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- July 5, 2025 - 7:00 PM
BOB PARKER’S JIVE BY FIVE
Drummer Robert Andrew Parker loved jazz from an early age and always had a drum set nearby to play when he wasn’t painting. He played drums in various bands for over 50 years with some great players including guitarist Red Balaban, tenor saxophonist Carmen Leggio, and alto saxophonist Hal McCusick. Jazz informed the artwork that made him a highly regarded artist and illustrator. His favorite music is from the likes of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong.
Parker led Jive By Five in concert at Music Mountain for over thirty years, performing the great jazz classics. Bob Parker’s Jive By Five returns to Music Mountain led by Christopher Parker, Drums. Christopher Parker has always been a catalyst behind the scenes and especially, behind the drums. Many have written home to say so: Tom Hanks said, “…the hardest working man in show business!" Michael Brecker, "…a natural drummer with a great feel for funk." Tom Scott, "…sweetest human being on the planet." Bob Dylan, "…one of the greats!"
- July 6, 2025 - 3:00 PM
