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Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda! New to Swing dancing? No problem! There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm! Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves! We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
Cafe CODA is thrilled to announce the return of Cool School, the free Saturday morning music clinic for kids! This program introduces young people to the transformative power of music. At Cool School, children have the chance to pick up instruments, learn directly from experienced musicians, and experience the joy of creating sound together.
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda! New to Swing dancing? No problem! There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm! Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves! We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
This show features rich, liquid flute and sax playing by Tom Gullion, smooth, solid bass by Mark Urness, fascinating drum rhythms by Dane Richeson, and sensitive, lively piano and organ by Doug White. This performance is free of charge. Freewill offerings are encouraged to help keep the music flowing. We hope you can join us at Cafe CODA!
Tom Gullion is a vibrant and innovative jazz saxophonist and flutist whose adventurous improvisations have earned him a global reputation as a creative jazz musician. His mastery of the saxophone and flute, combined with his passion for experimenting with musical genres and styles, has made him a sought-after performer and collaborator.
Tom has recorded and performed with some of the world’s most renowned jazz musicians. His live performances, both solo and with his band, have left audiences in awe, as he takes them on a journey of musical exploration.
Dane Richeson integrates the rhythms of jazz, rock, funk, classical, African, and Brazilian music into creative and intriguing improvisations. He has played with Bobby McFerrin, Gordon Stout, Gunther Schuller, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Lovano, NDR Big Band of Germany, Roscoe Mitchell, Medeski-Martin-Woods, Kenny Wheeler, Danilo Perez, and Lyle Mays.
Mark Urness is widely sought as a master of jazz and classical bass. He teaches jazz at Lawrence University.
Doug White is a multi-genre keyboardist who has toured internationally and played in the Midwest jazz scene with Clyde Stubblefield, Les Thimmig, and Brian Lynch.
Cafe CODA is thrilled to announce the return of Cool School, the free Saturday morning music clinic for kids! This program introduces young people to the transformative power of music. At Cool School, children have the chance to pick up instruments, learn directly from experienced musicians, and experience the joy of creating sound together.