July Jazz

Listen to some of the areas top jazz musicians while you picnic or dine at one of the Addison Circle restaurants, every Saturday in July

SCHEDULE:      8 PM 
LOCATION:        Esplanade Park
ADMISSION:       Free

July 5           Freddie Jones Jazz Group
July 12         Melani L. Skybell
July 19         Natural Change
July 26         2 tone featuring Cindy Horstman and Michael Medina
  
 
Entertainer Bios
 
Freddie Jones Jazz Group - Enormous talent, roots in Memphis, a jazz studies degree from University of North Texas, and a passion for playing have earned Freddie a devoted following in contemporary jazz circles. Freddie is currently serving as an adjunct professor at Brookhaven College. He has taken his trumpet and group on the road throughout the Southwest, performing in hot spots from Caravan of Dream, to Austin's Elephant Room, Little Rock's Riverfront Auditorium to numerous festivals in Oklahoma City and everywhere in between. The group has shared the stage with greats such as David Sanborn, Freddie Hubbard, Chuck Magione, George Benson and Najee, and has produced three highly acclaimed CDs.
 
Melani L. Skybell - Melani L. Skybell's repertoire includes traditional jazz numbers, sultry ballads, swing standards, bossa novas, pop classics, and her original jazz-pop compositions. As a soloist, her unique interpretation of classic jazz uplifts her audiences with rich vocal nuances and charm. Whether she is swinging hard on her up tempos, or warming your heart with her intimate ballads, Melani L. Skybell is an exciting talent. Her musical training is extensive, as is her performance experience and multi-genre skill. Combined with her original material, Melani L. Skybell is a rising star. She possesses breakthrough qualities with crossover appeal to all generations of music lovers.
 
Natural Change - Natural Change's mission is simple, and that is to provide itsaudiences with a pleasurable listening experience whenever and wherever they perform. Passion for the music and respect and adoration for their audiences are what motivates them most. So sit back, relax and get ready to go on this musical journey with us. It promises to be a smooth ride all the way.

2 tone - Cindy Horstman along with bassist Michael Medina are the Jazz Harp Group 2 tone, which has played for many distinguished figures, including President Clinton and Wynton Marsalis. You can hear Cindy and 2 tone at various festivals and concerts around the United States and on radio stations around the country.