September 2010 Bing Concert Series in the Atrium

Wednesday, September 1, 12:30 pm

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 guest musicians to play a dynamic blend of son, danzón, pachanga, and cha-cha-chá.

Friday, September 3, 12:30 pm

HEARTSTRINGS — ITALIAN BALLADS & FOLK MUSIC
Heartstrings Music is Al Fabrizio on mandolin and Hugo Wainzinger on guitar. These two masters will transport
you as they play classic Italian folk music, love ballads, and iconic Italian movie themes including the
“Godfather” of them all!

Wednesday, September 8, 12:30 pm

CYNTHIA HE & PETER BEHROOZI — CLASSICAL MUSIC  Cynthia He started piano studies at age four and has received numerous awards from piano competitions
at the regional and state levels, and has performed in many concerts in California and Brazil. Peter Behroozi started playing the violin at the age of six. He spent four years as the Concertmaster of the Harvard Mozart Society Orchestra, and most recently performed as Concert-master of the Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra. Their last concert in the Atrium was incredible. Don’t miss them when they return with some additional musical surprises!

Friday, September 10, 12:30 pm

TRADER VIC’S SURVIVOR BAND — HAWAIIAN MUSIC
Fire up the Tiki torches, put on your favorite flower print shirt and bring some Spam sushi!  The Trader Vic’s Survivor Band is coming to Stanford for some fun, great Hawaiian Music, and Hula dancing.

Wednesday, September 15, 12:30 pm

MIMI DYE & FRIENDS — JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC
Mimi Dye, award-winning violist and composer, and a small group from the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble bring
uplifting original compositions to the Atrium. Mimi Dye’s unique jazz and world compositions are inspired by Latin Jazz, Cape Verde world music and Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms. Lincoln County Gazette wrote about Mimi’s music, “Mimi Dye...followed with Ellington’s ‘Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,’ and the swinging was visceral. Jazz viola. WOW!”

Friday, September17, 12:30 pm

TO THE MOON — JAZZ, FOLK & POP
Take an out-of-this-world musical journey with "To the Moon" when they perform everything from 1940s era Andrews Sisters to the 60’s folk rock era covering artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, as well as jazz, pop, Celtic, Scandinavian and blues. Deb Knodel, Verlene Schermer, and Claudia Slayman will be at the controls when this concert blasts off for a fun and musical ride!

Wednesday, September 22, 12:30 pm

BIDDY EARLY’S BOTTLE — TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC
Three stellar musicians, Ernest Kinsolving on fiddle, Kris Yenney on Cello, and Barbary Grant on harp present this lively program of Celtic Music. They serve up a wide range of Celtic fare from rollicking dance tunes to beautiful Gaelic song.

Friday, September 24, 12:30 pm

VINNIE CHAZI TRIO — UPBEAT JAZZ
The Vinnie Chazi Trio are known for their upbeat, melodic shows. This promises to be a great afternoon as Vinnie and his trio cover great Jazz standards with a few other swingin’ surprises as well.

Wednesday, September 29, 12:30 pm EUSIBIUS DUO — CLASSICAL PIANO & VIOLIN
The Eusibius Duo are Monika Gruber and Hillary Nordwell, both alumni of the San Francisco Conservatory
of Music graduate school. They have performed together internationally since 2004.

WE HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST PATIENTS TO CONCERTS.  Please call Guest Services at 650-498-3333.  Let us know if you need a wheelchair. We are happy to provide transport and monitor for patient comfort during concerts, but we are unable to provide medical supervision for patients.  Please arrange for a staff person to accompany any patient who needs clinical observation during the concert.

In-depth information for the weekly concerts

Contact Information
Name: Greg Kaufman, Music Program Coordinator
Phone: (650) 725-2892

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