One Colorado presents Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition winner and jazz bassist Ben Williams to the beautiful One Colorado open air courtyard on Saturday, October 23, 7:30 to 10 p.m., on the rescheduled KCRW Summer Nights, hosted by DJ LeRoy Downs, aka “The Jazzcat.”
Located in the heart of Old Pasadena, One Colorado offers loads of marketplace options for you, so come early and grab a bite from one of the patio restaurants.
One Colorado is a quick walk from the Metro to the Gold Line stop at Memorial Park.
Ben Williams can be added to a long list of game changers when it comes to Black music in Washington, D.C. That long list includes Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, Bad Brains, Meshell Ndegeocello, Wale, and Oddisee.
Williams has performed or recorded with such giants as Pat Metheny, George Benson, Stefon Harris, David Sanborn, Lauryn Hill, Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, Maxwell, and Nicholas Payton.
On his latest release, “I Am A Man,” Williams discovers his true voice – both metaphorically and literally. The record marks the first time Williams contributes lead vocals to an album. In a voice that’s both honest and unassuming, Williams paints a portrait of an artist – and a black man in America – in search of answers to help guide him through life.
Ben Williams will be joined by Syndee Winters, vocals; Braxton Cook, saxophone; Andrew Renfroe, guitar; and Jonathan Pinson, drums. COVID-19 safety guidelines and restrictions will be enforced for this event. A masked crowd is a safer crowd.
To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/wyh4cnpx.
For more information, call (626) 564-1066 or visit https://onecolorado.com/event/
