Friday, April 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael Weiss–Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Sam Russo– Drums.
For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a who’s who of jazz legends: Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, George Coleman, the Heath Brothers, Frank Wess, Slide Hampton, The Jazztet, Lou Donaldson, Charles McPherson, Jon Hendricks, the Junior Cook/Bill Hardman Quintet, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Mingus Epitaph Orchestra.
He has also performed with Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Clark Terry, Clifford Jordan, Curtis Fuller, Phil Woods, Pepper Adams, Ron Carter, David Newman, Gerry Mulligan, Nancy Wilson, Randy Brecker, Tom Harrell and Wynton Marsalis. As a leader Weiss has headlined at major jazz venues around the world including the Village Vanguard, Detroit Jazz Festival, and the Blue Note. Weiss is also recognized as a composer. He was presented the 2000 BMI/Monk Institute Composers Competition grand prize by Wayne Shorter and is the recipient of several Chamber Music America commissions. The Detroit Free Press writes, “the songs simply smoke.” Jazz Journal writes, “This music lives and breathes freshness and exhilarating originality.”
Weiss will perform selections from his latest recording, Homage (Cellar Live) during his performance. Be sure to join us!
Visit his website here www.michaelweiss.info
Experience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine, craft beers, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the show begins at 7:00 pm.
Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird.
RAVENSCROFT
JAZZ & DINE
APRIL 19TH, 2024
MENU
SHARED PLATE
Guacamole (VG)(GF)
Salsa, Tortilla Chips
$9.00
SALAD
Mixed Greens Salad
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta, Balsamic Vinaigrette
$7.00
MAIN
(Served With Vegetable Side & Dinner Roll)
Chicken Thighs
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
$18.00
Beef Kabobs
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
$18.00
DESSERTS
Chocolate Cake
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$7.00
FOOD PROVIDED BY: CUISINE PRIVÉ
*ITEMS MAY BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS
