Herbert Howells' Dallas Canticles with Saint John's Chamber Choir
Nov
7
5:30 PM17:30

Herbert Howells' Dallas Canticles with Saint John's Chamber Choir

Choral Evensong on The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
In-person and Online
Fr. David Bumsted, officiant
Adam Pajan, choirmaster
Joseph Arndt, organist
Tyler Acord, cantor
Meray Boustani, soprano soloist
Samuel Krall, baritone soloist

Choral Music:
Preces and Responses, Set Two - Adam Pajan
Psalm 150, Anglian Chant in C - Charles Villiers Stanford
Dallas Canticles - Herbert Howells
And I saw a new heaven - Edgar Bainton

Hymns:
36, 287

Organ Music:
Adagio in E - Frank Bridge
Hymne d’actions de grâce: Te Deum - Jean Langlais

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Maurice Durufle's Requiem
Nov
2
6:30 PM18:30

Maurice Durufle's Requiem

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The Chamber Choir will sing the Requiem by Maurice Duruflé in the All Souls Day Eucharist at Saint John's Episcopal Church.

Fr. David Bumsted, celebrant
Joseph Arndt, conductor
Adam Pajan, organist
David Howard, bass soloist
Erin Roth Thomas, alto soloist

Organ Voluntary: Le banquet céleste - Olivier Messiaen
Introit
Kyrie
Psalm 130 - setting by Bruce E. Ford
Hymn 656
Domine Jesu Christe
Sanctus et benedictus
Pie Jesu
Agnus Dei
Lux aeterna
In paradisum

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Wynton Marsalis' "All Rise" Symphony No. 1 with Tulsa Symphony & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Jun
6
3:00 PM15:00

Wynton Marsalis' "All Rise" Symphony No. 1 with Tulsa Symphony & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Tulsa Symphony, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center to Perform in Remembrance of Tulsa Race Massacre 100th Anniversary

On the somber occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Tulsa Symphony and Festival Chorus will join forces with world-renowned trumpeter, composer, educator and bandleader Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to present All Rise (Symphony No. 1), Marsalis’ epic blues suite that “was written themes of unity and spiritual ascendance.”  David Robertson will conduct the performance, and the chorus will be under the leadership of Damien L. Sneed. This event will take place at the BOK Center on Sunday, June 6 at 3 pm, and is produced in alliance with the Tulsa Race Massacre Commission.

“When I was writing ‘All Rise,’ Kurt Masur, conductor of the New York Philharmonic, told me, ‘The line between civilization and barbarism is much thinner than you think.’ That’s why with everything that you do, you have to decry barbarism and the reduction of people.” said Wynton Marsalis. 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission project director Phil Armstrong voiced, “We are so grateful to have Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz in Tulsa for the Centennial. Processing tragedy and trauma is complex. For me, music has always been an emotional outlet, and I hope this experience provides just that to Tulsans during this important week of remembrance, resilience and hope.”.  Keith C. Elder, Executive Director of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, added, “We are glad to bring this moving work and these internationally recognized artists to the Tulsa community to commemorate the tragic events of 1921. It will be an evening where the power of music will be used to unite and heal our community.

Marsalis’symphony blends various influences from classical, jazz, gospel, and Latin-based music into a particularly poignant work to memorialize the Massacre. The piece was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and first performed at Lincoln Center in December 1999.  It features three sections of four movements each, which are swing-based and in the structure of the12 bar blues. The first segment is uplifting and energetic, the second set of movements are more dark and distressing, and the final section culminates with the elevating energy of a gospel choir that is titled “I Am (Don’t You Run From Me) – God’s love is what calls us to rise to the complete fulfillment of who we are. Our choice determines the extent to which we will rise, and the act of rising itself is thanks for His love, which is the source of our life and creativity.”

Tickets are on sale NOW at TulsaSymphony.org



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Pasadena Master Chorale // In The Beginning
Mar
10
8:00 PM20:00

Pasadena Master Chorale // In The Beginning

PMC brings you Aaron Copland's In The Beginning, Randall Thompson's Frostiana, and two new commissions by PMC's artistic director Jeffrey Bernstein.

