When
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7:30 PM
Where
Monroe Arts Center Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall
MAC Member Single Tickets
Prime Seating: $22.00
Choice Seating: $17.00
Non-Member Single Tickets
Prime Seating: $25.00
Choice Seating: $20.00
This performance is also included in our Season Packages. For tickets, see the order form in the tickets section of our website or contact us!
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This seven-member ensemble lead by regional guitarist/composer Frank Calvagna, performs a unique fusion of classic, contemporary, Latin, and smooth jazz. From Jazz classics to original compositions, rich multi-cultural world influences are incorporated into the Opan Jii sound always creating a refreshingly novel jazz experience.
Opan Jii was featured at Illinois’ largest music festival where they were three-time Best of Rockford winners in the Jazz category. Frank Calvagna recently completed work on his newest CD, A Journey Through Castolon, which includes guest performances by some of jazz music’s most respected players.
Joining Calvagna on stage are Opan Jii musicians David Timmcke (bass), David Ross (piano), Ken Stein (saxophone, flute), Jimi Harsevoort (percussion), Marcelo Petti (drums), and Michael Youngblood (nylon string guitar). On hand lending rich vocal stylings to Opan Jii will be Milwaukee jazz singer, Una Van Duvall.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Following the concert, the audience is invited
to join the band for a free
dessert and wine "after party" in
Frehner Gallery, located on the lower level.
Season Corporate Underwriter:
The Swiss Colony
Season Media Underwriters:
Monroe Publishing, LLC
Big Radio
Additional Underwriting by:
The Monroe Clinic
Alvin & Lucy Kubly
Monroe Publishing, LLC
David & Janeen Babler
Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington, Thompson & Schluesche
Deb Thompson
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