Greg Tardy
April 10, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
“Music is an expression of the soul and I always try to speak through my horn,” says Gregory Tardy. “I once heard an older musician say ‘it is better to be felt than to be heard’. I never forgot that. That is my approach to playing any style of music.”
Chico Pinheiro
May 8, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
An exceptional guitarist with a beautiful sound and great fluidity, a unique composer that blends Brazilian Music, Classical Music, and Jazz, Chico’s been nominated twice for the American Grammy Awards (in 2019 & 2020).
Paul Carr
June 12, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
When you think of an ambassador for jazz music today, you have got to include Paul Carr in that grouping, as his work touches all fronts including jazz education, performance and presentation.
Pat Bianchi
July 10, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
Grammy nominated organist, winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll and Hot House magazine’s 2019 poll, Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity and versatility are rivaled by few.
Jocelyn Gould
August 14, 20237:30pm 301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
2021 JUNO Award winner Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is as infectious as her unique ability to connect with audiences.
Lynn Seaton
September 11, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
Lynn has participated in over 125 recording sessions, including: the Grammy Award winning “Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra” and two Grammy nominated recordings “Woody Herman 50th Anniversary”, and John Fedchock’s “No Nonsense”. He is currently living in Highland Village, Texas, working and recording with many great jazz artists, and leading his own trio.
Adam Larson
October 9, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
Adam Larson (b. 1990) is an American saxophonist, composer and author. An endorsed artist for P. Mauriat saxophones, The Boston Sax Shop and Key Leaves, Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11.
Tony DaGradi
November 13, 20237:30pm301 Main StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114
For nearly four decades he has made his home in New Orleans, performing on tenor and soprano saxophone with many of the Crescent City’s most celebrated artists, including Ellis Marsalis, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, James Booker, The Meters, Dr. John, James Black, Johnny Adams and Gatemouth Brown.
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About The Series
We are pleased to announce the new season for Jazz At The Joint, a monthly jazz series featuring some of the finest jazz artists in the country. Ted Ludwig, Little Rock’s premier jazz guitarist, will curate the series. Ted is a nationally renowned jazz artist who performs around the country and he will use his extensive network in the jazz world to bring these artists to Central Arkansas. Our intent is to provide Central Arkansas with a regular jazz venue that will present artists of the highest caliber to fill the current void for jazz in Central Arkansas. The series will be held at The Joint Theater in the Argenta Arts District. The venue is a fine 100 seat theater with spectacular sound. The Ted Ludwig Trio, (Ted Ludwig, Joe Vick and Brian Brown) will be the house band for the series.
2023 Schedule
January 16 // Jimmy BrunoFebruary 13 // Khari Allen LeeMarch 13 // Peter BernsteinApril 10 // Greg TardyMay 8 // Chico PinheiroJune 12 // Paul CarrJuly 10 // Pat BianchiAugust 14 // Jocelyn GouldSeptember 11 // Lynn SeatonOctober 9 // Adam LarsonNovember 13 // Tony DeGradi
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