Sun Jun 19, 2:00 PM - Sun Jun 19, 4:00 PM
10143 W Chatfield Ave
10143 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, CO 80127
Community: Littleton
Description
An afternoon of Popular & Jazz American Music Piano Pathways is proud to present An Afternoon of Popular/Jazz Am
Event Details
Culture
History
Literacy
Chamber Music with some help from technology
This cultural/educational presentation will include short explanations designed to enhance your appreciation of this music. You will learn something about "lead sheets" and how jazz improvisation works.
Greg Watkins
The event is hosted by veteran jazz/blues piano player Greg Watkins. As a Berklee trained musician, he applies a jazz understanding to various styles including jazz, blues, and country. He is a piano teacher at Piano Pathways and has also taught music in the Jeffco school district.
Greg will play one of our Steinway grand pianos, along with a computer-generated "orchestra", and perform a collection of popular songs from the first half of the 20th century.
Program
Welcome
1900-1920
Bill Bailey (traditional/Dixieland)
St. Louis Blues (traditional/Dixieland)
1920s
Tea for Two (Latin)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (16-bar blues) j
1930s
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (film)
Pennies From Heaven (popular/jazz)
My Funny Valentine (Broadway)
1940s
Angel Eyes (popular/jazz)
My Foolish Heart (film)
INTERMISSION
1940 - 1970
1940s
A Night in Tunisia (modern/fusion)
1950s
Au Privave (bebop)
When I Fall In Love (film)
Take Five (modern/fusion)
My Favorite Things (film)
1960s
The Girl from Ipanema (Latin)
How Insensitive (Latin)
1970s
Crystal Silence (modern/fusion)
History
Literacy
Chamber Music with some help from technology
This cultural/educational presentation will include short explanations designed to enhance your appreciation of this music. You will learn something about "lead sheets" and how jazz improvisation works.
Greg Watkins
The event is hosted by veteran jazz/blues piano player Greg Watkins. As a Berklee trained musician, he applies a jazz understanding to various styles including jazz, blues, and country. He is a piano teacher at Piano Pathways and has also taught music in the Jeffco school district.
Greg will play one of our Steinway grand pianos, along with a computer-generated "orchestra", and perform a collection of popular songs from the first half of the 20th century.
Program
Welcome
1900-1920
Bill Bailey (traditional/Dixieland)
St. Louis Blues (traditional/Dixieland)
1920s
Tea for Two (Latin)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (16-bar blues) j
1930s
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (film)
Pennies From Heaven (popular/jazz)
My Funny Valentine (Broadway)
1940s
Angel Eyes (popular/jazz)
My Foolish Heart (film)
INTERMISSION
1940 - 1970
1940s
A Night in Tunisia (modern/fusion)
1950s
Au Privave (bebop)
When I Fall In Love (film)
Take Five (modern/fusion)
My Favorite Things (film)
1960s
The Girl from Ipanema (Latin)
How Insensitive (Latin)
1970s
Crystal Silence (modern/fusion)
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Angie new update 1 year ago
Was super interesting and upbeat songs to listen to. Loved the experience!
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