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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Stacks - Sounds Funny Band
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Stacks 2026         View this post on Instagram            The 2026 Jazz in the Stacks Concert Series returns with six exciting performances from talented regional musicians. This popular series takes place on the second Friday of each month from April through September. Each live concert is hosted on stage inside of the Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center. 2026 Concert Lineup Friday\, April 10 – Jay Baxter & J.A.M.Friday\, May 8 – The Fam BandFriday\, June 12 – Sounds Funny BandFriday\, July 10 – Kozy Cats BandFriday\, August 14 – Soul Unlimited BandFriday\, September 11 – Rodney StithThe series is hosted by Micah “Bam Bam” White\, a comedian\, actor\, and speaker. He has appeared on platforms such as TEDx\, All Star Comedy Show\, and the movie Red Kool-Aid. His energy and personality help create a fun and engaging experience at every concert. “Jazz in the Stacks is part of the Downtown Petersburg tradition of ‘Friday for the Arts\,’ which we help keep alive\,” said Wayne Crocker\, Library Director. What once focused on visual art and an artist of the month has evolved into a musical celebration that honors the performing arts and the literary arts\, since someone had to compose and write each song. Each performance offers a safe\, welcoming space for the community to connect\, enjoy great music\, and celebrate local talent. The series provides a free\, engaging cultural experience while also encouraging reading and literacy throughout the year. Event Details Location:Petersburg Public Library201 W. Washington St.Petersburg\, VA 23803 Time:Doors open at 6:00 PM Admission:Free and open to the public Food and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase Safety:Security is present at each concert to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. What to Expect If our parking lot is full\, you may park next door at the church beside us. Live Music Fun Jazz in the Stacks is one of Petersburg’s most popular live music events. Many concerts reach capacity\, with standing-room-only crowds. Arrive on time to secure your spot and enjoy an evening of great music in an intimate setting.
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LOCATION:Petersburg Public Library\, 201 W. Washington St.\, Petersburg\, Virginia\, 23803\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stanley Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours\, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums\, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012 Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album\, Forever. Clarke’s creativity has been recognized and rewarded in every way imaginable. In 2022 Clarke was selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of its four new Jazz Master honorees. This is the highest honor that the United States bestows on jazz artists. He was Rolling Stone’s very first Jazzman of the Year and bassist winner of Playboy’s Music Award for ten straight years. Clarke was honored with Bass Player Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Gallery of Greats.” In 2011 he was honored with the highly prestigious Miles Davis Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival for his entire body of work. Clarke has won Downbeat Magazine’s Reader’s and Critics Poll for Best Electric Bass Player for many years. In September 2016 he became a part of the permanent collection displayed at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington DC. In 2023 It was announced that Clarke will partner with Santa Monica\, CA’s\, BroadStage as its Artist in Residence. This multi-year partnership includes performances\, curation\, and mentorship for Santa Monica College Music Department and Santa Monica High School Jazz students. The cornerstone of the residency is the launch in three years’ time of an intergenerational jazz festival in Santa Monica. Unable to tour most of 2020\, Clarke’s Pandemic work involved developing a web series\, Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation. The project is about the dynamics of the music industry\, recording and performing\, and include Stanley’s conversations with noted musicians\, gear reviews\, play-throughs and performances. An accomplished film and TV composer of well over 70 projects\, his credits include Boyz N The Hood\, the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It\, Romeo Must Die\, The Transporter and Best Man Holiday. He has garnered three Emmy Nominations and a BMI Award for his scoring. In 2014 Clarke was invited to become a member of the exclusive Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Born in Philadelphia\, Clarke has been a constant force of nature in American music since the early 1970s with the success of the jazz-fusion group Return To Forever. That accomplishment gave way to a number of extremely successful solo albums for Clarke. Along the way\, he has collaborated with Quincy Jones\, Stan Getz\, Art Blakey\, Paul McCartney\, Jeff Beck\, Keith Richards\, Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Wonder\, Chaka Khan\, The Police\, Herbie Hancock and many more\, and has shared the stage with Bob Marley and Miles Davis. He believes in giving back to help young musicians hone their skills. He and his wife Sofia established The Stanley Clarke Foundation eighteen years ago\, which offers scholarships to talented young musicians.
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LOCATION:CarMax Park\, 2929 N Arthur Ashe Blvd\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220\, United States
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