Presented to you, as always, on a Listen First, Then Give basis. At the end of the concert, make a donation, as you are moved, as you are able.

Be sure to reserve your seat early, expected to sell out!

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Leah Paul CD release show // "We Will Do The Worrying"
Nov
20
8:00 PM20:00

Leah Paul CD release show // "We Will Do The Worrying"

Happy to announce that I am the featured vocalist on Leah Paul's soon-to-be-released album, "We Will Do The Worrying" which will be released at a show on November 20th at The Bootleg Theater. Also featured will be Nick Mancini, Chris Speed, and The Koan Quartet. More details to come soon!

We Will Do The Worrying is an extension of the rich chamber writing Leah has honed on her previous albums, this time bringing in lushly layered vocals, alluring string quartet writing and percussive elements to create vignettes of other-worldly landscapes and experiences. Leah's gift for weaving harmonically textural motifs, playful rhythmic counterpoint and sparse yet meaningful lyrics allow the ten pieces on this album to soar, sparking imaginative daydreams in the minds-eye of the listener.

We Will Do The Worrying first began as through-composed chamber works, with lyrical content evolving as each song took shape. Meditations upon dreams and childhood memories are layered and braided throughout distinctly contoured melodies, the end result is a gorgeous marriage of dreamlike lyrics, luxuriant timbres and agile orchestration elevating this music into a genre all of it's own.

Leah recorded this album using engineers and musicians from both Los Angeles where she is based and New York City, two cities that are both deeply meaningful to her. Her reputation as a sought-after flutist, improvisatory collaborator and orchestrator of film music shine inspirational light on this deeply creative and evocative work.

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Nick Mancini featuring Afton Hefley plus Will Brahm's Homanaje live @ the E Spot Lounge - celebrating 10 years in LA!
Jan
29
8:00 PM20:00

Nick Mancini featuring Afton Hefley plus Will Brahm's Homanaje live @ the E Spot Lounge - celebrating 10 years in LA!

Friday, January 29 - The E Spot Loungeon Tujunga in Studio City CA. $15
Mine and Afton's "Decade in LA" Celebration!!
Set 1 - Afton Hefley / Will Brahm Duo
Set 2 - Nick Mancini with Will Brahm's Homanaje
All new original material from Nick's "Ancient Lands" project as well as some of the greatest hits from "Storyteller". Benjamin J. Shepherd on bass and James Yoshizawa on drums.

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Lado B at Blue Whale
Oct
22
9:00 PM21:00

Lado B at Blue Whale

NOT TO BE MISSED! One concert in LA only!!!
We will be presenting the music featured on our Debult Album Catina DeLuna & Lado B Brazilian Project. We will have a beautiful line up, with incredible musicians:

Otmaro Ruiz - piano
Ramon Stagnaro - acoustic guitar
Bob Sheppard - Flute
Chris Colangelo - bass
Ana Barreiro - drums
Nick Mancini - marimba
Clarice Cast - percussion
Adrianne Duncan - vocals and keyboard
Afton Hefley - vocals
Francis Benitez - vocals
Catina DeLuna - Lead Vocal

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Nick Mancini 4tet w/ Afton Hefley at The Springs
Aug
15
8:00 PM20:00

Nick Mancini 4tet w/ Afton Hefley at The Springs

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Nick Mancini leads his ensemble through moody vamps interlaced with dense rhythmic and harmonic interplay at The Springs in DTLA. Afton Hefley rounds out the group with her grooving neo-pop jazz.
608 Mateo St. 
no cover
all ages
ample free parking
Chris Hon on bass
James Yoshizawa on drums
and
Matt Rohde on keys/piano

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The Afton Hefley Group at 9 On Vine
Jul
1
to Jul 2

The Afton Hefley Group at 9 On Vine

8:30 - 9:10 p // Diana Kazakova w/ Nick Mancini 
9:30 - 10:40 p // The Moment feat. Cathy Segal-Garcia
11:00p - 12:10a // The Afton Hefley Group
12:30 - 1:00a // The Nick Mancini Group 

At the southwest corner of Vine and Fountain, in Hollywood.  
$10 cover.  
No minimum. Great cocktails.  
Great casual food...burgers, tacos, etc.

