Almost 40 years ago, Jon Gordon entered a New York club called 7th Avenue South and heard the Art Taylor Quartet. “It was the first live jazz I’d heard in my life,” says the acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator. Named for that club, and all the incredible music he’s heard around that neighborhood through the years, Gordon’s May release celebrates his early experiences as a listener and a burgeoning artist. Expect an evening of new music, reimagined originals, and compositions from some of Gordon’s favorite artists – delivered by his virtuosic large ensemble.  

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Jon Gordon Nonet

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Drummer and composer Quincy Davis brings his poignant work Empathy Suite to Dizzy’s Club. The events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic loss of George Floyd inspired Davis to create a piece reflecting the power of compassion and empathy. Featuring innovative melodies and powerful lyrics, Empathy Suite captures different facets of empathy, drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou, Kobe Bryant, Lao Tzu, the Dalai Lama, and other icons. This performance is made possible through grant funding from the University of North Texas Initiative for the Advancement of the Arts.

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Jul 17, 2024

Jon Gordon Nonet · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Jun 11, 2024

Quincy Davis: Empathy Suite · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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