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Vermont Jazz Center Big Band w/Kevin Mahogany & Dave Stryker at Vermont Jazz Center
Courtesy of Robby Roiter | Posted on November 12, 2017
Where
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill Hl # 222
Brattleboro, VT
Map
802-254-9088
When
Fri, December 1, 2017
8:00 pm
Save the date
Musicians
Kevin Mahogany
vocalsDave Stryker
guitarAbout
Friday December 1, 2017, 8 pm
16 piece big band with director Rob Freeberg,
Kevin Mahogany, vocals and Dave Stryker, guitar.
Revenue from this annual gala is the primary source of funding to assist VJC students. VJC averages of $17,000 in scholarships each year to help students attend ensembles, private lessons and our annual summer jazz workshop.
The big band gala is a favorite for dancers and listeners alike. There is nothing like the energy created by a 16 piece big band--especially when fronted by two extraordinary guest artists!
Kevin Mahogany's voice is reminiscent of Johnny Hartman's: sultry, big and beautiful. Originally from Kansas City, he has internalized that city's historic connection to swing and blues; in fact he played a character based on the legendary jazz great Big Joe Turner in Robert Altman's film Kansas City. ...