Individuals can enjoy a wonderful evening listening to the jazzy tunes of Count Basie while supporting the Kroc Center at the same time. Count Basie was a celebrated American jazz bandleader, composer and pianist whose band played with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, among others. He is most well known for writing and performing a jazz standard, ʺOne OʹClock Jump."
Memphis Drum Shop hosts an annual concert event to help bring awareness, as well as music, to the public. "We want to support the Kroc Center in their efforts to bring the community together," said Jim Pettit, owner of Memphis Drum Shop. "We know Make it Count for Kroc will be an amazing evening where people who like jazz can show their support for this terrific organization."
When: Friday, Dec. 4 · Wine and Cheese Reception at 6:15 p.m., concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Memphis Drum Shop Soundstage · 878 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104
Cost: $35 per person (tax-deductable)
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