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John Eaton and Friends: Pianist and DC Institution Plays Classic Jazz
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Members Who Went Said:
Truly special evening. The group was great and the singer was delightful
Marci Mirman This was a wonderful event with great musicians and an absolutely marvelous female jazz singer. Per usual, John Eaton was at his comic best. |
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Event Highlights
More Details About This Event: John Eaton is Washington D.C. pianist extraordinaire. Considered one of the foremost interpreters of American music, Mr. Eaton offers a unique combination of ultra-tasteful jazz and fascinating observations. Pianist, vocalist, musicologist and humorist - John Eaton is one of America's true musical treasures. A graduate of Yale University and a student of renowned classical teacher Alexander Lipsky, Eaton has been performing professionally for more than 30 years. He was named to the Steinway Concert Artist roster in 1988. In a typical concert Mr. Eaton performs music from the vast treasure trove of American popular song and jazz. Among the great American composers he brings to life are Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, and Harold Arlen. Mr. Eaton's keen insight, immaculate musicianship and extraordinary pianistic talent continue to earn him the highest accolades from music critics, listeners, and fellow musicians. About Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington - founded in 1923 - is one of the largest metropolitan JCCs in the country. Their mission - providing quality educational, cultural, social and recreational programs, services and activities in order to perpetuate and strengthen Jewish identity, culture, values, traditions, knowledge and family life-is at the heart of all programs. About JCC of Greater Washington: The Center's numerous cultural, musical, visual, performing and literary arts programs and events comprise the Gildenhorn/ Speisman Center for the Arts (GSCA). The Kreeger Auditorium, Goldman Art Gallery, Kass Judaic Library, and the Weiner Judaic Museum host countless shows, concerts, exhibits, literary festivals, and classes each year. GSCA programs are supported by the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of Maryland and the National Endowment for the Arts and by funding from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Executive's Ball for the Benefit of the Arts and Humanities. |
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