Russell Ferrante Trio at Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach at Festival Of Arts

The Festival of Arts’ popular Concerts on the Green series comes to a close on August 22 from 1-2:30pm with contemporary-jazz icons, the Russell Ferrante Trio and Bob Mintzer.

Multi-Grammy winning pianist Russell Ferrante is best known as a founding member of the Yellowjackets, whose 22 acclaimed albums over 35 years have made them a guiding force in modern jazz. He has worked with a variety of musicians including Joni Mitchell, Al Jarreau, Take Six, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Franks and many others. The Russell Ferrante Trio is made up of Russell on piano, Steve Schaeffer on drums, and Michael Valerio on bass....

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The Festival of Arts’ popular Concerts on the Green series comes to a close on August 22 from 1-2:30pm with contemporary-jazz icons, the Russell Ferrante Trio and Bob Mintzer.

Multi-Grammy winning pianist Russell Ferrante is best known as a founding member of the Yellowjackets, whose 22 acclaimed albums over 35 years have made them a guiding force in modern jazz. He has worked with a variety of musicians including Joni Mitchell, Al Jarreau, Take Six, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Franks and many others. The Russell Ferrante Trio is made up of Russell on piano, Steve Schaeffer on drums, and Michael Valerio on bass.

Twenty-year member of the Yellowjackets, saxophonist Bob Mintzer has recorded over 30 solo projects and was awarded with 4 Grammy nominations and a Grammy award for best large jazz ensemble recording. He has done session work for James Taylor, Steve Winwood, Queen, Donald Fagan, Milton Nascimento, and countless others.

The Russell Ferrante Trio with special guest Bob Mintzer will perform on Saturday, August 22 from 1 – 2:30pm on the Festival stage. Guests may also enjoy featured wines from Cambria Estate Winery including "Katherine's Vineyard" Chardonnay and "Julia's Vineyard" Pinot Noir. Concerts on the Green are free with $10 Festival of Arts Admission. Limited seating available in reserved section for $25 per person per concert. Includes Festival admission. Call (800) 487-3378.

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