March 2010 Bing Concert Series in the Atrium

Wednesday, March 3, 12:30 pm

STEVEN ESPANIOLA — HAWAIIAN MUSIC WITH HULA DANCING  Prepare to be transported to the Islands as these wonderfully melodic tunes are performed on the
slack key guitar, accompanied by Steven’s masterful presentation of the Hawaiian falsetto vocal style.
Steven’s ensemble will be joined by Hula dancers too! The last time Steven performed in the Atrium it was standing room only, so come early and be sure to get a good seat.

Friday, March 5, 12:30 pm

ANN MOSS, HILLARY NORDWELL & ADRIENNE TAYLOR— CLASSICAL VOICE, PIANO & CELLO
Soprano Ann Moss is praised for her “beautifully pure floated high notes,” “luminous tone,” and “impressive
agility.”  Hillary Nordwell is a prize-winning chamber musician and pianist. Together with guest artist Adrienne
Taylor, assistant principle cellist in Portugal’s Ochestra do Norte, will present an eclectic program of song and sonatas, including works from America, France, and Germany.

Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 pm

VISSION LATINA — CUBAN SALSA
Vission Latina will really heat up the Atrium when they bring their music to Stanford Hospital. These
virtuoso musicians have all played with some of the finest Latin music performers on the scene and
now they come together to share their musical vision – Vission Latina!

Friday, March 12, 12:30 pm

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

Wednesday, March 17, 12:30 pm

BIDDY EARLY’S BOTTLE — TRADITIONAL IRISH TUNES
What better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day than to enjoy great Celtic Tunes? Three stellar musicians, Ernest Kinsolving on fiddle (Harmon’s Peak), Kris Yenney on Cello (Broceliande), and Barbary Grant (Brigit’s Well) come together for this lively program of Celtic fare from rollicking dance tunes to beautiful Gaelic song.

Friday, March 19, 12:30 pm

STRING SUMMIT — WESTERN SWING MUSIC
String Summit is a band specializing in Western Swing and country music of the mid 20th Century.  It is made up of seasoned San Francisco Bay Area performers; Dave Magram playing pedal steel, Chip Curry on mandolin and Fiddle, Mike Schwartz on electric guitar, and Jerry Logan on upright bass. String Summit promises a warm, toe-tappin’ musical experience for all.

Wednesday, March 24, 12:30 pm

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.

THE ROB HART TRIO — ECLECTIC JAZZ
The Rob Hart Trio is an exciting blend of organic traditional jazz, fusion, funk, latin and textural experimental music, along with high-powered, on-the-edge improvisations.