Jazz Quartet to perform at Georgia College

A social event with round table seating, light hors d'oeuvres, and great jazz by the renowned Melvin Jones Quartet will be enjoyed by all. To purchase a $20 ticket, you can simply show up Saturday night or purchase ahead at milledgevillealliedarts.com/events-1 or go the Marlor House, 201 N. Wayne St.  (478-452-3950). )

“Jazz at the Magnolia,” featuring the Melvin Jones Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Georgia College’s Magnolia Ballroom.

This dazzling array of jazz melodies is a community fundraiser with proceeds benefitting programming and music scholarships at Georgia College and quality art opportunities for Baldwin County residents through Allied Arts in Milledgeville.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate on a mutual project that benefits our students, Georgia College and the community at large,” said Dr. Don Parker, chair of Georgia College’s Music Department.

The Melvin Jones Quartet consists of Melvin Jones of Memphis, Tennessee; Tyrone Jackson of New Orleans, Louisiana; Larry Wilson of Jacksonville, Florida; and Craig Shaw of Atlanta, Georgia. Their backgrounds are a virtual Who’s Who of great jazz performers, from their teachers to musical partners throughout the years.

Jones’ first professional recording was in 1998, while enrolled at Morehouse College. He appeared on TLC’s triple platinum hit album, “Fanmail,” with its most-notable smash hit, “No Scrubs.” Jackson is the quintessential jazz piano player, who blends jazz, funk and Afro-Caribbean melodies. Wilson began his love affair with music at age 3—working the drums in church. He co-founded “The Cloud Music, LLC,” and has more than 40 albums. Shaw has played jazz with an impressive line-up of world-class musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Garrett.

Concert songs will include classic jazz standards and selections from Jones’ album, “Pivot,” released in 2011 such as “Jug or Not,” “Inception” and the title cut, “Pivot.”

“Melvin’s music is original—representing a refreshing contemporary style that’s grounded in tradition of jazz,” Parker said.

Tickets are $20 per person and include refreshments. They can be purchased at milledgevillealliedarts.com/events-1; the Marlor House at 201 N. Wayne Street, Milledgeville; or at the door the evening of the event.

Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 5pm in A&S 345 for an information session about applying to MFA Programs in Creative Writing. We will discuss the benefits of pursuing an MFA as well as how to start the application process. Writers in any major and at any level are welcome to attend.

Please email Hali Sofala-Jones (hali.sofala-jones@gcsu.edu) with any questions.

It's sizzle time! Stone Steakhouse is coming to The MAX on Wednesday, September 18 for dinner. Guests will choose between a 10oz NY strip, filet, or ribeye with loaded potato and broccoli side. Along with a juicy steak, guests will enjoy a wedge salad, garlic knots, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Reserve your tickets here: www.gcsu.edu/dining

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