the Vintage Masters of Swing All-Star Big Band at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Broad Stage

“Musicians at Play” Foundation presents first concert
Non-profit organization for live music in Los Angeles
“The Vintage Masters of Swing” headlines at The Broad Stage in
Santa Monica on June 13th

“Musicians at Play” a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation dedicated to the enrichment of local communities’ quality of life through a variety of music performances and fine arts presentations announced it’s first concert today. “We are excited to present The Vintage Masters of Swing All-Star Big Band celebrating legendary composers conducting their arrangements,” said April Williams, MAP Executive Director. “This exciting concert will feature 5 of the greats – Patrick Williams, Ralph Carmichael, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Richard Sherman and Van Alexander (celebrating his 100th birthday next month). Brought together by composer-conductor Tim Simonec, the evening will also feature Tierney Sutton and Sue Raney on vocals. Simonec also reported that the guest host for the evening is the award-winning composer Michael Giacchino and they also promise a few surprise guest appearances....

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“Musicians at Play” Foundation presents first concert
Non-profit organization for live music in Los Angeles
“The Vintage Masters of Swing” headlines at The Broad Stage in
Santa Monica on June 13th

“Musicians at Play” a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation dedicated to the enrichment of local communities’ quality of life through a variety of music performances and fine arts presentations announced it’s first concert today. “We are excited to present The Vintage Masters of Swing All-Star Big Band celebrating legendary composers conducting their arrangements,” said April Williams, MAP Executive Director. “This exciting concert will feature 5 of the greats – Patrick Williams, Ralph Carmichael, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Richard Sherman and Van Alexander (celebrating his 100th birthday next month). Brought together by composer-conductor Tim Simonec, the evening will also feature Tierney Sutton and Sue Raney on vocals. Simonec also reported that the guest host for the evening is the award-winning composer Michael Giacchino and they also promise a few surprise guest appearances.

“We believe live music offers a unique means of connecting us to our common humanity, “said April Williams. This is the first event presented by “Musicians at Play” Foundation which was founded this year by Williams and others to present numerous music events each year throughout the city to audiences of all ages performed by many of the world’s most talented and sought-after artists. With a focus on big bands, jazz, chamber music and live music-to-film events, “Musicians at Play” will be presenting concerts and educational outreach programs in order to expand cultural awareness and foster new generations of musicians and music lovers.

The Vintage Masters of Swing All Star Big Band Concert takes place at The Broad Stage on Saturday June 13, 2015 beginning at 7:30pm. A VIP reception with the artists and composers to benefit MAP Foundation will precede the concert starting at 6:00pm. Tickets: $75, $100, $125 available at www.MusiciansAtPlay.org.
VIP Seating $175 (which includes the champagne reception with artists) and sponsorship opportunities are available through The Proper Image Events at 818.994.4661,
info (at) theproperimageevents (dot) com
THE BROAD STAGE AT THE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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