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Thursday Night Jazz: “Off Minor” & Antonio Hart Celebrate Johnny Hodges & Billy Strayhorn
Thomas Wendt’s “Off Minor” Series continues as alto saxophone master Antonio Hart pays homage to one of his musical influences, Johnny Hodges, as well as Pittsburgh icon Billy Strayhorn. Hodges and Strayhorn shared a special musical connection through their mutual employer, Duke Ellington. Master Hart has had an illustrious career in Jazz, entering the national scene in the early 1990s with trumpeter Roy Hargrove’s quintet and Master Nat Adderley’s quintet. He has since become one of the world’s leading voices on his instrument, as well as an important Jazz educator.
William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include “Take the ‘A’ Train”, “Chelsea Bridge”, “A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing”, and “Lush Life.”
Johnny Hodges (July 25, 1907—May 11, 1970) was an American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Renowned for the beauty of his tone and his mastery of ballads, Hodges was among the most influential sax players in the history of jazz.
Save the date! Tom Wendt’s “Off Minor” will be back again this fall on Thursday, December 12th.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2697479-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2697479-2
