Bill Easley Quartet with Antoinette Montague
Friday, May 2
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West and 79th St
New York, NY
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www.amnh.org
Details:
Master reed player Bill Easley has been performing for more than 40 years. His collection of instrumental talents include tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, alto flute, and piccolo. He has performed with many legendary artists such as Isaac Hayes, Ruth Brown, Benny Carter, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Jimmy Smith, Ron Carter, and Grady Tate.
"Whether the genre is blues, rhythm and blues, or hard bop, Bill Easley remains a versatile …practitioner of musical mastery. Easley has certainly perfected his craft." — AllAboutJazz.com.
Newark native Antoinette Montague performed in gospel and rhythm and blues ensembles after college and now serves as Vice President of International Women in Jazz. Montague has worked with many jazz greats including Benny Powell, Bill Easley, Winard Harper, Wycliffe Gordon, Frank Wess, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
"Antoinette Montague's delivery is heartfelt, infectious, and memorable." — Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene.
Cost: $15
RSVP or Ticket information: (212) 769-5200
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