Great American Songbook with Tom Manuel

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Performance

Age Group:

Adults
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CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2:00pm

Registration required.

Jazz Historian, musician and Artist in Residence at Stony Brook University Dr. Thomas Manuel. will be joined by pianist Rich Iacona as they explore the Great American Songbook in concert and discussion. Manuel and Iacona will present a mixed repertoire featuring the music of Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Richard Rogers, Cy Coleman, Harry Warren and others. The concert/lecture will focus on the importance of American popular music during the 20th century and the legacy of Tin Pan Alley and the Great American Songbook. Reception immediately following performance in the art gallery.