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Tribute to Louis SMALL Armstrong featuring Bria Skonberg THEATERS 2016 - 2017 Rapidly rising vocalist and trumpet star Bria Skonberg mesmerizes audiences. Bria PERFORMING ARTS CONCERTS has created a style all her own rooted in swampy New Orleans grooves, Hi Folks! We’re really excited about the programs along with world percussion and we have for you for next season. These fantastic contemporary soul influenced programs are all designed and priced for theaters vocals. The Wall Street Journal says “Bria Skonberg looks like a and series between 250 – 1,000 seats. Each of Scandinavian them adheres to our three signature standards: angel, plays trumpet • International Quality – These are all international like a level touring and recording artists. You and your red hot audiences will notice the difference. devil, and • Artists that will truly excite your audiences – sings We expect standing ovations at every concert. We like a dream.” • Available in quartet or want your audience members to tell you that was . Children’s program available. Perfect for Valentine’s and Sweetest Day week. Basic backline. one of the best concerts they have ever seen.

• Our artists are easy to work with, completely professional, and your whole staff will enjoy working Public Radio’s with them, as we do. We work meticulously so each “Riverwalk ” concert is flawless from the moment you book the featuring show with us, until the final note. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band All programs and artists are scaleable for your size From Public Radio’s long venue and are noted herein. running program “Riverwalk Jazz”… as heard on 165 Each of our artists is extremely capable and skilled stations throughout North at conducting education clinics and master classes. America. The Jim Cullum Jazz Descriptions and/or syllabuses are available upon Band weaves tales and songs of music from the early jazz era of request. the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Various Please call or email us for routing and pricing that will programs available include Tribute to Louis Armstrong and Tribute to fit your budget. We look forward to working with you. Bix Beiderbecke. Scaleable for all theaters from quintet to a full radio show reproduction. • Basic backline.

941-924-8452 [email protected] JWP Agency www.jwpagency.com Jim Wadsworth Productions “The Magic of Disney Love Songs” featuring Alexis Cole Disney movies created some of the all time greatest love songs including “When You Wish Upon a Star” (Pinocchio), “So This is Love” (Cinderella), and “For Now, For Always” (The Parent Trap). Today’s leading jazz and pop vocalist Alexis Cole sings all the Disney favorites with lush arrangements. The Wall Street Journal says “Alexis sings as sultry as the Disney songbook is ever going to get.” Including “Once Upon A Dream” (Sleeping Beauty) and “If I Never Knew You” (Pocahontas), Alexis Cole delivers an enchanting evening of Disney magic and love. Perfect for Valentine’s or Sweetest Day week! • Available in trio, quartet and quintet. Children’s The Four Freshmen program available. Basic backline. The Four Freshmen perform with the same unmistakable sound of the original group – a vocal harmony like no other. They have strongly influenced many groups over the years including Take Six, Manhattan Transfer and the Beach Boys and are six- Gypsy Jazz Masters - Hot Club of Detroit time Grammy nominees. In concert they perform Freshmen Gypsy jazz music is the latest craze, leaving audiences with classics “Day by Day” and “Blue World,” as well as some of their huge smiles on their faces. The fun and exciting group, Hot favorites including “Something’s Gotta Give,” the melodious Club of Detroit, melds the melodic and fast fingered Evan Perri “Skylark,” “Early Autumn,” “September Song,” and “My One and on lead guitar with the virtuoso accordion playing of Julien Only Love.” • Available in quartet, with regional big bands, and Labro (originally from France). The best gypsy jazz west of pops orchestras. Basic backline. the Atlantic Ocean. • Available in quartet or quintet. Basic backline. - Tribute to Nat “King” Cole No one else can do a tribute to Nat like his brother Freddy Cole. The youngest of four brothers, Freddy has been performing for over 50 years and is one of the most celebrated vocalists in jazz today. The instantly recognizable Cole voice and a veteran quartet play Nat’s classics as well as new compositions and interpretations from a huge repertoire including such famous Nat “King” Cole songs “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable,” “,” “” and more. Perfect for Valentine’s and Sweetest Day week. • Available in quartet. Basic backline.

