Joanne Brackeen Quartet at The Coca Cola Generations in Jazz Festival at Dizzy's Club

The Lessons from Our Masters series features a master of jazz alongside a multigenerational band. Tonight’s master is pianist, composer and educator Joanne Brackeen, the “Picasso of jazz piano” and the only female alumna of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Nearly 40 years ago, Stan Getz described Brackeen as “one of the most original and creative composers in my band.” True to the “Picasso” nickname, her compositional style has defied definition and evolved throughout her career. The constant elements have been her virtuosic chops and unpredictable approach to piano composition and execution. Brackeen remains an exciting and unique artist, and she brings with her the excellent Javon Jackson and Ugonna Okegwo for tonight’s performances. For both the band and the audience, this performance will be a lesson from a true master. www.joannebrackeenjazz.com...

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The Lessons from Our Masters series features a master of jazz alongside a multigenerational band. Tonight’s master is pianist, composer and educator Joanne Brackeen, the “Picasso of jazz piano” and the only female alumna of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Nearly 40 years ago, Stan Getz described Brackeen as “one of the most original and creative composers in my band.” True to the “Picasso” nickname, her compositional style has defied definition and evolved throughout her career. The constant elements have been her virtuosic chops and unpredictable approach to piano composition and execution. Brackeen remains an exciting and unique artist, and she brings with her the excellent Javon Jackson and Ugonna Okegwo for tonight’s performances. For both the band and the audience, this performance will be a lesson from a true master. www.joannebrackeenjazz.com

Joanne typically sells out her engagements, so we encourage you to buy your tickets online in advance with the link below or by phone at (212) 258-9595. UPDATE: As of Tuesday, August 30, 2016, only standby seats remain for the 7:30 set. Keep hope alive! Sign up in person only from 6-7:15, then return by 7:15 and any available seats will be given out in chronological order of sign up.

Be proactive. Have a look at the menu while you wait, so that if you desire, you can be ready to order once seated;(http://www.jazz.org/dizzys/menu/) and spend more time listening to the music!

Otherwise, there is also a set at 9:30 pm with less than a dozen bar seats available. http://www.jazz.org/dizzys/reserve/172427/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mTrBHRQPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPYW76PBoyI

http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/a_conversation_with_jazz_great_joanne_brackeen

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