Jazz Beneath the Stars - Todd Wright Jazz Orchestra

Posted Fri, 07/16/2010 - 2:53pm by kathy
 

Date/Time

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location

Westglow Resort & Spa
224 Westglow Circle
Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

Description

An Appalachian Summer Festival once again partners with Westglow Resort and Spa to bring an evening of true elegance to the High Country, with dinner prepared by the masterful chefs at Rowland's Restaurant, dancing and exquisite entertainment by the Todd Wright Jazz Orchestra, all under a star-filled mountain sky.

Todd Wright, an ambassador for jazz in Western North Carolina, is the Director of Jazz Studies at Appalachian's Hayes School of Music.

Wright has performed with some of the best names in jazz including Benny Golson, Clark Terry, Eddie Daniels, Wycliffe Gordon, Dr. Billy Taylor, Ingrid Jensen and many others.

Wright's 18-piece jazz orchestra comprises some of the region's most talented musicians and performs a wide range of dance music from Sinatra and Count Basie to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Michael Bublé and other contemporary styles.

$150 ticket includes valet parking, dinner at Rowland's Restaurant and the evening's performance.

A Schaefer Popular Series Event, sponsored by Westglow Resort & Spa and Rowland's Restaurant. Made possible through the generous support of Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.

Website

http://westgloresortandspa.com

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Email:
Phone: (828) 295-4463
  • Event Category:
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    • Dining,
    • Fundraisers,
    • Rec/Leisure,
    • Special Events

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