Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

with Monty Alexander

Tuesday, April 6, 8:00 p.m.

In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare, among others.

Admission: $15.00 student, $25.50 adult - plus applicable service fees

Erick Baker

Friday, April 9, 8 p.m.

With a unique and soulful voice, Erick baker asks listeners to feel and connect with emotions in a time when ignoring them has become the most common strategy. Onstage, his passion for performance give his shows the power to open wounds and mend them at the same time. His debut EP "It's Getting too Late to Say it's Early", was released last March, and the songs of hurt, healing, pain and promise resonated with fans. Baker's tunes are an open invitation to reflect upon and truly appreciate the moments that matter. In their directness, they speak to those who need an understanding voice of their own.

Tickets on sale February 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Admission: $16.50 advance / $19.00 doors - plus applicable service fees

KSO Chamber Classics Series

Baroque Masters: Back and Pachelbel

Sunday, April 11, 2:30 p.m.

Featuring the KSO Principal Quartet

Bartok: Quartet No. 3 | Mozart: Quintet in C minor | Brahms: Quartet in C minor

Admission: Adults - $31.00 & $22.00 / Students - $10.00 plus applicable service fees.

Allen Toussaint

w/ Mike Farris

Wednesday, April 14, 8 p.m.

Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. he has produced, written for, arranged, had his songs covered by musical giants like, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Patti LaBelle, The Neville Brothers, Joe Cocker, The Band, Etta James, The Judds, and many, many more. His career has spanned over 40 years including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The most recent in Toussaint's long list of honors and accolades is the Grammy nominated The River In Reverse; his collaboration with Elvis Costello. Join us for what is sure to be an amazing evening with a legendary performer.
Mike Farris opens the show.

Admission: $26.50 plus applicable service fees

NEEDTOBREATHE "Won't Turn Back Tour"

with Special Guests Will Hoge and Matt Hires

Thursday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Led by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, Needtobreathe has already earned a fervent following throughout the Southeast. The melodic rock of their Lava/Atlantic debut, Daylight, has kept the band touring since its 2006 release. Songs like "Shine On" and the powerful first single, "You Are Here," express heartfelt emotions that manage to be both deeply individual and wholly universal. Their most recent album, The Heat, was met with regional success and gained strong airplay on the college charts nationwide.
Will Hoge and Matt Hires open the show.

Admission: $19.00 advance / $20.50 doors - plus applicable service fees