The Jazz Residency Initiative presents the fifth annual Jazz Residency Capstone Concert, featuring Grammy Award-winning vocalist and founding member of New York Voices, Kim Nazarian on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center.
The show will include special appearances by Fryeburg Academy’s Big Band, Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, as well as a pro set featuring Les Harris, Jr. (drums), John Hunter (bass), and Mark Shilansky (piano). As a member of New York Voices, Kim Nazarian has recorded eight albums and collaborated on another 13, two of which have received Grammy awards.
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