(New York, NY - February 16, 2005) New School University’s Jazz & Contemporary Music Program presents Amy London and Bob Dorough “Sing the Bob Dorough Songbook” on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 8:00 p.m., as part of the 2005Jazz Presentsseries. The series showcases the Jazz Program’s stellar faculty while introducing audiences to the rising stars of jazz - students who currently study in the Jazz Program or recent alumni.
Tickets are $10 per show or $30 for the four concert series and may be purchased at the New School Box Office at 66 West 12th Street, NYC or at the door on the day of the show. (Box office hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.) Tickets may also be charged by call (212) 229-5488. Admission to any Jazz Presents performance is free for college students with valid ID, children and young adults, grades K-12.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
New School University’s Jazz Performance Space, 55 West 13th Street, 5th Floor, NYC
Amy London and Bob Dorough “Sing the Bob Dorough Songbook” (Amy London, voice), Bob Dorough (voice and piano), Roni Ben-Hur (guitar), Reneé Cruz (bass), Vanessa Cruz (bass)
New School Jazz Program faculty member, Amy London, has appeared at top venues in New York City and on the Broadway stage. She’s featured on recordings by such jazz luminaries as Sir Roland Hanna and Barry Harris, and was an original cast member of the Tony award-winning musical, City of Angels. On this rare evening, London brings one of her greatest musical influences to the stage, legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dorough. Best known for his breakthrough recording, Devil May Care, and his many years of writing and directing School House Rock, Dorough’s songs are adventurous and timeless. With guitarist Roni Ben-Hur and the New School Jazz Program’s talented Cruz sisters, the concert features Dorough’s original works.# # # #
New School University's Jazz & Contemporary Music Program offers a B.F.A. degree program in Jazz Performance, and in Composing/Arranging. The faculty includes such renowned artists as Reggie Workman, Chico Hamilton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Owens, Benny Powell, Joanne Brackeen, and Jane Ira Bloom. Alumni of the program include many of today's most prominent jazz artists - Larry Goldings, Brad Mehldau, Roy Hargrove, Miri Ben-Ari, Peter Bernstein, Ali M. Jackson, and Marcus and E.J. Strickland. Martin Mueller is the Executive Director of the Jazz Program. For more information, visit the Web site at www.newschool.edu/jazz.