Half Price Tickets for James Torme, Just mention "The Jazzcat"
by jazzcat on Jul.04, 2007, under Events
I've made an arrangement with the Thousand Oaks Civic Center whereby
anyone identifying themselves as a “JAZZCAT” may go to the ticket
window on the day of performance and get half price tickets
(plus the
$4 facility charge per ticket) for this one night only show – Just
say “LeRoy Downs' JAZZCAT”
JAMES TORMÉ – Scat is Back!
with Special Guests Emmy Winning Composer & Conductor John Altman,
Radio Personality Daisy Tormé, Grammy & Emmy Winning Arranger &
Conductor David Paich
James Tormé, his band and vocal quintet join with the New West
Symphony for a swinging evening of unforgettable jazz standards from
the songbook of his legendary father, Mel Tormé. Classic favorites
such as It Don't Mean a Thing, When the World Was Young, Moonlight in
Vermont, Love for Sale and many, many more. James Tormé imbues his
father's legendary tunes with new life in an evening of superb,
symphonic jazz – West Coast Syle.
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza – Fred Kavli Theatre
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks
FRIDAY, July 6th @ 8:00
http://www.toaks.org/theatre/
OR
You cannot call the box office for this half price offer but if you
would prefer to order your tickets before Friday you can purchase
them online on the Ticketmaster website
To receive the special 1/2 price offer for the LA Jazz Society you
can go to this website
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/rqgnzm?brand=tmdeal
click on “Find Tickets”
Go To the “Ticketdeals Partner Offer” section
and choose how many tickets you would like to purchase
and which price – Half price tickets are $11, $16, $22.50
type in the password TMDEAL
and then click on the “look for tickets” button on the bottom
Ticketmaster charges an additional $7 per ticket on top of the $4
building facility charge per ticket
JAMES TORME, JAZZ SINGER AND SON OF THE LATE LEGENDARY
JAZZ GREAT, MEL TORME
TO MAKE DEBUT WITH NEW WEST SYMPHONY
IN CONCERT AT THE FRED KAVLI THEATRE IN THE COUNTRYWIDE PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER AT THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA ON FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2007 AT 8:00
P.M. UNDER THE BATONS OF GUEST CONDUCTORS DAVID PAICH AND JOHN ALTMAN
Program Highlights To Include The 50th Anniversary Performance
of Excerpts from ³California Suite² Recorded in March 1957 Written by
Mel Tormé and Arranged by Marty Paich, Performed as a Tribute by
Their Sons, James Tormé and David Paich, with the New West Symphony,
Under the Baton of Conductor David Paich,
Featuring The Vocal Quartet: Katie Campbell, Soprano;
Sandy Howell, Alto; Fletcher Sheridan, Tenor; Eric Bradley,
Bass-Baritone With a Special Appearance by James Tormé¹s sister,
Radio and Television Personality, Daisy Tormé
Concert To Also Include The Performance of Jazz Standards Popularized by
Mel Tormé Performed by James Tormé and His Trio Featuring
Brandon Coleman on Piano, Gene Coy on Drums and Ryan Cross on Bass,
Along with Guest Trumpeter, John Daversa
What The Press Are Saying About James Tormé
³James Tormé (son of the late Mel) has inherited the ole man¹s flair for
interpretation.His vocal gymnastics and chord changes are inventive and
help deliver classic songs with a unique, honey-sweetened sheen!²
Music Connection Magazine
³The son of legendary crooner Mel Tormé, James is by no means resting on
nepotism to make his mark. This guy has talents all of his own, and proves
itVocal talent does run in the family, and is flaunted to great
effectJames¹ coming out could catch the ears of his dad¹s fans, as well as
garnering new fans from the growing
new generation of vocal connoisseurs!² Music Morsels
³James is a very fine singer, very personable and puts on an entertaining
show
An overflow crowd of his fansTormé did some wild scatting
high energya great show!² L.A. Jazz Scene
³From the moment I first heard James Tormé, I could sense that he had that
IT¹ factor a passion in his voice, a coolness in his tone qualities
that are going to impress many a listener in the years to come. No matter
the genre he chooses to cover, James Tormé is here and here to stay!²
Eric Cohen, WAER-FM
