ELVIN JONES LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT

Gene Perla - bassRavi Coltrane - saxophoneRyan Devlin = saxophoneAdam Nussbaum - drumsThe Lighthouse Project is a group playing repertoire that Steve Grossman, David Liebman, and Gene Perla did with Elvin Jones in the early 70s. People really want to hear intense burning, taking no prisoners, play with balls music. Some think complexity is a necessity, but playing on an A minor chord with some swinging quarter notes from the bass and a ride beat that lifts you off the ground does go right to the heart of the matter. And the heart is basic swinging, burning solo statements from everyone for the entire set with music that is conducive to that kind of attitude. The specter of Trane and the Classic Quartet does rise in this regard and after all Elvin was the caboose that drove that engine. What a privilege to have had a minute with Jones back then. It formed a rhythmical basis of playing for sure. Appreciation to Adam Nussbaum who plays more like Elvin than anyone else on the planet, knowing when to rise, fall, all toward telling their story; to Gates (Gene Perla) for his commitment to every beat and the spirit of this music; and to Ryan Devlin and Ravi Coltrane who absolutely burn every solo. A great band! All GA sections (Main Floor GA & Miles Davis Mezzanine) will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date.Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated with you.*Our new pre-show reception, Mix, Mingle and Groove, offered before the 7pm show, includes a variety of appetizers, carving board, and desserts. $60 includes all applicable taxes and an 18% gratuity, as well as parking while you are enjoying the show. Mix, Mingle and Groove reception is from 5:15pm until 6:30pm on show nights only, in the Boathouse 400 restaurant, on the 2nd floor of the hotel. All purchases are non-refundable.

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