A Blind Tiger Tribute to Charles Mingus | Apr 8

Gift of Jazz Blind Tiger Series presents intimate gatherings of jazz fans who come together to share not just the music, but also the stories behind the music, as presented by talented local jazz artists.

Combining the sounds of blues, gospel, modern classical and traditional jazz, the deeply talented Charles Mingus was an innovative composer, bassist, bandleader and recording artist who defined the hard bop era perhaps more than any other artist. From Ah Um and beyond: The Matt Smiley Quartet will be paying homage to the eternal coolness, creativity, and unrelenting moxy of Mr. Mingus at our next Blind Tiger event!

Matt Smiley is a bassist and composer based in Colorado’s Front Range. He has performed in a variety of musical situations including classical music, gospel, rock, funk, bluegrass, jazz, free improvisation, and 20th/21st century music. Smiley has performed internationally at the Montreux, North Sea and Montreal Jazz festivals and premièred John Hilliard’s 2nd Piano Concerto at the Kennedy Center. Rounding out this outstanding quartet are: Tom Gershwin on trumpet, Heath Walton on sax, and Dru Heller on drums.

Gift of Jazz Blind Tiger Series presents

Sunday, April 6 – 3pm to 6pm

at Colorado Auto Dealers Association

A gourmet three-course meal and wine are always included with a vegetarian option available. Seating is limited so make your reservation today!

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