Saxophonist Tom Braxton and Bassist Michael Fields Jr. are joining forces to celebrate the music of the late, great bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale. Don't miss this nationwide tour Tom toured with Wayman for 17 years and was his Music Director for 14 years. Michael's latest single "Just Like Wayman" landed a spot on the Smooth Jazz Top 100. 7:00 p.m. show doors open at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. show doors open at 9:00 p.m. Ages 21+ Please provide a valid ID at the door. ABOUT MICHAEL FIELDS: Born & Raised In Lumberton NC, Michael Fields Jr. is an internationally acclaimed smooth jazz multi-instrumentalist, Billboard-charting music producer, and seasoned event organizer. With a career spanning over a decade, he has produced music for top smooth jazz artists and gained international airplay, including on SiriusXM. He has collaborated with top jazz artists, including Walter Beasley, Tom Braxton, Adam Hawley, Tim Bowman, and performed with music greats like Atlantic Starr, Glenn Jones, MAJOR., Ben Tankard, and Tom Browne. His latest single, "Just Like Wayman," reached #48 on the Smooth Jazz Top 100 charts, and music he has produced has spent weeks on Billboard’s Top 30. As the owner of Water From The Rock Productions, he has successfully produced major jazz events for over a decade, including Evening of Jazz with Michael Fields Jr., Tulsa Jazzy Nights, and Jazz on the Green Tulsa, which has drawn over 10,000 music lovers. ABOUT TOM BRAXTON International Billboard charting jazz saxophonist Tom Braxton has garnered critical acclaim while thrilling audiences of all ages from coast to coast and abroad for over two decades. From Africa to Japan...from New York to L.A., Braxton’s distinct, melodic sound leaves audiences astounded, clapping, and on their feet screaming for more! His music can be heard on radio and television airwaves nationwide, and his albums have hit numerous jazz charts including Billboard, RadioWave, SmoothJazz.com, Groove Jazz Music, Capital Jazz Radio, and Amazon.
OK Roots presents the 7th Annual Tulsa Wine & Jazz Fete on Sunday, June 8, featuring a headlining performance by Colombian Latin ensemble ESPIRAL7. 6:00-6:30 p.m. – Artist Q&A & complimentary hors d’oeuvres (free entry with your Espiral7 ticket) 7:00-8:30 p.m. – ESPIRAL7 (Colombia) performance Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Ages 21+ ABOUT ESPIRAL7: ESPIRAL7 was born of the rich rhythmic patterns of Colombian Pacific Coast folk music, blending Latin-pop and rock with Afro-Latin jazz. Their music is a constant dialogue with the diverse arts of a rich and varied region. On stage, Espiral7 delivers an explosive and captivating sonic narrative of the city of Cali. With a lineup that includes vocals, tenor sax, trumpet, electric guitar, bass, drums, and percussion, the ensemble creates an immersive and vibrant musical experience. Join us before the show for a Q&A with band members, Casa de la Cultura’s Francisco Trevino, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Friday, June 13, the Max Holm Sextet will set the dance floor ablaze with Swing Era Hits, featuring Oklahoma’s jazz giants—Max Holm on piano, Bishop Kanopka-Marsh on trumpet, David Bowen on the drums, Edwin "Canito" Garcia on bass, and Mike Cameron and Sam Vaughn on saxophone. Flappers and swing fans, grab your vintage gear for an unforgettable dance night! Two Showtimes: Show 1: Doors open at 6 p.m.| Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Show 2: Doors open at 8:30 p.m. | Show starts at 9 p.m. Ages 21+ Please provide a valid ID at the door.