2012
This year is Take 6's 25th anniversary!
Mark Kibble:
March 27 new album ONE is released with Shanachie Entertainment.
Khristian, substitute of Cedric, is working along nicely thanks to the extensive learning experiences in the past years. He's got a fair share in contributing to the album (programming, co-arranging) and is the driving force behind the music video for the song One
The clip has been recorded in a garden of a suburb Los Angeles mansion. Several family members and friends can be spotted: Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Lalah Hathaway, Lil Fizz (of B2K) and Greg Gunther (former pro football player).
“The video was all about getting together at a family styled barbecue and hanging out and just having fun", Claude says. “We invited some of our friends, we had some cameos. It was just a lot of fun."
October 2, Claude celebrates his birthday: it's his 50th!
October 11, the group is re-recording their debut album (in celebration of the 25th anniversary) in the Nashville studios. It will probably take some months to complete.
Mark sings polyphonicly on the new album of Ben Tankard Full Tank: track 2, ‘Black Butterfly'.
Performances
- 02-03-12 New York, NY (Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall)
- 02-04-12 New York, NY (Apollo Theatre)
- 02-11-12 until 02-12 Tokyo, Japan (Blue Note)
- 02-14-12 Tokyo, Japan (Sumida Triphony Hall)
- 02-24-12 Laramie, WY (Arts & Sciences Auditorium)
- 03-23-12 until 03-24 Dallas, TX (Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center)
- 03-25-12 Dallas, TX (Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship)
- For the first time they perform the song ‘One' publicly.
Video: One
- 04-01-12 Coral Gables, FL (University of Miami, Maurice Gusman Concert Hall)
- With the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Gordon Goodwin and Terence Blanchard.
- 04-20-12 Durham, NC (NCCU Art Museum; B N Duke Auditorium)
- 06-14-12 New York City, NY (Marriott Marquis Hotel: Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards)
- The group covers ‘Stand By Me' and sings with singer LP (aka the American Laura Pergolizzi) the song ‘This Land Is Your Land.'
- 06-17-12 Beverly Hills, CA (Saban Theatre: All Star Jazz Benefit)
- “ALLSTAR JAZZ BENEFIT FOR CHERYL BENTYNE AND CITY OF HOPE WITH MANHATTAN TRANSFER AND FRIENDS! Many know that Cheryl Bentyne from Manhattan Transfer was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She is currently recovering, and City of Hope has been instrumental in her treatment and recovery program."
- 06-24-12 Chicago, IL (Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Bronzeville stage)
- 06-30-12 Moscow, Russia (Open Air Fest)
- 07-01-12 Vienne, France (Théâtre Antique: Jazz à Vienne)
- 07-02-12 Geneva, Switzerland (Cour de l'Hôtel-de-Ville)
- 07-04-12 Grugliasco (Turin), Italy (Gruvillage)
- 07-05-12 Cervia, Italy
- 07-07-12 Berlin, Germany (Rathaushof Kopenick; Jazz in Town 2012)
- 07-11-12 Paris, France (New Morning)
- 07-12-12 London, England (Ronnie Schott's)
- 07-13-12 Vienne, France (Théâtre Antique)
- 07-14-12 Wiesbaden, Germany (Kurhaus Wiesbaden: Rheingau Musik Festival)
- 08-29-12 until 09-01 Tokyo, Japan (Billboard Live)
- 09-03-12 until 09-05 Osaka, Japan (Billboard Live)
- Video: cover ‘Stand by Me'
- 09-08-12 Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Jazz Fest)
- 09-22-12 Norfolk, VA (Chrysler Hall, with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra)
- 10-13-12 Raleigh, NC (ARC building (7th Day Adventist Church))
- 10-17-12 Sacramento, CA (Physician of the Year Award)
- Video: cover ‘Stand by Me'
- 10-18-12 Deerfield, MA (Deerfield Academy. Community singing & workshop)
- 10-27-12 Austin, TX (Long Center for the Performing Arts, with the Austin Symphony Orchestra)
- 11-02-12 Moscow, Russia (Moscow International House of Music)
- 11-04-12 Ingolstadt, Germany (St. Augustin (church), 29. Ingolstädter Jazztage)
- 11-07-12 Prague, Czech Republic (Palác Zofín)
- 11-08-12 Milan, Italy (Blue Note)
- 09-11-12 Lugano, Switserland (Teatro Cittadella)
- 11-11-12 Notteroy, Norway (Kulturhus)
- 11-16-12 recording of PBS Great Performances
- Claude: we're singing “How High the Moon" with the incredible Patti Austin...and...we were supposed to do “Straighten up and Fly Right" with her as well....BUT, the producer Phil Ramone decided he wanted a “Take 6 moment" for us....so...we're doing “Just in Time" by ourselves....:-))))
- 11-29-12 Santa Clarita, CA (College of the Canyons)
- 11-30-12 Malibu, CA (Smothers Theatre at the Pepperdine University)
- 12-01-12 Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Victoria Gardens (Lewis Family Playhouse))
- 12-20-12 St. Louis, MO (Powell Symphony Hall, with the St. Louis Symphony)
2013
In July, the group tours for the first time through Australia.
