Lois Gilbert
April-16th-2003, 05:01 PM
The John Klingenstein Jazz Series
Tuesday, April 22 / 7 pm
The Kenny Barron Trio
Kenny Barron is on everybody's favorite pianists list. Now 60, he's been nominated for numerous Grammys, has appeared with all of the greats, and is a regular for one- and two-week stints at New York's major jazz clubs. This appearance features his trio.
Wednesday, May 21 / 7 pm
The Steve Turre Quintet's J. J. Johnson Tribute
Known worldwide as a trombonist and conch seashellist, Steve Turre has developed a two-trombone quintet tribute to the bebop legend J. J. Johnson. In conjunction with the release of his new Telarc CD and a Kennedy Center appearance, Turre's quintet performs a set featuring Johnson favorites from the master's long career.
Thursday, June 5 / 7 pm
Celebration of Benny Goodman with the Loren Schoenberg Big Band
Join Loren Schoenberg for a fun evening looking into both the well-known and more obscure areas of Benny Goodman's prodigious repertoire. The Loren Schoenberg Big Band was hired by Mr. Goodman to be his last orchestra in 1985, and they appeared with him on the PBS Let's Dance Special and toured the country with him. Mr. Schoenberg is also a noted lecturer and author, and will provide a running commentary on the program and his years with Mr. Goodman. Benny Goodman remains an American icon and his music continues to be popular around the world. Program is followed by a reception.
Cost: Individual concerts are $15, $10 for Historical Society members. The series is $40, $25 for Historical Society members. For reservations, please call (212) 873-3400 and press zero.
New-York Historical Society
Two West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
212.873.3400 ext. 233
212.595.5707 fax
sturtell@nyhistory.org
This month at N-YHS
March 31, 7pm, American Musicals Project Benefit
April 2, 6pm: Late Night Wed. Launch w/ Gale Brewer
April 15, 6:30pm, Jules Feiffer & Art Spiegelman
April 28, 6:30pm, Max Frankel & Joyce Purnick
Tuesday, April 22 / 7 pm
The Kenny Barron Trio
Kenny Barron is on everybody's favorite pianists list. Now 60, he's been nominated for numerous Grammys, has appeared with all of the greats, and is a regular for one- and two-week stints at New York's major jazz clubs. This appearance features his trio.
Wednesday, May 21 / 7 pm
The Steve Turre Quintet's J. J. Johnson Tribute
Known worldwide as a trombonist and conch seashellist, Steve Turre has developed a two-trombone quintet tribute to the bebop legend J. J. Johnson. In conjunction with the release of his new Telarc CD and a Kennedy Center appearance, Turre's quintet performs a set featuring Johnson favorites from the master's long career.
Thursday, June 5 / 7 pm
Celebration of Benny Goodman with the Loren Schoenberg Big Band
Join Loren Schoenberg for a fun evening looking into both the well-known and more obscure areas of Benny Goodman's prodigious repertoire. The Loren Schoenberg Big Band was hired by Mr. Goodman to be his last orchestra in 1985, and they appeared with him on the PBS Let's Dance Special and toured the country with him. Mr. Schoenberg is also a noted lecturer and author, and will provide a running commentary on the program and his years with Mr. Goodman. Benny Goodman remains an American icon and his music continues to be popular around the world. Program is followed by a reception.
Cost: Individual concerts are $15, $10 for Historical Society members. The series is $40, $25 for Historical Society members. For reservations, please call (212) 873-3400 and press zero.
New-York Historical Society
Two West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
212.873.3400 ext. 233
212.595.5707 fax
sturtell@nyhistory.org
This month at N-YHS
March 31, 7pm, American Musicals Project Benefit
April 2, 6pm: Late Night Wed. Launch w/ Gale Brewer
April 15, 6:30pm, Jules Feiffer & Art Spiegelman
April 28, 6:30pm, Max Frankel & Joyce Purnick