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Black Dog Octet Lead by a front line of five premier saxophonists and backed by a hard-swinging rhythm section, join us as this eight-piece group of NE Ohio all-star musicians swings back into BLU! Featuring Tony Spicer, Brad Wagner, Chris Coles, Tim McDonald, Dave Kasper, Joe Leaman, Bryan Thomas, Ed Davis.
The Black Dog Octet is a collective of musicians featuring 5 saxophones and piano trio. This performance group specializes in a wide variety of musical styles and influences. The musicians come from various parts of NE Ohio and include Brad Wagner (soprano saxophone), Chris Coles (alto saxophone), Tony Spicer and Tim McDonald (tenor saxophones) and Dave Kasper (baritone saxophone). The powerhouse rhythm section of Joe Leaman (keyboards), Bryan Thomas (bass) and Ed Davis (drums) propel the Octet through a wide range of repertoire, with the intention to present the music to the audience in an engaging and fun performance.
Get your tickets today for this very special show!
$12 (advance), $15 (door)
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Committed to the preservation of America's treasured art form of jazz, BLU Jazz+ Masterclass Foundation (BJMF) is a new program developed by the founders of BLU Jazz+ Akron that brings “front-row” jazz education performance & mentorship opportunities to student musicians and art lovers alike through an ongoing series of special events throughout the year. |
