BIG BAND EVOLUTION – ONE NIGHT ONLY
WHEN: Friday, June 8, at 8:00 PM
WHERE: Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Avenue, Chatham
ADMISSION: $20 per person
The box office accepts phone reservations at 973.635.7363 or go to www.bigbandevolution.com/tickets.htm, to purchase your tickets.
You are invited to bring your own wine, beer or beverage.
What will you experience? Seventeen musicians, one mind. Five saxes, four trombones, four trumpets, piano, bass, guitar and drums come together to create dynamic and exciting music. Brought together by bandleader and drummer Joe DeVico, these handpicked players are all professional musicians from the tri-state area.
Combining the classic sound of the big band era with a modern repertoire that is easily recognized by even the most casual of music listeners, Big Band Evolution has found a brand-new space in today's music scene. Playing the music of Sting, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan and Radiohead to name a few, the band puts its own spin on what is already great music by these artists. This mix is balanced with some popular Jazz and Fusion songs from the past few decades and some original material composed and arranged by the band members. To learn more about the band, the musicians, and their music, visit www.bigbandevolution.com.
About the Bandleader
Joe DeVico grew up in Chatham and Madison, attended Indiana University's School of Music where he majored in Jazz Studies and Percussion Performance. He has worked on Broadway for shows including Come Fly Away and Baby It's You. Joe is also an active studio musician, playing on more than 22 albums throughout his career. He has recorded with David Baker, Dominic Spera, Jerry Coker, The Joe Elefante Big Band and Don Sebesky. As a composer he has written music for the radio and television for such clients as The Food Network, TBS, the WE Network and TLC.
About the Chatham Playhouse
The Chatham Community Players has been entertaining residents of Morris County and the surrounding area since 1922. The organization’s mission is to produce high-quality theater for a diverse audience, while elevating its standard of excellence and providing a creative outlet with educational opportunities and outreach programs. For more information, please visit www.chathamplayers.org.
