Pompano Beach Arts Virtual Music Series Launches with Globally Renowned Artist
Saturday, 03/20/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Cost: 30
March 20, 2021 | 8pm EDT (GMT-4:00) Premiere: Dr. Ed Calle presents Mamblue Big Band, featuring an 18-piece band with vocalist Lisanne Lyons, hosted by Nestor Torres.
A little bit of Swing! A little bit of Latin Jazz! And a WHOLE lot of South Florida spice! Saxophonist Ed Calle is known for his extraordinary musical ability. His distinctive playing style has been heard on hundreds of recordings both as a sideman and soloist. In this outstanding livestreamed concert, he will perform songs from his acclaimed CD Mamblue accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra and vocalist Lisanne Lyons. This CD won him a Latin Grammy® Best Instrumental Album. Calle has appeared on Grammy®-Award winning albums by Frank Sinatra, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Secada and others and has performed around the world on stages with Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Rhianna and dozens more.
Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is proud to introduce the Pompano Beach Arts Virtual Music Series featuring powerhouse performances by award-winning, globally-acclaimed artists. “We are thrilled to livestream these stylishly-produced 90-minute concerts from the Pompano Beach Cultural Center,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. “This series is a celebration of music, embracing global sounds and featuring performances by artists who have garnered a plethora of accolades during their stellar careers. We are proud to bring these phenomenal concerts to your home to share with your friends and family.”
The carefully curated series will provide a wealth of exciting music featuring a mix of genres including quintessential jazz, hip-swaying salsas and sambas, tropical influences, soul, Afro-Caribbean, pop, the Great American Song Book and much more. Grammy® Award-winning flutist Nestor Torres will host the first three concerts and popular D.J. Tamara G. of WLYF 101.5 will host the remaining shows. Single concert tickets are $30, a 3-concert package is $75, and a 6-concert package is $120. Concerts can be viewed up to two weeks after the premiere date. Learn more at http://pompanobeacharts.org/programs/music-series and purchase tickets at htp://ticketmaster.com.
Tickets https://www.ticketmaster.com/pompano-beach-arts-virtual-music-series-pompano-beach-florida-03-20-2021/event/0D005A6991CE92DA
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFNvawUI9o0
Courtesy of KCC Productions
