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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 quintet. 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 Jazz” 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. Freddy Cole - 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,” “Nature Boy,” “Orange Colored Sky” 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 Ray Charles 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 “Georgia 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 Concord Records 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 Los Angeles Times 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, Peggy Lee 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.