This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Trio Series,” Drummer John Vourtsis is thrilled to welcome the absolute “Master of the Telecaster,” George Naha back to the Shanghai Jazz stage. George has gigged with Aretha Franklin, Donald Fagen, Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Steve Forbert, Roy Orbison, Melissa Manchester, Willie Dixon, Wilson Pickett, Junior Walker, Sam & Dave and countless others. He has recorded with Bill Doggett, Allen Toussaint, Livingston Taylor, Bernard Purdie, Jack DeJohnette, Gerald Albright and Cornell Dupree. George has done Jingles, TV and Movie work, played on Broadway, produced records, arranged for live dates and recordings, and worked as Musical Director for many artists. Tonight, George and John will be accompanied by Tim Tindall on Fender Bass. Tim and George go back over 40 years and they’ve traveled the world together.
And come early to hear Rich Court playing solo piano. Standards, Beatles & beyond. He starts at 5:30. Happy Hour from 4:30 – 6:00 with half price beers, select wines and dim sum offerings.
Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 6:30 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.