Russell Gunn
Trumpeter Russell Gunn, who grew up in East St. Louis but now lives in Atlanta, will return home to be the headline attraction at a concert to kick off the Memorial Day weekend on Friday, May 26. The show, which celebrates the 80th birthday of local jazz icon Miles Davis, begins at 7 p.m. at Blackmon's Plaza, 127 Collinsville Ave. in East St. Louis.
Gunn will front a band including Reggie Thomas on piano, saxophonist Amos Brewer, John King on bass and drummer Montez Coleman. Also appearing will be trumpeter and pianist Rev. Ron Myers, M.D., backed by a group including Rolla Armstead and Sayeed Jamal on saxophones, Dr. London Branch on bass and Aye Aton on drums, plus a gospel choir and the ever-popular "special guests." Admission is $35 for adults, $25 for age 16 and under; for more information, call 618-397-5411.
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