[Dixielandjazz] Upcoming jazz tribute to Frank Sinatra in Los Angeles

[Robert Ringwald]

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Upcoming jazz tribute to Frank Sinatra in Los Angeles

Our next Los Angeles Jazz Institute festival is taking place October 21-24 at the
Los Angeles Airport Marriott. The theme is "A Jazz Tribute to Frank Sinatra." The
following is the full schedule of events. Tickets range from $10-$50. There are only
a few spaces for the Palm Springs trip to Sinatra's Twin Palms remaining. Full details
on our website
http://www.lajazzinstitute.org
 or call (562)200-5477.
Come Swing With Me: A Jazz/Big Band Tribute to Frank Sinatra
October 21-24, 2010 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Frank Sinatra's impact on American Popular Music knows no equal but his impact on
jazz and jazz musicians is just as profound. His creativity and phrasing, along with
his impeccable sense of time has been studied and admired by jazz musicians since
he first came on the scene in the early 1940s.
Come Swing with Me celebrates the many facets of Sinatra's career with film showings,
panel discussions, special presentations and a number of "concept" concerts showcasing
the composers, arrangers, lyricists and sidemen who were intregal parts of the Sinatra
legacy. Many Sinatra alumni are being featured in the various ensembles as well as
leading their own groups.
In addition to the concerts that feature jazz interpretations of music associated
with Sinatra, we're also presenting several concerts featuring a variety of outstanding
vocalists singing the classic arrangements.
The vocalists we've chosen are not Sinatra imitators in any way shape or form. They
are among the finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook on the scene today;
all with their own unique style and approach.
We've also added several special events that take place throughout the festival including
an after hours "Jilly's" venue and a bus tour of Frank Sinatra's Hollywood.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
VIP Bonus Event: trip to Palm Springs with a party and concert at Frank Sinatra's
legendary Twin Palms Estate.
Thursday, October 21
10:00-11:30
Meridian Room
Presentation 1
The Voice: Sinatra in the Forties
Presented by Ken Poston
(rare films, photos and recordings)
1:30-2:30
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 1
Sinatra Through the Early Years
featuring The Pied Pipers
with all-star big band
3:00-4:00
Meridian Room
Film 1
Excerpts from the 1950-51 Frank Sinatra TV Shows
The Ecko/Bulova Programs
4:30-5:30
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 2
The Songs of Sammy Cahn
featuring Kurt Reichenbach
7:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 3
Swing Along with May
starring Steve Lippia
Hollywood All Star Big Band featuring the classic Billy May/Frank Sinatra Arrangements
10:00
Jilly's
Concert 4
In the Wee Small Hours
The Mike Melvoin Trio
Sleep Warm
Friday, October 22
9:00-10:00
Meridian Room
Film 2
I've Got the World on A String: 1953-1959
various film and TV appearances
10:15-11:15
Meridian Room
Presentation 2
Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording
presented by Charles Granata
12:15-1:15
Marquis Ballroom
Showcase Concert 1
The Montreal JazzKidz
1:30-3:00
Meridian Room
Panel 1
Ee-O-Eleven: Nights at the Sands
Ed Walters (pit boss at the Sands) with Mark Sudock
3:15-4:15
Meridian Room
Film 3
The Frank Sinatra Show 1957-58
excerpts from the ABC/Chesterfield programs
4:30-5:30
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 5
Last Call at Jilly's
with Frankie Randall
recalling the heyday of Jilly's Bistro in New York. Hear the music - and the stories
- that made Jilly's the favorite hangout for Ol' Blue eyes himself
7:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 6
Luck Be A Lady
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rat Pack
Shades of Tony Morelli Big Band
Michael Andrew Sings Sinatra
Dennis Rowland: The Wham of Sam
Deana Martin Sings Dino
plus special guest Frankie Randall
Sleep Warm
Saturday, October 23
9:00-10:00
Meridian Room
Film 4
The Frank Sinatra Timex TV Specials: 1960-61
10:30-11:30
Meridian Room
Presentation 3
Sinatra at the Movies
presented by Charles Granata
1:00-2:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 7
Sinatraland
Patrick Williams Orchestra
2:30-3:30
Meridian Room
Panel 2
The Capitol Years
Moderator: Charles Granata
Panelists: Gene Cipriano, Buddy Collette, Dick Nash, Uan Rasey, Chris Riddle, Rosemary
Acera Riddle
3:45-4:45
Meridian Ballroom
Film 5
A Man and His Music: The 1960s
excerpts from film, television and personal appearances
5:00-6:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 8
It Might As Well Be Swing: The Count Basie/Frank Sinatra Collaboration
Frank Capp Juggernaut with special guest Michael Dees
7:30
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 9
Swingin' Session
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra
with special guests Gary Williams and Sue Raney
10:00
Jilly's
Concert 10
Only the Lonely
The Plas Johnson Quartet
Sleep Warm
Sunday, October 24
9:00-1:00
Optional Bus Tour
Sinatra's Hollywood
1:30-2:15
Meridian Room
Film 6
September of My Years
2:30-3:30
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 11
The Ron Jones Jazz Influence Orchestra
featuring Seth MacFarlane
3:45-4:45
Meridian Room
Panel 3
Reprise and Beyond
Moderator: Mark Sudock
Panelists: Johnny Mandel, Emil Richards, Chuck Berghofer, Frank Capp, Mike Melvoin,
Patrick Williams, Ron Anthony, Gregg Field
5:00-6:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 12
The Ray Anthony Orchestra
The Sinatra Songbook
7:00-7:45
Marquis Ballroom
Showcase Concert 2
The Montreal JazzKidz Orchestra
8:00
Marquis Ballroom
Concert 13
Ring A Ding Ding
The Johnny Mandel Orchestra
with special guest Michael Andrew
Sleep Warm


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