randissimo Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 April 5, 2004 Contact: John Colbert 313 345 6300 BAKER’S KEYBOARD LOUNGE CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY Baker’s Keyboard Lounge celebrates its 70th anniversary (1934 – 2004) on May 2, 3, & 4 with a series of jazz concerts that will also recognize and honor various Detroit musicians (both resident and national) for their achievements in music. The concerts will take place at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren, and at Baker’s, 20510 Livernois at 8 Mile Road. Featured artists include Dr. Donald Byrd, Louis Hayes, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller, Charles McPherson and Claude Black. Dr. Teddy Harris’ Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Frank Foster, will perform original arrangements by Detroit pianist Hank Jones. Tickets are available only through Baker’s, 313 345 6300. Information about the concerts is also available at www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Sunday, May 2 2:00 – 5:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Tickets $25.00 Featuring Donald Byrd, Louis Hayes, Curtis Fuller, Frank Foster, Barry Harris and Dr. Teddy Harris’ Jazz Orchestra Sunday, May 2 8:00 & 10:30 pm Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Tickets $30.00 Donald Byrd and the Detroit Jazz Titans including Curtis Fuller, Teddy Harris, Will Austin & Louis Hayes Monday, May 3 8:00 & 10:30 pm Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Tickets $30.00 Barry Harris and the Detroit Jazz All-Stars featuring Charles McPherson Tuesday, May 4 8:00 & 10:30 pm Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Tickets $30.00 The Donald Byrd – Claude Black reunion with Rodney Whitaker & Kareem Riggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 That sounds like fun although I head Byrd's not sounding too good these days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Road trip anyone???? (in the Indy area) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Thanks for letting us know about Baker's...I will be at one of the events for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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