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July 19th, POLYRHYTHMS Third Sunday Jazz Matinee & Workshop Series present the Ken Chaney Trio with special guest Barbara Johnson, at the Redstone Room, in the RME on the corner of 2nd & Main, Davenport, IA. Polyrhythms’ effort to demystify jazz continues with a Workshop at 3 pm, followed by a matinee concert from 6 – 8 pm. Rounding out the Ken Chaney Trio are jazz veterans Dan Shapira – bass and Robert Shye – drums, as well as the delightful vocal stylings of special guest Barbara Johnson. Chaney, perhaps one of Chicago's finest, yet relatively "unknown" keyboardists plays sweet music without over exaggeration on each note. "he simply allows his fingers to softly glide across the 88s with his eyes closed, while producing such a vibrant and explosive sound. " Ken Chaney began his music career as a teenager, playing with bands in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After a short stay in Detroit where he met and played with many Chaney recently worked In Poznan Poland at the Made in Chicago Series with the Sax Summit a group he developed for the Jazz Institute of Chicago of which he is a member of the Board of Directors. He is also a driving force behind "Young Natives" Student Jam Sessions, an open jam session for Chicago area student jazz musicians from elementary to college. Chaney has appeared and played in four movies, Trial Run, The Last Affair, Cold Justice and Hoodlums featuring Laurence Fishburne and Vanessa Williams. At present Ken is appearing in Jazz clubs and concerts throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Ken Chaney - Home Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Matinee and Workshops Series, is presented in the Redstone Room at the River Music Experience, the third Sunday of each month. Dedicated to providing high level affordable entertainment, these workshops and performances are designed to help demystify jazz music, as well as nurture, educate and inspire musicians and music appreciators alike. The program features an all-ages workshop at 3 pm, which is hands-on and entertaining as well as educational is highlighted by examples, instruction and commentary on jazz and music from seasoned and well respected players who also excel at educating. It should be noted: Polyrhythyms considers the workshop portion of our program to be the most essential component. A matinee performance by these musicians, of the highest artistic quality, follows from 6-8 pm. The Third Sunday Jazz Matinee and Workshop features top of the line “straight ahead” jazz players. The concept continues to grow around the notion that in order to fully appreciate jazz music and its nuances, we must understand the rules that govern jazz and how it is presented. Each month features additional insights as listeners learn or reconnect with the language of jazz music. The musicians demonstrate how this music is constructed from a playing as well as a listening standpoint.” Admission to the workshop sessions is kids are free & $5 for adults. General admission for the 6-8 PM performance is $10 or $15 for reserved seating, and tickets are available at the RME admissions desk, or online at www.rivermusicexperience.org. For more information call the RME: 563 326-1333. POLYRHYTHMS CULTURAL ARTS ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN The depressed state of the economy for the Quad Cities and the Country provoke Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Matinee & Workshop Series to do its part to help uplift the spirits of our community and maintain a sense of normalcy by instituting the Polyrhythms Cultural Arts Economic Stimulus Package. Until the economy shows significant signs of recovery, Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz events, at the RME’s Redstone Room, rolls back its concert admission to the 2006 ticket prices. Admission to Third Sunday Jazz events shall be as follows: Third Sunday Jazz Matinee & Workshop Series - Admissions 3 p.m. Workshop Kids……………….. Free Adults …………….. $5
6 p.m. Concert General Admission... $10 Reserved Seating….. $15 Again, these prices will remain in place until the economy shows significant signs of recovery. Driven by our promise to provide high level affordable entertainment, “we cannot passively wait for better times, we must strive to be part of the solution” said Nate Lawrence, Director. “That the economy has adversely affected us all does not mean that we cannot spread the joy and tranquility that the arts provide for our lives.” President Obama, in his address to the joint session of Congress, reminded us “that dropping out of high school is not an option.” He emphasized our obligation to take responsibility for our families, and to educate our children. Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Matinee & Workshop Series take the President’s words to mean that to let the arts go wanting in our community is not an option, and we will not relent in our obligation to educate our children.
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