Oakland East Bay Symphony wraps up its 2011-2012 season with Do That Voodoo - Friday, May 18 at the Paramount Theatre.
Daniel Bernard Roumain blends his Haitian roots with classical and techno textures. Bay Area native and musical prodigy Taylor Eigsti returns home to present the World Premiere of a work he and Eric Harland have written for jazz piano, drums and orchestra in honor of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. And jazz vocalist Paula West will delight us with a set backed by the orchestra.
Get ready to hear the violin as you've never heard it before when Daniel Bernard Roumain blends his Haitian roots with classical and techno textures and a vibrant musical imagination in Voodoo Violin Concerto. This innovative composer, performer and band leader has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to American Idol, where he recently performed with Lady Gaga.
Bay Area native and musical prodigy Taylor Eigsti returns home to present the World Premiere of Courage he and Eric Harland have written for jazz piano, drums and orchestra in honor of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. Recognized by critics internationally for his unique touch and rhythmic control, Eigsti already has several best-selling CDs and two Grammy nominations under his belt at the age of 26.
Jazz vocalist Paula West, known for her heartfelt renditions of well-known standards and unique interpretations of dynamic jazz songs, will delight us with a set backed by the orchestra.