Jazz Under the Stars at the Dallas Museum of Art

Chase Presents Jazz Under the Stars
at the Dallas Museum of Art

Thursdays, May 22--June 26, 2008
8:00 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza,
Dallas Museum of Art, Free

Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars. Bring a picnic and blanket or purchase food and beverages on-site.

May 22
David "Fathead" Newman
Legendary Texas tenor David "Fathead" Newman kicks off a star-studded 2008 season of Jazz Under the Stars. A longtime soloist for the original Ray Charles Band, Newman has also performed with such legendary artists as Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, and Aaron Neville.

May 29
Trella Hart Sings Cole Porter
Inspired by the upcoming exhibition Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara and Gerald Murphy, Trella Hart, one of Dallas's finest song stylists, sings the music of Cole Porter.

June 5
The Texas Gypsies
Dallas-based Texas Gypsies combine the Parisian cafe sound of "Le Jazz Hot" with the energy and attitude of Texas swing.

June 12
The Jon Topy Dixieland Ensemble
Legendary Louisville trombone player Jon Topy presents Chicago-style jazz of the 1920s and 30s.

June 19
Daybreak Express: The Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
Dave Zoller and Shelley Carrol co-lead this six-piece ensemble featuring the music of legends Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

June 26
Vicho Vicencio and the New Casino Band featuring Nancy Fisher
Chilean-born saxophonist Vicho Vicencio leads an all-star lineup presenting Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz.

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Chase presents Jazz Under the Stars.
Promotional support provided by CBS 11 and KRNB 105.7.

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