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Press Release - February 6, 2004
i. j. Routen Swoons into the AfterThought for 2 Shows
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Monday, February 16, 2004, Two Shows 8 p.m. (Non-Smoking), $10 cover includes admission to both halves, and 9:30 p.m. (Smoking), $5 cover for 9:30 p.m. only.
On February 16, 2004 vocalist i.j. Routen returns to Monday Jazz Project at the Afterthought with Buck Powell on piano, David Higginbotham on bass, and Randy McDonald at the drums and other special guests, Two Shows, 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., first show is Non-Smoking, $10 cover includes admission to both shows. Second Show smoking permitted, $5 cover.
Ms. Routen has toured with Boz Scaggs, Ferlin Husky, Steve Miller, Merle Haggard, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder. She was an MGM recording artist opening for Mongo Santamaria, John Williams, Stan Getz, and toured Europe with Tony Orlando and Dawn. While in Los Angeles she performed regularly at Joan River's Supper Club, the Gardenia, The Lighthouse, Playboy and Comedy Clubs.
While in Arkansas she has devoted her life to education. As a music specialist at Rockefeller Elementary in Little Rock she directed the Rockefeller Show Choir and took the group to performances at New York's Carnegie Hall and a tour of Europe. She has completed a Doctorate in Higher Education and Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Routen currently is working as Academic/Faculty Coordinator for the Little Rock School District and teaches at UALR. Ms. Routen is also the Choir Director at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock.
All dates at the Afterthought 2721 Kavanaugh, Little Rock. (501) 663-1196. The Monday Jazz Project is sponsored by The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (www.arjazz.org); with special assistance from the Afterthought. Seating is General Admission. Proceeds benefit AJHF projects such as the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame, May 22, 2004 in the Old State House Museum as part of Arkansas Heritage Month. For more information on the Monday Jazz Project contact Cecil Rich at (501) 228-9999.
Upcoming dates on the Monday Jazz Project at the AfterThought-
Feb 16 - i. j. Routen - Vocalist Come get Swooned!
The Band includes Buck Powell-piano, Dan Sieckman-guitar, David Higginbotham, Randy McDonald-drums, and other special guests. Two Shows: First show Non-Smoking, 8 p.m., $10 cover, includes admission to both shows. Second show Smoking, 9:30 p.m., $5 cover.
Feb 23 - Monday Jazz Project Jam Session - Our regular monthly open jazz jam Features a House Trio with Dan Sieckman-guitar, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums.
Jam players signup starting at 7:45 p.m. in AfterThought Foyer, 8 PM, $5 cover, $1 Jammers.
Mar 1 - John Bush Quintet Featuring John Bush-Saxophone, with Buck Powell-piano, Walter Henderson-trumpet Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums, 8 p.m., $5 cover.
Mar 8 - Guitarist Michael Carenbauer With Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums, 8 p.m., $5 cover.
Mar 15 - Clayton Cooper and the Dave Rogers Trio Featuring Clayton Cooper-Saxophone, with Dan Sieckman-guitar, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums. 8 p.m., $5 cover.
Mar 22 - Monday Jazz Project Jam Session - Our regular monthly open jazz jam Features House Trio with Dan Sieckman-guitar, Brian Wolverton-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums. Jam players signup starting at 7:45 p.m. in AfterThought Foyer, 8 PM, $5 cover, $1 Jammers.
Mar 29 - Astral Project with Tony Dagradi-saxophone, Steve Masakowski-guitar, James Singleton-bass, and John Vidacovich-drums, 8 p.m., tickets $10, available from Capitol Keyboard (501) 228-9999 or the Afterthought(cash and check only) (501) 663-1196.
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