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Dick Griffin - Harlem Jazz Series at Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

Dates: (7/7/2023 )

Theatre:

Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

Harlem Jazz Boxx

15 Mt Morris Park W
New York,NY 10027

Phone: 212-662-7779

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Get ready for an extraordinary jazz experience with the legendary Dick Griffin! Join us as he takes the stage on July 7, 2023, for a night filled with soulful melodies and mesmerizing trombone solos.

 

Dick Griffin is a true maestro of the trombone, known for his innovative playing style called "circular phonics" that combines chords and circular breathing like no other. With over 40 years in the music industry, he has collaborated with jazz and soul icons, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

 

Don't miss the chance to witness this jazz virtuoso in action with his Jazz orchestra including guest violinist Edward W. Hardy! Secure your spot and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of pure musical magic.

 

Dick Griffin is one of today's leading trombone players. Griffin has developed a highly personalized playing style, which he calls "circular phonics". His ability to combine playing chords on the trombone with circular breathing is unrivaled among Jazz trombonists. He has worked for over 40 years in the music industry and has played with famous jazz and soul performers, as well as playing with several symphony orchestras. A short list of the luminaries Mr. Griffin has worked with includes Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, James Brown, Harry Belafonte, Michael Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, George Benson, Abdullah Ibrahim, Archie Shepp, Hilton Ruiz, James Carter, and David Murray. Griffin is also a painter, with shows in New York and Europe. These expressionistic images grace the covers of two of his CDs: Time Will Tell and Homage to Sun Ra.

 

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

House doors open at 6:30 pm


Ages: All ages welcome



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