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The Strike in support of The National Parks at Vivint Arena
I’m very excited to be performing with The Strike at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City in support of The National Parks on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Buy tickets here!
Hopkins Jazz Jam No. 5: A Tribute to Ellis Marsalis, Chick Corea, and New Orleans
The Hopkins Jazz Jam (with host David Halliday) goes down every Wednesday at Hopkins Brewing Co. This week we’re starting a little later: 8:30 PM. This week’s house band features Georgi Petrov (g), Alex Rowe (b), and Tanner Guss (d) and the opening set will feature a tribute to Ellis Marsalis, Chick Corea, and the city of New Orleans.
There’s no cover. Hopkins has delicious food, cold, freshly brewed beer, and tasty cocktails to go along with their super friendly staff. Come hang and watch the jam go down, or bring your axe and sit in!
George Kelly & The Keys on Bourbon Street Band LIVE & LIVESTREAM on Mardi Gras Night
Come down to Keys on Main (limited, socially distanced seating) or catch the livestream on the Keys on Main Facebook page and enjoy George Kelly & The Keys on Bourbon Street band featuring David Halliday performing New Orleans party music!
Mardi Gras Morning Livestream w/ David Halliday & The Westminster Jazz Ensemble
Tune into the Westminster College Performing Arts Facebook Page at 10 AM, MST for a Mardi Gras Concert livestream featuring the David Halliday and the Spring 2021 Westminster Jazz Ensemble!
Kimberly "Kaz" Woods & The Jazz Vespers Quartet
Join long-time NYC vocalist Kimberly Woods with the Jazz Vespers Quartet live at Du Vin Pintor in Salt Lake City’s historic Trolley Square. Click here to RSVP.
Evan Taylor Going Away Jam
Evan Taylor is continuing his successful musical life in Miami, Florida. To thank him for his time in Utah, we’re hosting a jam session at Hopkins Brewing Company in his honor. Come and buy Evan a drink and sit in with the house band: Tony Elison (keys), Kya Karine (bass), and DeSean “Old Man” Bryant on drums.
Du Vin Pintor Grand Opening with Kimberly "KAZ" Woods & The JVQ
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Salt Lake City’s new art, wine, and music space.
Live music from NYC vocalist Kimberly “Kaz” Woods and the JVQ (Jazz Vespers Quartet) featuring:
David Halliday - tenor sax
Courtney Smith - keys
Mike Bordelon - bass
Parker Swenson - drums
David Halliday & Kya Karine - “Christmas Fire” Excellence Concerts Livestream
Tune into Excellence Concerts on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch or watch on excellenceconcerts.org.
David Halliday, saxophones; Kya Karine, upright bass; Courtney Isaiah Smith, piano; Parker Swenson, drums, perform selections from their latest release, Christmas Fire, in addition to other Christmas favorites.
Jazz critic/historian Scott Yanow says, “On Christmas Fire”, David Halliday, Kya Karine and the quartet pay tribute to both the holiday spirit and the creativity of jazz by casting the five Christmas themes in a new light. It rewards repeated listenings and is easily recommended.”
Hopkins Brewing Co. Second Anniversary Jam Session
Come and jam while you celebrate two years of Hopkins Brewing Co!
Celebrate Hopkins Brewing Co.’s second anniversary with the David Halliday Quartet from 8-11 PM on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Bring your horn and sit in with the house band. Bassists, drummers, vocalists, and guitarists also welcome. No keyboardists will sit in as a Covid-19 precaution. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Fat Soul Slim at Hopkins Brewing Co.
Join Fat Soul Slim (the stripped down, trio version of David’s soul-jazz band from the early 2000s, at Hopkins Brewing Co. for some jazz/funk/soul/hip-hop with Courtney Smith on Keys and DeSean Bryant on drums.
No cover.
Wed Nov. 18, 2020 8 PM ~ Westminster College Jazz Faculty Group: DAY DREAM: A Tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn - LIVESTREAM
David Halliday, alto & tenor saxes; Chris Hough, guitar; Courtney Smith, piano; Alex Rowe, bass; Parker Swenson, drums. 10 original arrangements, two by each musician, of some of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s greatest songs. An encore presentation of their Westminster College livestream that aired on Oct. 18, 2020.
A Free Excellence in the Community Livestream
Search “Excellence Concerts” on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch or visit ExcellenceConcerts.org