Friday Jazz with Melvin Jones Quintet May 16, 2008

The Melvin Jones Quintet is May’s Friday Jazz performer. Melvin Jones possesses a stylistic philosophy, an almost hypnotic sound, and technical facility found among few trumpeters his age. Whether he's playing lead trumpet, screaming on top of a professional horn section, performing serious classical repertoire, or stepping out in front of a quartet and leading a jam session, this young man proves to be quite capable of capturing the attention of any audience. Held on the third Friday of every month, Friday Jazz includes live musical performances, art-making activities and gallery tours.

During Friday Jazz, a live model—in costume—will be positioned in the galleries for patrons and visitors to see and capture with pencil and paper. The model will be positioned for short-term poses, ideal for gesture drawing and quick sketches. Pencils, paper and drawing boards will be provided.

Media partner is WJZZ Smooth Jazz 107.5.

Free with museum admission and free to members. Food and drink available for purchase.

Official Website: http://www.high.org