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An Evening With Booker T. Jones

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An Evening With
Booker T. Jones
On Display
May 12, 2011 – May 12, 2011

Museum Hours

Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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His extraordinary instrumental aptitude spread north from Memphis to Detroit, Philadelphia and worldwide. In addition to such musical genius, he shares his vocal talent by singing about his hometown roots. His incredible ability to create timeless music that simultaneously attracts contemporary audiences provokes happy listeners everywhere to bob their heads. Join us as we welcome American soul legend Booker T. Jones to the Clive Davis Theater. Over the past forty years of musical adventures, Booker T. has compiled his favorite melodies and rhythms to create his newest masterpiece, The Road From Memphis. Not only did he recruit the musical talents of bassist Owen Biddle and guitarist Captain Kirk, but his very own daughter, Liv Jones, helped write lyrics for the dynamic blend of sounds. Booker T. will take the stage, along with GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli for an in-depth discussion and performance, featuring special guests Ozomatli.