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Live on the Plaza with Luther S. Allison & The Blackhawk Quintet
Duke Energy Plaza, 525 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Ages:
- All ages
- Cost:
- Free
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About This Program
The Gantt and Duke Energy present Live on the Plaza – a series of free live performances throughout the summer, activating Duke Energy's corporate plaza. The series' final performance features jazz pianist Luther S. Allison and The Blackhawk Quintet. We welcome guests to join us during their lunch break for an afternoon of art & culture.
Powered by the generous support of Duke Energy.
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About The Performing Artists
The Blackhawk Quintet
The Blackhawk Quintet is a Charlotte-based, modern hard-bop jazz group co-led by tenor saxophonist Elijah Freeman and trumpeter Ariel Mejia. The group brings authentic 1950s and 1960s straight-ahead jazz, bebop, and soul-infused acoustic music to local venues like Middle C Jazz and the Dilworth Tasting Room.
Luther S. Allison
Luther S. Allison is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator recognized as a leading voice in contemporary jazz. A Charlotte, North Carolina native, his blues- and gospel-infused style is rooted in bebop and soul. Allison has toured internationally with artists including Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn, Helen Sung, Rodney Whitaker, and Etienne Charles. His debut album, I Owe It All To You, earned a 4.5-star DownBeat review, and he appears on Samara Joy's GRAMMY Award-winning single “Tight.” He has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide and is a commissioned composer for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis.
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