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8:30 pm - 9:10 pm:
*Diana Kazakova + vibraphonist Nick Mancini*  
Diana lives in New York, and has performed across Canada and the US. A seasoned interpreter of a diverse canon of music, she is known for her strong voice and sensitive ear. Diana recently was guest vocalist with the Indigo Girls as part of the Grammy Women Who Rock Festival. Having worked on diverse projects from The Bjorkestra to the cast of The Lion King in concert, she also has done extensive chanting for electric acoustic composer Paul Dolden and his Wall of Sound. Her truest loves are folk music, poetry and blueberries!  
www.dianakazakova.com
"Kazakova's singing is hauntingly beautiful and affecting" - The Boston Globe
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9:30 pm - 10:40 pm :
*"The Moment" feat. Cathy Segal-Garcia*
Cathy Segal-Garcia - vocals 
Gary Fukushima - piano 
Jeff Richman - guitar 
Brad Dutz - percussion
Formed in the spirit of "Now!"... this unique, and bass-less band reflects a spontaneity and search for adventure, freely, but within forms! Seasoned players all, playing a modern style of jazz, they come together here, experiencing the joy of comradery and trust, delving into the unknown! Especially for a vocalist to hold this position with musicians of this quality, is a statement in itself.
Gary Fukushima holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from CalArts and is now on the faculty at California State University, Northridge, and employed by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He currently writes for the publication of the L.A. Weekly. He is a co-founder of The L.A. Jazz Collective.  http://garyfukushima.net/ 
Brad Dutz...composer, author, teacher, performer, has recorded on 138 projects (and counting!) Performing credits too numerous to mention, Brad is considered one of the top percussionists in the world.  
www.braddutz.com
Jeff Richman is a pro with a 35 year career in performance, producing, composing, arranging and recording. In addition to his 16 solo releases, he's produced 6 tribute CD's to Carlos Santana, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Jeff Beck and John Coltrane. He's appeared on countless tv/film scores, and teaches at M.I. Hollywood. (Cathy thinks of him as the Westcoast Scofield of guitar!)  www.jeffrichman.net 
Cathy Segal-Garcia, thought of as "a musician's singer", is a respected vocalist, teacher, and starter/connector for the community. For many years she's been active in her career, which includes aw well, composing and producing, all over the world. She's presently working on her 10th CD, which will become several volumes of duos between herself and an array of fantastic pianists!  www.cathysegalgarcia.com
"...real musical integrity. Songs that are stripped bare of the more commercialized pretentiousness of the music industry for tunes that have a unique story and artist to make sure the story is told. N.P.R jazz. The vibe of artistic integrity coupled with honest emotion for a captivating experience." - Critical Jazz 

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11:00 pm - 12:10 am:
*The Afton Hefley Band, featuring Nick Mancini*
Afton Hefley - vocals
Nick Mancini - vibes
Gary Fukushima - keys
Ben Shepherd - bass
James Yoshizawa - drums
In 2006, Afton Hefley moved from Tulsa, OK to begin a winding journey through nearly every facet of the music world in Los Angeles. One of the most notable of those jobs was touring the world with Tears For Fears, off and on from 2007 - 2011 as more and less, a production manager. The "more" part of that job title was when she was asked by the band to join them on stage to sing backing vocals on a couple of songs. Afton recalls that it was that experience in which she discovered where her heart truly was. 
After nearly 10 years in LA, Afton now appears primarily as a vocalist. Deeply engaged in original creative music as well as jazz, pop, folk, and classical, her characteristic touch and unique approach is in demand throughout LA. She can be heard in the most notable venues, and always with the most dynamic musicians the city has to offer. 
In 2013, under the pen-name, Sangster, Afton released a 5 song EP of original music titled "Human Becoming", featuring a host of LA's top tier musicians from the creative music scene. We now find her putting down the guitar and pen and turning her attention to The Great American Songbook and classic pop tunes, familiar to her past.  http://www.thesangster.com/ 
LA jazz guitar guru, Larry Koonse, sums it up perfectly: "I finally got a chance to listen to Afton's EP. I was totally floored. Her music (and vocal quality) gets me right in the gut and heart. What a gorgeous sound she has along with an beautiful way of shaping the experience (phrasing). Her songs which have a recurring theme of looking at people with great intentions and potential who are left behind by the forward motion of life is so powerful to me. I think about this all the time. In my estimation she would be the "it person" in the singer/songwriter world if the powers that be knew about her. My god .... what a gift!"

