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Jazz Legends Series Livenote hosts evenings paying tribute to legends of jazz such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Chet Baker and more. Watch this space for more videos and upcoming "Jazz Legends" events.
Alex Mathias plays John Coltrane Live at The National Concert Hall, December 4th 2011. Alex Mathias plays John Coltrane is Alex's latest project rediscovering the music of John Coltrane. They tour across Ireland from March 21st - April 3rd. You can find out details here. www.alexmathias.com Alex Mathias - Saxes Leopoldo Osio - Piano Dan Callaghan - Double Bass Tommy Gray - Drums	You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.
You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.	Alex Mathias plays Charlie Parker Live @ JJ Smyths, 12 Aungier St., Dublin 2, Nov 29th 2009 Berklee College of Music scholarship graduate Alex Mathias presents music written by the co-developer of Bebop, Charlie Parker. His Quintet perform play a selection of his most famous tunes including Confirmation, Now's The Time and My Little Suede Shoes among others. Alex Mathias: Alto and Tenor Sax Linley Hamilton: Trumpet Johnny Taylor: Piano Damian Evans: Double Bass David Lyttle: Drums
Blue Note Sessions Live at The National Concert Hall, March 5th 2011 Trumpeter Linley Hamilton (www.linleyhamilton.com) and saxophonist Alex Mathias (www.alexmathias.com) present a selection of music celebrating the legacy of the great Blue Note record label, which was so influential to recorded Jazz throughout the 50s and 60s. Expect to hear music by Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock and more. Linley Hamilton - Trumpet Alex Mathias - Tenor Sax Johnny Taylor - Piano Damian Evans - Double Bass Dominic Mullan - Drums	You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.
	The Chet Baker Story at JJ Smyths, Monday May 2nd Following a sell out Irish tour in spring 2010 with Kind Of Blue Sessions, Belfast-based pianist John Leighton presents The Chet Baker Story. The listener is presented with an account of Baker’s early success with Gerry mulligan, his drug addiction and decline, and his comeback in later career. Other points of focus include tracks from his divisive album “Chet Baker Sings” and thoughts on the conspiracy around his untimely death in Amsterdam 1988. From a prison sentence in Italy to a brief career in Hollywood studios, Bakers life was a fruitful yet troubled existence which makes an exciting tale. The show is narrated by BBC’s Linley Hamilton who also feature’s on vocals and Trumpet. For more details of other stops on this 10-date tour click here www.jjsmyths.com 12 Aungier St. Dublin 2 Tickets €10 Doors 9:00pm