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When
Sat, November 19, 2011
8:00p - 10:00p
At Door
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Musicians
Angela Hagenbach
vocalsRoger Wilder
pianoDanny Embrey
guitar, electricDoug Auwarter
drumsMatt Otto
saxophone, tenorAbout
Live at the Hollywood Theater (Concert Series)
ANGELA HAGENBACH
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NEBRASKA CONCERT REVIEW EXCERPT: The two-hour concert also drew heavily from Hagenbach’s current release, a tribute to the tunes of Johnny Mandel, Michel Legrand and Henry Mancini called “The Way They Make Me Feel.” Her debut on Resonance Records, it is likely to garner more well-deserved attention nationwide than any of her previous indie releases.
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Hagenbach was backed by her longtime rhythm section, consisting of Roger Wilder on piano, Steve Rigazzi on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums. Guitarist Danny Embrey is always a tasteful addition, especially as a singer’s accompanist, having worked with Karrin Allyson for many years. But it was tenor saxophonist Matt Otto who provided most of the surprises. A recent migrant from the West Coast to Kansas City, he demonstrated admirable technique, a sumptuously breathy and romantic tone, and a rare sense of restraint. – Tom Ineck, Berman Music Foundation...




