Eddie Gomez Brings Legendary Jazz to the Walton Arts Center
Eddie Gomez, a Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, is set to perform at the Walton Arts Center as part of the Summer Jazz Concert Series. This highly anticipated event marks his inaugural appearance in Northwest Arkansas.
Gomez’s impressive résumé boasts performances with some of the biggest names in jazz history, including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock. For this concert, he will be accompanied by an equally talented trio featuring pianist Stefan Karlsson and Steven Pruitt.
The concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center’s Starr Theater in Fayetteville. Tickets for the event are reasonably priced, ranging from to , ensuring that jazz enthusiasts of all backgrounds can experience the magic of Gomez’s performance.
Northwest Arkansas has been gearing up for a jazz-filled summer with several notable concerts already announced. With Gomez’s legend status and the accompaniment of Karlsson and Pruitt, this event promises to be a highlight of the season.
- Eddie Gomez Trio at Walton Arts Center
Upcoming Events at Walton Arts Center
- AMP Up the Arts featuring Nelly
- Hamilton
- Art of Wine
Walton Arts Center Offers More Than Just Jazz
While jazz takes center stage with Gomez’s performance, the Walton Arts Center has an array of events lined up for the summer. These events include the Art of Wine, a premier wine tasting event, and AMP Up the Arts, a benefit concert featuring Nelly. Additionally, theater enthusiasts can look forward to the production of Hamilton, which is set to run from August 16 to 25.
