Description
Join us for a concert with one of The JACC's favorite Jazz musicians, David Larsen with special guest Kate Skinner
David Larsen is a saxophonist, composer, and educator. He holds a Ph.D from Washington State Universe as well as degrees from Pacific University, University of Oregon, and Western Oregon University. He has studied with Emmy Award winning saxophonist Stephen Kravitz, Steve Owen, and Dr. Greg Yasinitsky. David has performed with a variety of artists including Ken Peplowski, Francisco Torres, Dave Glenn, Ron Vincent, Bill Mays, Dean Johnson, and the internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, Halie Loren.
Special Guest Jazz pianist and vocalist; Kate Skinner - Skinner is in demand in a variety of performance styles and has performed with the Downbeat-award-winning jazz band from the University of Northern Colorado, Jazz Lab Band I among many other established large and small jazz ensembles. Her work as a vocalist has seen much success among a wide audience of listeners across genres. Kate’s compositions and playing have won multiple awards, including a Downbeat award for Outstanding Vocal Performance and a Jazz Education Network award for composition.
Larsen plays tribute to the music of the great Duke Ellington - Jazz pianist, composer and orchestra leader. Songs like "Take the A Train", "Cocktails for Two" and "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Aint Got that Swing" are among just a few of his most remembered tunes. A night for Jazz officianados and music loers. Doors open at 4:30. Assorted beverages served.
The players:
David Larsen - Saxophone
Kate Skinner - Vocals and piano
Josh Skinner - Bass
Brendan McMurphy - Drums
Cost: $20
Date & Time
Sat, Feb 25, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM