Joe Gransden’s Big Band, Edy Martinez’s Latin Jazz Orchestra

From the venue:

St. James Live is pleased to host this Benefit Concert supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The lineup of artists is a Who’s Who in the music industry, starting with Joe Gransden’s 16 Piece Band. Joe is an accomplished trumpeter and vocalist who has performed worldwide and released 14 CDs under his own name.

We also welcome six-time Grammy Award-winning composer, arranger, musical director, pianist and percussionist Edy Martinez and his 20-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra to our stage. This Columbian artist has accompanied music icons like Tito Puente, Gato Barbieri, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria and will feature compositions from his Grammy Award-winning CD “Midnight Jazz Affair.”

Expect an evening filled with special music guests, including master percussionist Bradie Speller and Climate Change, JAS Jazz Quintet + and many other notable vocalists and musicians.

African Artifact silent auction immediately following the concert (VIP Guests Only)