MUSIC AT THE COURT PRESENTS MUSICAL GREATS DURING SPRING JAZZ SERIES
PASADENA, Calif., April 4, 2009 – Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents a masterful lineup of performers during the Spring Jazz Series of the 2009 Music at the Court season at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 North Mentor.
The series kicks off Friday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. with a jazz quartet led by pianist Larry Karush, a riveting improviser and composer, drawing together disparate elements to constantly recreate himself. On Saturday, May 9, 8:00 p.m., a quartet led by long-time Music at the Court favorite and Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Ernie Watts mixes flying fingers with masterful improvisations.
The following weekend, on Friday, May 15, 8:30 p.m., flutist and composer Lori Bell and pianist David Mackay weave elegant musical lines throughout each piece they present. On Saturday, May 16, 8:00 p.m., popular Music at the Court pianist Bill Cunliffe returns with a trio featuring fierce jazz, played with intensity and ease.
On Friday, May 29, 8:30 p.m., percussionist Joe La Barbera and his quartet drive their music with authority, sensitivity and inspiration. On Saturday, May 30, 8:00 p.m., the Wilder Trio performs music from Gershwin to Ellington, with one foot in Jazz and one foot in classical music.
Renaissance opens the final weekend of the Spring Jazz Series on Friday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. with American street Doo-Wop at its a cappella best. On Saturday, June 6, 8:00 p.m. saxophonist Rickey Woodard and quintet play a soulful and seductive, bluesy river of sound. And on Sunday, June 7, 7:00 p.m., the series concludes with the rollicking, old-time southern-style Iron Mountain String Band.
Music at the Court concerts are held in Boston Court's Marjorie Branson Performance Space, an intimate and acoustically exquisite hall of warm woods and metal construction. All shows are $20 general admission, $15 senior/student for advanced tickets, and $25 general admission/$20 senior/student for tickets purchased at the door. Tickets are available online at www.bostoncourt.org or by calling 626-683-6883.
The Music at the Court 2009 season continues with a Fall Classical Music Series (artists and dates to be announced).
Music at the Court is a presentation of Boston Court Performing Arts Center under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Seel. Music at the Court Talent Producer is Mimi Champlin.
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2009 Music at the Court Spring Jazz Series Calendar
All performances in the Marjorie Branson Performance Space, Boston Court, 70 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91116, Tel: 626-683-6883 or www.bostoncourt.org. Advanced purchase: $20 general admission, $15 senior/student. At the door: $25 general admission, $20 senior/student.
Friday, May 8, 8:30 pm, - Larry Karush, piano and quartet
Saturday, May 9, 8:00 pm - Ernie Watts, saxophone and quartet
Friday, May 15, 8:30 pm - Lori Bell/David Mackay, flute and piano
Saturday, May 16, 8:00 pm - Bill Cunliffe, piano and trio
Friday, May 29, 8:30 pm - Joe La Barbera and quartet
Saturday, May 30, 8:00 pm - Wilder Trio
Friday, June 5, 8:30 pm - Renaissance, vocal doo wop
Saturday, June 6, 8:00 pm - Rickey Woodard, saxophone and quintet
Sunday, June 7, 7 pm - Iron Mountain String Band
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