George Duke, Shelly Berg and More Join Hollywood Bowl's RAY CHARLES: GENIUS + SOUL = JAZZ
This summer, the Hollywood Bowl's Jazz at the Bowl series pays tribute to Ray Charles with a night dedicated to his distinct and versatile artistry.
Just added to the stunning line-up is a uniquely comprised house band including multi-faceted musicianGeorge Duke (piano); Shelly Berg (organ); jazz trumpeters Terence Blanchard and Scotty Barnhart;Houston Person and Tom Scott (tenor sax and baritone sax) and versatile musician/producer Gregg Field (music director/drums).
The evening would not be complete without tribute to the famous girl group that backed Ray Charles, "The Raelettes" and, for this concert, that group will include R&B/jazz singer Patti Austin, singer/songwriter Siedah Garrett and recording artist Monica Mancini. These newly added artists join previously announced special guests Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Martina McBride, BeBe Winans, and the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
For more information and a complete 2012 Hollywood Bowl season calendar, please visithollywoodbowl.com
The current line-up for Ray Charles: Genius + Soul = Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl is as follows (subject to change):
*Count Basie Orchestra
*Dee Dee Bridgewater, special guest
*Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, special guest
*Martina McBride, special guest
*BeBe Winans, special guest
George Duke, piano
Shelly Berg, organ
Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Scotty Barnhart, trumpet
Houston Person, tenor sax
Tom Scott, baritone sax
Gregg Field, music director/drums
Patti Austin, Raelette
Siedah Garrett, Raelette
Monica Mancini, Raelette
*Phil Ramone, co-producer
*previously announced
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