The Robert Nelson Quintet

Friday, October 10th | 7-9 pm | Mitchell Museum Performance Hall.
Join The Robert Nelson Quintet from the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, for an evening full of jazz standards and American classics, The ensemble features a stellar lineup of musicians: renowned pianist Antonio Foster, bassist John King, famed guitarist Eric Slaughter, drummer Demarius Hicks, and saxophonist, Jason Swagler.
Robert Nelson and the quintet perform a mix of timeless jazz standards and unique interpretations of iconic American classics, including Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “The Look of Love,” beautiful ballads like Nat King Cole’s “Sentimental Reasons,” swing and Latin tunes and dynamic renditions of classics like Sly Stone's “If You Want Me to Stay” and the 80s Journey hit “Who’s Crying Now.” It’s a captivating evening that blends soulful jazz with the nostalgia of familiar melodies!

ADMISSION:
• $30 | $20 Cedarhurst Members
• $10 Students (with ID) & Music Teachers
• Purchase tickets at the door or at cedarhurst.org/music-series/
2025-2026 SEASON SPONSORS:
Country Financial | Jim and Susan Hinz | Bernard and Naomi L. Podolsky Charitable Trust | WSIU Public Broadcasting

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