Tuesday, April 5, 2016

"Celebrating Great Women in Jazz"

April 9, 2016 ~ 8:00 PM
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314


South Florida JAZZ, the area’s premier modern jazz organization, is specially excited to present the Joey DeFrancesco Trio on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 8:00 PM. This concert will take place at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd, Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($10 students with I.D.) and can be purchased from Ticketmaster either by calling 954.462.0222 or online at southfloridajazz.org.

The title of the show is You Know What I Mean and features the instrumental talents of pianist Arriale, saxophonist Kelly, and the voices of Ms Cook and Ms Kelly.

Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln and Joni Mitchell have established themselves as iconic performers and composers.  The depth and authenticity of their music has profoundly influenced generations of musicians and touched audiences worldwide.  

Lynne Arriale, Carla Cook and Grace Kelly have been moved and influenced by the strength and power of these legends. They will celebrate these great women of jazz by sharing their unique reinterpretations of popular classics with passion, soul and sensitivity in a magical evening of empathetic collaboration.  

All three artists are all highly innovative and original leaders who have recorded extensively and toured internationally.  Lynne Arriale's recordings and performances have garnered international acclaim over her 20-year career. Grace Kelly is truly a prodigious talent, who is currently featured in Jean Batiste's Band "Stay Human" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Carla Cook brings the powerhouse trio full circle with earthy sophistication and elements of R&B, European classical, Motown, Blues and Gospel. 

Lynne, Carla and Grace have delighted audiences with this special presentation. Recent performances have included The Kennedy Center and concerts throughout the US and Canada. We invite you to join this dynamic group, including Evan Gregor on bass and Jordan Perlson on drums for an evening of joyful interaction and musical spontaneity featuring modern jazz classics, reinvented popular favorites and memorable original compositions.

ARTISTIC PERSONNEL
Lynne Arriale – piano
Grace Kelly – saxophones and vocals
Carla Cook – vocals
Evan Gregor – acoustic bass
Jordan Perlson – drums

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