Northampton Jazz Workshop features NYC based saxophone and flutist Erik Lawrence Tuesday, July 17th, 7:30 to 8:30PM followed by an open jazz jam session until 10:30 PM at the The City Sports Grille

 at Spare Time Northampton, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton.

Hi All,

Our guest for this coming Tuesday is our good friend and brilliant musician Erik Lawrence. Erik is comfortable on all the saxes and many flutes from around the world. Not sure what he will show up with this time but his music is always inspiring and as many of you know, always manages to transcend to some higher plane, a place I love to go. His open mind and spirit matched with his masterful technique always nudges the music beyond the expected. Here's an excerpt from his bio demonstrating the eclectic depth of his music: http://www.eriklawrencemusic.com

He has played, toured and recorded with legends including three time Grammy award winner Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Buddy Miles, Chico Hamilton, Sonny Sharrock, Aretha Franklin, Spin Doctors, Glen Hansard, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Dr John, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Tibetan flute master Nawang Khechog, Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and countless others, many of whom he considers mentors and sound healers as performers.

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