Naptown Trombone Collective | JJ Johnson Tribute
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6:30p Show | Doors @ 5p
The Naptown Trombone Collective is back at the Jazz Kitchen to pay tribute to the incomparable JJ Johnson. Born right here in Indianapolis, JJ's virtuosic improvisation set the standard for trombone in a bebop setting and served as an inspiration for generations of trombonists to come. The NTC will perform a variety of compositions and arrangements of JJ's ranging from swinging standards, gorgeous ballads, and original film music. You won't want to miss some of Indy's best trombonists playing the music of the one who started it all!
Trombones:
Rich Dole
Tommy Niedecker
Brian Pattison
Olander Porter
Leah Warman
Rhythm Section:
Christopher Pitts, piano
Thomas Brinkley, bass
Chelsea Hughey, drums
The Naptown Trombone Collective is back at the Jazz Kitchen to pay tribute to the incomparable JJ Johnson. Born right here in Indianapolis, JJ's virtuosic improvisation set the standard for trombone in a bebop setting and served as an inspiration for generations of trombonists to come. The NTC will perform a variety of compositions and arrangements of JJ's ranging from swinging standards, gorgeous ballads, and original film music. You won't want to miss some of Indy's best trombonists playing the music of the one who started it all!
Trombones:
Rich Dole
Tommy Niedecker
Brian Pattison
Olander Porter
Leah Warman
Rhythm Section:
Christopher Pitts, piano
Thomas Brinkley, bass
Chelsea Hughey, drums
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Where is it happening?
5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220
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