Montpelier pianist Michael Arnowitt will perform with chromatic harmonica virtuoso, John LaRouche.
Arnowitt has been called "a Vermont musical tradition." He is primarily a classical pianist, best known for his personal interpretations that yield passion and clarity. Several years ago, he began to explore how classical and jazz have influenced each other. In fall 2001 he co-founded the Green Mountain Jazz Series, a new organization devoted to presenting jazz concerts and special events in the Montpelier area. Over the past few years he has been working on his own jazz skills performing with a variety of musicians in Vermont including Dave Ellis, Ellen Powell, Dan Haley and Rob Morse.
He is the subject of a documentary film, BEYOND 88 KEYS by filmmaker, Susan Bettman. (The film is available at the Jeudevine Library in Hardwick). A favorite film at the 2004 Green Mountain Film Festival, BEYOND 88 KEYS features music by Byrd, Bach, Brahms, Ligeti, Stravinsky and Schoenberg, as well as the music of contemporary composers and jazz greats. The film reveals many facets of Arnowitt: his years as a prodigy in Boston, his political activism, his increasing interest in performing jazz, and his challenges with reduced vision.
Then put Arnowitt on stage with John LaRouche playing chromatic harmonica. LaRouche is simply one of the best jazz harp players in Vermont. John Larouche has been playing harmonica for over 40 years. He studied jazz at Pasadena City College with noted Cornet player Bobby Bradford. John also studied with the late Cham-Ber Huang , who was a world renown classical harmonica virtuoso. His influences include , Toots Thielemans,Larry Adler and Stevie Wonder. John has taught music at College level and continues to give private lessons. His performances of note are with the famous pianist John Coates JR and cornetist Bobby Bradford. John lives in Calais Vermont and continues to play and teach.
Find out more about Michael at http://mapiano.com/.
Tickets are $10 at the door, kids under 14 free! Refreshments by donation during the intermission!
For more information call Lisa at 802-586-7533. Or go to www.themusicboxvt.org
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