The Iridium Jazz Club Closes BLUES FOR TONY, 1/31

The Iridium Jazz Club presents 'Blues for Tony', a jazz-fusion super-group celebrating the life of jazz drummer and jazz-fusion pioneer Tony 'Lifetime' Williams. The group is led by Allan Holdsworth on guitar and includes Alan Pasqua on keyboards, Jimmy Haslip on bass guitar, and Chad Wackerman on drums.

Alan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20 th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. Many of music's best-known instrumental masters cite Holdsworth as that rare and shining voice-a legendary player who continues to push the outer limits of instrumental technique and the electric guitar's range of tonal and textural possibilities. Particularly during the 90s, Holdsworth has enjoyed the recognition so many musicians strongly feel he deserves, given that he has developed his career outside the big label mainstream and has consistently produced his own recordings with complete creative control since the mid-80s. Despite the uncompromising nature of Holdsworth's predominantly genre-defying solo projects, he's no stranger to all-star jazz festival line-ups or large venue rock audiences. Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth near the top of their "100 greatest guitarists of all time." There's never been a shortage of media attention or acclaim for Holdsworth's accomplishments and originality.

'Blues for Tony' will play through 1/31, with sets each night at 8:30 and 10:30PM. The Iridium Jazz Club is located at 1650 Broadway (on the corner of 51st). For reservations call 212-582-2121 or visit http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com.