Paquito D'Rivera, New York Voices, Jane Monheit and Louise Rogersto Perform in April 12th Benefit Concertfor Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter
For one night only, NEA Jazz Master and 9 time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera, vocalists Jane Monheit and Louise Rogers, as well as the award winning vocal ensemble New York Voices, will perform on the same stage in a special concert to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter. The concert, "For Those We Love," was conceived by Ms. Rogers and Peter Eldridge (of New York Voices) and will take place on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.
Rogers and Eldridge have joined forces on this concert – which will be an annual event – after Eldridge's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2005. Rogers was in the 6th grade, in 1976, when her mother was diagnosed with the disease. She lived for another 17 years with Alzheimer’s.
They said, “We are so proud to partner with the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to make this a socially significant and musically momentous event. The concert will be an emotional and uplifting evening of jazz to benefit those we love.”
THE CONCERT:
Paquito D'Rivera has won nine Grammy Awards and numerous awards for jazz as well as classical music. For this concert, Mr. D'Rivera will perform with the imaginative and innovative vocal group, New York Voices. New York Voices (Darmon Meader, Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian and Lauren Kinhan) is the Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing. Together, Mr. D'Rivera and New York Voices will present a program focusing on one of the most lyrical and melodic forms of jazz music: Brazilian. The artists have been collaborating ever since the release of their CD, Brazilian Dreams, which was recorded in 2003 and received a Latin Grammy.
Seven years have passed since a 22-year-old Long Islander named Jane Monheit -- now renowned as one of the world's most beloved and accomplished song stylists -- signed her first recording contract with Manhattan's relatively small N-Coded label. Her impressive debut album, Never Never Land, introduced the world to her crystalline voice and buttery phrasing. She remains impossible to pigeonhole, simultaneously suggesting the smarts of a seasoned jazz artist and the cunning storytelling skills of the finest cabaret performers. Her newest CD, Surrender, will be released this Spring on the Concord Label.
A singer with great chops and a warm, witty approach to song, Louise Rogers has been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Sheila Jordan. Since the release of their bass and voice CD, Bass-ically Speaking, Louise Rogers and bass player and husband Rick Strong have been turning a few heads. Bass Player magazine says “Strong plays acoustic upright and Fodera 6 string in solid support of the vocals yet stands alone as a soloist ... perfect accompaniment for Rogers' pristine vocals.”
.Jazzcorner.com; Paul Bevan, audio technician; Shira Margulies, administrative assistant; Tim Cummings, volunteer coordinator.
TICKETS:Tickets can be purchased by calling the Kaye Playhouse at 212.772.4448Tickets may also be purchased at the Kaye Playhouse box office located at 695 Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Prices are:$50 Balcony seating$100 Orchestra seating$250 Prime Orchestra seating and “Meet the Artists” reception after the concert
Among the many service the Alzheimer's Foundation of NYC offers:
24-hour hotline
Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®
Support groups
Support resources including free legal counsel
Support for other types of dementia
Educational Meetings
Care Consultation Services
Diversity & Outreach
Alzheimer's Public Policy & Advocacy
Training
Alzheimer's Nursing Home & Residential Care initiative
Speakers Bureau
Alzheimer's In-Home Hospice Program
Autopsy / Brain Donation
Volunteer Services For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.alznyc.org
24-hour hotline
Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®
Support groups
Support resources including free legal counsel
Support for other types of dementia
Educational Meetings
Care Consultation Services
Diversity & Outreach
Alzheimer's Public Policy & Advocacy
Training
Alzheimer's Nursing Home & Residential Care initiative
Speakers Bureau
Alzheimer's In-Home Hospice Program
Autopsy / Brain Donation
Volunteer Services For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.alznyc.org
---
Vetas Digital / Front page:
