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John Handy
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John Handy Three In One
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john handy tenor saxophone vikash maharaj sarod prabhash maharaj tabla michelle colucci tanpurra
john handy tenor saxophone don thompson bass, piano, vibraphone terry clarke drums rob thomas violin, bass
john handy tenor saxophone tarika lewis violin robbie kwock trumpet don thompson piano terry clarke jeff chambers
john handy tenor saxophone kenny washington vocals carlos reyes violin dave matthews piano jeff chambers bass dezon claiborne drums
John Handy sunday, november 1, 7PM herbst theatre
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With the SFJAZZ Beacon Award for lifetime achievement, we honor a member of our community who has played a vital role in preserving jazz traditions and fostering the growth of jazz in the Bay Area. Past recipients include such luminaries as drummer Eddie Marshall, critic Philip Elwood, vocalist Mary Stallings, percussionist Pete Escovedo and pianist Rebeca Mauleón.

More than an apt and deserving recipient of the SFJAZZ Beacon Award, alto saxophone legend John Handy embodies all of the best attributes of the honor. One of the most innovative and visionary altoists in the post-bop era, he has become a magnet for fellow artists looking to explore new creative ground. From his galvanizing work with Charles Mingus in the late ‘50s and his star-making triumph at the 1965 Monterey Jazz Festival, through his pioneering world music collaborations with the Indian sarod master Ali Akbar Khan and his hit 1976 R&B album Hard Work, Handy has blazed a brilliant trail as an improviser, composer, bandleader and educator. Offering a potent reminder of his enduring influence, just this year the prestigious label Mosaic released a box set of the altoist’s classic quintet recordings. Many of Handy’s past musical partners, from the Bay Area and beyond, will perform in this fitting tribute concert.

“John Handy is living jazz history.” san francisco chronicle “Handy has earned his place in the upper echelon of contributors to this music and is without question one of the finest altoists of his generation.” AllAboutJazz.com