Harley White, Jr. Quartet - Impressions of Ellington, Chopin and Jobim

2330 Fair Oaks Boulevard,Sacramento CA 95825

28 June, 2021

Description

The Harley White Jr Quartet performs Impressions of Chopin, Ellington and Jobim Frederic Chopin's, Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No. 4 was not only one of his most famous compositions; it was played at his funeral and featured in several Hollywood movies. It was also the inspiration for Carlos Jobims' Bossa Nova, How Insensitive? Critics have said that it takes a lot of courage to play jazz inspired by Chopin. Still, who can blame the jazz musician for trying? Chopin has himself been called the great improviser, and many believe that if alive today, he would swing. The Duke, as in Ellington's Black and Tan Fantasy, is said to have been inspired by Chopin's Piano Sonata Op. 35 No. 2 in B Flat minor. Had your COVID-19 shot(s)? If not, we encourage you to do so for the peace of mind of others and yourself. It's been a long year, and slowly but surely, the world is reopening. California is expected to be fully opened by the middle of June 2021, and that's all the cue we need to move forward with optimism and caution. This performance initially scheduled in 202 had to be postponed by the impact of COVID-19. Please join us for "Jazz at Dante." At 7 PM on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Dante Event Center, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA. SJC presents quality live* classic jazz, featuring the Harley White, Jr. Trio with Impressions of Chopin, Ellington, and Jobim. With Clark Goodloe on piano, Andre Fylling on melodica, and synth strings, Jeff Minnieweather on drums, and Harley White, Jr. on Bass. *SJC does not refund ticket sales unless the performance is canceled due to CDC and local and state mandates. Sorry, no videos of this concert by the public are allowed.