Pink Martini at The Grand

Bandleader Thomas Lauderdale, who attended Harvard University with lead singer China Forbes, founded Pink Martini in 1994. Crossing a variety of genres, ranging from old-fashioned pop to jazz, Pink Martini brings a unique balance of world-class music with a modern twist to the stage. The New York Times says, "[Pink Martini] delivers a knowing sophistication backed by skillful arrangements … Ms. Forbes is an unpretentious, pitch-perfect chanteuse who can be breathy and girlish or sultry … she tempers heartbreak with savoir-faire." The group has sold out shows at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC as well as the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles...

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Bandleader Thomas Lauderdale, who attended Harvard University with lead singer China Forbes, founded Pink Martini in 1994. Crossing a variety of genres, ranging from old-fashioned pop to jazz, Pink Martini brings a unique balance of world-class music with a modern twist to the stage. The New York Times says, "[Pink Martini] delivers a knowing sophistication backed by skillful arrangements … Ms. Forbes is an unpretentious, pitch-perfect chanteuse who can be breathy and girlish or sultry … she tempers heartbreak with savoir-faire." The group has sold out shows at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC as well as the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. We are delighted to invite them back to The Grand after their 2012 performance at our 36th Annual Grand Gala!

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