Uncorked: Reginald Lewis Sextet
Jazz saxophonist Dr. Reginald Lewis leads his acclaimed sextet at Krannert Center Uncorked on March 26. An alumnus of the University of Illinois School of Music, Dr. Lewis has graced major stages including the TD Bank Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, and the CU Jazz Festival. He released his debut album, Echoes of Cherry Street, last August and has been featured in Downbeat magazine.
The grandson of legendary Philadelphia saxophonist Robert "Bootsie" Barnes, Dr. Lewis is the Director of Jazz Studies at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. He has served as Adjudicator and Clinician for the Illinois State Jazz Festival, Purdue Jazz Festival, and the Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival.
Dr. Reginald Lewis: Saxophone, composer, arranger
Jeremiah St. John: Trombone
Derrick Gardner: Trumpet
Dr. Leon Lewis-Nicol: Piano
Larry Gray: Bass
Dr. Maxwell Osawa: Drums
Come enjoy this exceptional ensemble for world-class jazz March 26 at Krannert Center Uncorked. All Uncorked performances are free on select Thursdays from 5:30-7pm.
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