“Live! At Dowling Park” Artist Series: Davis and Dow Present “Great Jazz Divas”

By Sally Q. Smith, Office for Member Services, Advent Christian Village



The 21st annual “Live! At Dowling Park” Artist Series at Advent Christian Village (ACV) is pleased to host Davis and Dow as they present “Great Jazz Divas” on Friday evening, Jan. 16, at 7:00 p.m. in Rumph Dining Room. Prior to the show at 6:00 p.m., dinner with the theme “A Taste of the Blues” will be served in Rumph Dining Room. Earlier that same day, Davis and Dow will give a mini-performance at 3:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan Center.

“Great Jazz Divas” is a culturally educational and entertaining show about the great ladies of jazz, such as Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald, their lives and their music. This show is a must-see for those looking for a great way to get to know these timeless performers and the historic legacy they left behind.

Recognized as one of the finest and most versatile jazz singers of her generation, Julie Davis is everything from scat-singer to balladeer. She is proclaimed to be “a stylist that seeks an original twist on everything she performs; a risk-taker whose scatting suggests she learned in her bassinet.”

Kelly Dow is a world-class guitarist whose primary influences are Joe Pass, Jimmy Bruno, Django Reinhardt, and the modern day European gypsy jazz virtuosos. He blends Be-Bop, Blues, Flamenco and Classical styles to create a strong individual sound delivered with sensitivity, power, and creativity. “Simply orchestral in support,” “Swinging,” and “Multi-hued” are just a few words that critics have used to describe his performance.

The duo has toured Japan, London, and New York, composed and performed original music for the TV show “FoodNation” with Bobby Flay, and produced Great Jazz Divas: a multimedia show that celebrates women, music, and history. They were voted Best Jazz Artists-New Times Magazine, and Julie Davis was voted Best Jazz Vocalist-City Link Magazine.

Additional information about this duo and their show can be found online at http://davisanddow.com/.

Season Pass tickets, which cover this event and all other events held during the 2008-2009 “Live! At Dowling Park” Artist Series season, continue to be on sale, and prices are as follows: ACV Members: $40, Adults (i.e., non-ACV Members): $60, Students (ages 13-18): $40, and Children (ages 5-12): $30.

Individual ticket prices for this show are as follows: ACV Members: $25, Adults (i.e., non-ACV Members): $30, Students (ages 13-18): $15, and Children (ages 5-12): $10. Admission for children ages 4 and under is free.

All tickets are available at the ACV Cashier’s Office, as well as in Live Oak at The Music Center and the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the evening of the show.

“Live! At Dowling Park” is pleased to welcome guests participating in the Reciprocity Program: North Florida Community College (NFCC) and Community Concerts of Lake City, Inc.
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