Pasadena, CA
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S. Robert & Denise Zeilstra will present the
Freedom
Concert at the new Pasadena
Convention Center, in collaboration with
Pasadena-based redwhite+bluezz, LA’s premier
Jazz Club, and Pasadena Entertainment. The
Zeilstra’s are sponsoring this concert as an
opportunity to thank the men and women of
the armed services, as well as those who
serve in our police and fire forces for
their commitment and dedication in
protecting our country and local
communities.
The concert
will feature some of the world’s most
renowned musical artists across all genres
and will be the inaugural event in the new
Grand Ballroom at the recently renovated Pasadena Convention Center. The concert will be
free for any veteran or active service
person and guests will be treated to a light
dinner served with a variety of wine and
champagne.
As the
official launch of the redwhite+bluezz CD
The
Experience, the first half of the
concert will feature redwhite+bluezz artists
showcasing their songs from the album. The
second half of the program brings to the
stage an all-star line-up of some of today’s
most talented artists of all musical genres,
with musical accompaniment from the
redwhite+bluezz orchestra. Performers and
celebrities will include Sheila E, Montell
Jordan, Molly Ringwald, and the USC Marching
Band!
The
redwhite+bluezz orchestra will feature Byron
Miller on electric bass, Ryan Cross on
stand-up bass, Brandon Coleman on piano,
Kenneth Crouch on keyboards, Darrell Crooks
on guitar and Greg Porée on lead guitar,
Munjungo Jackson on percussion and Gerry
Brown on drums. Additional redwhite+bluezz
artists performing this evening include:
Robert Kyle on saxophone, Jacques Lesure on
Guitar and Bryan Pezzone on piano.
“We are
honored to put on this concert for the men
and women who protect and serve our
country,” says Robert and Denise Zeilstra.
“The sole purpose of this concert is to
thank them.”
Dates:
Saturday, April 4th,
2009
Daytime
Hours: Doors
open at 7pm; Concert begins at 8pm.
Venue:
Pasadena Convention Center
Address:
300
East Green Street,
Pasadena CA 91101
About redwhite+bluezz:
In one of the
original historic buildings of Old Pasadena,
redwhite+bluezz offers top-tier menu
ingredients, a Sommelier-directed wine
program (including tasting flights, a series
of two-hour classes, and an exceptional
bottle selection), and a stylish venue for
enjoying the work of the area's most
renowned Jazz Artists. The facility itself
is divided into two main sections: The
Grill, located on the corner of Raymond Ave. and
Green Street
and the larger Jazz Club, with its beautiful
terrace, which is open Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights, as well as for brunch on
Sundays. Our decor is accented with the
artwork of highly accredited local artists
featuring musical themes and images. While
others in the area have wine, music or
excellent American Cuisine, all three are
available at redwhite+bluezz.
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