Jazz and Blues legend Mose Allison, along with North Bay jazz stalwarts, bassist Mel Graves and drummer George Marsh, combine their talents for an evening of great music at Sonoma State University's Evert B. Person Theatre at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7.
Allison's songs are a fusion of rustic blues and jazz, often embellished with profound and humorous lyrics. Besides admiring jazz pianists Bud Powell and Lenny Tristano, Allison also learned from such noted composers as Bartok, Ives, and Hindemith. He continues to write and perform all over the world. His songs have been covered by Van Morrison, John Mayall, The Who, The Clash, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds, Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt.
Allison's most recent grammy nomination was for one of his two newest recordings, "Mose Chronicles, Live in London, Volume I." "Mose Chronicles, Volume II" was just released last year.
Sonoma State University jazz professors Mel Graves and George Marsh are no strangers to jazz buffs in the region. Their resumes are filled with recording ventures and live performances all over the world and they have played and performed with a number of jazz greats.
Tickets are $15 general, $12 FANS (faculty, alumni, staff), $8 students/seniors. To attend this concert, call the Center For Performing Arts Box Office at (707) 664-2353. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
The Evert B. Person Theatre is handicapped accessible. Parking at the University is $2.50 during the week, and free on the weekends.
