"spero Plays Nyro" Laura Nyro Tribute By Christine & Elliot Spero at Guilford Free Library

Thursday, October 26th 7:00 PM
**FREE EVENT** @ The Guilford free Library 7:00PM Guilford CT
"Spero Plays Nyro" (DUO) Christine Spero Paino and Vocals
Elliot Spero- Percussion & Sax, INFO: www.guilfordfreelibrary.org
www.christinesperogroup.com

Spero Plays Nyro" Laura Nyro Tribute
In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the
greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petito create a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing....

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Thursday, October 26th 7:00 PM
**FREE EVENT** @ The Guilford free Library 7:00PM Guilford CT
"Spero Plays Nyro" (DUO) Christine Spero Paino and Vocals
Elliot Spero- Percussion & Sax, INFO: www.guilfordfreelibrary.org
www.christinesperogroup.com

Spero Plays Nyro" Laura Nyro Tribute
In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the
greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petito create a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing.
Saxophonist/percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos,
flutes and multiple percussion accents. In February 2015 the group released their latest Cd, Spero Plays Nyro. Available at Cd Baby, iTunes, Amazon and streaming on Pandora and Jango Radio.

Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting
Competition Jazz/category, had her start in the music business as a teenwith legendary producer Don Kirschner and Neil Sedaka. She earned numerous accolades for her melodic, emotionally powerful and soulful writing and performing and her two Cds, "We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" have received strong press from USA Today, Long Island Newsday, Billboard, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, All About Jazz, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, Chronogram, Albany Times Union, Kingston Freeman. TCSG has shared the stage with Kevin Eubanks. Felicia Collins, Doc Gibbs, Steve Katz of Blood Sweat and Tears, John Sebastian, Melanie, Jerry Marotta, Kim Waters, Walter Beasley, Ray Vega, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Bobby Matos.

Visit Us @ www.christinesperogroup.com

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