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Gerald Stephens & Logan Hanna

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Gerald Stephens was born in Memphis and grew up in Southaven, MS, where he began piano lessons at age 7.  He continued with classical piano throughout high school and into college at Memphis State University in 1989.  Gerald also began his jazz training at Memphis State.  He began teaching piano lessons and performing professionally in 1994, and received a BFA in Commercial Music/Recording Technology from the University of Memphis in 1995.  Gerald taught with Germantown Baptist Conservatory from 1997 until 2007, and began teaching at the University of Memphis in 2002, first in the Community Music School, and from 2005-2015 in the Jazz department.  In 2011, he became adjunct professor of jazz piano at Rhodes College in Memphis.  Mr. Stephens has been in demand as a blues and jazz pianist in the Mid-South area since 1995, and has performed with many notable musicians of local and international fame, including Levon Helm, Hugh Masekela, The Memphis Horns, Antonio Hart, Annie Sellick, and Valerie June.  Gerald also returned to classical studies in piano, and acquired a Master’s degree from the University of Memphis in 2014. Currently he continues to teach at Rhodes, while performing solo, collaborating with various groups, and recording his own music.  He has been on many local album releases, including Red Trio (2005) and Groundspeak’s Local Language (2007).  Cycles (2013) is his first and only to date solo release.

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Logan Hanna is a Memphis-born guitarist and composer. A servant of song with a deep sensitivity to the musicians he creates with. He loves the thrill of working in different musical settings and bringing a unique voice to those worlds. Drawing from his love of various musical genres, his sound is deeply rooted in the tradition of Jazz but is blended with his love for Soul, Country, Blues, Rock n Roll, and World music. Logan has been a vital part of the Memphis music community for 15 plus years and has toured and or recorded with numerous musicians over that time, artists such as Mike Doughty, Obruni Dance Band, Mighty Souls Brass Band, and Grace Askew. He has also been a part of numerous performances with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. A highlight was playing guitar for the Elvis: The Wonder of You national tour, led by conductor Robin Smith in arenas and amphitheaters across the country. Logan continues to push himself in new directions, always in search of new creative heights. Always learning. Always exploring.

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February 4, 2024 6:00 pm

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