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Sharp Radway

Sharp Radway

Pianist Sharp Radway returns to the Englewood Public Library on Thursday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 9th concert in the library's 9th annual Summer Jazz Concert Series - "Jazz Under the Stars”. This acclaimed series takes place every Thursday evening at 7:30 from June 24 through August 26. The concert series is free and open to the public. Registration is required for these concerts (no exceptions) and is available on Eventbrite or go to tinyurl.com/JUTSradway. The rain date will be Sunday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 100 guests, Englewood library cardholders only, unless maximum not reached; please bring your own chair or blanket, and masks/social distancing is required. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Englewood Library and The Bristal Assisted Living of Englewood. Pianist/Composer/Arranger/Author Sharp Radway has appeared with many of the great names in Jazz, both past and present. Some of his main influences as a pianist are Bud Powell, Red Garland, Thelonious Monk, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, and Herbie Hancock. Radway has also appeared in film and theater. Sharp is also author of the book “Musicianship 101 (What They Don’t Tell You In School)”, published by Outskirts Press. His debut recording is “Hymns and Things (Introspection and Reflection)”. He has also worked with The Spirit of Life Ensemble, The New York Metropolitan Big Band, and currently serves as music director and pianist for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band. For further information, or visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The library is located at 31 Engle St.

Free
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM on Thu, 19 Aug 2021

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Sharp Radway