First Fridays at the View is where grown folks come to listen to live jazz, dance and have a good time. Our featured artist for May is "Wayne Cobham’s Coalition”. Wayne is a musician, songwriter and producer and has been playing trumpet since his early childhood. He has won Four Grammy Awards for work on Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous and History” CD’s, and trumpet solo on Denise Williams “This is my Song”, and “Zanzibar Breeze” by his brother Billy Cobham.
Additionally, He also is in high demand as a performer and has toured the world playing trumpet with such notable entertainers as Ben E. King, Cameo, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Ray Charles, Billy Cobham, Taylor Dane, Nancy Wilson, Denise Williams, Roy Ayers, Paul Simon, Sting, Brad Paisley, just to name a few. However, it does not stop there! His studio/ live credits include Michael Jackson, Pieces of a Dream, Nancy Wilson, Denise Williams, Patti Austin and Paul Simon. His production credits include Gwen McRae, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Dane, Dusty Springfield, Billy Cobham, and Guy with Teddy Reilly, Black Street, Clarke Terry, Heavy D & The Boys, The Black Rock Coalition Orchestra, John Mayer, Keith Sweat, among others. Wayne is also credited for horn arrangements on Josh Groban’s “ Harmony” CD.
DJ Sidney Thompson will spin the dance music.
The View Music Bar offers state of the art sound & lighting with pristine acoustics, great ambience, drinks and food. We also have an outdoor area for cigar aficionados.
No t-shirts, beanies, baseball caps, sweatsuits or tennis shoes.
Doors open at 6:30. Arrive early for best seating.
No Refunds
