The UrbanBeat Walter Blanding Series

Name: The UrbanBeat Walter Blanding Series
Start: 2024-10-26T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00
Location: 1213 Turner St, Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48906

Schedule

Sat Oct 26 2024 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1213 Turner St, Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48906 | Lansing, MI

UrbanBeat proudly presents the Walter Blanding Series, honoring the illustrious career and musical vision of saxophonist, educator, and composer Walter Blanding. Throughout three decades, Blanding has journeyed across continents, sharing his musical passion with audiences worldwide. From his formative years in New York City to his tenure as a Jazz Ambassador in Israel and China, Blanding's trajectory embodies a dedication to cultural exchange and the profound influence of music. Join us as we explore Blanding's diverse artistic journey through captivating performances and enlightening discussions. Each event begins with an interactive dialogue, igniting our collective imagination as we embark on a musical odyssey together.
Walter Blanding's upcoming tour with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), featuring Wynton Marsalis, includes performances in New York, NY for the Wayne Shorter Celebration, as well as stops in Tarrytown, Troy, Stowe, and Portland, spanning the states of New York, Vermont, and Maine. These engagements highlight Blanding's collaborative spirit and his commitment to honoring jazz legends while infusing his own distinctive style into audiences across the Northeastern United States.
We're excited to announce our very own Walter Blanding Series coming to UrbanBeat on select dates: Thursday, June 27th, Thursday, July 25th, Friday, September 27th, Saturday, October
26th, Friday, November 22nd, and Friday, December 20th. Join us for these special occasions, where audiences will have the opportunity to experience the magic of Walter Blanding's music
up close and personal, with captivating performances and engaging discussions that celebrate his enduring legacy.
📍 UrbanBeat
1213 Turner Rd
Lansing, MI
Doors at 5pm, show at 7:30pm
Tickets $25 General Admission, $10 Student with Student ID
https://urbanbeat.ticketspice.com/walter-blanding-oct