The Township Jazz Festival
is pleased to announce
the much-requested return of
MOSE ALLISON!
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Mose Allison, pianist/singer/composer, has been a major influence on musicians of the last 50 years and he has been touring and recording for at least that long. His songs have been recorded by many, among them, The Who, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, The Clash and Diana Krall. His singular style, a unique blending of jazz and blues, and his profound lyrical wit, mark him as a true American original … After a 12 year recording hiatus he is back with The Way of the World on Anti Records, produced by Joe Henry.”
The Legend Returns
The Mississippi Arts Commission recently presented Mose with a Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Mississippi Blues Commission unveiled a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail in his honor. The multi-Grammy winner is now even more decorated than he was a couple of years ago when he first appeared on the Fusion Coffeehouse Stage at the Township Jazz Festival. We are honored to have Mose grace our stage once again!
ALSO APPEARING:
This year's lineup promises the most variety yet! From Latin Jazz (hey, it is on Cinco de Mayo after all) to swing jazz to New Orleans street jazz to soul jazz – the 2012 Festival features the most eclectic lineup anywhere. Currently scheduled to appear are: Latinismo, Capital City Stage Band, The Vamps, The Andy Hardwick Trio (with special appearance by Lisa Palmer), and Southern Komfort.
STUDENT MUSICIANS PERFORMING:
In keeping with KERIOTH CORPORATION's support of education
and youth in the arts, there will also be performances by
the MADISON
CENTRAL JAZZ BAND (under the direction of Terry Miller) and
the RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND.
Another "QUALITY OF LIFE" EVENT
at THE TOWNSHIP from KERIOTH CORPORATION:
This "family-friendly" event will take place in the lawn directly in front of the Township. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from on-site vendors as well as great Township merchants (like Soulshine Pizza, Sombra Mexican Kitchen, Newk's Express Cafe, Majestic Burger, Millie D's Frozen Yogurt, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, GiGi's Cupcakes, and of course Fusion Coffeehouse).
The festival begins at 12 NOON and will be held RAIN or SHINE.There is no admission charge with "festival seating" and lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.Parking is available and early arrival is suggested.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
For more details on the TOWNSHIP JAZZ FESTIVAL and
information regarding sponsorship opportunities for this
event contact KERIOTH CORPORATION at (601)-368-9950 or FUSION COFFEEHOUSE (601)-856-6001. For music information contact RAPHAEL SEMMES MUSIC: rsemmes@bellsouth.net
MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
on the "Fusion Coffeehouse Stage"
12:00 noon:
Latinismo
1:00 Ridgeland High School Jazz Band
1:45 Madison Central High School Jazz Band
2:30 The Andy Hardwick Trio
(w/ special appearance by Lisa Palmer)
3:30 The Vamps
4:30 Mose Allison
5:30 The Capitol City Stage Band
6:30 Southern Komfort Brass Band
