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Jeff Lofton’s 1950s Miles Davis Tribute

March 13th

One World Theatre

Austin trumpeter Jeff Lofton takes to the stage in a show that features Miles Davis' compositions and interpretations made famous by the first great Miles Davis Quintet during 1950 - 1959. Includes excerpts from Kind of Blue, “Independent Show Local Artist Series” concert plays on Saturday, March 13th, at One World Theatre.

When jazz trumpeter, composer and band leader Jeff Lofton arrived in Austin in 2007 from South Carolina, the Austin American-Statesman heralded "Listen up Miles Davis fans." Since then he's been called "one of Austin music's recent overnight successes, even though he's been playing the trumpet for more than 30 years" by the Statesman and honored with Jeff Lofton Day by the City of Austin.

His original work, "Shana's Song," was selected for thge local album Austin Music Vol. 8. His new album, Jazz to the People, was ranked in the “Top 9 Austin Albums of 2009” by the Austin Chronicle, and made KUT's “Top Ten Albums of 2009: DJ Picks.”

Lofton’s tribute to Miles Davis performs at 8 p.m. on March 13th. Doors open one hour early with half price drink specials available at the bar prior to the show.

Tickets are $20, $40, and $55. For tickets and information, call (512) 32-WORLD (329-6753) or visit www.OneWorldTheatre.org.





Jeff Lofton’s 1950s Miles Davis Tribute March 13th One World Theatre Austin trumpeter Jeff Lofton takes to the stage in a show that features Miles Davis' compositions and interpretations made famous by the first great Miles Davis Quintet during 1950 - 1959. Includes excerpts from Kind of Blue, “Independent Show Local Artist Series” concert plays on Saturday, March 13th, at One World Theatre. When jazz trumpeter, composer and band leader Jeff Lofton arrived in Austin in 2007 from South Carolina, the Austin American-Statesman heralded "Listen up Miles Davis fans." Since then he's been called "one of Austin music's recent overnight successes, even though he's been playing the trumpet for more than 30 years" by the Statesman and honored with Jeff Lofton Day by the City of Austin. His original work, "Shana's Song," was selected for thge local album Austin Music Vol. 8. His new album, Jazz to the People, was ranked in the “Top 9 Austin Albums of 2009” by the Austin Chronicle, and made KUT's “Top Ten Albums of 2009: DJ Picks.” Lofton’s tribute to Miles Davis performs at 8 p.m. on March 13th. Doors open one hour early with half price drink specials available at the bar prior to the show. Tickets are $20, $40, and $55. For tickets and information, call (512) 32-WORLD (329-6753) or visit www.OneWorldTheatre.org.

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