Charles McNeal + Eddie M.

Wed, Sep 24

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Two of the West Coast's finest saxophonists team up for this ferocious double bill. These two saxophone titans will push each other to higher and higher heights on the horn, bringing the swing and the funk in full effect, backed by a trio that's sure to supply the heat featuring Joe Warner (piano), Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey (bass), and Dante Roberson (drums). Charles McNeal is one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the Bay Area and beyond. He has been a featured performer at many national and international festivals including Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Porretta Soul Festival. He has performed, recorded and/or toured with: Lyle Lovett Large Band, The Headhunters w/Mike Clark and Bill Summers, Jimmy Scott, Charlie Mussellwhite, Keb Mo, John Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, James Carter, Steve Turre, Leslie Drayton, McCoy Tyner, Ray Obiedo, Dave Garabaldi, RAD, Steve Turre, James Carter, Brenda Boykin, Clairdee, Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Barbara Morrison, Jackie Ryan, Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Faye Carol, Nneenna Freelon, Barbara Dennerlein, Jr. Mance, Bruce Forman, Mark Elf, Roberta Flack, The Temptations, Ollie Woodson, Norman Conners, Jean Carne, and Boz Scaggs. In addition to being a world class saxophonist, his website “charlesmcneal.com” is the #1 source for jazz saxophone transcriptions and related educational resources on the web. Eddie M. is one of the top saxophonists to emerge from the Bay Area, known for his authentic funk roots, dynamic stage presence, and soulful delivery. He has recorded and performed with Prince & The Revolution, Sheila E., Jill Jones, Beyonce, Paula Abdul, and Stevie Nicks, Yolanda Adams, Wayman Tisdale, and Acoustic Alchemy. He was a member of the house band on The Magic Hour. Eddie's solo releases include Hold Me (1997), Ward Street (1998), and Eddie M. (2001), which features Eric Benet and Karyn White. Band Lineup: Charles McNeal, saxophone Eddie M.,saxophone Joe Warner, piano Michael "Tiny" Lindsay, bass Dante "Taz" Roberson, drums