Sundays, June 27 – August 29, 2010 Free Concert Series

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(dates and times subject to change)

June 26
TONY GULIZIA TRIO

Vail’s Jazz Ambassador Tony Gulizia, keyboard, will join with Max Wagner, tenor saxophone, and Allan Finney, drums, to open the new Vail Jazz Tent at Solaris.  The trio will perform tunes from the American songbook, Blues, Latin Jazz and straight ahead Jazz.  These three veteran jazz musicians are also top flight vocalists who can deliver that swinging jazz feel whether playing their instruments or crooning one of the classic standards that we all know and love.  Video http://bit.ly/lkzBMN

July 3
GINGA BAND

Ginga, a Brazilian-Venezuelan ensemble, brings a vibrant new energy to the Colorado music scene. Their music resonates with the lively sounds of Latin percussion fused with flute, guitar, bass and sax. The sextet features: Bill Kopper (guitar, percussion, vocals); Greg LaLiberte (flute, saxophone, percussion, vocals); Francisco Marquez (guitar, percussion, vocals);  Gonzalo Teppa (bass, percussion, vocals, and cuatro - a small Latin American guitar-like instrument); and Raoul Rossiter (drums, percussion and vocals).

July 10
SALSA CON JAZZ

Salsa Con Jazz is a new 10-piece band lead by verteran jazz musician Jimmy Trujillo, who hosts the popular KVJZ radio show which the band is named after.  Playing Salsa and Latin Jazz while combining the improvisation of Jazz with the incredible groove of the Mambo, Cha Cha, and much more, the Band guarantees that it will move you! Bring your dancing shoes.

July 17
TYREE MORRIS AND HEARTS OF WORSHIP

Hearts of Worship is an urban contemporary praise and worship music ministry that combines styles of traditional gospel, retro funk, reggae, salsa, and hip hop.  Under the leadership of songwriter, arranger and worship minister Tyree Morris, H.O.W. brings their ministry to the people with harmonious, inspiring and foot stomping sounds that everyone can relate to!  The group is comprised of 11 members including vocalists and band members.

July 24
JUSTIN ALLISON TRIO

Justin Allison's vocal and guitar styling appeals to the most passionate jazz fan and to the casual listener. His repertoire is drawn from the great American songbook; Cole Porter, Ira and George Gershwin, and Rogers and Hart. Expect tunes from Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, and Dave Brubeck.  Brazilian bossa nova and sambas of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dori Caymmi, Joao Bosco, and Ivan Lins complete his play list.   Justin Allison leads the trio, which also includes drummer Allan Finney and Mark Simon on bass. 

July 31           
KATHY MORROW TRIO

Europe, Asia and parts of the Middle East.  Her unique energy, vocal range and musical sense are appreciated by all those who experience her performances.  Cam Miller, The American Rag, said, "She's Kathy Morrow, a splendid vocalist, who can get up close to a ballad and then sprint through a scat chorus with amazing spirit and enthusiasm."   With Morrow on piano and vocals, the trio is completed by Tom Paxton on bass and Allan Finney on drums. Morrow also performs as part of the vocal trio The Fabulous Femmes.