Vance Thompson is the founder/music director/arranger of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, a professional big band, nonprofit organization based in Tennessee that produces dozens of concerts annually, has performed internationally, released acclaimed recordings, and collaborated with guests such as Monty Alexander, Hank Jones, Eric Reed, Michael Dease, Donald Brown, Carmen Bradford, Gregory Tardy, John Clayton, Stefon Harris and many others. Recent milestones include Thompson’s Grammy-nominated performance on trumpet (What If, Jerry Douglas Band), arranging for the 2023 Grammy-winning (Best Large Ensemble) Count Basie Orchestra album, Basie Swings the Blues and celebrating 25 years as a professor of Jazz Trumpet at the University of Tennessee’s College of Music. He will play vibraphone in his quintet. His set will also include some numbers with fine vocalist Kelle Jolly. All numbers will be his original compositions
Website: www.vancethompsonmusic.com
Vance Thompson - vibes
Taber Gable - keyboard
Kenneth Brown – drums
Taylor Coker – bass
Steve Kovalcheck – guitar
Kelle Jolly - vocals
In the ETSU Martin Center's Powell Recital Hall.
Tickets are available at ETSUMartinCenter.org and the ticket prices below:
Friday and Saturday Night General Admission Tickets - $35.00 (+ tax & fees)
Two Show Package - $60.00 (+ tax & fees)
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