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"Monk & Mary Lou"
Ben Riley's Monk Legacy Band;
Geri Allen Trio performing "Zodiac Suite"
Friday, April 6 • 8pm
$56
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“Mr. Riley's light, elegant drumming…shine(s) through.” - The New York Times
Ben Riley never missed a beat stepping into the drum chair of Thelonious Monk’s Quartet in the mid ’60s. Today his piano-less septet honors Monk’s unique compositions. Pianist Geri Allen pays tribute to the groundbreaking composer Mary Lou Williams, with a performance of Williams’ masterpiece, “The Zodiac Suite.” Read Complete Program Notes
Personnel:
Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Band
- Ben Riley, drums
- Don Sickler, trumpet/arranger
- Bruce Williams, alto & soprano saxophones
- Wayne Escoffery, tenor & soprano saxophones
- Jay Brandford, baritone saxophone
- Freddie Bryant, guitar
- Essiet Okon Essiet, bass
Geri Allen Trio
- Geri Allen, piano
- Kenny Davis, bass
- Andrew Cyrille, drums
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