New Eric Leeds Project

Playing at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis Aug 1 and 2

AUG 1-2
ERIC LEEDS / BRIAN LYNCH PROJECT

Best known for his work in Prince's Revolution, saxophonist Eric Leeds goes far beyond jazz foundations, taking elements from hard rock and pop. Having been a key member of Prince side projects, The Family and Madhouse, Leeds has also shared the stage with James Brown and George Clinton. He also has a body of solo work that is bold and diverse, melding rock and pop elements with funk and Latin beats.
Trumpeter Brian Lynch is one of the most respected bebop and Latin players in the business. Lynch got his start in New York with the Horace Silver Quintet, and also appeared in the final lineup of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Currently he works with Eddie Palmieri's Afro-Caribbean Jazz group as well as producing a body of solo work that places him among the elite post-bop stylists of today.

Yep! I posted this a couple of weeks ago. I'm going to the Friday show!
Anyone else going?

Saw this bulletin Two Mpls shows for tonite and tomorrow

From: Eric Leeds
Date: Jul 30, 2008 5:53 PM


I am looking forward to playing with the great jazz trumpeter Brian Lynch this weekend (Aug.1 and 2) at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. Brian is a long time friend and came up through the "jazz college" of Art Blakey. He also has performed extensively with jazz alto sax legend Phil Woods. But perhaps Brian is best known for his collaborations with salsa legend Eddie Palmieri. Last year their cd "Simpatico" won the Grammy for best Latin Jazz album. Brian was also a member, with myself, in Sheila E.'s E Train band. Filling out the band will be Peter Schimke on piano, Jeff Bailey on bass and Kevin Washington on drums. If you're in the Twin Cities this weekend come check us out.

We'll be swingin' the doors off the place !

Eric

I wish I could attend. I love Eric Leeds's playing.