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No gift is ever too small or too big … from $1 to $100,000+! Please contact Parke Kennedy, Director of Thanks to your ever- a venue outside of Development, at 901.751.7505 or parke@GPACweb. growing support and our walls that will com to discuss your gift. participation, GPAC has seen allow us to entertain and dramatic rises in attendance, educate in a setting that interest and donations over is comfortable, beautiful, SPONSORSHIP PRESENTERS CIRCLE GPAC sponsorships are an excellent way to promote Do you want to help ensure the future of the past several seasons. inviting and accessible. This your business and cultivate community recognition as the arts? Then consider joining the GPAC With a profound sense outdoor performance space a supporter of the arts. Performance Sponsorships Presenters Circle! Membership consists of of accomplishment and will attract new audiences include Day Sponsorship ($1,750), Show Sponsorship an annual gift of at least $1,000 with a three responsibility, we dream and to the GPAC community and ($5,000 - $10,000), Series Sponsorship ($10,000) and year commitment. Members are prominently recognized plan for our future in this provide current patrons with Season Sponsorship ($20,000). Smaller sponsorships throughout the season as part of a special circle of supporters community. an exciting new place to enjoy are available and each sponsorship is customized who share our passion for the arts and recognize the value It is our goal to ensure that the excellent multidisciplinary to benefi t the sponsor as well as GPAC. Typically, GPAC brings to our community. Members are acknowledged GPAC remains successful, performing arts experiences benefi ts include (but are not limited to): with exclusive private events and public recognition. Most impactful and fi nancially for which we are known locally importantly, your commitment for the next three years will help healthy for years and decades and regionally. •Recognition (Season commemorative program, secure the future of the arts at GPAC. to come. As Executive Director, As we begin the 23rd lobby signage, website, marketing materials and I personally strive to be more season, we prepare to expand social media) than a good leader who has our reach by creating The JAZZ SOCIETY a plan; I want this community Grove at GPAC. •Complimentary tickets to GPAC performances Love Jazz? Love GPAC? Join the GPAC Jazz and our performing arts peers (the larger the sponsorship, the more tickets), plus Society, founded by GPAC’s 2012 Patrons of the to consider us a model for Best, discounts for additional tickets Arts, Joey and Dr. Neal Beckford. Membership what we do and how we do it. consists of an annual gift of $1,000, which Based on your feedback •Invitations to special donor receptions, including includes two tickets to all main stage jazz performances and and our knowledge and the Delores Kinsolving Patron Lounge during private receptions. Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure jazz experience, GPAC is creating performances continues to thrive at GPAC. CALENDAR SEP JAN MAR 2017 2018 JAZZ IN THE BOX: JAZZ IN THE BOX: TAO: DRUM HEART SEASON ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM RUSSELL HALL MARCH 3 SEPTEMBER 15 JANUARY 12 EILEEN IVERS THE RIPPINGTONS MARK O’CONNOR MARCH 24 SEPTEMBER 23 FEATURING O’CONNOR BAND RHIANNON GIDDENS JANUARY 13 APR SEPTEMBER 29 JAZZ IN THE BOX: STORM LARGE HOWARD ALDEN OCT JANUARY 19 APRIL 13 JAZZ IN THE BOX: JOHN SCOFIELD CYRILLE AIMÉE TRIOKAIT JANUARY 20 APRIL 14 OCTOBER 6 MOSCOW ASPEN SANTA FE FEB FESTIVAL BALLET: BALLET JAZZ IN THE BOX: GISELLE OCTOBER 28 JOE RESTIVO APRIL 20 FEBRUARY 9 NOV CUBANISMO! BRUCE HORNSBY FEBRUARY 17 NOVEMBER 2 ROBERT EARL JAZZ IN THE BOX: KEEN WITH JASON POLLY GIBBONS D. WILLIAMS NOVEMBER 3 FEBRUARY 22 HABIB KOITÉ RONALD K. AND BAMADA BROWN/EVIDENCE NOVEMBER 16 FEBRUARY 24 Call Today — Subscribe and Save! GREGORY PORTER 901.751.7500 NOVEMBER 17 JAZZ SERIES

