Dates

Special Events

• Saturday, April 13, 2002, Little Rock -- McVinney/Atkins Duo/Trio - at the Coffee Beanery, 17200 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, a half mile west on Chenal Parkway, past Kroger store in Centre shopping Center. This duo provides sophisticated music for any occasion. Their presentation is a varied one: Brazilian bossa novas and sambas, gentle waltzes, gypsy jazz, jazz standards, and romantic ballads, all performed in their own unique style.
  
  Guitarist Byron Atkins observed the time-honored jazz tradition of soaking up the ambiance of Paris where he played in cafes and worked with musicians who played the Django Reinhardt style. He kept his edge on American jazz performing in jazz clubs like Club Vognporten in Copenhagen.
  
  Flutist Barry McVinney is an exciting soloist and performer who is comfortable in a variety of styles from classical to jazz. He toured 35 states while playing in Broadway shows. He holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Texas in Austin.
  
  Atkins and McVinney have been performing together since 1998. They have played at Starr's Live in the Rivermarket, the Afterthought Monday Jazz series, Vagabonds, Tia Wandas and most recently at Wild Oats Market (formerly Beans and Grains and Things).



• Friday April 26, 2002, Hot Springs -- Dave Payette Jazz Quintet - The Poet's Loft, 514-B Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 623-3239, 8-10 PM. The quintet consists of Conrad Wilson on trumpet, Barry McVinney on saxophone, Buck Powell on piano, Joe Vick on bass, and Dave Payette on drums. Small group jazz from the 40's, 50's, and 60's; tunes by people likeΚCharlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, and Clifford Brown. Expect a very enjoyable evening.

• Thursday May 9, 2002, Fayetteville -- The Barrio Band performs at The Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Salsa Dancing and great music! Show starts at 9:30



• Sunday May 19, 2002 - Sunday Brunch at Copelands - Now you can have Sunday Brunch and hear jazz in Rogers, Arkansas, at the new venue, Copeland's. Ryan Fourt, Jim Jernigan, and Claudia Burson will be there for a Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11:00 to 1:00 PM. Copelands is located in the new Rogers Town Center off I-540 (Exit 85 Rogers/Bentonville, 453 N. 46th St. . telephone 479-246-9455



• Friday May 31, 2002, Fayetteville -- The Rhoda Deon Trio will be appearing at "Dadoo's" Brick Oven& Pizzeria (326 West. Ave behind Ozark Brew. Pub) on Friday May the 31st. Rhoda Deon (Vocals) Ryan Fourt (Guitar) Jon Barrios (Bass). The music starts at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 1, 2002 -- Benny Green in Fayetteville, AR The North Arkansas Jazz Society* is proud to announce a rare opportunity for jazz lovers. Internationally acclaimed Telarc recording artist, Benny Green will perform a solo piano concert . Former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and protege of Oscar Peterson, Benny Green has now established himself as a premier pianists in jazz. "...the most soulful pianist to emerge in the past two decades." - Jazz Times
  
  Join the NAJS for this fund raising event, special reception and private concert at the home of Paul and Marianna Hendrycy in Fayetteville on Saturday, June 1, 2002
  
  7:00 p.m. Gourmet food, fine wines and beer
  8:00 p.m. Solo concert
  
  Tickets are $100 each (food and drink included). Proceeds go to NAJS Scholarship and Concert Fund. For more information call 479-521-1255 or email the NAJS at najsjazz@aol.com *The North Arkansas Jazz Society is a non-profit, 501c3 corporation. Contributions are tax exempt to the full extent of the law.



• Sunday June 2, 2002 -- Jazz Club of Arkansas Quarterly Session is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Capitol Keyboard Recital Hall 13401 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. These quarterly Jazz Club sessions are open to the public and preserve the tradition of music from the swing era. The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation has taken on sponsorship of the Sessions. For more information call Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation president Cecil Rich at (501) 228-9999.



• Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- Barrios 5 at the GRUBS, Fayetteville, Arkansas, ...Jim Jernigan on tenor, Jack Martin on keys, Richard Goodrum on drums, Sidney C. Simons on the congas and Jon Barrios acoustic bass.



• Friday, 8 PM June 28, 2002, Fayetteville - Randy Hamm is a renowned alto and soprano saxophone artist who has studied with David Liebman and Jim Riggs. Formerly a member of the University of North Texas 1:00 Lab Band, Mr Hamm is the Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Randy is an in-demand clinician and jazz woodwind artist.
  
  A founding member of the Thrascher Saxophone Quartet, Mr. Hamm maintains an active performance schedule and has worked with Mel Torme, Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka, Manhattan Transfer, and has performed with jazz greats Clark Terry, Randy Brecker, Slide Hampton, Buddy DeFranco, Bob Mintzer, and Pete Christlieb, among others.
  
  
• Saturday, June 22, 2002, 7:30-10:30pm, Little Rock -- McVinney/Atkins Swing 42 Trio at the Coffee Beanery 17200 Chenal Parkway, (No Cover Charge). Trio includes Byron Atkins on Guitar Barry McVinney on Flute and Saxophone, With Special Guest Joe Vick on Bass.
  
  This trio provides sophisticated music for any occasion. Their presentation is a varied one: Brazilian bossa novas and sambas, gentle waltzes, gypsy jazz, jazz standards and romantic balladsOO.all performed in their own unique style.
  
  Guitarist Byron Atkins observed the time-honored jazzeris tradition of soaking up the ambiance of Paris where he played in cafes and worked musicians who played the Django Reinhardt style. He kept his edge on American jazz performing in jazz clubs like Club Vognporten in Copenhagen.
  
  Flutist/saxist Barry McVinney is an exciting soloist and performer who is comfortable in a variety of styles from classical to jazz. He toured 35 states while playing in Broadway shows. He holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Texas at Austin.
  
  Joe Vick is one of the most talented and in demand musicians in Arkansas. His bass playing is both inventive and supportive. He plays classical music as well as jazz and can be heard with the Little Rock Symphony and at jazz clubs around Little Rock. He has played with numerous top name jazz musicians.
  
  Atkins, McVinney and Vick have been performing together since 1998. They have played at Starris Live in the Rivermarket, the Afterthought Monday jazz series, Vagabonds, Tia Wandas and most recently at Wild Oats Market (formally Beans).
  
  

• Monday October 21, 2002 -- Guitarist Mark Elf returns to the Afterthought on Monday, October 21, 2002. Tickets will be $10.