941-924-8452 / [email protected] / www.jwpagency.com Brazilian Guitar Master Diego Figueiredo Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a- ray-do) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important The Bronx Horns competitions including The Bronx Horns have established themselves as one of the the Montreux Jazz best Latin jazz and salsa bands on the scene today. With the Competition and the VISA Prize. His music is a fusion between capability to perform Latin jazz, all forms of salsa (mambo, cha jazz, Bossa Nova and classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, cha, merengue, boogaloo, bolero etc.) or a combination of the along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, have two styles, they serve up a dynamic performance every time created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego they walk on stage. Comprised of former members of the Tito has performed in over forty countries around the world. Puente Orchestra, their experience and talent is rivaled by few • Available in intimate solo concerts, duo, and trio. musicians on the scene today. Basic backline. The band is made up of Latin jazz veterans such as group leader Mitch Frohman on sax and flute (who spent 25 years with the Tito Puente Orchestra) trumpeter Pete Nater, the Tribute to legendary Bobby Porcelli on alto sax, the great sonero Frankie featuring Joe McBride Vazquez and an all-star rhythm section rounding out the band. Ray Charles was one of the The Bronx Horns inspire and create new groundbreaking greatest musical icons of the concepts in the Latin music field by bringing listeners to their last 50 years. He brought us a feet and delivering their music with a fashionable poise that can huge catalog of famous songs only be achieved by artists of their stature. • Available in Octet including “ On My only. Basic backline plus additional percussion. Mind,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Hit the Road Jack” and dozens more. There’s no one Listen Here! else who can pay tribute to featuring Jackie Ryan Ray like contemporary jazz artist Joe McBride. Born in Fulton, Jackie Ryan isn’t simply a Missouri, Joe began playing piano at age four. As a teenager, singer; she’s a force of nature. McBride contracted a degenerative eye disease and eventually Her voice possesses a weighty lost his eyesight, but his passion for music was never impaired. power, yet soars with grace and Joe’s eight records on Heads Up and have ease. Her ability to transmute been heard all around the world. • Available in trio and quartet. into different characters and Basic backline. forms, as dictated by the song, lyrics and style, makes her one in a million. Her last four CD’s all hit # 1 on the Jazz Radio Charts. The says “Extraordinary is the word! A world class talent.” The London Guardian says “Jackie Ryan’s chemistry of passion is truly sensational.” Perfect for Valentine’s and Sweetest Day week. • Available in quartet or quintet. Basic backline.

JWP Agency Jim Wadsworth Productions “Quantum Leap” “Swing Ladies, Swing!” featuring Carol Welsman featuring A perfect blend of swing era classics sung by Carol as Donald Harrison she showcases the music Legendary New Orleans funk/ of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah jazz icon Donald Harrison Vaughan, and brings you some of the Dinah Washington, to name hippest jazz on the planet. a few. Carol Welsman is an Donald’s New Orleans internationally acclaimed singer infused style has created and pianist whose expressive new voices in jazz including vocal styling and dynamic his famous “Nouveau Swing” and now “Quantum Leap.” stage presence have captivated Donald was the Music Director for the long running HBO series audiences around the world. Carol is a six-time Juno Award “Treme.” Available for Mardis Gras week. • Available in quartet nominee (Canada’s and quintet. Basic backline. Grammy). Perfect for Valentine’s and Chuchito Valdes Sweetest Day week. Four time Latin Grammy • Available in trio, nominee Chuchito Valdés, quartet, or with pops following in the footsteps orchestras. Basic of his famed father Chucho backline. Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. “A Journey Chuchito is recognized Through South as a master of Cuban music America” with including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco. He has Julien Labro and also extensively studied classical music including harmony and composition. His original compositions and arrangements draw on The Spektral classical harmonic and structural techniques. String Quartet With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates Immerse yourself in an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences the captivating Latin wild. • Available in trio, quartet or quintet. Basic backline. rhythms of Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto “Cat’s In The Cradle” Rico, Argentina and featuring Jen Chapin Paraguay as accordionist Julien Labro and Spektral String Harry Chapin’s legendary Quartet lead you to an electrifying evening featuring music by song “Cat’s In The Cradle” Villa-Lobos, Pascoal, Grenet, Romero, Barrios, Piazzolla, Otero, was heard around the Schissi, and more. world. The famous singer, Showcasing the unique tonal qualities of the three main , activist and instruments of the accordion family (accordion, bandoneón Grammy Award Winner and accordina) blended with the luscious sounds of the string Harry Chapin, touched the quartet, this program displays a rich, joyful and rhythmically hearts of millions. Carrying charged repertoire with a dash of romanticism. Deemed “brilliant” by Howard Reich of the Tribune, Julien Labro has established himself as one of the foremost on the tradition is his daughter, singer accordion and bandoneon players in both the classical and and songwriter Jen Chapin. Relive the jazz worlds today. His artistry, virtuosity, and creativity as a great music of Harry, along with many musician, composer and arranger have earned him international of the originals that have catapulted his acclaim and continue to astonish audiences worldwide. daughter Jen Chapin onto the scene. • Available in quintet. No backline • Available in trio. Basic backline. Children’s program available.