³All the DJ¹s are saying the title track of James Tormé¹s album, Comin¹
Home¹ is a killer and James¹ voice is strong!²
Mark Allsop, Jazz Syndicate Radio, London
³Our listeners are calling in every time we spin
Comin¹ Home.¹ They¹re loving it!² Enid Cogswell, KSBR-FM
³James Tormé is a chip off the old block, and a mighty cool
block it is. His daddy would be proud!² Hugh Hefner
³James Tormé combines old school with new school
with a star¹s presence. He¹s got it all, and more!²
David Paich of Toto and Grammy Award-Winner
³This kid is the real deal!² Al Schmitt, Grammy Award-Winner
Thousand Oaks, CA James Tormé, Jazz singer and the youngest
son of the late legendary Jazz great, Mel Tormé, will make his orchestral
debut with the New West Symphony in a program celebrating The Best of West
Coast Jazz on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fred Kavli Theatre in
the Countrywide Performing Arts Center at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza,
2100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA. This fundraising
program for the symphony will feature the 50th Anniversary Performance of
newly orchestrated excerpts from Mel Tormé¹s ³California Suite² recorded in
March 1957. This performance represents the first Jazz concert presented in
New West Symphony¹s history.
³California Suite,² a musical homage to The Great Golden State,
was composed by Mel Tormé and arranged by Marty Paich. As a tribute,
excerpts from ³California Suite² will be performed in this concert by their
sons, James Tormé and David Paich. Under the baton of Grammy and Emmy
Award-winning composer and arranger, David Paich, ³California Suite,² will
be performed by the New West Symphony and lead singer, James Tormé, along
with a specially assembled Vocal Quartet comprised of Katie Campbell,
Soprano; Sandy Howell, Alto; Fletcher Sheridan, Tenor and Eric Bradley,
Bass-Baritone. James Tormé¹s sister, Radio and Television Personality,
Daisy Tormé, will also make a Special Appearance.
The program will also feature symphonic Jazz standards
popularized by Mel Tormé performed by James Tormé and His Trio, featuring
Brandon Coleman on Piano, Gene Coy on Drums and Ryan Cross on Bass, along
with Guest Trumpeter, John Daversa. Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning jazz
great, John Altman, will serve as Conductor for this part of the program.
The song list includes: ³Strike Up The Band,² ³Lady Be Good,² ³Ain¹t No
Sunshine,² ³Comin¹ Home Baby,² ³It Don¹t Mean A Thing (If It Ain¹t Got That
Swing),² ³Too Darn Hot,² ³Just In Time,² ³What Are You Doing The Rest of
Your Life?,² ³Love For Sale² and ³A Foggy Day,² to name a few.
Tickets are $26, $36 and $49. For Best Seats, tickets may be
purchased directly through New West Symphony by calling or
800-NEW-WEST ) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. 5:00
p.m., and online at www.newwestsymphony.org
<http://www.newwestsymphony.org/>. Discounted tickets are available through
New West Symphony for Seniors (20% discount) and Students with
identification (50% discount). Tickets may also be purchased in-person at
the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office, and at all Ticketmaster
outlets (Robinsons-May, Wherehouse Music, Ritmo-Latino and Tu Musica),
online at www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> or by phone
through Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at , or
. For further information, please visit the websites
www.newwestsymphony.org <http://www.newwestsymphony.org/>,
www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/>,
www.ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us <http://www.ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/> and
www.jamestorme.com <http://www.jamestorme.com/>. Parking is available at
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza for $7 per car, and on the street.
There will also be a Pre-Concert Dinner held in the Founder¹s
Room of the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Countrywide Performing Arts Center at
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, commencing with a No-Host Bar at 5:30 p.m.,
followed by a dinner catered by Classic Cuisine, from 6:15 7:45 p.m.
Tickets are $50 per person for the Pre-Concert Dinner and may be purchased
by calling .
