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The legend lives on, but it won’t be pigeonholed. Trumpeter Theo Croker is both a bold newcomer on the jazz-soul scene and the grandson of arch-traditionalist trumpet legend Doc Cheatham, whose seven-decade, award-filled career ended on his death in 1997. Still in his twenties, Croker is deeply immersed in jazz , but he also writes and produces R&B, hip-hop, rap, and film scores, along with contemporary classical music. In addition to his grandfather, this 2006 Presser Music Foundation Award recipient lists Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Outkast among his influences. On Friday, Croker and his DVRK Funk outfit take their act to Flushing Town Hall. Expect some swinging jazz with trumpet, saxophone, drums, bass, piano…and general impunity. More details on jump page.
Details: Theo Croker with DVRKFUNK, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, December 19th, 8 pm, $15/$12 for members/$10 for students.

Bonus details (1): There will be a pre-show holiday beer lounge in the hall’s gallery at 7 pm with free snacks from Phil & Sons Restaurant, and free samples from Queens Brewery. Present tickets to enjoy refreshments.

Bonus details (2): Flushing Town Hall now has a #Tweetseats promotion. Active social media promoters who attend this event and tweet at least five times before, during, and after the concert can get free tickets. Here is how is works: First, follow @FlushingTwnHall on Twitter; Second, tweet “I want @THEOCROKER #tweetseats @FlushingTwnHall“; Then, Flushing Town Hall will Direct Message you with details including how to get your free tickets and more (up to 2 free tickets per program; only one entry per season; must have an active twitter account). For more information, tweet @FlushingTwnHall.


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