Brian Kirk presents a tribute to to a master vibraphonist: Milt Jackson

Milton Jackson, nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist, usually thought of as a bebop player, although he performed in several jazz idioms. He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solos as a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and his penchant for collaborating with hard bop and post-bop players. Jackson is one of the five most-recorded jazz artists of all time, and is also a noted jazz composer. Several of his compositions have become standards, including "Bags Groove” and more.

Brian Kirk is a Professor of Jazz, Electronic Music, Music Theory, Percussion at Seattle Central College, in Seattle. Son of Indianapolis Hall of Fame drummer and educator Dr. Willis Kirk, Brian grew up in San Francisco where he performed with Gladys Knight, Marlena Shaw, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Bishop Norman Williams, John Handy, and Jessica Williams.

Location: Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Cost: $20 general, $10 students Purchase Advance Tickets

Lineup: Brian Kirk (vibraphone); David Joyner (piano); Dan O'Brien (bass); Ronnie Bishop (drums)

Website: www.kirkjazz.net

THIS CONCERT SPONSORED BY MILT KRIEGER