Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: Louis, Louis & Louis (ie: Prima, Armstrong and Jordan) • {REL[3909][sponsor]LH4BPSJ4REL}
Wednesday, July 27th
Louis, Louis & Louis—The Prima “Big Night” is a band dedicated to the music of Louis Prima and two of his influences, Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan! Born in New Orleans, Prima was raised on the same Dixieland influences that created Armstrong’s infectious style, jazz improvisation, a wild sense of humor and scat singing that just never stops! Prima’s genius was bringing Italian San Remo style music to the mix. Louis Jordan, another icon of jazz music and musical humor also enriched the pallet of swing music with his vocals and upbeat, humorous songs. Singer/ keyboardist and leader, Murray Weinstock’s swinging vocal musical style was set after meeting Armstrong at age 12! Along with some of the New York City’s finest musicians, Weinstock has been entertaining audiences and providing dance music with vocal harmonies that keeps people on their feet. Weinstock, has recorded and/or toured with Manhattan Transfer, Dr. John, Phoebe Snow, Howard McGhee, The Moonglows’ Harvey Fuqua and Chuck Berry, to name a few. As a composer, his songs have been featured in films and commercials, as well as the off-Broadway show Tony & Tina’s Wedding. He created a CD of dog songs called Tails of the City that was featured on All Things Considered and will be part of NPR’s CD new compilation, “Driveway Moments.”
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.