On April 25, 2014 at 8:00pm, Patrizia The Sultry Lady Of Jazz, Award Winning International Jazz Vocalist coming to San Diego, will pay homage to Ella Fitzgerald, celebrating the 56th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday Concert in Rome, with a commemorative performance, leading the band will be her pianist/music director/band leader, Ron Levy. Tim Miller-bass, Danny King-drums and a Surprise Guest Musician. The concert is being held at Convivio Art and Cultural Center, in San Diego's historic Little Italy. The exciting program includes Ella's original arrangements, by some of the greatest composers, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, Ella Fitzgerald, Irving Berlin, including Oh Lady Be Good, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, A Tisket A Tasket to name a few. ...
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On April 25, 2014 at 8:00pm, Patrizia The Sultry Lady Of Jazz, Award Winning International Jazz Vocalist coming to San Diego, will pay homage to Ella Fitzgerald, celebrating the 56th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday Concert in Rome, with a commemorative performance, leading the band will be her pianist/music director/band leader, Ron Levy. Tim Miller-bass, Danny King-drums and a Surprise Guest Musician. The concert is being held at Convivio Art and Cultural Center, in San Diego's historic Little Italy. The exciting program includes Ella's original arrangements, by some of the greatest composers, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, Ella Fitzgerald, Irving Berlin, including Oh Lady Be Good, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, A Tisket A Tasket to name a few.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Patizia, dubbed the sultry lady of jazz by her fans early in her career,with a 41/2 octave vocal range will be singing yourfavorite Ella Fitzgerald music,creating strong emotions in her listeners,"Straight Ahead Jazz and the Great American Songbook are very alive and well in the able hands-and wonderfully expressive voice of--Patrizia". Jazz Writer W.Royal Stokes PhD.
Her Outstanding Men (Accompanying Musicians)
Ron Levy, originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, leads the band as my pianist/music director/ bandleader. Ron always brings his boundless enthusiasm and exceptional artistry, making him one of the nations most sought after pianists, recording artists, and composer/music directors. He has performed with Barbara Morrison, Thelma Jones, Catte Adams, Paul Williams, Karen Gallinger, Arlene Kole, Sharon Marie Cline, Judy Chamberlain, Lacey Marie Wood, Leslie Lewis, Angela Carole Brown, Andrea Miller, Avery Burdette, and many others.
Tim Miller, upright bassist, has established himself as a skilled player, having played in Robert Holt's big band, as well as with Robert Magris, Cal Tjader, Alan Winkel trio, Bob Keller, Ron Levy, and Norm Abejon. Tim will be creating the rhythmic drive and “time" feel. He brings an impeccable sense of swing and groove to this outstanding group.
Danny King, impressive drummer, hails from New York, having studied under Buddy Rich, is no stranger to jazz, having played with Louie Bellson, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Billy Eckstine, Thelma Houston, Lorna Luft and many others. Danny brings another integral part, the swing feel; he will be stoking the fire, propelling each song. Danny's buoyant playing perfectly compliments Ron’s relaxed approach to the piano.
Plus One Surprise Guest
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