Jazz show
The Michael Cruse Quintet
- When
- Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00 PM UTC
- Venue
- Zinc Bar
- New York, Greenwich Village
- Artists
- The Michael Cruse Quintet
- About
- <p><strong data-start="85" data-end="99">Showtimes:</strong> 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM | <strong data-start="120" data-end="132">Tickets:</strong> $35 at the door<br data-start="148" data-end="151" /><strong data-start="151" data-end="168">Reservations:</strong> Not necessary — just arrive 20–30 minutes before showtime.<br data-start="227" data-end="230" data-is-only-node="" /><strong data-start="230" data-end="242">Seating:</strong> Available throughout the shows.<br data-start="274" data-end="277" /><strong data-start="277" data-end="291">Bar Hours:</strong> Open from 5:00 PM to midnight — no cover charge to enjoy cocktails and the vibe!</p> <h2><em><strong>A tribute to Miles Davis on his 100th birthday</strong></em></h2> <p data-start="121" data-end="432"><strong data-start="121" data-end="138">Michael Cruse</strong> is an American artist and composer whose music has captivated audiences around the world. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Cruse is especially known for his distinctive, contemporary interpretation of the musical legacy of <strong data-start="362" data-end="381">Louis Armstrong</strong>, blending tradition with his own expressive voice.</p> <p data-start="434" data-end="808">His musical roots run deep, spanning more than a century through a family lineage that includes gospel groups such as the Brooks Sisters and the Raglin Brothers of Kentucky. A formative influence was his uncle, <strong data-start="645" data-end="666">Charles Quillings</strong>—mentor to legendary pianist Les McCann—who introduced Cruse to piano and trumpet and guided his early development as a composer and arranger.</p> <p data-start="810" data-end="1194">Cruse studied Jazz Performance and Composition at the <strong data-start="864" data-end="922">University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music</strong>, and later released his debut album <em data-start="959" data-end="970">Unbridled</em> with the Michael Cruse Quintet. His original compositions and arrangements have been featured in television, film, and national advertising campaigns, while his single <em data-start="1139" data-end="1144">You</em> (2020) is available on major streaming platforms.</p> <p data-start="1196" data-end="1418">Based in Atlanta, Cruse performs throughout the U.S. at jazz clubs, festivals, and concert halls, and currently serves as an <strong data-start="1321" data-end="1362">Artist Affiliate and Brass Instructor</strong> in the Jazz Studies Department at <strong data-start="1397" data-end="1417">Emory University</strong>.</p> <p><iframe class="lazyload" title="YouTube video player" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-0-1eFMBi9A?si=zIeHu5VzGazkvReH" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
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