DANNY JANKLOW + ELEVATION BAND | Modern Jazz
Schedule
Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3108 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221 | Richmond, VA
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“When one considers the outstanding young jazz musicians in Los Angeles who are most likely to move the music forward, alto saxophonist Danny Janklow is in the front of the pack.” – Los Angeles TimesDanny Janklow continues to be an exciting musical voice, and one of the most in-demand saxophonists of his generation. Among the newest recipients of the prestigious 2025 South Arts Jazz Roads Tour Grant, Danny Janklow + Elevation Band are delivering their profound and joyous music to thousands of listeners across the globe. Danny performs with uncompromising courage, experimental innovation, and provocative imagination while lending the language of Jazz to the grooves of R&B, Funk, and Indie Soul. Danny’s music is searingly personal, and grounded in calls for equal rights, justice, and love.
Recognized at age 20, he was the youngest first place winner of the North American Saxophone Alliance Competition. Janklow began regularly subbing at the Village Vanguard for his mentor Dick Oatts in Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In 2012, Janklow was awarded 1st place at the Detroit Jazz Festival Saxophone Competition and headlined the festival. As an accomplished composer, he was selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program in 2013. Later that year, Danny was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2013 International Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition.
In 2021, Danny celebrated a Grammy win for his integral performance on “Monk’estra plays John Beasley.” He has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Aloe Blacc, Burt Bacharach, & Herbie Hancock. Janklow has contributed iconic solos to Hip Hop recordings such as JID’s “Hereditary” and Earthgang’s “Cocktails” (Dreamville).
Danny’s current projects include producing new music + multi-media, hosting The Creative Hero podcast, performing festivals & tours, and staying committed to his mission of propelling youth education. His available musical catalogue includes his albums “Elevation", "Worlds Collide", "Love Day Live", and the single "Rising Tide".
Danny has been honored to perform as a bandleader and collaborator at prestigious venues such as Hollywood Bowl, Northsea Jazz Festival, Village Vanguard, The Apollo Theater, Ronnie Scotts London, Blue Note Tokyo, Blue Note NYC, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, & Disney Concert Hall. He regularly collaborates with top industry producers Terrace Martin and Larry Goldings. Danny has toured with sensational artists such as Gregory Porter, José James, Wallace Roney, Sheléa, and Harvey Mason Sr.
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With only 100 seats, shows at Révéler are intimate and immersive. A romantic venue with exquisite sound and dreamy vibes, Révéler offers a unique selection of cocktails, wines, beers, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our kitchen delivers small plates crafted with care.
SHOW NOTES
Admission: $20.00
Happy Hour Specials: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Music: 8:00pm - 10:45pm
21+ / 16+ must be accompanied by an adult
General admission. Seats are selected upon arrival and cannot be reserved in advance.
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Where is it happening?
3108 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23221Event Location & Nearby Stays:
