| Berklee at Bob's to Feature A-List Berklee Faculty Band and Weekly Guests
September 28, 2006
Berklee at Bob's will feature an A-list Berklee faculty band and a weekly guest artist every Monday evening, starting October 9, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., at Bob's Southern Bistro, 604 Columbus at Mass. Ave. The series kicks off with the Bill Banfield Band, led by guitarist Bill Banfield, with pianist George Russell Jr., drummer Kenwood Dennard, and bassist Lenny Stallworth. The band will play a variety of styles including straight ahead and contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, and pop.
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The Bill Banfield Band, from left, Lenny Stallworth, Bill Banfield, Kenwood Dennard, and George Russell Jr.
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Photo by Nick Balkin
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Following the first concert, every Monday evening the Bill Banfield Band will welcome a different guest musician. Artists on tap for fall and winter 2006 include Ralph Peterson, Gabrielle Goodman, Luis Cato, Terri Lyne Carrington, Matt Glaser, Larry McClellan, Orville Wright, Dave Fiuczynski, Esperanza Spalding, and Armsted Christian, among others.
"We are extremely excited to welcome some of Berklee's finest musicians and guests to the Monday night jam sessions at Bob's Southern Bistro. We value our ongoing relationship, and welcome any opportunities that will allow that to flourish," says Bob's Southern Bistro Owner Darryl Settles. "This night is a great way to give exposure to both the musicians and jazz scene itself, while giving everyone a chance to get together in a comfortable atmosphere."
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