A big celebration marking what would have been the 100th birthday of a music legend.
Saturday night, Savannah Jazz hosted a couple of events honoring James Moody– an international jazz star since 1949. Music titan Quincy Jones, called him a national treasure. Moody was known for his virtuosic playing, his ability to seamlessly blend distinctive styles, and his infectious personality. He was a master of the saxophone and the flute, and his music remains an inspiration to musicians and jazz lovers all over the world.
A big concert was held at Trustees Theater featuring Grammy winner, Charlton Singleton, saxophone legend Bobby Watson, James Moody’s former drummer Adam Nussbaum and the Savannah Jazz Orchestra featuring legends Teddy Adams and Huxsie Scott…