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Award-winning drummer and band leader Ulysses Owens, Jr. brings his high-octane big band back to Dizzy’s Club for a five-night engagement. Expect a musical thrill ride featuring lush arrangements, energetic performances, and high-level musicianship.
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Date
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 9:00PM
Name
Ulysses Owens, Jr. Big Band
Description
Award-winning drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens, Jr. returns to Dizzy’s Club with his powerhouse big band for a five-night engagement. Known for his electrifying performances, Owens crafts a thrilling musical journey through original compositions and vibrant arrangements of works by giants like Terence Blanchard, John Coltrane, and Mulgrew Miller. His repertoire serves as a canvas for masterful improvisation, rich orchestrations, and spirited performances that carry on the legacy of the great big band drummers who have inspired him. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the joy and passionate musicianship that defines Owens' artistry.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums, music director
Nathaniel Williford, trumpet
Noah Halpern, trumpet
David Sneider, trumpet
Brandon Woody, trumpet (12/3-5, 12/7)
Anthony Hervey, trumpet (12/6)
Michael Dease, trombone
Pablo Muller-Santiago, trombone
Altin Brennan Sencalar, trombone
Jack Trathen, trombone
Erena Terakubo, alto saxophone
Bruce Williams, alto saxophone
Diego Rivera, tenor saxophone
Jason Hainsworth, tenor saxophone
Jason Marshall, baritone saxophone
Luther S. Allison, piano
Thomas Milovac, bass
Charles Turner III, special guest, vocals (12/6-12/7)
Matthew Whitaker, special guest, organ (12/7)