Grammy award winning jazz pianist DANILO PEREZ - ALL AGES! June 24, 2011

The extraordinary Panamanian pianist and composer DANILO PEREZ is among the most influential and dynamic musicians of our time. In just over a decade, his distinctive blend of Pan-American jazz (covering the music of the Americas, folkloric and world music) has attracted critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Danilo’s abundant talents and joyous enthusiasm make his concerts both memorable and inspiring. Whether leading his own ensembles or touring with renowned jazz masters (Wayne Shorter, Roy Haynes, Steve Lacy), Danilo is making a decidedly fresh imprint on contemporary music, guided, as always, by his love for jazz.
He has led his own groups since the early ‘90s, and as bandleader has earned three Grammy® nominations for his ebullient and innovative recordings. MOTHERLAND, was nominated for two Grammy® Awards for “Best Latin Jazz Album,” and also garnered his third win for “Best Jazz Album” from the prestigious Boston Music Awards. MOTHERLAND was named (as were his previous four releases) among the best albums of the year by such publications as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Diego Tribune, Billboard and JazzTimes. In 2002, he received a nomination from the Jazz Journalists Association for “Pianist of the Year.”
6:00 - 7:30pm - Ballroom / Harmony pre-show cocktail party includes unlimited hor dourves & well drinks. 8pm dinner show on the ballroom with opening youth band Thursday Morning Jazz winners of the 2011 north shore jazz festival. Dinner show concert includes unlimited beer and wine throughout dinner. Dinner show is community seating at tables of 4, 8, and 10. Like us on facebook and you could win tickets! 9pm Perez show starts with Mr Prerez performing with his trio John Patitucci and Adam Cruz. Serve dessert 1/2 way through the show at the 45 minute break at 9:45pm.
VIP meet & greet after the show is $20 upgrade. After dinner Vail Campbell opens as cash bar. Dinner package includes pre-show cocktail party, and a delicious dinner planned by the ballroom chefs with unlimited beer and wine during dinner. cocktails & dinner show package $95 - Upgrade to add VIP Meet & Greet after the show +$20.

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