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Featuring: Guitarist Bernard Jones with Will Brown, Maya Kyles, and Raphael Semmes
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's the beginning of a whole new batch of sessions on the Jazz Spot, and we begin with a nod to the past and a look ahead with BERNARD JONES. According to Fusion host Raphael Semmes, "Bernard is one of the 'O.G.s' of Jackson jazz guitarists," explaining that, "Bernard's influences go way back from the greats like Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell," adding that, "at the time Jackson had a vibrant blues, soul and pop scene and in time some of the best musicians gravitated to jazz."
Their influences included notable jazz musicians in the area like Andy Hardwick (of Red Tops fame), the great Tommy Tate, the Holly Brothers, bassist Herman Fowlkes (the Father of jazz icon Cassandra Wilson), drummer Willie Silas and the great tenor saxophonist (and bassist) Ron Wesley and others. Bernard had the opportunity to hear and play with a number of these icons and before long he and keyboardist Sergio Fernandez were infusing these jazz influences into the cover tunes they played in clubs and for dance parties around the city and State. All these years later, Bernard's love for jazz and guitar playing has not only coexisted with a successful home life and legal career, it has continued to flourish.
Come and warm up with our award winning coffee while enjoying a swinging, tasty guitar session only at Fusion! Joining Bernard on the Jazz Spot will be Will Brown (keys), Maya Kyles (drums) and host Raphael Semmes (bass) EARLY ARRIVAL IS SUGGESTED FOR BEST SEATING!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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