WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 12:30 pm
SERENO SAXOPHONE QUARTET — Eclectic Selections Arranged for Saxophone
Relax and listen to the colorful, rhythmic passages of the Sereno Saxophone Quartet. The distinct voices of each of the individual saxophones, from soprano to baritone, can be clearly heard, while skillfully blended into a cohesive unit. The versatility of the ensemble allows a wide variety of compositions to be played, dating from the 19th century and before, to modern classical styled works and jazz. Be sure not to miss this unique event!
|
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 12:30 pm
DOS GARDENIAS - The Music of Mexico
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the festive and beautiful music of Mexico when Dos Gardenias comes to Stanford Hospital. These musicians play with a skill and passion that have made them a favorite in the Bing Music Series. Great vocals, violin, guitar, and bass promise a memorable afternoon of music for Cinco de Mayo.
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 12:30 pm
ED JOHNSON & NOVO TEMPO — Brazilian Influenced Jazz
Ed Johnson’s mastery of so many different styles, coupled with a passion for harmony vocal and horn arrangements, all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary jazz that is winning fans and airplay worldwide. Ed’s original music is evocative of Brazilian pop, but unlike anything you’ve heard before. As a vocalist, Ed Johnson is frequently compared to Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Kenny Rankin, and Michael Franks. As a guitarist and bandleader, critics often cite the lushly exotic, accessible sounds of Airto and Flora Purim.
|
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 12:30 pm
JUMP FOR JOY — Eclectic Selections
Wiley and Debbie Rankin, known as Jump for Joy Music, have played with legendary acts such as Les Paul in New York City. Wiley has also performed at Carnegie Hall, on the Disney Channel and with the Yardbirds. 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!
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 12:30 pm
THE PITCHFORK TRIO — Classic 20th Century American Standards
The Pitchfork Trio explore the 20th century with music by diverse composers like John Phillip Souza & Jelly Roll Morton through George Gershwin’s era. Virtuoso guitarist Mark Holzinger is featured with veteran bassist Bing Nathan and San Francisco Magazine’s Best Piano Man ‘07 Eric Shifrin.
|
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 12:30 pm
SING THEORY — Vocal Jazz
Sing Theory is a modern vocal quartet, dedicated to uniquely interpreting jazz and pop standards, and preserving and developing the art of vocalese. The quartet is a configuration of familiar faces from the Bay Area vocal jazz scene. Sing Theory most recently appeared as the Angel City 4 in Hillbarn Theater’s production of “City of Angels”.
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 12:30 PM
JENNY KERR — Original Country, Folk, Honky-Tonk
Jenny Kerr is known for her powerful, authentic voice. Her self-produced debut release, “Itch” drew critical acclaim, as well as comparisons to Delbert McClinton and Janis Joplin. Kerr is a skilled player of fingerstyle guitar, clawhammer banjo, harmonica, piano, and dobro. She delivers a seasoned yet spirited sound with forays into swamp rock, straight-up soul, backwater honky tonk, and old-time blues.
|
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 12:30 PM
TLC TRIO — American Songbook Classics
The TLC trio plays a musical mixture of the Great American Songbook, some well known songs from the days of the Rat Pack, and jazz and r’n’b standards. If you love the songs sung by artists like Frank Sinatra, Bonny Darin, and Dean Martin, as well as smooth grooves from Marvin Gaye and Van Morrison, you will enjoy TLC.
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 12:30 PM
MUSICA DA PRIMAVERA — Classical Piano & Violin
The program of the concert “Spring Fling” includes works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, Bridge, and Piazzolla that portrait the natural beauty of spring. The style of these compositions includes baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, and tango music. |
