…presented by Crystal Field & Theater for the New City…
Come celebrate with the legendary composer/conductor/performer!
At 7 PM, David will sign copies of the new book The Many Worlds of David Amram: The Renaissance Man of American Music, edited by Dean Birkenkamp (Routledge)
At 8:30, music begins with two David Amram compositions:
Piano Sonata (1960): Thomas Weaver, piano
Village Portraits (2014): Kenneth Radnofsky, saxophone; Thomas Weaver, piano
After intermission:
Jazz and Global Roots Quintet:
David Amram: piano, other instruments
Adam Amram: congas, percussion
Jerome Harris: guitar
Rene Hart: double bass
Kevin Twigg: drums, percussion
With special guests:
Morley and Chris Bruce
Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby
Richard Barone
Bouzouki virtuoso Avram Pengas
Kiki Cotto & Angel Acevedo
Alana, Adira & Adam Amram
and surprises!
Saturday, December 2, 7:00 PM; $20 online or at the box office
Theater for the New City
155 1st Avenue (between 9th & 10th Streets)
New York NY
Info: (212) 254-1109; https://theaterforthenewcity.net/shows/david-amram-93/