Ernie Krivda & The Fat Tuesday Big Band "80th Birthday Bash"

Fri, Feb 07

Legendary tenor saxophonist and his dynamic 18-piece "Band That Swings" make a roarin' return to the Rubber City in celebration of his milestone 80th birthday, marking a decade of Ernie performing at BLU Jazz+! Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: $30 General Admission Experience one of the most energetic and talented groups in the Midwest converge for an unforgettable night of blues, bop, ballads, boogie and shout! Great musicianship, stylish distinction, and transcendent energy are a hard combination to beat, so don’t miss your chance to hear this band live right here in Akron! This is going to be one “for the books!” Get your tickets today and celebrate Ernie’s milestone birthday with us!   The audiences of Northeast Ohio consider the FTBB to be a treasure. Their feeling is based on more than just regional pride, as they have had the opportunity to compare them, on a number of occasions, to some of the great bands of the day. A resurgence of the “battle of the bands” marketing concept has found them representing the area in duels with Roger Humphries’ swinging Pittsburgh band, George Gee’s polished New York City aggregation, and the great Count Basie Orchestra. The Fat Tuesday Big Band has always been able to successfully defend its turf. Great musicianship, stylish distinction, and transcendent energy are a hard combination to beat. Get your tickets today & come show Ernie some birthday love!