Jean’s Jazz Duo to Feature Music of Thelonious Monk

From the Racine Theatre Guild: Limited tickets remain for the third concert in Racine Theatre Guild’s Jean’s Jazz series on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. featuring the Million/Moulder Jazz Duo and Jamie Breiwick - Dreamland, the Music of Thelonious Monk.

The Million/Moulder Jazz Duo is comprised of Steve Million and John Moulder. Million is a professional jazz pianist, improviser, and composer. Although largely self-taught beginning with blues and boogie-woogie piano, he studied at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and with John Elliot. Moulder is a guitarist and composer whose music has evolved from an assimilation of musical traditions. His recent release, Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit, is inspired by soulful individuals and has been described as a contemporary musical narrative.

Jamie Breiwick, a trumpet player, composer, and educator, will spotlight an infamous jazz artist during Dreamland, the Music of Thelonious Monk. Breiwick has performed with notable jazz artists such as Arturo O’ Farrill, Adonis Rose, Ralph Bowen, and Matt Wilson, as well as Grammy nominated R & B artist Eric Benet, Beck, and comedian Bob Newhart. He is an Instrumental Music Instructor at The Prairie School and was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator Award. Breiwick also co-founded the Milwaukee Jazz Vision, an organization guided by the purpose of advancing jazz and creative music.

Created in 2001 by Joe Mooney, Jean’s Jazz is an annual fundraiser for the Racine Theatre Guild in memory of Joe’s wife, Jean. Jean was a jazz devotee and dedicated volunteer at the Guild and Joe continues to grow the series year after year. Jean’s Jazz is made possible through the support of Educators Credit Union, Landmark Title, and Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62+), and $5 for students (21 & under). Tickets are available at the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit here, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

Photos courtesy of the Racine Theatre Guild