Thomas Wendt Quintet - Music of Slide Hampton on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show
Thomas Wendt Quintet - Music of Slide Hampton on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show
Hear the broadcast of a live performance at MCG Jazz from November 24, 2020 by the Thomas Wendt Quintet featuring the music of Slide Hampton. Thom also talks about the great tradition of jazz trombone, and the prolific performing, composing and arranging career of Slide Hampton, a native of Jeannette, PA.
The ensemble includes Jeff Bush and Reggie Watkins on trombone, Max Leake on piano, Ava Lintz on bass and Thomas Wendt on drums.
The performance was a part of the MCG Jazz Musicians Performance Fund project featuring regional artists during the time of lockdown, supported by the Opportunity Fund and other donors.
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MCG Jazz Thomas Wendt Quintet Slide Hampton Tribute MCG 119
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