"The Coronation of a King" a Tribute to Benny Goodman

Carnegie Hall January 16, 2008 8:00pm
Seventy years earlier, popular dance band leader, Benny Goodman took to the stage of Carnegie Hall..a concert that put jazz on the concert stage for the first time. Canadian jazz virtuoso, Bob DeAngelis celebrates the 70th Anniversary of this famous concert with a 50 piece entourage of premier jazz and classical players, The Champagne Symphony." Like Benny, Bob plays a mean jazz clarinet and is celbrated as one of Canada's most popular bandleaders. Trumpeter/arranger John MacLeod, a Grammy Award winner is on the podium and is accompanied by Neil Swainson/bass, Lorne Nehring/drums, Danny McErlain/piano, Internationally acclaimed Mosha Hammer/ Concert master, Guest vocalist Melissa Stylianou,and vibrphonist Frank Wright.For Tickets:Carnegie Ticket line:212-247-7800 or www.carnegiehall.com

More Information: http://www.thechampagnesymphony.com

Submitted By: Julie Danaylov