941-924-8452 / [email protected] / www.jwpagency.com “Impressions of “Sex In The City” Coltrane” featuring featuring Mitch Two-time Grammy Frohman Latin Award winner Jazz Quartet Ernie Watts The TV theme song heard John Coltrane inspired millions by millions around the world of jazz musicians and listeners. every day, “Sex In The City” Ernie Watts was one of them. and other great mambo Enjoy an evening of music and songs are celebrated history of John Coltrane played in this artistic program by this generation’s legendary of hot music. Mitch Frohman, the sax soloist heard on the jazz artist, Ernie Watts. You’ve famous theme song, and long time member of the Tito Puente heard Ernie on dozens of TV Orchestra, knows how to excite an audience. Latin never theme songs and sounded so good. • Available in quartet. Basic backline. including and Steely Dan. Now hear him live! • Available in quartet. Basic backline.

The Beatles at Fifty – “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” featuring Hard Day’s Night Celebrating The Beatles on their 50th Anniversary, Hard Day’s Night brings you the chart-topping hits from the 1967 classic “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The New West Guitar Group featuring Sara Gazarek hits include “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Within You, Praised as “sharp and refined” by theSeattle Times, New West Without You,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “Lovely Rita” and more. Guitar Group infuses their latest album “Big City” with their Including many more hits from earlier albums - “Can’t Buy Me signature blend of laid-­back virtuosity and expert arrangements Love,” “Please Please that “sometimes verge on Me,” “All My Loving,” orchestral” (All Music Guide). “I Want to Hold Your Amongst a community teeming Hand,” ”She Loves with startling and gifted young You” and more of your singers, Sara Gazarek stands out Beatles favorites. For 19 as a particularly extravagant artist. years, Hard Day’s Night Her first four albums introduced has been entertaining her singular , Beatles fans across the steeped in the tradition of jazz but country. Heralded as deeply informed by contemporary one of the most authentic Beatles tribute groups, Hard Day’s and performers. Night delivers the magic. Performed with all authentic suits • Available in quartet. No backline. and instruments. • Available in quartet plus sound engineer. Basic backline, or authentic gear supplied by the band for a reasonable extra fee. JWP Agency Jim Wadsworth Productions The Legendary Billie Holiday The Rod Experience featuring Vanessa Rubin The one and only historical tribute to and his Band, featuring and Phil Chen from the original Rod Stewart Group, Jimmy Crespo (RSG 1990s) and Danny Johnson (RSG 1981). The original Rod Stewart Group recorded and co-wrote three hit albums from 1977 to 1982 including: “Foot Loose & Fancy Vanessa Rubin is the great lady of song, in this spectacular Free,” “ Have More Fun” and “Foolish Behavior.” tribute to Billie Holiday. Vanessa presents many of Billie’s well Together, with singer Rick St. James and keyboardist Alan St. known classic pieces as well as some rarely heard songs in Jon (Billy Squier band), the former RSG band members recreate concert settings! No one else can create the magic of Billie the look, the clothes, the make up, the moves, the sound and Holiday like Vanessa Rubin. Capable of employing the gamut of the energy of those days with Rod. emotions, Vanessa can range from a whisper to a shout in the It’s the ultimate “ROD EXPERIENCE.” blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, • Available in sextet with sound technician (and optional lighting to up tempo swinging numbers. Vanessa Rubin delivers the technician for light show). goods. • Available in quartet or quintet. Basic backline. The Bossa Nova Wave featuring Guitar Master Mancini at the Diego Figueiredo and Movies featuring Clarinet Great Ken Peplowski Monica Mancini It all started in 1962. Antonio Carlos Henry Mancini wrote Jobim wrote the songs: “The Girl from dozens of famous songs Ipanema,” “Corcovado” and “Wave.” for the movies. “Pink The music hit North America and it Panther,” “Breakfast was an explosion of Grammys and at Tiffany’s,” “Cinema Billboard hits. The Bosa Nova wave is Paradisio,” “Midnight richly recreated with today’s greatest Cowboy,” “Days of Wine guitarist and clarinetist – and Roses,” “Moon River,” Diego Figueiredo and Ken “Peter Gunn,” and many, Peplowski – reminiscent of many more. Your audiences will Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz. enjoy one of the most enchanting Diego Figueiredo comes all nights when the gorgeous and the way from Brazil and is double Grammy nominee Monica considered one of the most Mancini shares her favorites. talented guitar players in the Daughter of famed film world today. He is the winner of composer Henry Mancini, Monica several important competitions. Mancini has carved out an Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal impressive career as a concert technique and emotion, have created an explosion of adoring performer and recording artist, fans and concert goers around the world. appearing with major symphony orchestras worldwide including Ken Peplowski is the leading clarinetist in jazz today. Ken the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, New York has performed and recorded with all the greats, including Pops, Boston Pops, Dallas Symphony, Seattle Symphony Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, Benny and the BBC Concert Orchestra. • Available in duo with Goodman, George Shearing, Madonna, Woody Allen, and many Dave Grusin, quartet, quintet, pops orchestras or symphony more. Ken Peplowski has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist, orchestras. Basic backline. and 400 as a sideman. • Available in duo, trio or quartet. Basic backline.

