Jazz in the Forest returns this week with JP Thoma &the Jazztones, featuring the music of jazz trumpet virtuoso Miles Davis. His last 30 years were some of his most creative and productive in a long life, and encompassed experiences with many jazz greats, including Charlie Parker, Gil Evans, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter. The performance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus.
Jazz in the Forest returns this week with JP Thoma &the Jazztones, featuring the music of jazz trumpet virtuoso Miles Davis. His last 30 years were some of his most creative and productive in a long life, and encompassed experiences with many jazz greats, including Charlie Parker, Gil Evans, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Wayne Shorter. The performance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus.
The introductory fanfare by Joaquin Rodrigo — “Concerto de Aranjuez” — from the 1959 album “Sketches of Spain,” will be played by Jean Pierre Thoma on flute with percussion accompaniment by Owen Matsui, pianist Asha Azama and bassist Ken Vincent, bringing attendees into the classical flavor of Spain, and leads to the interpretation of some of the best compositions in the Davis repertoire.
The second half of the program moves forward in time to a selection of perhaps lesser-known Davis additions to the jazz realm. “Seven Steps to Heaven” is the album which really stepped out for Miles into new rhythmic directions and was followed by explorations which led the way for many other jazz groups.
Tickets are $30 regular admission and $25 for VAC Members. Ticket holders will be able to purchase pupu, beer and wine.
Tickets are available for sale online at www.volcanoartcenter.org, at VAC’s Administration Office in Volcano Village, or by calling (808) 967-8222. The last day to purchase tickets online is Friday. After that, tickets will be sold at the door if they are not sold out. Tickets will be held at will call on the day of the show, or can be picked up any day before the show at the Niaulani Campus Administrative Office, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
