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The Featured Event for the month of September!
Event: Curtis Fuller
Venue:The Blue Wisp; 318 East 8th Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202
Date: Sunday Sept. 19th. TWO shows: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Why is this the event of the month?
The Queen City has an opportunity of a lifetime to see the Legendary Trombonist Curtis Fuller play at the Blue Wisp.
Originally from Detriot MI, Curtis has performed for over 50 years, and throughout his musical journey has played with Cannonball Adderley, Jimmy Smith, Bud Powell, John Coltrane, and many more. Curtis is also a former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1961 to 1965. Curtis is among those credited for his songwriting genius, as well as playing, while with the Messengers.
The first show starts at 7:30pm. The second show at 9:30pm.
Admission is $20/show.
Get down to the Wisp for a good seat!
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