Carnegie Hall Presents

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This diverse series features a highly spirited concert of classical mainstays mixed with covers of popular songs performed by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, an evening of infectious forró dance music by Brazilian superstar Gilberto Gil, a Latin-jazz jam with four legendary pianists uniting for the first time, and the esteemed jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves performing with several special guests.

Series Events

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 | 8 PM
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Program

Join this first-rate group of eight singing and strumming ukulele players for an evening of “sheer fun and outright daffiness” (The New York Times).
Thursday, November 8, 2012 | 8 PM
Gilberto Gil
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Gilberto Gil, Vocals and Guitar
    Sergio Chiavazzoli, Guitar
    Arthur Maia, Bass Guitar
    Jorge Gomes, Zabumba and Drums
    Toninho Ferragutti, Accordion
    Gustavo di Dalva, Percussion
    Nicolas Krassik, Violin and Rabeca

Program

International superstar Gilberto Gil returns to his musical roots with an evening of forró, the infectious dance music from Northeastern Brazil.

La superestrella internacional Gilberto Gil vuelve a sus raíces musicales con una velada de forró, la contagiosa música de baile del noreste de Brasil.

Gilberto Gil, o super astro internacional retorna às suas raízes musicais com uma noite de forró, o ritmo contagiante do nordeste do Brasil.
O livre-atirador e a pegadora
Gilbert Gil
Universal UK
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | 8 PM
Egberto Gismonti
Danilo Pérez
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Chucho Valdés
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Egberto Gismonti, Piano
  • Danilo Pérez, Piano
  • Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Piano
  • Chucho Valdés, Piano

Program

Four jazz-piano legends join forces for the first time in this celebration of Afro-Cuban jazz. Included in this piano extravaganza are solos, duos, and a conclusion with all four together on stage.

Cuatro leyendas del jazz se unen por primera vez en esta celebración de jazz afro-cubano. Este espectáculo incluye solos y dúos, y cierra con los cuatro pianistas juntos en el escenario.

Quatro lendas de jazz ao piano unem forças pela primeira vez nesta celebração do jazz afro-cubano. Nesta obra espetacular e elaborada de pianos, haverá solos, duos e uma conclusão com os quatro juntos no palco.
Mambo Influenciado
Chucho Valdés, Piano
EGREM
Daniela's Chronicles
Danilo Pérez, Piano
Mack Avenue Records
Oro
Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Piano
Saturday, February 16, 2013 | 7:30 PM
Dianne Reeves and Friends
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Dianne Reeves
  • With Special Guests:
    Esperanza Spalding
  • George Duke
  • Lalah Hathaway
  • Nadia Washington
  • Terri Lyne Carrington

Program

Widely regarded as the foremost female jazz vocalist in the world today, Grammy winner Dianne Reeves brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage, along with several special guests.
Just My Imagination
Dianne Reeves
Blue Note

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