Ronnie Burrage Trio
Ronnie Burrage is considered to be a virtuoso, exceptionally skilled and regarded as one of the best in the business at his craft. He has toured all continents from Siberia to South Africa to Japan. Ronnie is well-respected educator whose biography is vibrant and dynamically diverse. He has graced stages with the Who’s Who of Jazz, such as Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Frank Morgan, Wallace Roney, Jackie & Rene McLean, James Moody, Gary Bartz, Archie Shepp, Reggie Workman, Joe Zawinul, Cedar Walton, Wood Shaw, McCoy Tyner and Pepper Adams. Throughout his illustrious career he has been featured on over 100 recordings. Music has healing properties, according to Burrage. “We have not yet begun to explore all that music can do for us, individually and on a global level,” he said. He believes music can provide one avenue to erase all the divisions and hate in the world. (Examiner.com)
Featuring:
Rick Tate – Alto saxophone and EWI
Nimrod Speaks – Bass and organ
Ronnie Burrage – Drums, keyboards, percussion and vocals
1st set: Noon – 12:45pm (15-min break) 2nd set: 1:00 – 1:45pm – House doors open at 11:30am
March 10, 2015
Price: $15
Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church
59 West 137th Street
New York, NY 10037