941-924-8452 / [email protected] / www.jwpagency.com The British Invasion featuring Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express There’s no mistaking the influence of British blues and rock on the world of music in the 60s and 70s. From The Beatles to , to , to , the “British Invasion” was a major force in forming the music of the era. One of the most innovative and significant groups of the British scene was the legendary Brian Auger’s Oblivion Celebrating the Music and Lyrics of Dave and Express. 14 albums on RCA and Warner Brothers Records that Iola Brubeck with The Dan Brubeck Quartet all crossed over to multiple Billboard charts including the Rock/ The Dan Brubeck Quartet casts a penetrating light on a brilliant Pop, R&B and Jazz charts simultaneously. A true cross-over but little-known chapter in the creative alliance between Dave group! and Iola Brubeck that transformed Now featuring the legendary Alex Ligertwood on vocals. Alex the way jazz is presented and is heard on dozens of hit records from Santana, and perceived. Essential for Brubeck Spyro Gyra, as well as Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express. fans and an invaluable source of • Available in quartet or quintet. new music for American Songbook aficionados. Dan, the second youngest of Dave and Iola’s six Tribute to Nat children, has long wanted to “King” Cole with explore these great songs and lyrics that his parents collaborated Caesar on over the years. Featuring “Take Five,” “Blue Rondo a La Caesar’s voice is a Turk,” “In Your Own Sweet Way,” “Summer Song,” “Weep No direct link to the golden More” and many more famous Dave Brubeck originals. age of true vocal • Available in quartet. Basic backline. artistry; he possesses the rare ability to sing in multiple languages Sammy Figueroa’s and go from singing Latin Jazz Explosion unplugged to swinging Percussionist Sammy with a big band. Caesar Figueroa is considered one of sings romantic love songs and his favorite Nat “King” Cole the world’s great musicians. songs including “Nature Boy,” “I Wish You Love,” Mona Lisa” In a career spanning over and more. His smooth baritone voice is attracting a world thirty years he has played audience. His debut album with , Sonny “Jazz Standards for Today’s Rollins, the Brecker Brothers, Audience” was recorded at Mariah Carey, , Capitol Studios in Studio A, John McLaughlin, Arturo using the original microphone Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, , Blues Traveler, and Steinway piano Nat Ashford and Simpson, Natalie Merchant and countless others. “King” Cole and As leader of The Latin Jazz Explosion, Sammy empowers used in the 1950s. Perfect for his players and has created an ensemble that is astounding Valentine’s and Sweetest Day in its musical excitement. His first three albums garnered two week. • Available in quartet or Grammy nominations. His fourth album, “Imaginary World,” quintet. Basic backline. was released in June of 2015, and all signs indicate that this album will not only be his best yet, but will be a benchmark for Latin jazz recordings. • Available in sextet. Basic backline with additional percussion. JWP Agency Jim Wadsworth Productions “I Want a Smile for “The Greatest Gift” featuring Alexis Cole Christmas” featuring Called “one of the great voices of jazz today,” Alexis Cole has been Freddy Cole compared to and The legendary Freddy Cole, with Anita O’Day. Her luxurious voice and the distinctive “Cole” family voice, innovative interpretations make her unwraps your favorite holiday gems an instant favorite with audiences in this unforgettable Christmas show. of all ages. This luxuriously beautiful Reminiscent of the holiday programs Christmas concert features numerous his famed brother Nat “King” Cole family favorites including “Joy to performed on tour and television, Freddy recreates that warm, the World,” “God Rest Ye Merry nostalgic spirit. Freddy sings and plays all the holiday classics Gentlemen,” “Christmas Time is Here,” and more favorites. • Available including “,” “White Christmas, “ Jingle Bells” in duo, quartet, pops orchestras, and local . Basic backline. and many more. • Available in quartet. Basic backline. “Carol for Christmas” featuring Carol Welsman “A Fresh New Christmas” Internationally acclaimed singer and featuring pianist Carol Welsman is a six-time The Four Freshmen Juno Award nominee. Her expressive Full of Christmas Cheer with vocal styling and dynamic stage The Four Freshmen. Presented presence have captivated audiences with Freshmen favorites as well around the world. Warm up to the as holiday favorites including: holiday season with Carol at her “Snowfall,” “Deck The Halls,” “What best, singing holiday favorites like Child is This,” “Have Yourself A “The Most Wonderful Time of the Merry Little Christmas,” “I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas,” Year,” “The Christmas Waltz,” “We “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland,” “Christmas Time is Here,” “The Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and many more. • Available in trio, Christmas Song,” and more. • Available in quartet, with regional quartet & pops orchestras. Basic backline.

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