Jessica McKnight, first daughter of Claude (living in Birmingham), is said to give labor on September 14.
Optredens
- 12-01-13 New York, NY (B.B. King Blues Club and Grill)
- 19-01-13 Tuscaloosa, AL (Moody Music Hall, 24th Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream concert, teaming with The Aeolians)
- 22-02-13 Moscow, ID (Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, in the University of Idaho)
- 29-03-13 Newark, NJ (New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC))
- 06-04-13 Colorado Springs, CO (The Broadmoor Resort, Earl Klugh Weekend of Jazz)
- 18-04-13 Greeley, CO (Greeley Jazz Festival, University of Northern Colorado)
- 26-04-13 Wolfsburg, Germany (ZeitHaus Museum)
- 27-04-13 London, England (Dominion Centre)
- 28-04-13 Stockholm, Sweden (Konserthuset)
- 29-04-13 Zürich, Switzerland (Kaufleuten)
- 30-04-13 Wendelstein, Germany (St. Nikolaus Kirche)
- 02-05-13 Paris, France (New Morning)
- 07-05-13 t/m 12-05 New York, NY (Blue Note)
- 09-06-13 Yountville, CA (Lincoln Theatre)
- 28-06-13 t/m 29-06 Osaka, Japan (Billboard Live)
- 01-07-13 t/m 03-07 Tokyo, Japan (Billboard Live)
- 04-07-13 Tokyo, Japan
- 08-07-13 t/m 09-07 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (Radio interview + Choir Workshop)
- 11-07-13 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (Festival of Voices)
- 12-07-13 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Conservatory Theatre, workshop)
- 13-07-13 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (QPAC Concert Hall)
- In the afternoon, they perform live at (and participate in!) the Worlds Biggest Orchestra event (during the Queensland Music Festival) at the Suncorp Stadium.
- 15-07-13 Mackay, Australia (Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre)
- 18-07-13 t/m 19-07 Molde, Norway (Molde International Jazz Festival, Domkirke)
- 20-07-13 Montreux, Switzerland (Montreux Jazz Festival)
- 21-07-13 Montreux, Switzerland (Auditorium Stravinsky)
- The Official European Quincy Jones 80th Birthday Special in Tribute to Claude Nobs. Join TAKE 6, Marcus Miller, and many artists for a Special Birthday Celebration for Quincy Jones and Special Tribute to Festival Founder and legend Claude Nobs.
- 01-08-13 Fertod, Hungary (Esterhazy Castle)
- 02-08-13 Fussen, Germany (Klosterhof)
- 03-08-13 Moscow, Russia (Igor Butman Jazz Club)
- 04-08-13 Sochi, Russia (Winter Theater)
- 07-08-13 Haugesund, Norway (Maritim Hall)
- 09-08-13 Berlin, Germany (Rathaushof Köpenick)
- 10-08-13 Sankt Moritz, Switzerland (Dracula Club)
- 14-08-13 Oslo, Norway (Oslo Konserthus)
- 24-08-13 Vancouver, WA (Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, Esther Short Park)
- 04-09-13 Sao Paulo, Brasil (HSBC Brasil Music Hall)
- 05-09-13 Curitiba, Brasil (Teatro Positivo)
- 06-09-13 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (Vivo Rio Music Hall)
- 27-09-13 Franklin, TN (The Factory at Franklin - Liberty Hall. Take 6 25th anniversary tour)
- 28-09-13 Charlotte, NC (Halton Theatre, in the 5th Annual Carolina Jazz Concert Series)
- 02-10-13 Annapolis, MD (Rams Head On Stage)
- 03-10-13 Wilmington, DE (The Queen, World Café Live)
- 04-10-13 Washington, DC (Howard Theatre)
- 10-10-13 Norfolk, CT (Infinity Hall)
- 12-10-13 Cranston, RI (Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts, The Park Theatre)
- 13-10-13 Boston, MA (Hilton Hotel, Scullers Jazz Club)
- 02-11-13 Fort Lauderdale, FL (Capital Jazz Supercruise)
- 05-12-13 Northville, MI (Ward Church, 4th Annual Jazzy Christmas)