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Lexington High School Seasonal Jazz Concert
December 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
The LHS Jazz Department is excited to present our annual seasonal concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7pm. Acclaimed saxophonist Tony Malaby will be joining the LHS Middle and High School Jazz groups for an exciting evening of music celebrating Duke Ellington, the recently departed Benny Golson and Quincy Jones, and Malaby himself.
In his two decades as an integral member of New York City’s improvised music community, saxophonist and composer Tony Malaby has emerged as a wholly unique and singular voice. DownBeat‘s “80 Coolest Things in Jazz” article said “[Malaby] is a formidably accomplished soprano and tenor saxophonist with enviable tone and an endless font of compelling ideas [who] steers his music away from perfection” and “his considerable gifts as a melodist tend to sneak up on you.” His sideman credits include work with Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Fred Hersch and Kris Davis, and he has recorded more than a dozen albums as a leader or co-leader, most recently The Cave of Winds featuring guitarist Ben Monder.
The award winning jazz program of the Lexington Public Schools has entered its fourth decade of sharing the joy and passion of improvised American music with the Lexington community and beyond. The honors Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble have won national and international acclaim many times, including performances at the Monterrey and Montreaux Jazz Festivals, and prizes from numerous regional and national jazz events. In addition, the program offers classes and ensembles for young students at all levels in the high school and middle schools.