NJW Presents: Don Aliquo's "Sun & Shield" CD Release Party

Don Aliquo CD release party
Sunday, May 22
3:00pm
The Jazz Cave
Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street


NJW is pleased to host saxophonist Don Aliquo's CD release party for his new release Sun and Shield, on Sunday, May 22, from 3-5pm in the Jazz Cave.

Aliquo's 5th solo release is a New York based affair, featuring veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid (bass) Jim McNeely (piano) and the dynamic Obed Calvaire (drums). Recorded in Englewood, New Jersey in June 2010, the CD showcases Aliquo’s sparkling and thoughtful compositions as well as pieces contributed by veteran composers Reid and McNeely. It also debuts Don’s work as a jazz clarinetist, an often overlooked solo instrument with deep jazz roots. The recording presents the consistently brilliant Reid and McNeely, but also showcases the young Obed Calvaire, whose spirited and creative playing is often a rhythmic catalyst for Aliquo. "This project was a thrill to record from the first note. Having the opportunity to play with two of my musical heroes in Reid and McNeely and "musically sparring" with the powerful Obed Calvaire is an experience I will never forget!” states Aliquo.

Don is currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University near Nashville. He has performed in concerts and/or recordings with Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, Jeff Coffin and Marvin Stamm to name a few. Aliquo is also an in-demand clinician, presenting concerts and clinics throughout the United States and is honored to represent Vandoren (reeds and mouthpieces) and P.Mauriat (saxophones).

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale

The 2011 Man & Woman of the Year will be crowned based on their success in generating funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during a ten-week campaign which began at the Kickoff Party at Valentino's Ristorante on March 24th and will culminate at the Grand Finale Celebration on June 2, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel Nashville.

Join us at the Grand Finale! Purchase Tickets Now or make a tax-deductible contribution at www.mwoy.org/tn

Thursday, June 2, 2010
6:00pm-10:00pm

Doubletree Hotel Nashville
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219

Cocktails & Silent Auction begin at 6:00p.m.

Tickets - $75 each
Includes live & silent auction, plated dinner, live jazz by the Bruce Dudley Quartet and the announcement of the 2011 Man & Woman of the Year!

For more information, contact Monica Ramey:
615.331.2980
Monica.Ramey@lls.org
www.mwoy.org/tn