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Johnny Summers - CD Release & Live Concert

Johnny Summers CD Release & Live Concert Location: Eckhardt Gramatte Hall, Rozsa Centre When: Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM Contact: Summertime Music Contact Number: 4032398545 Email: info@johnnysummers.com WebSite: www.johnnysummers.com NEW ALBUM BY CALGARY JAZZ ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR, JOHNNY SUMMERS, TO BE RELEASED AND PERFORMED IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MARCH 16 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, March 16th, 2013 Eckhardt Gramatte Hall – Rozsa Centre 206 University Court NW Doors: 7:00pm, Concert 7:30pm Since the release of Walk Through the Park, Johnny has been working as a professional musician and as the director of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra. Johnny has had the honour and pleasure of working with Grammy award winner Maria Schneider, recording a track with Raffi, performing at the Entertainment Expo for the cast of Star Trek as well as performing for the Governor General and Alberta Premier Alison Redford. The release of Piano Sessions vol 1 is the beginning of a series of recordings like this and others. Featured on this disk are Johnny Summers who was recently nominated for his work in original film scores and Chris Andrew, Galaxy rising star award winner. The release of Piano Sessions vol 1 is a broad collection of music through various styles, and if you like music that is sure to put a smile on your face, you will love this concert! Joining Johnny and Chris will be Al Muirhead on trumpet, Shane Statz on sax, and the Polyjesters; Jason and Sheldon Valleau on bass, ukulele, and vocals. For more information visit www.johnnysummers.com Tickets: http://www.ucalgary.ca/tickets/ Adults: $20.00 Seniors: $17.00 Students: $15.00 Child (under 12) $15.00 Groups (10+) $18.00 each. Event Details. Location: Rozsa Centre