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New York Old Friend is an unexpected new narrative about not just our connection with the City, but the special relationships we share with people who love it. It's about the human experience.
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New York Old Friend – Clint Holmes and Nicolas King
Clint Holmes
Performer
Clint Holmes was recently honored as a two-time 2018 GRAMMY nominee. He is a consummate entertainer, performer, recording artist, and one of the country’s finest vocalists. Whether he is singing selections from the Great American Songbook, contemporary classics, or stirring original Jazz pieces, every performance is a one-of-a-kind mesmerizing and unforgettable experience. His new release titled “Rendezvous” is a star-studded jazz collective produced by eight-time GRAMMY winner Gregg Field.
Veronica Swift
Performer
Veronica is now being recognized around the country as one of the top young jazz singers on the scene. She grew up on tour with her parents, renowned jazz pianist Hod O’Brien and celebrated jazz singer and educator / author Stephanie Nakasian. Veronica is a Mack Avenue recording artist, and is currently touring with Chris Botti.
Nicolas King
Performer
Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was first seen on Broadway in ‘Beauty & the Beast, then in ‘A Thousand Clowns’ opposite Tom Selleck, and ‘Hollywood Arms’ directed by Hal Prince - all before the age of 12. He toured with his mentor Liza Minnelli as her opening act from 2002-2012. He is the recipient of numerous talent awards for his jazz performances and has been seen on The Tonight show, The View, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Tedd Firth
Music Director
Tedd Firth is a New York City based musical director and arranger, with performances that include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the White House. As an arranger and orchestrator Tedd’s work has been performed by all major American symphony orchestras. Tedd has worked with Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michael Feinstein ,Marilyn Maye and many other recognized vocalists
Kenneth D. Laub
Composer / Lyricist
Kenneth Laub is a recognized Ascap composer/lyricist having penned more than150 songs. He also composed the book, music and lyrics for the Broadway show “Priceless” performed at the Beckett Theatre.He has produced numerous Broadway shows including Barnum, The Wiz, and Lenny. As a composer his music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, The Smith Center and numerous performing arts centers and cabarets.
DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Headed by swinging drummer Sherrie Maricle, DIVA exudes the excitement and force found in the tradition of the historic big bands but with an eye towards today’s progressive sound of originality and verve. With New York as their home base, DIVA performs all over the world playing contemporary, mainstream big band jazz composed and arranged to fit the individual personalities and styles of the musicians themselves. Audiences can expect to hear high-energy performances packed with unique improvisation, spontaneity, and fun.
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New York, Old Friend
JANUARY 4th, 2020
7:30pm
Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University 3601 N Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431
Featuring: Clint Holmes, Veronica Swift, and Nicolas King
Tickets Available Soon
New York, Old Friend
JANUARY 5th, 2020
4pm
Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University 3601 N Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431
Featuring: Clint Holmes, Veronica Swift, and Nicolas King
Tickets Available Soon
The Making of
New York, Old Friend
Kenneth D. Laub
Vinnie Falcone, Clint Holmes, Kenneth D. Laub, and Dr. Billy Taylor
"New York Old Friend" began as "A Love Letter to New York" - which made its world debut at Carnegie Hall for the 25th anniversary of the New York Pops Orchestra . James M. Johnson, chief executive officer of the New York Pops wrote of the piece: "....we celebrate Gotham with 13 new songs by New Yorker Kenneth Laub. His Love Letter to the City memorializes the mundane to the extraordinary of New York—in other words, what occurs every day in a city of eight million that happens to be the cultural and financial capital of the world. Ken’s music was selected for this occasion not only because his lyrics bring fresh insight into the goings-on of our town, but because his music swings to the pulse of the city. It grooves and sways in arrangements that belie the notion that orchestras can’t swing. With arrangements by top jazz orchestrators Sammy Nestico, Don Sebesky, and Dick Lieb, among others, you had better believe that this orchestra will wail."
