This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.
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Simon Lasky Group
September 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Personnel:
James Suggs, Trumpet
Mike DiRubbo, Alto Sax
Jack Wilkins, Tenor Sax
Ona Kirei, Vocals
Peter Mongaya, Guitars
Simon Lasky, Piano
Elias Tona, Bass
Jonathan Thomas, Drums
British composer/pianist Simon Lasky is known on both sides of the Atlantic for his expansive and melodic jazz compositions and arrangements which draw on his background as an improvising pianist and classically trained composer. Born in London, but now living in Central Florida, Simon’s composition ‘Close To Ecstasy’ won The 2018 British Composer Awards in the ‘Jazz Composition for Small Ensemble’ category. Upon receiving the award, BBC Radio 3 presenter Andrew McGregor described the winning composition as “a joyous exuberant piece, brilliantly crafted on all levels, and with great textural and melodic writing.” In 2019 Simon was awarded a Fellowship to complete his Masters in Jazz Studies at The University of South Florida, working as assistant to five time GRAMMY nominated jazz composer Chuck Owen.
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Please bring a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic beverage to share.
Half-price tickets are available for students, teachers, frontline workers, veterans, and seniors.
Timucua is located in the SoDo District of Orlando.
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The lead sponsor for Timucua’s Jazz Series is:
Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center of Orlando
For more information, please visit entsinusorlando.com