7:30 • $12 | 9:30p • $10
Direct Contact featuring Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Raul Padro, Steve Dakken, Bill Lancton, Rob Dixon & more
2013 Chicago Music Awards nominee Pavel is teaming up with Latin American Music legend Michael Spiro, 2005 Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame inductee Bill Lancton, Henry Mancini’s bass player Steve Dokken, Ray Charles’ Saxophonist Rob Dixon, Latin American Music specialist, Raul Padro and the talented Morgan Wood on vocals for an incredible and super entertaining night at the Jazz Kitchen.
Direct Contact Latin Jazz it is known through the Midwest for its high-energy and challenging music, much in the vain of the modern pyrotechnicians of today’s Latin jazz. Direct Contact is also known to be one of the most entertaining Latin Jazz trios in Midwest. The combination of flavors Direct Contact provides will make your experience an unforgettable one. 
It all began with a group of musicians wanting to do something different and play challenging material. The group name, Direct Contact signifies the captive audience constant communication with the trio.
Direct Contact has performed in universities across the Midwest, churches, Jazz clubs and private parties. Direct Contact was the headliner for the 2010 Evansville Jazz Wine Arts Festival.