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Jazz on the Plaza

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Ron Blake Quartet
July 23, 2015
12:30 P.M.
 
The Jazz at the Plaza concert series is produced by Saint Peter's Church with the generous support of Boston Properties, Grand Central Partnership, The Coca-Cola Company, and Midtown Arts Common.

In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside Saint Peter's Church. Jazz on the Plaza concerts will continue through the end of August.

About the Artist

Virgin Islands native Ron Blake currently resides in New York City. He has released four CDs as a leader; in addition, his discography numbers over 60 recordings as a guest and sideman. He is a member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band (2005) and is on faculty at the Juilliard School (2007).

Blake took up the saxophone at age 10 in St. Thomas public schools. He attended the National Music Camp (79-81) and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy (80-82), later matriculating into Northwestern University (1986). After graduation from Northwestern, Blake worked extensively in the Chicago area before being appointed to the faculty of the
University of South Florida in Tampa in 1990.

In 1992, Blake re-located to New York joining Roy Hargrove’s Quintet. In addition to his contemporaries, he’s worked with many masters including Art Farmer, Roy Haynes, and the late Gerald Wilson. Blake’s debut recording Up Front and Personal with special guest Johnny Griffin was released came in 2000. He recently completed a Masters degree at NYU in 2010. His releases on Mack Avenue include Lest We Forget, SONIC TONIC, and Shayari, and he recently won a Grammy as a member of Christian McBride’s Big Band in 2012. In addition he’s been nominated for Grammy Awards on several recordings over the past ten years.

Blake co-founded the 21st Century Band and the Tahmun record label with Dion Parson in 1998. Since then he’s continued to work as a performer and educator through his affiliation with the 21st Century Band and his appointment at the Juilliard School. His working relationship with bassist Christian McBride spans over 10 years, as a member of the Christian McBride Band and other projects.

In January 2014, Blake received recognition from the U.S. Congress and the Virgin Islands
Legislature for his commitment to education and his music accomplishments.

www.ronblakemusic.com


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