An Evening with Basie, Ellington, & Friends
November 19, 2011 | 7:00 PM | St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Indialantic
November 20, 2011 | 2:30 PM | The Emerson Center, Vero Beach
"If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune." - William "Count" Basie
"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues." - Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Are you loyal to the royals? Then this one's for you. These styles of music by these jazz artists are the backbone of some of the musical heritage in America and in Europe." Catch the A train and join some of the finest jazz musicians in the Southeast as they bring you the music of two legends in the pantheon of jazz. Duke's oeuvre? Indestructible classics including "Satin Doll," "Take the A Train," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me," "Mood Indigo," "Prelude to a Kiss," "Perdido" and "I'm "Beginning to See the Light." Count's repertoire? Big band anthems including "Corner Pocket," "Shiny Stockings," "One O'Clock Jump," "April in Paris," "Alright, OK, You Win," "Li'l Darlin," "Moten Swing" and "Kid From Red Bank." Don't miss this incredible inaugural concert that will have you tapping your toes all night.
Blues, Boogie, Be-Bop, and Beyond
March 10, 2012 | 7:00 PM | St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Indialantic
March 11, 2012 | 2:30 PM | The Emerson Center, Vero Beach
Carlia Alderman, vocalist
Join the Space Coast Jazz Orchestra as they present iconic pieces from the jazz roots of Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans, through the Boogie Woogie of Harry James and Lionel Hampton, Count Basie and Louis Prima’s swing and jump styles, Dizzy Gillespie’s be-bop, and a nod to the rock era with selections from the Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson libraries. Vocal sensation, Carlia Alderman will join the Jazz Orchestra to perform.
ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST
CARLIA ALDERMAN graduated with the Fall 2011 class from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Performing since the age of five, she grew up in musical theatre, with leading roles at local playhouses, high school drama, and professional touring companies.
Carlia has sung the National Anthem at countless sporting, tribute, and Boeing events. Since 2007, she has been traveling across the country as a vocalist with Classic Albums Live, recreating popular albums of the past at live venues such as the King Center and Hard Rock Live
