Celebrate Nat King Cole At 100 At The Bickford Theatre, July 25
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The versatile instrumentalists of Amani will recreate the sound of Nat King Cole, among the most famous entertainers in the 1950's and 60's.
The members of Amani are veteran musicians Stephen Fuller - Featured Vocalist, Fred Fischer on piano and vocals, Flip Peters on guitar and vocals, Marty Eigen on Tenor Sax, Alex Grissel on bass, and Vern Mobley on Drums.
Nat King Cole recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. He recorded songs in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and at least one non-Romance language - Japanese! The history behind these recordings is a testament to Nat King Cole's ability to break down barriers. "I may be helping to bring harmony between people through my music," said Nat King Cole.
Amani means "peace" in Swahili. The group was formed to share the concept of peace through music, performing for people of all ages, races, and religious affiliations. Amani presents music from a wide variety genres including: The American Songbook, Blues, Jazz and Bossa Nova.
Tickets:
Museum Members: $18
Non-Members: $20
All seats are reserved.
On-line ticket sales end two hours prior to a performance. At that time, please call the Box Office for tickets at 973.971.3706.
New! Pre-Performance Boxed Dinners!
Get a gourmet boxed dinner with a unique flair created by Chef Andrew Pantano of Culinary Creations. Dine in the Museum's elegant Court or North Gallery, or enjoy dining al fresco on the grounds!
Choose from:
- Honey citrus poached Wild salmon with smashed green bean salad ($25)
- Chicken walnut and grape salad croissant with heirloom tomato salad ($20)
- Rainbow vegetable shirataki bowl with peanut lime sauce (vegetarian) ($20)
Orders can be placed up to 4 days in advance of the concert and picked up between 6:00PM - 7:00PM on the day of the event. Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Order a Boxed Dinner for this evening.

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