NYC: THE BOBBY HUTCHERSON QUINTET AT BIRDLAND
The Bobby Hutcherson Quintet will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, June 22nd through 26th, with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Bobby Hutcherson is one the few vibraphonists to enjoy successful careers as both a jazz instrumentalist and a composer. Inheriting the musical legacy built by Lionel Hampton and Red Norvo, Hutcherson extends the virtuoso innovations developed by Milt Jackson. Credited, along with Gary Burton, with ushering what was essentially a novelty instrument into the modern era, Hutcherson in turn influenced the few musicians who chose to follow in his footsteps, including the current keeper of the flame, Stefon Harris. A native of L.A., Hutcherson began his career by performing locally with Curtis Amy and Charles Lloyd as well as with a quintet co-led by Al Grey and Billy Mitchell, which brought him to New York City in 1961 at the age of 20. From there, he began performing with a visionary group of artists including Jackie McLean, Grachan Moncur III, Charles Tolliver, Archie Shepp, Eric Dolphy, Hank Mobley and Herbie Hancock. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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