The series continues on April 12 with another special duo performance featuring pianist Eric Reed and bassist John Clayton. Through more than a quarter-century as a first-call artist on the jazz scene, Reed has articulated this inclusive conception as a leader of numerous ensembles, solo performer, composer, producer, educator, and sideman with numerous artists, including extended stints with Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Buster Williams, and Wynton Marsalis. A master interpreter of the music of Thelonious Monk as well as the jazz standards, Eric is also an accomplished composer of originals and maintains a strong connection to his roots in gospel music. Whatever the context, whatever the style, he consistently animates the flow with fresh ideas, virtuosic chops, intellectual clarity, and an unwavering will to groove. He is joined for this date by the celebrated jazz educator, bandleader, producer, and arranger John Clayton, widely acclaimed as one of the leading bassists in jazz. With a Grammy on his shelf and eight additional nominations, artists such as Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, and Charles Aznavour vie for a spot on his crowded calendar. Clayton’s past appearances on the Athenaeum series include concerts with pianists Benny Green and Mike Wofford as well as the Clayton Brothers Quintet.
Dave Drexler's "Inside Art" radio interview about Eric Reed's upcoming online performance with John Clayton for the Athenaeum jazz series. The program airs Sunday, April 11th at 9:30am PT on KSDS-FM, Jazz 88.3 (streaming live at www.jazz88.org and phone apps). It is also now available to access and listen to online at the following link:
http://jazz88.us/MP3/IA041121EricReed.mp3
Note from Dave: You may listen to the interview at any time using your web browser just by clicking on the link above. To download and keep the audio file for your records, simply right-click (control-click with a Mac) on the time bar and select "Save Audio As.." Or, you can e-mail the link to others by right-clicking on the time bar and selecting "E-mail Audio." Please feel free to post the above link to any of your web and social media platforms for promotion as the link to this archived program will remain active for the foreseeable future.
The concert will be livestreamed via YouTube Live. Ticket holders will receive a link prior to the concert via email. Ticket holders will have access to view the concerts for 48 hours after each livestream event.