Doors open at 7 - Music starts at 7:30 - $25 advance tickets - $30 at the door
This will be a fully seated listening room style show.
Nancy Stagnitta has deservedly and gracefully performed at The Alluvion more than most any other artist since the venue opened. Not only is she prolific in the amount of appearances on our stage, but her variety of musical styles is just as impressive. Nancy has the rare talent of being able to seamlessly play three different genres, and play them well. She boldly travels to new creative places in pursuit of the challenge and excitement that it results in.
November 9th will be an outstanding program showcasing Nancy performing all three forms of music that she is passionate about in one night with three different accompanying bands. In addition to this, a very special guest will be joining her for all three sets: one of her major inspirations: the legendary "Renaissance Man of the Flute" Jim Walker.
THE CLASSICAL SET: Nancy and Jim will be accompanied by pianist Ya-Ju Chuang for classical works from Georg Telemann to Mike Mower.
THE JAZZ SET: Nancy and Jim will play exciting jazz standards, and other jazz selections alongside The Jeff Haas Trio featuring Jeff Haas on piano, Randy Marsh on drums, and Jack Dryden on bass.
THE FUNK SET: Nancy and Jim will finish the night playing with the band Funky Uncle grooving on some tasty, soulful funk tunes.
This is a one of a kind concert unlike any program that Nancy has played before. Come experience this incredible musical journey live. A true trilogy.
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About the artists:
NANCY STAGNITTA
Praised for her "brilliance and beauty of tone" by the Baltimore Sun, Powell Artist Nancy Stagnitta is a leading crossover artist as both classical flutist and jazz artist. Her passion, versatility, and elegant artistry have led to concert engagements in Africa, Europe, Asia, and across the U.S. In 2018, she gave the Asian premier of David Amram's "Giants of the Night" Flute Concerto with the China National Symphony in Beijing. Upcoming performances include an encore performance of the Amram Concerto with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, masterclass appearances at the Mannes School of Music and New England Conservatory, and a featured guest artist appearance with jazz violinst Regina Carter in Detroit.
Read more on her website
JIM WALKER
Few other flutists in history have made such indelible marks in so many musical circles. From jazz to pop to classical, television to film to the concert hall, conservatory to the university, Jim Walker has never met a crowd or student that didn’t love his powerful, “stand and deliver” message.
His star began to rise when in 1969, when Jim was named Associate Principal Flute in the Pittsburgh Symphony after a stint playing in the US Military Academy Band at West Point. He quickly gained the admiration of colleagues and audiences in Pittsburgh and set his sights on Principal Flute jobs. After eight years in Pittsburgh, he won the Principal Flute position in the Los Angeles Philharmonic and never looked back.
Read more on his website
YA-JU CHUANG - PIANO
Chuang is an active performer, appearing around the world as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative pianist. As a performer, Chuang has received top prizes in numerous prestigious competitions, including the Brussels Grand Prize Virtuoso International Competition, the American Protégé International Competition, and the National Taiwan Piano Competition.
Learn more on Interlochen’s website
JEFF HAAS TRIO
Jeff Haas on piano, Randy Marsh on drums, and Jack Dryden on bass. Playing across Northern Michigan and beyond, these are some phenomenal musicians — and some pretty great people too. Learn more about the band members on our Thursday Night Jazz 4 All homepage, or swing by between 6 and 8:30pm every Thursday (Fall-Spring) to catch them live at The Alluvion.
FUNKY UNCLE
Ralph Humes on Bass, Steve Seward on Drums, Al Jankowski on Keys, Brandon Everest on Sax, and Matt McCalpin on Guitar. They play tasty, instrumental Funk/Soul/Jazz Fusion with all the soul and chicken grease that a music lover could ask for.
Learn more on their Facebook