Newly Named NEA Jazz Master George Coleman Performing this Friday at Alvin & Friends

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - June 25, 2014 - PRLog -- NEA Chairman Jane Chu announced today George Coleman as one of the four recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Award, the nation's highest honors in the folk and traditional arts and jazz fields.The 2015 NEA Jazz Masters are recognized for their lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz. These artists, musicians, culture bearers, and advocates have dedicated their lives to their art—mastering the artistic skills needed and preserving the cultural traditions while also using their own creativity to push the boundaries of their respective art forms.

Read the announcement here http://arts.gov/news/2014/nea-announces-lifetime-honors-recipients

George Coleman, one of the world's most acclaimed saxophonists, leads a group of young firebrands, including his son George Coleman Jr. blazing on drums. The Memphis-born tenor sax giant recording seminal ’60s dates with Miles Davis (My Funny Valentine and Seven Steps to Heaven) and Herbie Hancock (Maiden Voyage). He’s been rehearsing this new ensemble—featuring Alvin & Friends favorites Alex McCabe (alto sax) and Paul Odeh (piano)—for two years. Adam Cote, who George Jr. says is “superbad,” is on bass. This is the premiere live performance of Coleman’s first quintet ensemble in decades.

George Coleman, tenor saxophonist

Paul Odeh, piano

George Coleman Jr., Drums

Alex McCabe, piano

Adam Cote, bass

Friday, June 27

Sets: 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm

$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Reservations: 800 956-1554 or online here http://www.gjpservices.com/Jazz---Roscoe-s-Room---June.html

G&J Productions curates high-quality arts and entertainment services to design distinctive cultural experiences at venues such as Aaron Davis Hall, Wainwright House, the Friar's Club, Ginny's Supper Club, MIST Harlem and Alvin & Friends Restaurant.

A beautifully intimate room, Alvin & Friends Roscoe's Room is the perfect ambiance to experience exceptional musicians.

Alvin & Friends, Zagat rated 26 for food, 26 for décor and 26 for service, and named by Westchester Magazine as one of the “Best of Westchester” for 2013 – offers a menu influenced by Southern and Caribbean flavors in a sophisticated space, both elegant and comfortable.

(Half hour drive or train ride from Manhattan; 3 minute walk from the MetroNorth New Rochelle station.)

www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com

Alvin & Friends Restaurant

14 Memorial Highway

New Rochelle, NY