Sat Aug 23
Ravita Jazz CD Release
7PM / $10 - $20 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance
Ravita Jazz Group
Deirdre Jennings - Vocals
Mark Leppo - Percussion
Nuc Vega - Drums
Phil Ravita - Bass
Greg Small - Piano
Led by bassist Phil Ravita and including some of the DMV's finest musicians, Ravita Jazz returns to An die Musik Live! with new and classic tunes. Enjoy jazz, funk and blues from of the band’s latest recording Alice Blue.
Since its May release, Alice Blue has risen steadily on jazz radio charts and received critical acclaim. Jazz journalist Raul da Gama calls the music “relevant and enduring,” lauding the album's “beautifully crafted arrangements.” Scott Yanow comments, “Alice Blue, features the musicians of Ravita Jazz in top form and introduces a variety of creative originals, is easily recommended.” Hear originals such as “Golden Sky” and “Almost Blue,” which are getting airplay throughout North America! Jazz lovers will also be treated to tunes by Bill Evans and Duke Ellington.
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and sought after bassists, Dr. Ravita appears with many jazz and classical ensembles. He is a college and university jazz professor and hosts a weekly radio program on WMTB 89.9 FM. He has shared the stage with jazz greats Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi and Ruby Glover, appearing in countless clubs, concert halls and festivals. He won critical acclaim for his work on the group’s 2021 recording Jagged Spaces, and released Oriana with his band, Ravita Jazz in 2023. For more visit https://www.baltimorebass.com
Showtime: 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/12 am GMT
Limited in-person seats: $20/ $10 full-time students with valid ID
In-person attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Ticket sales end 1 hr before showtime; tickets can be purchased at the door if any remain.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed to live stream participants 15 minutes before the show
and will remain active through Aug. 30
7PM / $10 - $20 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance