Stardust Big Band Concert

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Stardust Big Band Presents The Music of Daniel Barry Stardust Big Band is excited to perform the contemporary jazz music of Daniel Barry. The composer will conduct and perform his original compositions with Stardust Big Band. Special guests Rachael Contorer, bass, Angie Tabor, drums, and Lisa Gordanier, alto sax. “Barry’s strength as a composer lies in his ability to develop simple motifs into intricately arranged musical stories.” ~ John Barron / All About Jazz.com “Superbly crafted charts . . .fresh, imaginative approach.” ~David Franklin / JazzTimes “A gorgeously unique listening experience.” ~ Dan McClenaghan /All About Jazz.com “…the composer produces “A wide spectrum of colors, creating an aural rainbow of moods”” ~ Jovino Santos Neto, pianist and Jack Blowers / AllAboutJazz.com This concert is supported in part by the Washington State Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts.