Mr. Gone
Mr Gone Celebrates Headhunters at 50
Ritz Theater
107 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
Apr 24, 2024
7:30 PM EDT
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The Musicians Performance Trust Fund in conjunction with Safe Harbors of the Hudson present a free Jazz Appreciation Month concert with Mr. Gone celebrating the 50th anniversary of Herbie Hancock’s groundbreaking album “Head Hunters”.
April is ‘Jazz Appreciation Month’ and Mr Gone is celebrating with a free midweek concert at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh NY. Mr. Gone is one of the regions premier electric jazz ensembles and is honoring the 50th anniversary of Herbie Hancock’s jazz funk masterpiece “Head Hunters”, originally released in late 1973. Headhunters was the first jazz album certified platinum and crossed over to fans of funk and soul, influencing generations of jazz, soul and hip hop artists.
This free concert is made possible by the Musicians Performance Trust Fund in conjunction with Safe Harbors of the Hudson.
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Mr. Gone Biography
Mr. GONE is a 4 piece ensemble featuring the groove based music of early electric jazz (fusion), focusing on the groundbreaking music of Weather Report and Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters & Mwandishi bands, as well as original compositions. Referencing the origins of the jam band movement, they connect the past with the future, opening a window on the historical significance and influence of this music. Mr Gone is comprised of Peter Furlan (saxes, Dizzy Gillespie, 10,000 Maniacs, Frank Foster) Neil Alexander (keyboards, Alphonse Mouzon, The Mahavishnu Project, NAIL), Ratzo Harris (basses, Denny Zeitlin, Jane Ira Bloom) and Terry Silverlight (drums, Barry Miles, Phil Woods, Laura Nyro).
From 1970 to 1987 the group Weather Report - possibly the greatest electric jazz group that ever was - toured nonstop and released a staggering 15 albums. With Miles Davis alums Wayne Shorter & Joe Zawinul at the helm and rhythm sections of world class musicians, this groundbreaking ensemble set new standards for composition and collective improvisation while thrilling international audiences. Mr GONE brings this incredible music back to life with passion and reverence.
Read MoreFrom 1970 to 1987 the group Weather Report - possibly the greatest electric jazz group that ever was - toured nonstop and released a staggering 15 albums. With Miles Davis alums Wayne Shorter & Joe Zawinul at the helm and rhythm sections of world class musicians, this groundbreaking ensemble set new standards for composition and collective improvisation while thrilling international audiences. Mr GONE brings this incredible music back to life with passion and reverence.
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