The band includes pianist Jeb Patton, whom local fans will remember from his long association with the Duke Jazz Ensemble, and guitarist Tony Purrone. Kevin Mahogany is one of the most outstanding male jazz vocalists to emerge in decades. He can dance through the lilting lines and delicate rhythms of a samba, belt out the blues with stunning power, croon a ballad with profound emotional conviction or reel off an amazingly dense line of scat over a hyperactive set of bop changes with nonchalant ease. He received wide recognition when he was featured in Robert Altman's film Kansas City, and although his recent recordings have aimed for wider audience appeal by substituting more pop-oriented material for his most adventurous work, he remains an imposing talent, capable of brilliant performance. The Festival concludes on Sunday, February 28, with a Collegiate Jazz Festival in the Great Hall of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union from 2-6 p.m. The UNC Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Combos and Jazz Band will perform, along with other jazz ensembles.
Admission is free.
UNC's 22nd Annual Carolina Jazz Festival continues through Sunday, Feb. 28. For information on scheduling or tickets, contact the Carolina Union Box Office, 962-1449. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Eason Publications, Inc. is prohibited. Spectotor Online and the Creative Loafing logo are trademarks of Eason Publications, Inc.