A Desserts Buffet Concert

"Colligan is an equally deserving torch-carrier of the piano trio tradition...." John Kelman, All About Jazz

"One of the best kept secrets in jazz...." Chris Hoven, All About Jazz

“As a creative artist, he’s really up there…. In terms of technique, knowledge of music and improvisational creativity, there aren’t a whole lot of cats from his generation that are any better than him. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of any.”– Don Braden in a blindfold test for Jazz Times

Jazzway 6004 presents it's last show of the 2008-2009 season - The acclaimed George Colligan in a Pre CD release party for " Come Together" on Sunnyside Label

Featuring: George Colligan - piano Josh Ginsburg - bass EJ Strickland - drums

*George Colligan is a New York based jazz pianist, organist, and composer and also serves on the faculty of the Juilliard School of Music. He has toured, recorded , and/or performed as a sideman with Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Dave Weckl, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Richard Bona, Tom Harrell, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Miguel Zenon,Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Gunther Schuller, Mark Turner, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Carl Allen,Michal Urbaniak,DJ Logic and Stefon Harris, among others.

George Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Ravi Coltrane, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs). He has released 17 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique, and his musical style incorporates everything from showtunes to funk, from free improvisation to 20th century classical music. His performances include dazzling technique as well as mature restraint.

His latest CD is on the Sunnyside label entitled Runaway. In addition to the more modern mainstream music of George Colligan Trio, Colligan also leads a band called Mad Science, a power funk fusion unit which features organ, synthesizer, guitar, and drums. His performance at Jazzway 6004 will focus on new material from his soon to be relaased CD" Come Together" on Sunnyside Label

ALL tickets include soft drinks and a sumptuous dessert buffet with coffee after the concert!

Ticket Link

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69004