News Summary
On April 10, 2025, Hilton Head will host acclaimed drummer Dennis Chambers and bassist Gary Grainger for a series of jazz concerts and clinics. The events will explore the music of the legendary jazz guitarist John Scofield, with whom both musicians have shared a significant collaboration. This celebration of jazz promises to engage both music enthusiasts and musicians alike, highlighting the important contributions of Chambers and Grainger to contemporary jazz history.
Hilton Head to Host Renowned Jazz Concert and Clinic
Hilton Head will welcome acclaimed drummer Dennis Chambers and bassist Gary Grainger for a series of concerts and clinics on April 10, 2025. The events are designed to explore the music of jazz guitarist John Scofield, with whom both musicians have a storied history.
Event Details
- Location: Kind of Blue, Hilton Head
- Date: April 10, 2025
- Focus: Music collaborations with John Scofield
The partnership between Chambers and Grainger began in the late 1980s, during which they collaborated on three important albums with Scofield: Blue Matter, Loud Jazz, and Pick Hits Live. This collaboration helped shape a contemporary jazz style that mixed funk elements.
Key Highlights
- Dennis Chambers: Joined Parliament/Funkadelic at age 18.
- Gary Grainger: Previously with the band Pockets, discovered by Earth, Wind and Fire.
- Grainger’s introduction to Scofield came from mutual contacts impressed by his skill in funk and jazz.
- Chambers entered Scofield’s band through recommendations from fellow Baltimore musicians.
During the upcoming events, the musicians will revisit their history and discuss the nuances of their music styles, appealing not just to musicians but to music enthusiasts as well. Sterlin Colvin, owner of Kind of Blue, emphasized the concert’s significance as a celebration of art and music history.
Continuing Legacy
Grainger initiated these clinics and concerts last year following a successful instructional video made with Scofield in 1994. The enduring interest in the duo’s past works has led to more clinics being scheduled for 2025.
The collaboration with Scofield is noteworthy, as he was influential in jazz, transitioning from working with Miles Davis to crafting new music styles.
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Additional Resources
- Post and Courier: Hilton Head to Host Renowned Jazz Concert and Clinic
- Wikipedia: Jazz
- Island Packet: David Lauderdale Column
- Google Search: Jazz Music
- News Tribune: Frederick Tietjen Obituary
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jazz
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