Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching! \u00a0Finals lurk in the shadows of our awesome tryptophan-induced comas. Looking for a break from studying? \u00a0Looking for a break from the typical Lawrence music fair? \u00a0Being the resident jazz nerd at Kjhk, I thought I’d give you the scoop.<\/p>\n
This Saturday, Chicago-based Deep Blue Organ Trio is at the Blue Room. \u00a0Their most recent album, Wonderful!, is in the Jazz in the Morning rotation. \u00a0It’s largely blues-oriented, with funky grooves, and just a good time. \u00a0The organ trio features Bobby Broom on guitar, Chris Foreman on organ, and Greg Rockingham on drums. \u00a0As\u00a0trumpeter Nicholas Payton put it<\/a>, isn’t it all about the blues?<\/p>\n The day after Thanksgiving, also at the Blue Room, west coast trumpeter Dave Scott, and his quintet, roll into town. \u00a0Scott came to KU several years back and gave a clinic\/performance in the School of Music. \u00a0His music pushes the boundaries of harmony and improvisation. \u00a0The only conventional part of the music is the traditional, acoustic, horn-and-rhythm-section instrumentation. \u00a0If you’re in KC over Thanksgiving break and looking for some adventurous jazz, this might be your ticket.<\/p>\n Friday, December 1st, artist Mark Southerland will be in Lawrence at the Replay Lounge. \u00a0I call him an artist for a reason. \u00a0He is a saxophone player, technically, but as you can see<\/a>, he does a lot more than that. \u00a0Snuff Jazz plays a couple shows a year in Lawrence, usually either at the Replay or the Tap Room. \u00a0Southerland is the most recent addition to the Tulsa-based acid-jazz group, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey<\/a>. His colorful, energetic, and downright weird ideas are something not to miss, especially when here in our own Lawrence backyard!<\/p>\n