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Grammy-Winning Jazz Icon Ramsey Lewis with Nnenna Freelon

Valley Performing Arts Center - Great Hall (18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330)
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$42.00
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Jazz legend Ramsey Lewis takes center stage for a vibrant night of music that reflects Lewis' eclectic tastes and storied performance career. A three-time Grammy winner with more than 80 albums to his name, Lewis is still going strong at 76, thrilling audiences worldwide with his joyous piano play. This concert will showcase his gospel and classical roots alongside the jazz favorites, like "The In-Crowd" and "Wade in the Water," that have made him a must-see performer. Opening for Lewis is Nnenna Freelon, a stirring jazz vocalist who has five Grammy nominations to her credit.

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The last date listed for Ramsey Lewis & Nnenna Freelon was Saturday February 11, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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Valley Performing Arts Center - Great Hall
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
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818-677-3000
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It was a good concert
Written on Feb 14 2012

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I loved Nnenna Freelon's performance. She has a voice like an angel and her delivery is wonderful! It seemed like everyone held their breath when she started to sing because her sound was so beautiful!
Ramsey Lewis was superb as always! A privilege to see him perform!
Written on Feb 13 2012

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Ramsey Lewis was absolutely incredible. He is not only a master pianist and arranger but he is very deep!
It was, to borrow a word the kids use a lot, AWESOME!!! His tribute to Whitney Houston was magical and so moving.
I want to tell him: So many thanks for a magical evening.
Written on Feb 13 2012

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More Information About Ramsey Lewis & Nnenna Freelon

Website

http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/lewis-freelon/

Quotes & Highlights

  • Watch Ramsey Lewis' biggest hit, the bouncy "The In Crowd."

Description

Composer, pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as “the great performer,” a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections, which display his early gospel playing and classical training along with his love of jazz and other musical forms. “What keeps me enthusiastic and energizes me is the realization that the more I learn, the more I find there is to know,” Lewis says.