Benny Goodman Centennial Concert
Tickets: $20 - $25 Available at the door..
Presented by City Rhythm Orchestra
- Sun, Sep 20, 7:00 pm
“The Benny Goodman Centennial Concert” is a salute to the King of Swing. Join City Rhythm in a tribute to the great music of Benny Goodman as we celebrate his 100th birthday. The band will be joined by special guest clarinetist Dan Levinson as they perform Don’t Be That Way, Sing Sing Sing, Stompin’ at the Savoy and authentic arrangements from the famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert.
The City Rhythm Orchestra has been entertaining audiences since 1985 with their relentlessly upbeat brand of jazz and swing music. They’ve been praised by critics in both their hometown of Philadelphia and in cities across the country. Bandleaders Pete Spina and Nick Vallerio have consistently cooked up exciting music with their key ingredients of hot horn players, a smokin’ rhythm section, and exciting charts. Joe Matt, the band’s innovative arranger, writes with a distinct flair that’s been called “great music and great fun.” The depth of their 1,000-tune play list is truly astounding. The musicians sound quite at home with all varieties music, and vocalists Steve Ritrovato and Vicki Woodlyn add a special quality to the group with their dynamic range and versatility.
Tickets are $25 and $20 for members and will be available at the door with cash or check only.