Seattle Presents Tom Varner - Jazz French Horn Pioneer October 23, 2008

Critically acclaimed Jazz French horn pioneer Tom Varner premiers new works for his forward-looking quintet as part of the 2008 Earshot Jazz Festival. The quintet features some of Seattle's most dynamic jazz artists: Mark Taylor and Eric Barber on saxophones, Phil Sparks on bass, and Byron Vannoy on drums. A repeat Jazz Times and Down Beat readers poll winner, Varner is often regarded as "The French horn in contemporary jazz" - Berendt/Huesmann The Jazz Book.

The event is part of Seattle Presents, a year-round series of free performances at City Hall presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

DATE: Thursday, October 23, 2008
TIME: Noon - 1 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall Lobby, 600 Fourth Ave.

More info and upcoming shows: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/community/seattle_presents.asp

Official Website: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/community/seattle_presents.asp