Harlem Jazz Series - Alex Layne

May 21, 2019 the Harlem Jazz Series will host Alex Layne and his band. Don't be late!

New York born bassist Alex Layne began his musical career in 1959 at Count Basie’s Night Club. He went on to become a major player on the New York scene, where Alex performed with many great musicians, including Coleman Hawkins, Max Roach, Freddy Hubbard, and Sonny Stitt. The bulk of Alex’s career was spent accompanying top vocalists, including Billy Eckstein, Carmen McRae, Gloria Lynn, Johnny Hartman, and Miriam Makeba to name a few. Alex Layne’s knowledge of music theory and its application to solo and group performance is of the highest order. He is a formidable performer both as a soloist and as a member of a jazz rhythm section. Alex’s skills are evident on both the acoustic bass and the electric bass guitar. In addition, his experience also includes time spent performing with folk, blues, and rhythm and blues artists. Currently employed by the Jazz Foundation of America, Alex performs in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, as well as working with his own group in prominent New York City jazz clubs.

1st set: 12pm - 12:45pm (15 min break)
2nd Set: 1pm - 1:45pm.

House doors open at 11:30 am

On Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 12:00 pm (ends 2:00 pm)

Category: Live Music - Jazz

Price:

Standard: USD 16.33

Venue: Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 55 West 124th Street, New York, 10027

Links:

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/410732-0?pid=5072
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/410732-2?pid=5072