Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin
By: A.A. Cristi
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present jazz pianist Matt Baker in an evening of George Gershwin on Monday, March 18.
Mr. Baker returned to the Birdland stage with the world premiere of a new project: "A Rhapsody of Gershwin." Mr. Baker presented a whole new spin on the music one of America's most celebrated composers, with an all-star lineup from the heart of New York's jazz scene.
Comprising music from Crazy for You, Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, plus other exciting gems from the classical and popular worlds of George Gershwin! Joining Matt were Endea Owens on bass, Curtis Nowosad on drums and Alex Goodman on guitar, plus special guests Nico Sarbanes on trumpet & voice and Grammy® nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.
Photos by Kevin Alvey
Nico Sarbanes
Nico Sarbanes, Nicole Zuraitis
Nicole Zuraitis, Nico Sarbanes, Matt Baker
Nicole Zuraitis
Matt Baker, Nicole Zuraitis
Matt Baker and Band
Daniel Glass, Curtis Nowosad
Curtis Nowosad
Alex Goodman
Nico Sarbanes
Nicole Zuraitis
Nicole Zuraitis, Matt Baker
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