WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. Williamstown's Holiday Walk Weekend kicks off with a performance by Oasis Jazz Awards "Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Quartet featuring Eric Marienthal. 

 

The group presents a jazz concert on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm in the Clark Art Institute's auditorium.

 

According to a press release:

 

The Lao Tizer Quartet returns to the Clark bringing their swinging sound for a memorable evening of music in support of its latest album, Songs From The Swinghouse. The album features original instrumentals and classic rock covers with reimagined arrangements. Led by pianist, keyboardist, composer Lao Tizer (Special EFX, Down To The Bone), the group also includes Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea, Rippingtons), drum legend Joel Rosenblatt (Michel Camilo, Spyro Gyra, Blood Sweat & Tears), and Senegalese bassist Cheikh N'Doye (Baaba Maal, Mike Stern, Weedie Bramah).

 

Tickets are $28 ($25 members, $20 students with valid ID, and $10 children 10 and under). Reserve at clarkart.edu/events.