FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2006
Barbara Covington Jones

All That Jazz and More!

Charlotte, NC - “We hope to see Charlotte’s many music lovers on Sunday, October 22^nd from 5:00 – 8:00 pm as we continue our year-long celebration of jazz,” says Afro-American Cultural Center President & CEO, Deon Bradley. “We guarantee an evening of wonderful sounds and an enjoyable experience as we showcase this month’s talent.”

All That Jazz, AACC’s monthly jazz series sponsored by First Charter Bank, will include featured artist, Carl Winters, in October.  The San Franciso-based musician — also known as “The Kalimbo King”— will open the show.  Winters has established a complete kalimba repertoire and travels nationally and internationally, performing jazz, rhythm and blues, pop and original songs.  Traditionally, the kalimba, or African thumb piano, is used to call upon the ancestors in parts of Africa.  Winters channels Africa’s mores and significance while expressing the qualities of an often misunderstood and misinterpreted musical instrument.

Musician Tyrone Jefferson, born in New York City and raised in Charlotte, and the band Going Through Changes (GTC) perform during the second half of the show.   For almost 20 years, to rave reviews, Jefferson played with legendary singer James Brown and is a consummate composer, arranger, and trombonist.  He has recorded with L.L. Cool J and Public Enemy and has played with jazz artists Frank Foster, Slide Hampton, Carla Cook, and Alex Bugon. Going Through Changes (G.T.C.) together with Jefferson are featured every fourth Sunday at the Afro-American Cultural Center.

Admission for All That Jazz is $8 for AACC members and $10 for non-members.

During the 2006 – 2007 season, AACC’s educational outreach initiatives and visual and performing arts presentations will continue to explore the development of “America’s classical music” from it origins in Africa to its present-day fusion of styles.

Established in 1976, the Afro-American Cultural Center exists to present, preserve, and promote African American art, culture and history for the education and enjoyment of all.

For more information, call Bonita Buford at 704.374.1565 ext. 30.

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