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12:30 am - 1:00 am :  
*The NICK MANCINI Group*
With Gary Fukushima - piano 
Ben Shepherd - bass 
Brad Dutz - percussion
Nick graduated from Manhattan School of Music. After 10 years of honing his art as a performing and recording musician in NYC, he relocated to L.A. He has performed and recorded with such diverse luminaries as Arturo Sandoval, Charles Fambrough, Harvey Mason, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Peter Erskine, Poncho Sanchez, Kenny Werner, New York Voices and Jennifer Holliday to name a few; and at notable venues such as The World Famous Apollo Theater, Birdland NYC, the Aspen Music Festival, Fasching Jazz Club (Stockholm), Ford Amphitheater, Angel City JazzFestival, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Catalina Jazz Club, The Blue Whale, Vibrato, Zipper Hall, Vitello's and virtually every jazz venue in Los Angeles.
In 2011, Mancini was celebrated as the Honoree at the 18th annual Jazz Vibes Summit in L.A.and joined the faculty at California State University at Northridge (CSUN) and Long Beach, Bob Cole Conservatory (CSULB), and served on faculty of the Thelonious Monk Institute.
He is on the cutting edge of the creative music scene in LA. In addition to a busy performing and recording career, Mancini also curates a semi-annual performance series called "elastic hour," which features many of LA's most prominent performing ensembles and garnered honorable reviews by the LA Weekly. In the realm of production, he has arranged and overseen the production of multiple Jazz vocal records and boasts seven independently released records under his own name.  http://www.nickmancini.net/
"...an exploratory young vibraphonist with two toes dipped in tradition who splashes gentle swing, understatedly bent shoogabooga and exotic undersea layerings of filtered light. Original and good."
- Greg Burk, LA Weekly

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Nick Mancini Collective....the story continues... at Blue Whale
Jun
19
9:00 PM21:00

Nick Mancini Collective....the story continues... at Blue Whale

Nick Mancini - vibes, Benjamin J. Shepherd - bass, Gary Fukushima - keys, Brad Dutz, Scott Breadman, Pete Korpela - percussion crew, Sean A. Shackelford, Garrett Smith, Ryan Dragonn, Amy Sanchez - trombones and horn, Afton Hefley, Mon David - vocals, and Artyom Manukyan, Vardan Ovsepian, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - chamber group. PLUS - special guests to arrive throughout the night. Come on by!!!

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Afton Hefley & Scott McQuade at Main St. Tavern in Broken Arrow, OK
Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00

Afton Hefley & Scott McQuade at Main St. Tavern in Broken Arrow, OK

My TULSA friends and family!! I will be performing at Main Street Tavern in Broken Arrow on Wednesday, June 17th as part of their "Jazz Wednesdays" series, from 6-9PM!!
Accompanying me will be the fantastic Scott McQuad on keys. We'll be doing jazz tunes (obviously!), some classic pop tunes, and even some Okie favorites. 
Apparently the place packs up on these nights so, maybe consider making a reservation. 
It's a restaurant and bar (as opposed to a concert venue/listening room) so, people will be coming and going, AND you can get dinner there, too. I hear the menu is great. 
I'm only in town for a few days so, this would be a great night to come out so I can see your familiar faces! 
See y'all there!!

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