John Legend
John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008's Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend. He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture ...
2010-03-10 Larry Coryell and Bombay Jazz featuring George Brooks and Ronu Majumdar
Guitar legend Larry Coryell, George Brooks, Indian bamboo flute master Ronu Majumdar and tabla virtuoso Aditya Kalyanpur join forces to create the finest Indian-inspired jazz and jazz flavored raga. These world music visionaries blend the ancient improvisational art of Indian classical music with jazz, Americas’ own classical music, to create a soul satisfying, original music filled with rich melodies and dynamic rhythms. Bombay Jazz made their debut performance at the Jazz Yatra in Mumbai, I...
2010-03-11 Elton John and Billy Joel
Both legends in their own right, Sir Elton John and Billy Joel first toured together in 1998, treated fans the world over to some amazing shows. Back together for the first time since 2003, the two piano men will work their way through familiar hits and audience favorites, plus several songs on which each artist sings the other's composition.
2010-03-11 John Scofield New Jazz Quartet with Mulgrew Miller, Ben Street and Kendrick Scott
with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Ben Street (bass), Kendrick Scott (drums) Thu 8pm $20 & 10pm $14 Fri 8pm $24 & 10pm $18 Sat 8pm & 10pm $24 Sun 2pm (Kids Matinee) $5 (ages 15 and under), Adults (with children) $18, Adults $24 Sun 7pm $24 John Scofield Bio John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. His influence began in the late 70’s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic dive...
2010-03-11 John Scofield New Jazz Quartet with Mulgrew Miller, Ben Street and Kendrick Scott
with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Ben Street (bass), Kendrick Scott (drums) Thu 8pm $20 & 10pm $14 Fri 8pm $24 & 10pm $18 Sat 8pm & 10pm $24 Sun 2pm (Kids Matinee) $5 (ages 15 and under), Adults (with children) $18, Adults $24 Sun 7pm $24 John Scofield Bio John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. His influence began in the late 70’s and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic div...
2010-03-12 The Wood Brothers and Sol perform at the Capital Ale House
On Friday March 12 two extremely high quality bands perform at the Capital Ale House a premier venue in Richmond Virginia: The Wood Brothers and Sol & Funk Root. The Wood Brothers, an established group in the jam band scene, features bassist Chris Wood from Medeski Martin and Wood along with his brother Oliver Wood on guitar. Sol & Funk Root features the guitarist and vocalist Sol, a rising star who has toured around the world with roots and blues legends and is now concentrating on touring with...
