2008 Free Summer Concert Series

Oceans Apart

TRANS CELTIC GALA!

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 7:30pm
FREE!

Played to a FULL HOUSE!!
Don't miss the next Free Summer Show!

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www.oceansapartmusic.com

The Armand Boatman Be Bop Revolution

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 7:30pm
FREE!

The Armand Boatman Be Bop Revolution is a high-energy, daring, crowd-pleasing jazz quintet performing music encompassing the emergence of modern jazz with Be Bop to Neo Traditional original compositions. The music of pioneering jazz composers Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron and Hank Mobley is the featured repertoire, with original compositions spanning swing, blues gospel and Bop styles. The personnel is an all star cast from Phoenix, Arizona, all with a long track record of recording dates, appearances with major jazz figures, festivals and tours. “The musicians are having so much fun on stage and playing with such energy, you can’t help but get caught up in the infectious happy vibe of the music.”

www.granadaaz.com/about

Mikioi

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 7:30pm
FREE!

Originally from Hawaii, the members of Mikioi now make their home in the desert city of Phoenix, AZ. Their brand of Jawaiian-style reggae brings together the elements of Hawaiian music and roots reggae, as well as the influence of mainland pop and R&B. Mikioi is: Lehua Dayondon & Uilani YeePoong – vocals & ukulele, Chanse YeePoong – drums, Danny Knapp – bass & ukulele.

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Susan Artemis-Rhapsody in Gershwin

Saturday, September 6, 2008 7:30pm
FREE!

"Rhapsody in Gershwin" is a concert program that jazz pianist/vocalist Susan Artemis developed in 2004 in which she weaves a medley of songs by George and Ira Gershwin into a solo piano version of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. On the songs -- which are played in a jazz style complete with improvisation -- Susan will be joined by Mike Levy on bass and Alejandro Canelos on drums.

Susan was born in New York, and spent most of her childhood in eastern Massachusetts, where she started taking piano lessons at the age of eight. After receiving a certificate in Jazz Studies at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in 1987, Susan launched her performing career, first in Milwaukee, and later in Ohio and Virginia. She moved to Tucson in 1997, where she plays regularly at area clubs and restaurants, as well as in concerts and jazz festivals. Wherever she performs, she charms audiences with her sultry voice and sophisticated piano interpretations of classic jazz standards by the likes of Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter and others.

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www.susanartemis.com

Meadowlark

Friday, September 19, 2008 7:30pm
FREE!

Since 1993, Meadowlark has created music that is as magical and enchanting as it is unsuited to any conventional definition. Guitarist Rick Cyge explains, “Our music is a hybrid, deriving its unique personality from a plethora of sources. I’ve coined a phrase called 'New World Music'”. As Meadowlark has evolved from its inception as a collaborative duo between Cyge and flutist Lynn Trombetta, it has escaped all categorization and together they have created a signature sound all their own. Meadowlark’s exquisitely fresh “New” sound is truly lighter than air!

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www.meadowlarkmusic.com