July 2009 Bing Concert Series in the Hospital Atrium

Wednesday, July 1, 12:30 pm

MIMI DYE & THE TOPAZ ALL STARS — LATIN/JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC
Mimi Dye, violist and composer, and the TOPAZ All Stars bring an uplifting concert of Contemporary Latin/Jazz/World Music to the Atrium. This concert will feature original compositions from Mimi’s CD, “River in the Sun,” and a new small group arrangement of her jazz viola concerto, “One Beautiful Light.”

Friday, July 3, 12:30 pm

HARMON’S PEAK — TRADITIONAL AMERICAN MUSIC
Bright, uplifting and authentic, the sound of Harmon’s Peak transports listeners to a simpler time, making children jump up and dance, and inclining those in the vicinity to smile at one another and say “howdy.”  It all comes alive with the sweet sound of two fiddles, a banjo, a guitar and wonderful vocals.

Wednesday, July 8, 12:30 pm

ERIC SHIFRIN & THE IN-CROWD — SWINGING GOOD-TIME MUSIC
Eric Shifrin is a longtime Atrium favorite and is one of San Francisco’s great saloon pianists. He will be accompanied by his drummer of many years, Dennis Norby, and bassist Geoff Brennan. Also featured with the In-Crowd will be SF’s first-call reedman Charlie McCarthy.

Friday, July 10, 12:30 pm

JUMP FOR JOY MUSIC — ECLECTIC SELECTIONS
Wiley and Debbie Rankin, known as Jump for Joy Music, have played with legendary acts such as Les Paul. Today they are joined by their talented friends, John Felsh, on lead guitar and vocals, and Remy Felsh on bass and percussion. As a foursome their harmonies are tight, the songs are lively and the fun is infectious!

BLUE, APACHE SONG CATCHER — NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE
Blue brings an intensity and authenticity that is unsurpassed by players of his instrument. He plays flutes in all sizes and keys and tells stories of the Native American experience.

KARIE HILLARY — POSITIVE POP MUSIC
Karie’s insights, uplifting lyrics and powerful vocals will touch your heart. She shares her personal experiences in her songs, letting the audience know and feel that they are not alone in their journey through life’s challenges.

FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT — CELTIC/FOLK/WORLD MUSIC
In a single concert, Four Shillings Short perform Traditional Irish and Scottish songs, tunes and airs, Indian Ragas, Folk Ballads, Old-Time songs, Medieval and Renaissance instrumentals and a cappella numbers, as well as contemporary folk and original compositions.

ASHLEY LAU & SANDRA GU — CLASSICAL VIOLIN & PIANO
A selection of well-loved violin-piano pieces from Vienna and Germany will be played by Ashley Lau, violin and Sandra Gu, piano. Kreisler “lollipops” Schön Rosmarin, Liebesfreud (Love’s Joy), and Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow), Brahms’ G Major Sonata (Regenlied), and others will be included on the program.

NANCY GILLILAND — HEARTFELT SONGS FROM THE 1920s–1940s
Nancy and her band interpret these perennial favorites with emotion and sensitivity. A typical concert features classics by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Rodgers and Hart and more.

EL TREN — CUBAN MUSIC
El Tren interprets Cuban big band music of the 1900s with the intimacy of a small jazz ensemble. Salsa and jazz pianist Marco Diaz teams with Saúl Sierra on bass and a guest percussionist and vocalist to play a dynamic blend of son, danzón, pachanga, and cha-cha-chá.