The Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, re-imagined for two pianos and big band, and a new piece, Amazonia, performed by Bill, with Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist with the Rodger Fox Big Band
8-10 PM, The Globe Theatre, 312 Main St, Palmerston North, New Zealand
The Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, re-imagined for two pianos and big band, and a new piece, Amazonia, performed by Bill, with Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist with the Rodger Fox Big Band
The Piano Arts Centre, 156 Armagh St. Box 40019. Christchurch 8011, NZ
The Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, re-imagined for two pianos and big band, and a new piece, Amazonia, performed by Bill, with Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist with the Rodger Fox Big Band
Expressions Arts Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt 5018 (Wellington)
The Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, re-imagined for two pianos and big band, and a new piece, Amazonia, performed by Bill, with Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist with the Rodger Fox Big Band
The Bruce Mason Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, 2:30 to 4 PM
The Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, re-imagined for two pianos and big band, and a new piece, Amazonia, performed by Bill, with Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist with the Rodger Fox Big Band
Concert at the University of Waikato, Gallagher Academy for the Performing Arts. Knighton Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton 3216
Bill conducts the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra performing a brand new arrangement of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue featuring the classical pianist Alison Edwards. Also featuring music by Oliver Nelson, Pat Metheny, Count Basie, Benny Carter, John Clayton, and William Russo. Cal State Fullerton, Meng Concert Hall.
Tickets available here, and at the door. https://calendar.fullerton.edu/?group=music
Bill directs the flagship Fullerton Jazz Orchestra in a program of big band music featuring works by Bob Mintzer, Christine Jensen, Thad Jones, Billy Strayhorn, and Bill Holman
Bill leads Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with special guests trombonist Bob McChesney, and vocalist/violinist Calabria Foti in a concert of jazz standards and originals. “Bob McChesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the highest level." Lalo Schifrin
Performance will be in our Meng Concert Hall on campus. for tickets, http://calendar.fullerton.edu/colleges/college-of-the-arts-music.php
Bill conducts the flagship Fullerton Jazz Orchestra from Cal State Fullerton in music by Sammy Nestico, Duke Ellington, Bob Mintzer, and Thad Jones. The Westin Los Angeles Airport 5400 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. Tickets 1-909-939-0777 www. lajazzinstitute.org
Screening of "Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story"
August 12th, 6-9:30pm
$50/person (no member discounts)
Free for Golden Ticket Holders
The Doc Severinsen documentary that was partially filmed here at the Muck will have an EXCLUSIVE screening in our amphitheater.
After more than 30 years as the colorful bandleader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, master trumpeter Doc Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching. Trace the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon, revealing his personal trials and underscoring a remarkable journey of inspiration.
6pm: Grammy-award winning Jazz Pianist Bill Cunliffe leads an All Star band through Doc's Tonight Show arrangements with Vocalist Barbara Morrison
7:15pm: Comedian Dick Hardwick welcomes the audience to The Muck and to this Special Event
7:30pm: Dick Hardwick hosts Q&A with Nancy Severinsen, Doc’s daughter and film producer, and Jeff Consiglio, co-director and producer.
8pm: Screening of “Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story”
