Durham Entertainment Group Hosts Tom Browne Concert on June 12, 2014 at the Hayti Heritage Center

DURHAM, N.C. - June 5, 2014 - PRLog -- DURHAM, NC – Durham Entertainment Group, an organization that provides hosting, promotion, and the development of a live music fan base in and around the City of Durham, has announced they will host a jazz concert featuring jazz trumpeter Tom Browne. The concert will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at The Hayti Heritage Center at 8pm.  Tickets are $50.  Proceeds from the concert will benefit three triangle charities:  The Banks Foundation, Communities in Schools of Durham, and the Hayti Heritage Center.

Browne’s hit releases include “Browne Sugar” (1979), “Love Approach” (1980), and “Magic” (1981). Browne’s hit “Funkin’ for Jamaica” landed #1 as the US Billboard R&B single and his “Thighs High” at #4.  Honors include: Best Instrumentalist, Best Jazz Cross-Over, Best Jazz Artist-Trumpet and Best Jazz Solo Album. His CD “S’Up” was released in August 2010 and features Fred Wesley and the Groove Collection.  Tickets can be purchased at http://durhamentertainmentgroup.com .

“Tom is an incredibly engaging and interactive performer,” said Sherrod Banks, President of The Banks Foundation. “We are looking forward to a dynamic concert as well as the opportunity to support three amazing charities through collaboration with the community.”

About Durham Entertainment Group

Durham Entertainment Group offers the opportunity to share the joy and passion of music in a live, engaging atmosphere through promotion and hosting of live music in and around the City of Durham. The mission of Durham Entertainment Group is to share the joy and connection of Durham’s dynamic music scene.  Durham’s deep musical heritage, hip new performance venues, and world-class performances make Durham a unique and high-powered hotspot.  For more information on Durham Entertainment Group visit http://durhamentertainmentgroup.com