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“Limitless technique, imagination and identity.” —New York Post

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jack Wilkins brings his formidable trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, August 15. He’s supported by Jeff Barone on guitar, Sean Smith on bass, and Steve Fidyk on drums.

Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been on the International jazz scene since the early 1970s. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, and Buddy Rich, among many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar at age thirteen. His mentors included Johnny Smith, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, and Freddie Hubbard.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

Percussive dance pioneer, composer, vocalist Max Pollak is pictured on the recent US Postal Forever stamp honoring tap dance. At the Jazz Gallery he reunites with bassist Alexis Cuadrado and vibraphonist/percussionist Felipe Fournier to chart a new course through his compositions - panoramic chamber music powered by hand and foot percussion.

Max Pollak -percussion, vocals, dance
Felipe Fournier -vibraphone, percussion
Alexis Cuadrado -bass

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

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