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Al Strong Music
UBIQUITY FOREVER: HONORING ROY AYERS
Missy Lane's Assembly Room
310 E Main St
Durham, NC 27701
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Al Strong Joins vibraphonist Brandon Mitchel for a stunning tribute to the legendary Roy Ayers.
Your Seat. Your Night. No Ticket Fees.
We’re leaving ticketing platforms—and their extra fees—behind. This concert is reservation-only, but don’t worry, it’s simple. Just click above to reserve your table or couch, pick your date and time, and select your seat.
No ticket needed. No fees. Just world-class music and unforgettable vibes.
Seats are limited—secure yours now.
TWO SEATED SHOWS IN OUR SHOWROOM: 7PM & 9PM.
Three Keys to the Night.
1. Timeless Grooves, Eternal Vibes
We’re bringing Roy Ayers’ soulful catalog to life—from “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” to “Searching”—with live reinterpretations and deep cuts that defined an era.
2. Featuring Brandon Mitchell on Vibraphone
Durham’s own Brandon Mitchell, a rising star and vibraphone master, channels the spirit of Ayers with lush, melodic rhythms that float, dance, and groove through the night.
3. The Mood is Set
This one’s for the vinyl lovers, the soul steppers, the jazz heads, and the fly grown folks. Expect candlelit cocktails, intimate vibes, and a sonic celebration of the man who made music feel like sunshine.
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Damon
April 18th 2024
Great location with great customer service combined with amazing sounds and birthday tribute made it a perfect evening.
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Al Strong Music Biography
Trumpeter. Arranger. Band leader. Al Strong is an award-winning trumpet player, composer, recording artist and educator. A cultural innovator, he is the co-founder of the Art of Cool Project, which spawned the original Art of Cool Music Festival in Durham, N.C. and the stArt of Cool youth summer camp.
Strong is lauded for his distinctively unique sound. Whether melting hearts at a whisper volume or being gracefully dynamic when the music calls for more intensity, his natural ability to strike listeners at their core is unmatched. His 2016 debut album, LoveStrong Vol. 1, a 10-song mix of original music and jazz classics, garnered national and international attention for its “blues-inflicted, Southern church-happy” sound.
A native of Washington, D.C., Strong is a graduate of the renowned Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University and a Master’s in Jazz Performance / Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University.
Strong’s discipline and dedication to his craft has forged a prominent career that includes performances with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, The Count Basie Orchestra, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and The Hamiltones. He’s also served as music director for hip-hop pioneer Rakim and has headlined shows at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest, and Blues Alley.
Known for his creative ability to seamlessly re-imagine existing works like Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk” and the classic “My Favorite Things,” Strong aims to challenge the boundaries of music while connecting with his audiences.
He continues this mission of storytelling with his latest project Love Stronger featuring the single "Black Love" and the special rendition “LEVAS,” Strong’s heartfelt arrangement of the Negro National Anthem, “Life Every Voice and Sing.”
For more information on Al Strong’s musical journey, visit alstrongmusic.com.
Read MoreStrong is lauded for his distinctively unique sound. Whether melting hearts at a whisper volume or being gracefully dynamic when the music calls for more intensity, his natural ability to strike listeners at their core is unmatched. His 2016 debut album, LoveStrong Vol. 1, a 10-song mix of original music and jazz classics, garnered national and international attention for its “blues-inflicted, Southern church-happy” sound.
A native of Washington, D.C., Strong is a graduate of the renowned Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University and a Master’s in Jazz Performance / Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University.
Strong’s discipline and dedication to his craft has forged a prominent career that includes performances with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, The Count Basie Orchestra, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and The Hamiltones. He’s also served as music director for hip-hop pioneer Rakim and has headlined shows at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest, and Blues Alley.
Known for his creative ability to seamlessly re-imagine existing works like Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk” and the classic “My Favorite Things,” Strong aims to challenge the boundaries of music while connecting with his audiences.
He continues this mission of storytelling with his latest project Love Stronger featuring the single "Black Love" and the special rendition “LEVAS,” Strong’s heartfelt arrangement of the Negro National Anthem, “Life Every Voice and Sing.”
For more information on Al Strong’s musical journey, visit alstrongmusic.com.
Jazz
Neo-soul
Smooth Jazz
Black American Music
Experimental
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