The Jazz Purveyor Presents: Tommy Campbell

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Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for The Jazz Purveyor Presents: Tommy Campbell! Tommy Campbell – Drums Joel Frahm – Tenor Sax Bruce Saunders – Guitar James Suter – Bass Tommy Campbell has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of Jazz’s leading talents, inspired by legendary drummers such as Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, Max Roach, the late greats Art Blakey and Tony Williams. He has performed as a regular member with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, John McLaughlin, The Manhattan Transfer, Kevin Eubanks, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Jordan, Tania Maria, Gary Burton, and a host of other Jazz greats. Tommy Campbell grew up outside of Philadelphia steeped in a musical environment, permeated with the notes of his father, an organist and singer, and his uncle, Jimmy Smith, the renowned Hammond B-3 virtuoso. “I was surrounded by music from the time I was two years old. My father and drummer Mickey Roker would rehearse at the house a lot. Whenever Uncle Jimmy had a new record he was releasing, he’d come over with a prerelease copy. We would listen to it together as a family. I used to play along with those records for hours.” Tommy attended the Berklee College of Music, graduating in 1979, later teaching there; he received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998. Campbell’s long tenure with Dizzy Gillespie began in the late 70’s, and continued through the 80’s and 90’s, and concluded with a personal jam session with the renowned master several months before Gillespie’s passing in January of 1993. “Dizzy taught me to be as relaxed and loose about the music. He knew how to have fun while being serious at the same time. It was a balance, like the music. He attracted entertainers, lesser-known musicians, and fans into jazz music. He was a real people person, and a real professional.” Campbell has been featured in TV & media including Drummerworld, and Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show on NBC. He's traveled the globe over performing in countries worldwide, and has held residence in both Japan and the New York City area. Tommy’s intelligent, authentic drumming and joyful approach has established him as a leading member of a new generation of Jazz Masters. Join us for this rare opportunity with one of modern jazz's most steeped musicians. SEE ALSO: Master Class 2:00p Rhythm Section Presented by The Jazz Purveyor Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! First Show: Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:15pm, Show at 9:30pm.