Bill Frisell’s unmistakable voice on the guitar is equal parts jazz and Americana. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he’s found what connects them: improvisation and a sense of play. He plays up the pleasure in the music while embracing tenderness and soul. This is his Savannah debut.
Bassekou Kouyate is a virtuoso on the West African lute known as the ngoni. One of the biggest stars in Mali’s burgeoning music scene, Mr. Kouyate leads a captivating African dance band called Ngoni Ba, featuring his wife, vocalist Amy Sacko. Another Savannah debut.

Celebrate a milestone in the life of Savannah icon Ben Tucker, whose diverse history of accomplishments in a 60-year professional career have recently resulted in his best-ever recording session. This one-time only program features the noted bassist and composer of over 300 songs with such outstanding talents as Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Kevin Bales and others.

The extraordinary duo of Ken Peplowski (clarinet, saxophone) and Howard Alden (guitar) create gorgeous, melodic, swinging and virtuosic music.