
2023
GOSPEL JAZZ
EXPLOSION
Tempe, AZ
Master of Ceremony: Truth B. Told
Paying tribute to the music of Aretha Frankin,
Kurk Whalum & More...
For More info Contact: (602) 524-7998 or...
jazzdayaz@gmail.com
Featuring Chicago Mass Choir
Evangelist Lemmie Battles
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THE CELEBRATION...
Doc Jones & Friends Proudly present
GOSPEL TO JAZZ EXPLOSION
The impact of African - American Culrure on Music
Tempe Center for the Arts Celebrates the Kickoff of the Jazz Appreciation Month on Sat, April 8th, 2023, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Tempe, Arizona: Celebrated every April, Jazz Appreciation Month is known for bringing together communities worldwide to celebrate Jazz and learn about its history. International Jazz Day AZ Foundation is proud again to join forces with Mayor Corey Woods of Tempe to present "From Gospel to Jazz Explosion Concert on April 8, 2023. We have a spectacular lineup featuring Stellar Award Winner Reggie Campbell, Smooth Jazz Billboard Artist saxophonist Neamen Lyles, and special guest Guitar Center Runner-up drummer of the year Fred Boswell Jr featuring Kiara Jayne Tuena Marie
"Music has the power to unite people across borders; Gospel and Jazz have been doing that for years," said William 'Doc' Jones.
"The concert at the Tempe Center For The Arts will be a tribute to the Impact of the African American Experience of these two genres of Music.

the venue
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Special Guest Performances By...
Reggie Campbell

Fred Boswell Jr

Neamen Lyles


Feature Entertainers
Evangelist Lemmie Battles have ministered in song with Dr. Bobby Jones, Pastor Durance Page, Bryon Cage, Tamela, and David Mann, Maurette Brown-Clark, Martha Munizzi, Earnest Pugh, Pastor Shirley Caesar
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Lemmie Battles



Tuena Marie
Former Interscope recording artist, resume includes J Cole, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder, Tupac, Crooked I, Leela James and more...
Eloni Yawn
"I’ve truly been blessed to work with some of the most incredible musicians Arizona has to offer and I wish to be able to pursue my passion and love for music forever."
Kiara jayne
Hailing from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Kiara is a well rounded vocalist with a passion for music like none other.
TEMPE, AZ GOSPEL JAZZ EXPLOSION
Ticket Prices
VIP $45.00
General Admission
Regular $25.00
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Event Info
Doc Jones & Friends Proudly present
GOSPEL TO JAZZ EXPLOSION
The impact of African - American Culture on Music
Tempe Center for the Arts Celebrates the Kickoff of the Jazz Appreciation Month on Sat, April 8th, 2023, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Tempe, Arizona: Celebrated every April, Jazz Appreciation Month is known for bringing together communities worldwide to celebrate Jazz and learn about its history. International Jazz Day AZ Foundation is proud again to join forces with Mayor Corey Woods of Tempe to present "From Gospel to Jazz Explosion Concert on April 8, 2023. We have a spectacular lineup featuring Stellar Award Winner Reggie Campbell, Smooth Jazz Billboard Artist saxophonist Neamen Lyles, and special guest Guitar Center Runner-up drummer of the year Fred Boswell Jr featuring Kiara Jayne Tuena Marie
"Music has the power to unite people across borders; Gospel and Jazz have been doing that for years," said William 'Doc' Jones.
"The concert at the Tempe Center For The Arts will be a tribute to the Impact of the African American Experience of these two genres of Music.

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