The Roswell Music Club at the Adult Recreation Center
Part of the Roswell Arts Fund Pop Up Performance Series
presents Kenny Banks, pianist
**Ticket purchase includes Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine
*** PLEASE NOTE: As of 8/6/2024 this performance was moved to the Adult Recreation Center (830 Grimes Bridge Road)
Dive into the Rhythmic World of Jazz with Pianist Kenny Banks as he returns to the Roswell Music Club for a mesmerizing solo piano concert.
Explore an array of jazz compositions, captivating improvisations, and soul-stirring performances!
About The Artist:
...composer, arranger and performer who slips effortlessly among musical styles while retaining his own distinct sound. This Columbus Ohio native has been studying and playing since the age of seven. He first developed his gift through the church, which led him to study music at Central State University. Following graduation, Kenny taught vocal music in the Columbus Public Schools before pursuing his dreams by touring as a clinician, keyboardist, musical director and producer across the United States and other parts of the world. Kenny has appeared on BET and the Image Awards. He has performed at the inauguration and the United Nations Ceremony for President Barack Obama and appeared in such notable places as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Philharmonie in Berlin. Kenny has also appeared in movie scenes from Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys"and has a composition entitled "Hello Love" on the GMC movie "Raising Izzie". Among his many high profile performing credits are appearances with Earl Klugh, Kenny Garrett, Wess Anderson, Russell Gunn, Lizz Wright, Rene Marie, Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Whalum, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Jennifer Holiday, Aretha Franklin and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Kenny received his Master's degree in Jazz Studies at Georgia State University. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife (Angelia) and three children (Kenny Jr., Sydney and Sasha). Kenny serves as accompanist, music director and chorale director for Cascade United Methodist Church. He occasionally makes appearances at well known local jazz venues with Atlanta’s well known recording artist (trumpet) Joe Gransden. Kenny continues to record and travel abroad performing with International recording artist Lizz Wright. As well as being on many recordings he has released several of his own entitled “Hymns of Comfort” and “Truly Free.”
"Music is designed to heal, for it will soothe the body, relax the mind and inspire the heart while uplifting the spirit."
Concert Schedule:
About the Producers
The Roswell Music Club is a neighborhood organization in Roswell, Georgia, dedicated to presenting extraordinary classical artists in intimate settings.
Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving Mimosa Hall and promoting its use for the community.
Roswell Arts Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the designated arts agency for the City of Roswell. Roswell Arts Fund was founded to strengthen the scope of public arts in the city and to champion the ability of the arts to excite the imagination, strengthen public places, and encourage conversation.
