bergenPAC
in Englewood, New Jersey
Presents the Best In JAZZ
Ramsey Lewis March 15
Ramsey Lewis
Thu Mar 15 at 8PM
$79, $60, $69, $59, $49, $39
Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. is an American jazz composer, pianist
and radio personality. Ramsey Lewis has recorded over 80 albums
and has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards so far
in his career.
Chieli Minucci and Special EFX featuring Bernie
Williams
Thu Apr 26 at 8PM
$69, $39, $39, $39, $39
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX are coming to bergenPAC with special
guest Bernie Williams. Guitarist, composer, and 3 times Emmy Winner
Chieli Minucci is the leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion
group Special EFX, which he co-founded with the late George Jinda
in 1984. Special EFX is one of the most prominent world fusion groups
of the era. During the course of the band's phenomenal rise to the
top of the jazz charts, they released 25 CDs, including Chieli's
8 solo releases and a live concert DVD. Seminal songs like "Daybreak",
"Cruise Control", "Bella" and "Seduction" were among their chart-topping
hits.
Although Bernie Williams first captivated national attention as
an all-star for the New York Yankees, his love for music runs as
deep as his love for baseball. He has brought his mix of Latin and
jazz sounds to fans lately, who are blown away by his musical talent.
His 2009 Release "Morning Forward" featuring guest artists John
Secada, Mike Stern and Bruce Springsteen was nominated for a Grammy
as Best Instrumental Album.
Pat Metheny July 30th
Pat Metheny Unity Band
Mon Jul 30 at 8PM
$89, $59, $49, $39, $29
Pat Metheny is a legendary American jazz guitarist. The Unity band
features Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez & Ben Williams
One of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians
to come to prominence in the 1970s and '80s, Pat Metheny is the
leader of the Pat Metheny Unity Band and is also involved in duets,
solo works and other side projects. His style incorporates elements
of progressive and contemporary jazz, post-bop, latin jazz and jazz
fusion. Pat Metheny has three gold albums and 18 Grammy Awards.
The Unity band features Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez & Ben Williams.
About Bergen Performing Arts Center: Known as The John Harms Center for
27 years, this cultural hub in Englewood, has been reborn as Bergen Performing
Arts Center or bergenPAC. This 1367- seat theater is a landmark, and in
its seventh season as bergenPAC it remains one of the finest acoustic halls
in the United States. The legendary Tony Bennett and Canadian crooner k.d.
lang recorded their 2003 Grammy award-winning CD live on bergenPAC's own
stage through a broadband fiber-optic connection with Bennett Studios. bergenPACis
the home of a media production system that is unparalleled, upholding its
reputation as a venue for outstanding music, dance and theater. As a non-profit
corporation, bergenPAC has thrived thanks to the aid and generosity of sponsors,
donors and patrons.
For Press information contact: Angela Thomas: (201) 503-1333
bergenPAC
30 North Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 227-1030
www.bergenpac.org
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