GREGORY JOHN PORTER SCOFIELD FRIDAY SATURDAY NOV 17 JAN 20 8 PM 8 PM An artist whose music is at once In addition to being one of the timeless yet utterly of its time, principal innovators of modern Gregory Porter solidifi ed his jazz guitar, John Scofi eld is standing as his generation’s most also a creative artist of an soulful jazz singer-songwriter with even rarer sort: a stylistic THE the recent release of Take Me to chameleon that has forged a the Alley, the much-anticipated consistent, rock-solid aesthetic RIPPINGTONS follow-up to his million-selling, identity. An artist with fan SATURDAY Grammy-winning 2013 Blue Note bases in many camps and 40 debut Liquid Spirit. He’s earned albums to his credit, he has SEP 23 comparisons to Nat King Cole expressed himself with ease and 8 PM and Bill Withers thanks to a rich enthusiasm in the vernaculars Join us for an evening of outstanding voice that fuses jazz, soul, and of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ contemporary jazz with the Rippingtons, a R&B. He’s worked with everyone jazz, acoustic chamber jazz, Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group from Buddy Guy to Dianne Reeves electronically tinged groove founded in 1985 by guitarist and composer Russ to Disclosure. On signature songs music, and orchestral ensembles. Freeman. The group has passed the 30-year mark like the blithe “Be Good (Lion’s Regardless of the stylistic setting, and continues to innovate. Under Freeman’s Song)” and his remake of “The ‘In’ his distinct guitar sound and production, the group has released 22 albums, Crowd,” Porter channels the spirit compositions are unmistakably all of which have attained top-5 Billboard status, of his idol Cole and proves he can Scofi eldesque, always coupled with fi ve of them reaching #1. The group’s effortlessly combine the power of with an improvisational infl uences are wide-ranging, from instrumental a gospel shouter with the honeyed excellence and dedicated to the pop to rock, to world music, to EDM, to R&B. tone of a crooner. fi nest in jazz tradition. JOHN CUBANISMO! CYRILLE SCOFIELD SATURDAY AIMÉE FEB 17 SATURDAY SATURDAY 8 PM JAN 20 The leader of ¡Cubanismo!, Jesús APR 14 8 PM Alemañy, was a trumpeter for 8 PM Sierra Maestra, one of Cuba’s The French-Dominican vocalist leading son groups, from the age Cyrille Aimée returns to GPAC this of 15. Now residing in London, season, gracing the main stage Alemañy immerses the listener after showstopping performances in in sweet dance sessions full of GPAC’s Jazz in the Box series. Aimée’s swaggering horn charts and introduction to jazz was the result of the wild polyrhythms that recall the fortuitous location of her upbringing, vintage big-band son sound. The the village Samois-sur-Seine, the same orchestra is fi lled with the likes place where legendary gypsy guitarist of Irakere veteran fl utist Orlando Django Reinhardt had lived. There is “Maracas” Valle; saxophonist no doubt her exposure to gypsy music Yosvany Terry from Los Terry, his inspired her sound and her soul. Her family’s Afro-Cuban group; the program features original music as great Cuban bassist Carlos del well as covers of classics. Her band, Puerto; and tres player Pancho comprised of bass, drums, and three Amat. The all-star percussion guitars (Brazilian, gypsy, and jazz), lineup boasts the venerable expresses her unique musical vision and “Tata” Güines and Roberto hybrid of infl uences, resulting in a sound Vizcaino on tumbadoras (conga that’s at once both fresh and enlivening, drums) and the always inventive to say nothing of her singular voice, timbalero Emilio del Monte. which is destined to enthrall audiences for decades to come. AMERICAN MUSIC SERIES

RHIANNON BRUCE MARK GIDDENS HORNSBY O’CONNOR FRIDAY THURSDAY FEATURING SEP 29 NOV 2 O’CONNOR 8 PM 7:30 PM Rhiannon Giddens is the co- Singer and keyboardist Bruce BAND founder of the Grammy Award- Hornsby is known for the SATURDAY winning string band the Carolina spontaneity and creativity of his Chocolate Drops, in which she live performances. He became a JAN 13 also plays banjo and fi ddle. household name after receiving 8 PM She began gaining recognition a Best New Artist Grammy in A product of America’s rich aural folk tradition as a solo artist when she stole 1987 with Bruce Hornsby and as well as classical music, Mark O’Connor’s the show at the T Bone Burnett- the Range. His commercial stock creative journey began at the feet of a pair of produced Another Day, Another soared early on, when “The musical giants. The fi rst was the folk fi ddler Time concert at New York City’s Way It Is,” the title track of his and innovator who created the modern era Town Hall in 2013. The elegant 1986 debut album, became the of American fi ddling, Benny Thomasson; the bearing, prodigious voice, and most played song on American second, French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, fi erce spirit that brought the radio in 1987, winning ASCAP’s considered one of the greatest improvisers in audience to its feet that night Song of the Year award. That the history of the violin. Along the way, between is also abundantly evident on song, along with subsequent these marvelous musical extremes, O’Connor Giddens’ critically acclaimed hits “Mandolin Rain” and “Every absorbed knowledge and infl uence from the solo debut, the Grammy- Little Kiss,” established Hornsby multitude of musical styles and genres he nominated album Tomorrow in the music industry. Despite studied. Joining O’Connor are Maggie O’Connor Is My Turn, which masterfully his early mainstream successes, on fi ddle, Forrest O’Connor on mandolin and blends American musical Hornsby has pursued a more vocals, and Kate Lee on fi ddle and vocals. genres like gospel, jazz, blues, personal, idiosyncratic musical Rounding out the band is National Flatpick and country, showcasing her path, focusing on projects that Guitar Champion Joe Smart and double bassist/ extraordinary emotional range spark his creative interest and old-time banjoist Geoff Saunders. and dazzling vocal prowess. musical progress. STORM ROBERT LARGE EARL KEEN FRIDAY WITH JAN 19 JASON D. 8 PM Storm Large makes a triumphant WILLIAMS return to the GPAC stage after THURSDAY her enthralling performance singing Kurt Weill with the FEB 22 Memphis Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 PM Known for her passionate vocal Robert Earl Keen returns to the interpretations and her sizzling GPAC stage confi rmed as one of our stage presence, this sublime favorite and greatest storytellers. and unique performer will One of the large contingent of sweep you away. In 2014, Storm talented songwriters who emerged Large and her band released Le in Texas in the 1980s and ‘90s, Keen Bonheur, a record that captures strikes an unusual balance between their inspiring and subversive sensitive story-portrait and interpretations of the American raucous barroom style. His music Songbook. It is a collection of is characterized by a sarcastic and tortured and titillating love songs ironic sense of humor that strongly — beautiful, familiar, yet twisted infl uenced other early practitioners … much like the lady herself. of alternative country music. Setting the stage for Keen is Performance may contain adult perennial GPAC crowd pleaser content and explicit language (with Jason D. Williams, the piano humor). Children below the age of 17 great and rockabilly sensation who should not attend. has been dazzling crowds live for three decades. DANCE/MOVEMENT SERIES

