The Jazz Gallery Presents: Savion Glover & Marcus Gilmore

Starting this Tuesday, May 23rd, and continuing through the month of June, The Jazz Gallery is proud to present tap dancer Savion Glover in an improvisational dialogue with jazz instrumentalists. It's not an overstatement to call Glover the world's most famous tap dancer. From his regular appearances on Sesame Street, to his scintillating performance in the Tony-winning Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk, to his motion-capture work in the Happy Feet films, Glover has brought the tradition of tap dancing to every corner of the world.Always looking to expand his art in new directions as a performer and choreographer, Glover will explore the relationship of tap to the rich rhythmic tapestry of jazz by improvising with a series of rhythm section players at The Jazz Gallery. This Tuesday, May 23rd, Glover will be joined by drummer Marcus Gilmore, one of the most adept and influential rhythmic thinkers today. To get a sense of the rhythmic fireworks these two performers can unleash on the Gallery stage, check out some extended improvised solos below the fold, and imagine what will happen when these rhythmic wizards come together.The Acoustic Series with Savion Glover begins at The Jazz Gallery on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017, featuring Mr. Glover on tap dance and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 P.M. $20 general admission ($15 for members), $25 reserved cabaret seating ($20 for members) for each set. Purchase tickets here.