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Tyrone Jackson and Rhonda Thomas

Friday, July 17th

Tyrone Jackson and Rhonda Thomas

TyroneJackson3The name Tyrone Jackson is quickly becoming synonymous with the quintessential jazz piano player.
His boundless creativity coupled with subtle accompaniments, has Tyrone poised for national recognition.

Born in the New Orleans’ cradle of jazz, Jackson embodies the spirit of the Crescent City. The blends of jazz, funk and afro-carribean melodies are ever present in his work. But of course, musicians are never solely influenced by themselves. Jackson’s teachers are a virtual Who’s Who of great jazz piano players ranging from Ellis Marsalis, Kevin Bales to gospel legend Moses Hogan.

In addition to his composition skills, the jazz wonder is most known for his compelling solos. Jackson’s improvisational skills allow him to become a part of the song whether he softly highlights ballads or tears through fast-paced standards.

Jackson has performed with Earl Klugh, Melba Moore, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Gardner, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Wes Anderson, Greg Dawson, Jennifer Holliday, Karen Briggs, Clay Jenkins, Russell Gunn, David Sanchez, Damaris Carbough, Russell Malone, Marcus Miller along with opening for Esperanza Spaulding, Gerald Albright, Spyro Gyra and the Crusaders, and Chaka Kahn.

Atlanta-based singer Rhonda Thomas has become a favorite in the new Soul music scene, and for good reason. She’s paid her dues over the last decade backing such artists as Isaac Hayes, India.Arie and others, and has captivated audiences during her sporadic solo stints as well as her participation in one of the most enjoyable new recording groups around.RhondaThomas

Possessing a deep, soulful voice that is most reminiscent of Maysa (with whom she has occasionally performed), Thomas scored a hit in the UK with her 1999 EP Rhonda. She followed in 2004 with Breathe New Life, a jazzy soul album that included a handful of very attractive cuts and which achieved notice both in America and Europe. It peaked at #3 on Listmania’s Top Nu-Soul on the Net chart. It also received notice from syndicated radio host Michael Baisden, who featured Thomas on his show, introducing her to a larger urban music audience.

Over the past half decade, Thomas has continued to provide backing vocals to a number of major label and independent artists and also became a founding member of Jiva, a soul/dance/jazz quartet. That group wowed audiences in 2006 with album Sun and Moon, one of the year’s best discs, the highlight of which was the dance cut, “I Realized,” fronted by Thomas’s gorgeous lead vocals.

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm

Admission:  $24

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