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Corey Kendrick, A Christmas tribute to Miles Davis
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Press release submitted by Polyrhythms December 16th, POLYRHYTHMS Third Sunday Jazz Workshop & Matinee Series presents "Kind of Red and Green": A Christmas Tribute to the Music of Miles Davis, by The Corey Kendrick Quintet at the RME on the corner of 2nd & Main, Davenport, IA. To help demystify jazz for the curious and the open minded, Kendrick will conduct a workshop about the impact of Miles Davis on the history and development of jazz music and what can be learned from Miles' approach to trumpet playing and leadership. The concert highlights traditional Christmas music presented in the style of well-known Miles Davis arrangements and compositions, and features Corey Kendrick – piano, Peter Hart – saxophone, Manny Lopez – trumpet, Ron Wilson – bass, and Manuel Lopez III – on drums. "Polyrhythms and attendees of the Third Sunday Jazz Series have come to expect excellent musicianship and mastery of the instrument as a given from the artists", said Nate Lawrence. "Having watched Corey's steady growth as a musician, side man and soloist over the past few years, we have been particularly impressed with his confidence and sensitivity while enhancing a tune with his deft coloring and shading that suggests understanding beyond his years. We are excited to showcase his talents in a leadership role." A Quad City native and North Scott High grad, Kendrick began his undergrad studies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, studying with jazz legend Willie Pickens. Kendrick finished his undergraduate degree at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where he studied with the renowned Reginald Thomas and regularly performed as part of the Tom Kennedy Trio. Since returning to the Quad Cities, Kendrick has been active in the local music scene, performing at area clubs, churches, and events. In addition, Kendrick teaches music at Black Hawk College. Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Workshop & Matinee Series at the RME's Redstone Room is December 16th, and features an all-ages workshop at 3 pm, followed by the matinee performance from 6-8 pm. Admission to the workshop is Free for Kids, $5 for adults. General admission for the 6 - 8 pm concert is $10 or $15 for reserved/VIP seating. For ticket information, call Polyrhythms: 309 373-0790. www.polyrhythms.org Doors open at 5:30 pm. Come experience jazz "live", like it was meant to be enjoyed… Come and hear the hottest jazz in the Quad Cities. Enjoy a set or stay for the whole show. Experience the magic, in the music at Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Series; Sunday, December 16th, with The Corey Kendrick Quintet. Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Series is made possible with major support of the Riverboat Development Authority, the Scott County Regional Authority, and the RME as well as the support of Davenport Clarion Hotel, KALA, IL Senator Mike Jacobs, Peeples Heating & Air Conditioning, the Austin Family Charitable Fund, Greatest Grains and DJ Mixxin Mel. 
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Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The information called for in yesterday's Argus, in relation to thechild abandoned in Moline, by its mother two years ago, was furnished us last evening.The child was found by a Swede and has been kindly cared for.
1888 -- 125 years ago: The annual review and inspection of the Rock Island volunteerfire department took place today, and there will be a firemen's ball tonight.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Captain H.F. Young, former Mississippi river pilot, and T.W.Chapman left Rock Island today for Alaska to enter river service there.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Poppies were blooming today at the headquarters of the Rock Islandunit of the American Legion auxiliary at the Y.M.C.A. as the little red memorial flowers, which the people of Rock Island will wear in honor of veterans.
1963 -- 50 years ago: One hundred and fifty of the best show horses in Illinois and Iowaare expected to compete tomorrow for some $500 in trophies, ribbons and prize money inthe first major horse show of the season.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Moline Public Hospital presented blue ribbons to the winnersof a recent poster contest, held in conjunction with National Hospital Week. Utilizingthe theme of "You're Our Specialty," the following were grand prize winners: MindyBenson, Moline; Thao Dang, Moline; Gared Laux, Moline; John Murphy, Rock Island;Justin Pulford and Bennie Jo Starkey, Moline.
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