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Mingus Centennial Jazz Celebration and Dedication of Mingus Memorial with Mingus Dynasty - Nogales, AZ

  • Mingus Memorial Park 825 North Grand Avenue Nogales, AZ, 85621 United States (map)

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 

10 AM - Ribbon-cutting Ceremony at the Mingus Memorial

11 AM - Live Music Begins

Line-Up

Mingus Dynasty Quintet with Jack Walrath & Charles McPherson

Alan Lewine's AZ Xtet

Pablo Sanhueza Latin Jazz Orchestra

NHS Alumni Jazz Band

Nogales High School Jazz Band

Rio Rico High School Jazz Band (Starting at 11AM)

Info: https://www.mingusamongus.com/nogales

Mingus Centennial Arizona Tour

Charles McPherson-alto saxophone, Jack Walrath-trumpet, Craig Handy-tenor saxophone, Theo Hill-piano, Andy McKee-bass, Chris Beck-drums

The Mingus Dynasty Quintet featuring Jack Walrath and special guest artist Charles McPherson (who both worked extensively with Mingus) will honor the centennial year of legendary jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus with a three-city tour of Southern Arizona.