The MJCCA Presents The Andy Statman Trio, In Concert

Combining Klezmer, Bluegrass, and Jazz

MJCCA Arts & Culture is pleased to present a JAZZ AT THE JCC concert featuring The Andy Statman Trio (comprised of Andy Statman, Jim Whitney, and Larry Eagle), on Sunday, October 19, 2014, 7:00 pm. Combining Klezmer, Bluegrass, and Jazz, Statman is a master of the mandolin and clarinet, celebrating the music of his dual heritage as an observant Jew and an American.  The program will be held in the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Ticket Prices: MJCCA Members: $25, Community: $32. For information, visit www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice, or call the box office at 678.812.4002.

The Andy Statman Trio

Andy Statman was born into a long line of cantors, composers, and both classical and vaudeville musicians. Statman is considered to be one of America’s most gifted and sought-after mandolinists and clarinetists, as well as a master interpreter, composer, and performer. Statman’s peers, fans, and the world press celebrate him as the rare multi-instrumentalist who brings to life Bluegrass, Klezmer, Jazz, Americana, and Hasidic song in a way few other musicians ever have.

Jim Whitney appears in many musical worlds as a bassist, in addition to the Andy Statman Trio. He is an original member of the jazz-bluegrass fusion group The Wayfaring Strangers, and has performed with such acting stars as Meryl Streep, John Goodman and Philip Seymour Hoffman as a member of the group Parabola, under the direction of composer/conductor Carter Burwell. He has appeared with jazz notables Anthony Braxton, Bill Frisell and Alan Dawson, and has worked with bluegrass luminaries Richard Greene, Tim O'Brien, David Grisman and Darol Anger. Jim has toured extensively, having performed in Europe, Japan, Singapore, Israel, Central America, New Zealand, Canada, and much of the U.S.

Larry Eagle, award-winning drummer and percussionist, keeps his musical portfolio diversified. He is a founding member of Bruce Springsteen's Sessions Band (which won a Grammy for traditional folk music), and played on R&B/Soul artist John Legend’s Grammy-winning second album. He's played on a Blues Grammy nominee (with Odetta, a Country & Western Grammy nominee (with Andy) and recorded albums with bluegrass superstar Ricky Skaggs and powerful jazz/soul singer Lizz Wright. Larry has performed on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Good Morning America, PBS, and the BBC.

Andy Statman Trio Concert - Purchase Tickets & Contact Information

Ticket Prices:              Prices: MJCCA Members: $25, Community: $32.

Discounts available to students, seniors, and groups.

Media Inquiries:           Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.

Purchase Tickets:       678.812.4002, or visit online at www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.

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