm. Tickets for individual concerts may be ordered for $40.00, students $37.50.

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