This concert is a tribute to the life of James Allen “Joe” Ford, Jr. who passed away on May 26, 2025. Joe worked closely together with Micheal Cochrane for many years and was a member of Michael’s cooperative group, Lines Of Reason. He played on two Grammy winning albums and three Grammy nominated albums. In 2016 he received the Jazz Legacy Award.
Program:
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Conscious Decision – Joe Ford
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To Wisdom the Prize – Larry Willis
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Blues Muse – Joe Ford
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X – Joe Ford
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Interior Motive – Joe Ford
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No Stone Left Unturned – Michael Cochrane
Featuring:
Eli Asher – Trumpet
Julien Hucq – Alto Sax
Michael Cochrane – Piano
Calvin Hill – Bass
Steve Johns – Drums
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