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Octogenarian music legends jazz up a Las Vegas embroidery store

Thu, Apr 24, 2008 (2 a.m.)

Jazz legends Louie Bellson and Clark Terry will perform one of their more unusual gigs this week — at EmbroidMe, a store that features custom embroidery, screen printing and promotional products.

Drummer Bellson, 83, and trumpeter Terry, 87, will be promoting their new CD, “The Louie and Clark Expedition 2.”

Bellson, a composer, arranger, bandleader and jazz educator, is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums. He has performed with almost every major name in jazz history, including Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey and Lionel Hampton.

Clark has played trumpet for such legends as Count Basie and Duke Ellington

Details: 4 p.m. Friday; EmbroidMe, 8174 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (near Food4Less); free; 453-8004

Jazz in the Park

Spyro Gyra kicks off the 14th annual Jazz in the Park series with a free concert Saturday at the Clark County Amphitheater.

The concert begins at 8 p.m., but gates open at 7 for picnickers with baskets, blankets and low-back chairs. Food vendors will also be available on site. Parking is free.

The other free concerts are Dirty Dozen Brass Band, May 10; unidentified artists, May 31; Dee Dee Bridgewater, June 7; and Nick Colionne, June 21.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturdays; Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway; free; 455-8200 or accessclarkcounty.com

Around town

Sing City Gospel Fest — featuring renowned Southern gospel performers the Hoppers and the Beene Family — debuts May 4 at the Henderson Pavilion. The show also includes local singer Richel Kompst and “Defending the Caveman” star Kevin Burke, who will do a stand-up routine of Christian comedy. (5 p.m. May 4; Henderson Pavilion; $15 and up; 222-9777) ... Eat and drink at the 18th annual Epicurean Affair at the Flamingo on May 1. Guests can sample items from 100 of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The event is sponsored by the Flamingo, the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association and the Nevada Restaurant Association. (6:30 p.m. May 1; The Flamingo; $125 and up; 733-3333, flamingolasvegas.com; full list of restaurants at nvrestaurants.com or nvhotels.com) ... Keyboardist Joe Darro and drummer Joe Locatelli will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at DeStefano’s, the family-style restaurant tucked away in the shopping center at 3430 E. Tropicana Ave.