James “Junior” Markham grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and developed an interest in music from listening to blues radio, hearing records of Roy Orbison, and seeing Elvis Presley perform live at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion in 1956. Markham landed his first record deal in Los Angeles with Capital Records. Billy Lee Riley, who helped him get the contract, later produced and played on Markham’s album Chuck Meets Bo. In Los Angeles, Markham performed with Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, Carl Radle, and Ace Moreland.
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July 25
Blues, Brews & BBQ
Three art forms to which Oklahoma has made significant contributions—jazz, blues and barbecue—will come together on Friday, July 25th, when the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame hosts "Blues, Brews & BBQ" at the Jazz Depot, 111 East First Street.
moreJuly 29 & 31
Route 66 Linear Music Festival featuring Cow Bop and Duchess
It’s time for a musical road trip: the Route 66 Linear Music Festival stops off at Miami's Coleman Theatre on Tuesday, July 29, and the Jazz Depot on Thursday, July 31. In the industry’s first mobile, interactive music festival, bands will tour and perform along historic Route 66 from July through August.
moreAugust 10
Scott McQuade: Politically Correct
As an established member of the Tulsa jazz community, pianist Scott McQuade headlines at the Jazz Depot in his new concert, Politically Correct.
moreAugust 17
Dean DeMerritt in Concert
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame welcomes bassist Dean DeMerritt to the Jazz Depot stage.
moreAugust 24
Sarah on Sarah: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame welcomes vocalist Sarah Maud honoring jazz great Sarah Vaughan in this tribute concert event. Maud takes the stage alongside Sarah Richardson, Jordan Hehl, Nicholas Foster, Josh Westbrook, and saxophone star Mike Cameron.
moreNovember 7
New York Standards Quartet
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame welcomes the New York Standards Quartet to the Jazz Depot stage.
moreDepot Jams
Jazz Jam Session at the Depot
Check out Depot Jams every Tuesday @ 5:30.
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Blues Jam Session at the Depot
Check out our Blues Jam Session led by the great Junior Markham, every other Tuesday. Starting June 17.
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Live Music during Lunch
Join us every Thursday and Friday for Jazzwich! Bring a brown bag or visit one of the variety of food trucks for lunch and enjoy some incredible jazz, featuring Tim Shadley, Jordan Hehl, and Nicholas Foster. 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. Free!
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JUL22
WORLD'S FIRST LINEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL HEADS FOR JAZZ DEPOT
Spreading out around the road from Chicago to L.A., the Route 66 Linear Music Festival is scheduled to make several stops in Oklahoma during late July and early August – including one Thursday, July 31, at Tulsa's Jazz Depot.
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JUL16
Cindy Cain Brings the Summertime Blues
Cindy Cain has dubbed her new show Summertime Blues, but it could just as easily be called Back to My Roots.
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JUL15
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Paul Rossler's Diffident Rebel Plays Jazz Depot Benefit Friday
One of the characteristics of the Oklahoma-spawned music known as Red Dirt is an emphasis on strong, clear, and intelligent, relatable lyrics. While the musical component can be a mélange of all sorts of styles, from folk to rock to country and blues, it usually serves as the underpinning for deeply felt observations and storytelling.
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