What better way to kick off your weekend than with the coolest cats in town? Back by popular demand, in partnership with the Memphis Library Foundation, 5 Fridays of Jazz will be a showcase of smooth sounds, satisfying sips, and more.
Starting Friday, March 1st, and following every Friday thereafter, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will play host to talented artists, of which include famed names like Joyce Cobb and Gary Topper. To compliment the tunes, tasty food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by King Manor Catering and Bar and Kaye’s Pints & Scoops.
WHAT: Shell on Wheels Presents 5 Fridays of Jazz
WHO: In partnership with Memphis Library Foundation & The Memphis Public Libraries
WHEN: 5 Fridays of March | 6:30pm
WHERE: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
COST: Free to attend | Food and Drink Available for Purchase
FEATURED ARTIST: Gary Topper
GET TO KNOW THE ARTIST:
One of the most accomplished professional musicians in Memphis, Gary Topper, saxophonist, has played wide-ranging genres with Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Jerome Richardson and Tony Bennet.
Some of Gary’s credits include Broadway performances in “Saturday Night Fever” and “Phantom of the Opera”. He also contributed to many movie soundtracks and has recording credits which include Keith Richards, Jimmy Buffett, Al Green.