The Dikeou Collection is pleased to announce the second installment of the ‘Fresh Jazz and Crisp Vinyl’ series featuring a live performance by Ed Battle & His Trio on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Dikeou Collection. Ken Hamel, founder and editor of DenverArts.org and self-proclaimed vinyl enthusiast, will also conduct a unique DJ set, playing rare and classic jazz records from the Collection’s extensive vinyl archive.
The Ed Battle Trio consists of Andy Weyl on piano, John Grigsby on bass, Tony Black on drums, and Ed Battle as the vocalist. Edward “Ed” Battle has been a fixture in the Denver jazz community since moving to the city in the 1970’s. Active in both the theater and music scenes, Mr. Battle has performed with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, Shadow Theatre Company, the Denver Civic Theatre Company, Eulipions and the Arvada Festival Playhouse. He also had many performances at Bonfils Theater.
The ‘Fresh Jazz and Crisp Vinyl Series’ focuses on Jazz musicians living and working today, whose names are not yet embossed into history, but whose energy, wisdom, well worn instruments, and presence in the Jazz scene are further defining our admiration for this life form called Jazz music. Selections from the vinyl archive will thus serve as a remembrance to all the Jazz greats who came before the Jazz musicians invited to play at this tri-monthly series.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
