Acoustic Alchemy is a Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz band that has the distinction of forging the way for the genre of smooth-jazz. Hailing from London, Acoustic Alchemy delights jazz loving audiences with a uniquely distinctive sound generated from a finely balanced blend of steel- and nylon-string guitars. Sometimes appearing as a trio, and at other times with keyboardists, drums, and brass, audiences become encircled by a melodic whirl of harmony and rhythmic sound.

These events have very special meaning for Greg Carmichael, who co-founded Acoustic Alchemy with fellow guitarist Nick Webb. Nick Webb died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 43. "Nick was an inspiration for all of us in the band, involved in the music, ideas for arrangements, and recordings," according to Greg. "He continues to be an inspiration to this day."

The Institute is honored that such a fine and globally recognized group has the desire to reach out to others and help those that are living with, or will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Acoustic Alchemy has chosen to team up with the Institute For Science And Health to raise funds for early detection, targeted therapies, and hopefully a cure for pancreatic cancer by donating their time and efforts to perform at benefit concerts. Proceeds from these concerts help to fund the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, part of the Gastrointestinal Diseases Program Initiative at the Institute.

Acoustic Alchemy

Upcoming Benefit Events

2008 Benefit Concert at BB King Blues Club and Grill

A special concert is scheduled for June 16, 2008 at BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York , NY .  Additional information about this event to raise funds and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be posted soon.

Past Events

2007 Benefit Concert

2006 Benefit Concert

2004 Benefit Concert

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