established, Treble Clef Productions promises that Jazz Legend 2000 will be even more spectacular than its predecessors.

For the first time in their careers, world renowned jazz artists Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Lonnie Smith, Grady Tate, Bob Crenshaw and James Williams will perform together on September 13 at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts.

Tenor saxophonist Turrentine began his long musical career on the piano at age seven. In high school he formed his first jazz band; by the time he was 17 he had played his first professional gig with trumpeter brother Tommy, and toured with bluesman Lowell Fulson. In 1954 he replaced budding genius John Coltrane in Earl Bostie's band. When the Turrentine brothers moved to New York they quickly gained recognition working in legendary drummer Max Roach's band.

Thereafter, the saxophonist's fame train just kept on rolling. Today he is a recording artist whose albums include the big hit Sugar, and Pieces of Dreams, once named Billboard magazine's Album of the Year. This, in turn, led to Turrentine being named Jazz Artist of the Year.

Quite naturally, the jazzman has played with many of the leading lights of jazz artistry, so his return to Bermuda is sure to please.

Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard was recently voted Best Trumpet Player in the World in Downbeat magazine's Readers' Poll, and is described as being at the top of his career. His extraordinary talent has been heard in concerts worldwide, and his versatility is well known.

Charles Schwartz composed a concerto especially for him, which he performed at New York's famed Alice Tully Hall. In addition, the trumpeter regularly performs around the globe with his own band.

As a recording artist, Hubbard has drawn critical homage since the '60s, but it was his album Red Clay in the early '70s which elevated him to superstar status and placed him in the forefront of the crossover movement.

In the '90s he recorded with some of the hottest young talents in jazz, and his most recent album is a tribute to Monk, Miles, Trane and Cannonball.

Internationally known B-3 organist, composer, arranger and musical director Dr. Lonnie Smith is regarded as a top jazz keyboardist who has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since he was named Top Organist by Downbeat magazine in 1969. From his early days with George Benson to present day performances and recordings, Smith has been critically acclaimed for his brilliance in the jazz world.

As a recording artist he has produced more than 30 albums under his own name, and Lenox and Seventh Avenue, recorded in Paris, has become a classic jazz tour de force.

A vibrant, energetic and dynamic performer, Smith's imagination and taste have unfailingly earned the respect of fans and peers wherever he performs.

North Carolinian Grady Tate began singing at age four and playing drums at age five. Much later, he attended Morgan State University in Baltimore on a music scholarship, but soon entered the US Air Force where he says he "learned what drumming was all about''. Upon his discharge, he attended university in North Carolina, graduating with a degree in drama and English literature with a minor in psychology.

Eventually, his desire to pursue an acting career took him to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, but he drifted to music through an offer to play in Quincy Jones' band, which is where his drumming career began.

Grady always sang too, but it was thanks to his discovery by Peggy Lee that he came to be described as "the best singer to emerge from the ranks of instrumentalists since Nat King Cole''.

His long list of credits includes six years with Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, and assistant musical conductor and drummer for the Broadway shows, Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music, and Black & Blue.

As a vocalist, he has made CDs under his own name, and can also be heard on others, including Lionel Hampton, and the Golden Men of Jazz.

Grady is currently Professor of Music at Howard University, where he teaches music and vocal improvisation. He has twice been nominated for Grammys, and won Outstanding Male Jazz/Blues Vocalist, 1990, Manhattan Association Cabaret Singers.

Bass player Bob Cranshaw has performed on many top TV shows, including Merv Griffin, Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, Electric Company, and the David Frost Show. He was also musical director for the Dick Cavett Show.

His Broadway gigs include Jesus Christ Superstar, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, Uptown it's Hot, and Sgt. Pepper.

Cranshaw, a graduate of Bradley and Roosevelt Universities, has worked on the soundtracks of many TV shows, including Bridges of Madison County, Annie and the Anderson Tapes, and has toured extensively with such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Milt Jackson, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Buddy Rich and many more.

He is also a producer and co-producer.

Internationally acclaimed flutist Hubert Laws is a gifted performer who moves effortlessly between classical, jazz, pop, rhythm and blues music. His diverse curriculum vitae includes appearances as a classical soloist with symphony orchestras and string quartets, as well as at jazz festivals.

A recording artist with 20 albums to his credit, he also does a great deal of session work, often with top names such as Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Sergio Mendes and Quincy Jones.

Mr. Laws has his own publishing companies plus a recording company, and was been named Premier Flutist by Downbeat magazine's Readers Polls ten years in succession. He was also named Critics Choice for seven years.

The Houston-born flutist began his classical musical training in high school, and then studied at Texas Southern University. Later, he won a scholarship to the prestigious Juillard School of Music, where he studied with renowned flutist Julius Baker.

Jazz Legend 2000 will begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7.30 p.m. Balcony tickets ($150) not pre-reserved will be sold on a first come, first served basis -- telephone 291-5299. The price includes complimentary bar and light refreshments. Orchestra tickets ($85) are available only at the Music Box in Hamilton and St. George's. For balcony VIP patrons, dress is black tie for the men and formal for the ladies, and Treble Clef is asking them to invite another couple to be part of its fast-growing Jazz Club "to experience good, outstanding jazz concerts''.

On September 11 at the Elbow Beach Hotel, patrons will have an opportunity to mingle with the guests artists during at a happy hour cocktail party from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Entertainment will be by Dennis Fox and Friends, and master of ceremonies will be Derrek (C.J.) Symonds. Treble Clef and its sponsors will provide a raffle and complimentary drink.

For further information telephone 291-5299.

Dr. Lonnie Smith: He is regarded as a top jazz keyboardist who has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since he was named Top Organist by Downbeat magazine in 1969.

Bob Cranshaw: The bass player has performed on many top TV shows, including Merv Griffin, Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, Electric Company, and the David Frost Show. He was also musical director for the Dick Cavett Show.