Linda Lee Sings The Winners at Wilfs

On Thursday, July 18, the Linda Lee Michelet Big Band will introduce a brand new show featuring jazz hits by some of the biggest names in mid-century jazz. This world premiere, titled “Linda Lee Sings the Winners” features a curated selection of classics by these legendary composers: Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Mack Gordon, Lorenz Hart, Miles Davis, Les Brown, Billy Strayhorn, Dave Cavanaugh, Jimmy Giuffre, Maceo Pinkard and Louis Prima. The Big Band pays tribute to the greatest poll-winning jazzmen by singing their most celebrated songs and arrangements. Joe Millward has recreated these original arrangements for this show...

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On Thursday, July 18, the Linda Lee Michelet Big Band will introduce a brand new show featuring jazz hits by some of the biggest names in mid-century jazz. This world premiere, titled “Linda Lee Sings the Winners” features a curated selection of classics by these legendary composers: Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Mack Gordon, Lorenz Hart, Miles Davis, Les Brown, Billy Strayhorn, Dave Cavanaugh, Jimmy Giuffre, Maceo Pinkard and Louis Prima. The Big Band pays tribute to the greatest poll-winning jazzmen by singing their most celebrated songs and arrangements. Joe Millward has recreated these original arrangements for this show. Part of the Wilfs Third Thurs- day concert series, this event is a benefit for the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame in Portland, Oregon, headed by Terry Currier, who helped Linda Lee begin her musical career at Music Millennium.

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