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Lucky Old Souls @ Moonstone: MICHAEL RAY'S X-RAY and the JOSH LAWRENCE QUINTET
Lucky Old Souls @ Moonstone is a monthly event, showcasing some of Philadelphia's most creative musicians in a laid-back, BYOB venue that combines the intimacy of a club with a concert hall's respect for the music.
MICHAEL RAY'S X-RAY
Michael Ray, trumpet
Jan Simpkins, bass
Rick Taylor, drums
JOSH LAWRENCE QUINTET
Josh Lawrence, trumpet
Mike Cemprola, alto sax
Luke Carlos O'Reilly, piano
Micah Jones, bass
Mike DeCastro, drums
Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, world-reknowned trumpeter MICHAEL RAY is a member of both the Sun Ra Arkestra and Kool & the Gang. Michael has also recorded with Phish, Delfeayo Marsalis, Galactic drummer Stanton Moore, and avant rockers Iris May Tango and performed live with Aquarium Rescue Unit, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Widespread Panic, Porno for Pyros, Col. Bruce Hampton, and Deep Banana Blackout.
JOSH LAWRENCE is an internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, bandleader and educator. He has performed with artists from Erykah Badu to Charlie Persip and toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. His music fuses influences from New York City and Philadelphia into a fresh new sound called Soul Bop. Lawrence studied at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and became a popular sideman on the neo-soul and jazz scenes. After graduation, he moved to the historic Sugar Hill neighborhood in Harlem, where he was introduced to jazz masters Barry Harris, Frank Lacy, Jimmy Cobb, Lou Donaldson, and Olu Dara. He co-founded the Uptown Brass at the Church of the Intercession in Washington Heights, worked as musical director for the band Harlem PsychaDelic and taught on faculty as brass instructor at Bronx Arts and Bronx Lab. Josh is currently living in Philly, leading his own group and playing with Orrin Evans's Captain Black Big Band.
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LocationMoonstone Arts Center (aka Robin's Books)
110 S. 13th St. (2nd Floor)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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