ASPEN RONALD K. SANTA FE BROWN/ BALLET EVIDENCE SATURDAY SATURDAY OCT 28 FEB 24 8 PM 8 PM Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s bold vision Founded by Ronald K. Brown in of top global choreographers, 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New distinctively groundbreaking pieces, York, Evidence, A Dance Company and virtuoso dancers has fostered focuses on the seamless integration a jewel of a dance company in the of traditional African dance with American West. The company’s contemporary choreography and pioneering spirit arises from a dual spoken word. Through its work, set of home cities: Aspen, nestled in Evidence provides a unique view of the Rocky Mountains, and Santa Fe, human struggles, tragedies, and gracing the southwestern plateau. triumphs. Brown uses movement as Shaping the cultural landscape of a way to reinforce the importance these communities and infl uencing the of community in African-American dance fi eld at large is a contemporary culture and to acquaint audiences ballet company now two decades old. with the beauty of traditional A deep commitment to curating new African forms and rhythms. He is ballets while cultivating choreographic an advocate for the growth of the talent has resulted in an adventurous African-American dance community repertoire. A European sensibility and is instrumental in encouraging glossed with American high- young dancers to choreograph and spiritedness forges ASFB’s aesthetic, to develop careers in dance. as the company has come to epitomize the contemporary-classical genre. MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET: GISELLE FRIDAY APR 20 8 PM In the great tradition of grand Russian ballet, the Moscow Festival Ballet presents the tale of a beautiful, young peasant girl, Giselle, who falls madly in love with a count disguised as a simple villager. When Giselle discovers her beloved’s identity and then learns that he is engaged to another, she is driven mad. She then searches out the ghosts of girls who avenge the evil deeds of the men who have jilted them. This tragic Russian masterpiece is packed with vengeance, betrayal, and death, but love and forgiveness prevail in the end. These amazing Russian dancers bring this mesmerizing production to life, highlighting Petipa’s brilliant and graceful choreography, which is enhanced by the hauntingly beautiful score and the exquisite costumes and sets. INTERNATIONAL SERIES

HABIB TAO: KOITÉ & DRUM BAMADA HEART THURSDAY SATURDAY NOV 16 MAR 3 7:30 PM 8 PM One of Africa’s most popular and The performers who take celebrated musicians, Habib Koité the stage for TAO are hails from the West African nation highly trained athletes and of Mali. He descends from a line highly expressive artists. of griots, traditional troubadours TAO’s modern, high-energy who provide wit, wisdom, and performances showcasing entertainment to the public. Koité the ancient Japanese art takes this role to the world at of Taiko drumming have large, his charisma and magnetism transfi xed audiences translating easily across cultural worldwide. The performers of divides. He is also famous for his TAO create an unforgettable unique approach to playing the production that combines guitar; he tunes his instrument to ultra-physical, large-scale the pentatonic scale. Joining Koité drumming with contemporary is the group Bamada, comprised of costumes, dynamic Malian musicians with whom Koité choreography, and innovative has been friends since childhood. visuals. Established in Together they combine rock and Japan’s Aichi region in 1995, classical techniques with Malian TAO’s creative production tunings and are recognized the center is now on Kyushu world over as master musicians Island, site of the legendary and performers. Aso Kuju National Park. EILEEN IVERS SATURDAY MAR 24 8 PM Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. She’s been called a “sensation” by Billboard magazine and “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” by The New York Times. Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated, nine-time All- Ireland Fiddle Champion, and the original musical star of Riverdance, Ivers has established herself as one of the preeminent exponents of the fi ddle in the world today. Her work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fi ddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers’ shoulders. The hottest little jazz club around is GPAC’s Jazz in the Box! Featuring both ADRIAN POLLY new and well-established CUNNINGHAM TRIOKAIT GIBBONS artists, Jazz in the Box SEP 15 OCT 6 NOV 3 gives you an opportunity to get up close and personal with live jazz. Cabaret seating and drinks for purchase make this a perfect way to kick off your weekend.

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