Musicians Rory Stuart And Glenn Wilson Will Perform At The Birmingham Public Library's International Jazz Day, Thursday, April 27
The duo featuring guitarist Rory Stuart and baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson will perform at the Central Library on Thursday, April 27, as a part of a four-week tour of the South, performing at various art centers, jazz clubs, schools, and libraries throughout the South.
Rory Stuart is a jazz guitarist and composer based in New York. Jazz Tims called him "Perhaps THE most innovative straight-ahead jazz guitarist to emerge in years" and named as one of the greatest living jazz guitarists by Scott Yanow in the Great Jazz Guitarists.
Glenn Wilson has been called "an unsung hero in modern jazz" by the All Music Guide and has performed with bands, like Tito Puente, Bruce Hornsby, Buddy Rich, and Lionel Hampton. Both are renowned educators passionate about growing an appreciation and understanding of jazz music.
Food trucks will be available in the Central Library's parking lot, and the live performance will be on the first floor in the Grand Commons.
This program is free and open to the public. Enjoy live music and food trucks at your local library!
