Ali Jackson with The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra
It's our great pleasure to announce a very special performance featuring the Kareem Kandi World Orchestra with acclaimed drummer and percussionist Ali Jackson. This unforgettable evening offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most celebrated and widely recorded musicians in the intimate setting of our cabaret room. Audiences will enjoy an up-close encounter with a true master whose artistry has graced concert halls, recording studios, and stages around the globe. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness a world-class artist alongside the Kareem Kandi World Orchestra in an inviting and intimate setting!
A trailblazing artist, Ali holds the unique distinction of being the first percussionist to perform, compose, and create music across the full spectrum of musical styles. His unmatched ability to move seamlessly between genres has made him one of the most sought-after percussionists in the industry. Whether leading ensembles, contributing to landmark recordings, or inspiring audiences through live performance, Jackson continues to redefine the possibilities of modern percussion while honoring the rich traditions that inform his work.
Ali has performed and recorded with a multitude of artists including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, Karriem Riggins, Bobby McFerrin, Buster Williams, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., KRS-1, Marcus Roberts, Joshua Redman, Vinx, Seito Kinen, Seiji Ozawa, Diana Krall, Gerald Albright, Michael Heise, Russell Gunn, James Morrison, Craig Handy, Jacky Terrasson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and the New York City Ballet.
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A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer, and educator, in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage. Kareem is a versatile musician with strong roots in the traditions of Jazz, Blues, Classical and Funk, and has been performing on the scene for years, gaining attention from critics and audiences alike. While staying true to musical styles of the past, he also keeps an eye towards the future by composing original music as well as new arrangements of timeless songs from the great American songbook. Kandi’s performance is seamless, natural, artful, classy and inspiring.
Since 1996, Kareem has been performing both as a bandleader and as a sideman to enthusiastic audiences around the world at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Over the years Kareem has performed, toured and recorded with some of the finest musicians in the music industry including: Pete Christlieb, Patti Labelle, Mark Elf, Ali Jackson, D’vonne Lewis, Bill Watrous, The Seattle Symphony, Mordy Ferber, Julian Priester, The Paperboys, The Northwest Repertory Singers, Thomas Marriot, The Tacoma Symphony, Alex Duncan, Frazey Ford, DJ Hapa, The Polyrhythmics, Bill Ramsay, The Staxx Brothers, Jay Thomas, The Sabella Consort, Greta Matassa, The Temptations, Hadley Caliman, The Four Tops, The Harry James Orchestra, Wayne Bergeron, and many others.
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