Hi !

 

The Calgary Jazz Orchestra welcomes you to the 15^thseason opener this Sunday, October 20^th. Centenary of Nat King Cole & Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengersfeaturing Johnny Summers on vocals and solos by skilled musicians of the CJO throughout the concert.

 

 

 

Sunday, October 20^th

6:30 – 6:45 (pre show) Abe 1 Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nathan Gingrich

7:00 – The Calgary Jazz Orchestra, directed by Johnny Summers

3818 14a Street, SW, Calgary AB

Tickets available at the door and online www.calgaryjazzorchestra.com

Last chance for season tickets – buy 4 concerts and get the 5^thconcert free. 

Nat King Cole:The timeless melodies and music of Nat King Cole are as rich today as they were back in the day. Nat was a jazz pianist and vocalist and recorded over 100 songs that became hits on the pop charts. “I started out to become a jazz pianist; in the meantime, I started singing and I sang the way I felt and that’s just the way it came out.”Nat King Cole

 

Art Blakey:Over 200 musicians came through the Jazz Messengers, which was a place for inspiring musicians whom Art Blakey took under his wing and mentored. “Art Blakey was a constant mentor through his entire life for young great musical artists who played in his band. Through that time, and to this day they make up the who’s who of the top musicians in jazz. We study Art Blakey and the musicians who played with him through our entire careers. They moved us and taught us how to connect with an audience with fire, soul, passion, fun and accuracy.” Johnny Summers

CJO Favourite Nat King Cole, Art Blakey Songs to check out:

Moanin’ (a top favourite of many in the CJO)

Baby, Baby All the Time

Hit That Jive, Jack!

Send for Me 

The Best Man

The Rules of the Road

This Can’t Be Love

Unforgettable

Who’s Sorry Now

Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby