Brian Swartz & The Gnu Sextet join the award-winning JazzAntiqua Dance Ensemble to present PORTRAITURE: Stories in Jazz.
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 W. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 964-9766
PORTRAITURE… is an evocative evening of jazz-theatre --- melding the signature jazz dance choreography of Pat Taylor and the spoken word artistry of Gia Scott-Heron (daughter of the late poet/musician Gil Scott-Heron) with the original compositions of trumpeter Brian Swartz. This premiere performance is presented in association with Ebony Repertory Theatre.
The Gnu Sextet
Brian Swartz - trumpet
Keith Fiddmont - alto/tenor saxes
Phil Ranelin - trombone
Otmaro Ruiz - piano
Trevor Ware - bass
Jens Kuross - drums