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 JUMP
SWING BLUES
by the Bluescasters
Members of the Bluescasters band all share a common creative desire
to produce original, high energy songs. With all four band members
having over 30 years of experience performing and recording, the
group has developed a team approach to creating new songs. Using
instrumental interplay, storyline lyrics and vocal harmonies, their
songs are lively and engaging. With Kerry Adams on guitar and vocals,
Harry Rodman on drums and vocals, Phil Ryski on harmonica, piano
and guitar, and Doug Wolgat on bass, their creative chemistry is
hot. Join the Bluescasters in the sun for the first Courtyard performance
of the season.
Special time for the Courtyard Kick-Off Concert
Thursday, June 7, 2007, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
University Hospital Courtyard
Rain location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
 BRAZILIAN
JAZZ
by Rio!
Rio! with Edie Herrold explores the magic of Brazilian music. Rio!
brings you intricate, intriguing and animated compositions by Hermeto
Pascoal, Laurindo Almeida, Jovino Santos Neto, Antonio Carlos Jobim,
and other notable Brazilian musicians, plus original Rio! compositions.
Rio! features leader, Edie Herrold on bass, guitarist Robert Tye,
pianist Dale Grisa and percussionist Dennis Sheridan.
Thursday, June 14, 2007, 12:00 pm
University Hospital Courtyard
Rain location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
 FIDDLE
MUSIC
by the Saline Fiddlers
Now in their thirteenth season, the Saline Fiddlers began with a
simple idea: introduce an alternative style of music education to
public school students. The group has grown into a model of instruction
and motivation that is being emulated across the nation. The Saline
Fiddlers present an energetic, polished stage show that includes
music, song and dance from the traditions of American folk fiddle,
bluegrass, jazz, western swing and Celtic music. The performers,
all students at Saline High School, earn their places through competitive
auditions based on musical ability and personal integrity.
Thursday, June 21, 2007, 12:00 pm
University Hospital Courtyard
Rain location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
 CUBAN
JAZZ
by Tumbao Bravo
Winner of the 2005 Detroit Music Award for Best Jazz Recording,
Tumbao Bravo plays an exciting set of Afro Cuban jazz. Most of the
compositions, which are rhythmic and rich in jazz harmonies, are
written by band members. Tumbao Bravo's members include bandleader
Paul VornHagen on sax, flute and piccolo, Alberto Nacif on congas,
Javier Barrios on timbales, Jacob Chmara on bass and Sven Anderson
on keyboard. Performing in and around the Ann Arbor/Detroit area,
you might have heard them at the Detroit and Lansing Jazz Festivals,
the Detroit Orchestra Hall and Music Hall, Baker's Keyboard Lounge
or the Firefly Club.
Thursday, June 28, 2007, 12:00 pm
University Hospital Courtyard
Rain location: University Hospital Main Lobby, Floor 1
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