An Evening with Dick Griffin
Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
39 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012
Venus Over Manhattan is thrilled to present An Evening with Dick Griffin, the second installment in our new monthly “Evening With” series. Every last Wednesday of the month, we will extend our public hours and host a musician, immersing our visitors in a unique musical experience with-in the gallery space. Joining Dick Griffin for this special evening are musicians Malik Washington on drums, Reggie Workman on bass, and Alex Marcelo on piano.
Griffin’s performance will coincide with the unveiling of his new series, “World Peace, Love, and Hope for the Human Race Series.” Each color used in the paintings carry with it profound symbolism, serving as a powerful reflection of his deep-seated aspirations for mankind’s future. Black signifies a plea for peace, evoking the tranquility of night. White symbolizes hope, mirroring the vitality of daylight. And red embodies the essence of love, urging viewers to embrace empathy and solidarity as pillars of our shared humanity.
Conceived by our founder Adam Lindemann, the series aims to bring together various communities into a dynamic setting that fosters interaction and exchange. By transforming the gallery space into a live music venue, we hope to redefine the way art and music connect and inspire, offering visitors an unexpected and engaging new way to experience both.
About Dick Griffin
Dick Griffin is one of today’s leading trombone pioneers. In a career spanning over 50 years, he has performed with some of the biggest names in Jazz and Soul, as well as appearing with several symphony orchestras. A short list of the luminaries Mr. Griffin has worked with includes Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Benny Bailey, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Lionel Hampton, Abdullah Ibrahim & “Ekaya”, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick.
Currently based in New York City, Griffin performs regularly in a variety of concerts, clubs, and other venues. Always independent, he collaborates and participates in global projects with musicians from many countries, exploring possibilities of new media and the internet. Griffin has had the opportunity to perform, tour, and exhibit his art in countries all over the world including Switzerland, Greece, Kenya, Japan, Austria, Venezuela, Cuba, and Sweden. In recent years, Griffin is the bandleader and collaborator of six projects: The Dick Griffin and Michael Wimberly Duo, The Trombone Trio featuring Joe McPhee and Steve Swell, The Dick Griffin Homage to Sun Ra Band, The Dick Griffin Rahsaan Roland Kirk Tribute Ensemble, The Dick Griffin Quintet, and the Dick Griffin Organ Ensemble.