EMP Explores the Genius of Jimi Hendrix with the Inaugural Innovators Series, Nov. 26-Dec. 2.City Desk, Entertainment Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2000 Schedule includes live music performances, exclusive film showings and special guests Experience Music Project (EMP EMP abbr. electromagnetic pulse ) today announces the line-up for its inaugural EMP Innovators Series, a semi-annual program designed to explore the music and legacy of an artist who significantly changed the course or direction of popular music. The first innovators week examines the inspiring creativity and musical innovations of Jimi Hendrix Noun 1. Jimi Hendrix - United States guitarist whose innovative style with electric guitars influenced the development of rock music (1942-1970) Hendrix, James Marshall Hendrix and runs Sunday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 2. "Hendrix dramatically affected rock guitar by exploring sonic distortion and incorporating jazz and blues," said Bob Santelli, EMP's deputy director of public programming. "He almost single-handedly created heavy metal, jazz-fusion and made important contributions to the evolution of funk. This month he would have celebrated his 58th birthday." The fall 2000 EMP Innovators Series begins on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of Hendrix's birthday with A Magic Science: Celebrating Jimi Hendrix, a live performance at Benaroya Hall Benaroya Hall is a building in Downtown Seattle. It features two auditoriums, the Mark Taper Auditorium, a 2500 seat performance venue as well as the Nordstrom Recital Hall which seats roughly 500. It is the home of the Seattle Symphony. featuring Medeski Martin & Wood, The Gil Evans Gil Evans (13 May 1912 in Toronto Canada – 20 March 1988 in Cuernavaca, Mexico) was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, active in the United States. He played a seminal role in the development of cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz and jazz-rock, and collaborated Orchestra (directed by Miles Evans), Vernon Reid, Chris Whitley and others. The series continues with a variety of activities featuring workshops, exclusive films, presentations and live performances all dedicated to exploring Jimi's musical legacy. Following is the line-up of scheduled activities and performances. For additional information visit www.emplive.com. Sunday, November 26 7:30 p.m., Benaroya Hall's Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium A Magic Science: Celebrating Jimi Hendrix A live performance featuring funk/jazz/rock masters Medeski Martin & Wood and the jazz luminaries of The Gil Evans Orchestra, now conducted by Gil's son Miles Evans. These artists are joined by Vernon Reid and Chris Whitley, two of today's most innovative guitarists. In addition, the evening will feature one of the world's premiere turntablists This is an alphabetical list of turntablists and their most influential recordings. This list is alphabetized by the first letter in the first word of the artist's or band's name. Note that this list contains several artists listed alone and under the name of their crew. , DJ Logic, with Marc Anthony For other people named "Marc Anthony" or "Mark Anthony", see . Marc Anthony (born September 16, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter popular in Latin America for his salsa music and salsa monga ballads. Thompson and Sandra St. Victor There are several Saint Victors in Wikipedia:
Monday, November 27 7 p.m., EMP JBL JBL James Bullough Lansing (audio/speaker engineer) JBL Journal of Biblical Literature JBL John Bradshaw Leyfield (wrestler) JBL Jonathan Bell Lovelace (investment research) Theater Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight Noun 1. Isle of Wight - an isle and county of southern England in the English Channel Wight county - (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; "the county has a population of 12,345 people" Seattle debut screening: Q&A to follow with filmmaker Murray Lerner. Admission: $5 EMP members, $7 general public Tuesday, November 28 7 p.m., EMP JBL Theater Jimi Hendrix -- Inside the EMP Collection Senior Curators Pete Blecha and Jim Fricke share stories about their eight-year effort to develop the extensive collection that supports EMP's Jimi Hendrix Gallery. Admission: free Thursday, November 30 7 p.m., EMP JBL Theater The Making of Electric Ladyland and Band of Gypsys -- Live at the Filmore East EMP and Experience Hendrix present special screenings of these two legendary films. Admission: free Friday, December 1 5 p.m., EMP Store Boogie Man: The Adventures of John Lee Hooker in the American Twentieth Century (St. Martins Press) Book Launch Party Meet award winning rock critic and author Charles Shaar Murray Charles Shaar Murray (born 1951) is an English music journalist. His first experience came 1970 when he was asked to contribute to the satirical magazine Oz. for a book signing of the first authorized biography written on blues legend John Lee Hooker. Murray is also the author of the critically acclaimed best seller Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hendrix and Postwar Rock and Roll Revolution. Admission: free 7 p.m., JBL Theater Living Legends- An evening with Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer Experience an in-depth multimedia presentation detailing Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer's work with Jimi, and beyond. Admission: $5 EMP members, $5 general public Saturday, December 2 Beginning 10:30 a.m., JBL Theater Jimi Hendrix Innovation/Celebration Conference Hosted by EMP Deputy Director of Public Programming Bob Santelli Admission (entire day package): free with museum admission, $8 EMP members, $10 general public
10:30 a.m.: Keynote Speaker: Charles Shaar Murray
11:30 a.m.: Band of Gypsies: A panel discussion with EMP
Senior Curator Jim Fricke; Vernon Reid; Reuben
Jackson, Smithsonian; and Todd Boyd, assistant
professor of critical studies at the University of
Southern California and author of Am I Black Enough
for You: Popular Culture from the 'Hood and Beyond.
1:30 p.m.: Mysteries of the "Purple Haze" chord, hosted by
Jon Hanford and EMP Senior Curator Jim Fricke.
2:15 p.m.: Jimi's Blues: A panel discussion with CS Murray, a
panel of curators, musicians, scholars and experts
who will discuss both the blues traditions that
influenced Hendrix's music as well as his
contributions to the extension of that musical
legacy.
3 p.m.: Hendrix: The Legacy -- A conversation with
prominent rock guitarists.
(Featured artists TBA)
Saturday, December 2 7:30 p.m., The Showbox Theater Live Finale Concert Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Kenny Wayne Brobst, Jr) (born June 12, 1977) is an American Blues guitarist. Shepherd was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he attended Caddo Magnet High School. , Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Wayne Kramer, Reeves Gabrels, Mike McCready, Audley Freed, Prince of Light Psychedelic Light Show and more. Admission: $10 EMP members, $12 general public. About Experience Music Project Dedicated to exploring creativity and innovation in American popular music American popular music had a profound effect on music across the world. The country has seen the rise of popular styles that have had a significant influence on global culture, including ragtime, blues, jazz, rock, R&B, doo wop, gospel, soul, funk, heavy metal, punk, disco, house, , EMP is a new kind of museum that strives to capture and reflect the essence of rock `n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock music's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. A total sensory experience awaits visitors inside EMP's dynamic structure. Patrons can make their own music, see and learn about rare artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. and memorabilia from EMP's collection of more than 80,000 items, explore various musical milestones within unique interpretive exhibits, and discover the power and joy of music in all its forms. Founded by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen, under the direction of co-founder Jody Patton and designed by architect Frank O. Gehry, the 140,000-square-foot multi-colored and "swoopy" museum rises up in the heart of the city at Seattle Center and provides visitors a musical experience unparalleled anywhere in the world. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , EMP opened on June 23, 2000 and is online at www.emplive.com. |
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