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Second Sundays American Music Series at The Reynolds Homestead

Lew Woodall Quartet - Lew's path to playing jazz may have been winding; but his path to loving jazz was short and direct. He remembers, as a 5-year old, scanning the dial of the old dry-cell battery powered radio in search of jazz and Latin stations and listening to Glen Miller and others playing jazz in the forties. One grandfather played the banjo and the other played the fiddle.

Second Sundays - American Music Series - 2015

at The Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz, VA 24082                            

Call 276-694-7181 for more information – tickets are $12 at the door

March 8, 2015 – An Afternoon of Jazz    2:30 PM

 He fondly remembers spending summer nights at the tobacco barn with his grandfather and enjoying the impromptu jams as neighbors gathered around with a variety of musical instruments

To date, Lew has recorded 4 Jazz CD's as a leader.  His style can best be described as driving and passionate.  He cannot read music and plays strictly by ear.   Lew's solos come directly from the heart.

Lew Woodall is bringing a great quartet with him to the Reynolds Homestead on Sunday, March 8^th at 2:30 PM! Paul (Mickey) Walker on drums, Bob Bowen on bass and Royce Campbell rounds out the quartet on guitar.

Drummer Mickey Walker lives in Charlotte, NC but is originally from Martinsville!  Lew and Mickey started out playing music together over 50 years ago and have played together many
times over the years.  Martinsville jazz aficionados would be interested in seeing Mickey play. 

Bassist Bob Bowen, originally from McLean, Virginia, has lived in Charlottesville since 1999. He has performed at a variety of venues in VA, NC, DC & Texas, and has recorded with several artists, including guitarist Royce Campbell. He teaches double bass (at Bridgewater College and Mary Baldwin), and currently is performing with BC’s Big Rhythm Sound, as well as with several orchestras (including the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra).  

Royce Campbell, on guitar, has performed with all of the quartet members. Royce and Lew did a recording together in 2001. (roycecampbell.com)

Refreshments will be served so get ready to sit back and enjoy “An Afternoon of Jazz” at The Reynolds Homestead!