Thursday Evening, February 26, 2015, at 8:30

Shovels & Rope

This evening’s program is approximately 75 minutes long and will beperformed without intermission.

Major support for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook is provided by Amy & Joseph Perella.

Wine generously donated by William Hill Estate Winery, Official Wine of Lincoln Center.

This performance is made possible in part by the Josie Robertson Fund for Lincoln Center.

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The Appel RoomJazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall

American Songbook

We would like to remind you that the sound of coughing and rustling paper mightdistract the performers and your fellow audience members.

In consideration of the performing artists and members of the audience, those who mustleave before the end of the performance are asked to do so between pieces. The takingof photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in the building.

Additional support for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook is provided by The BrownFoundation, Inc., of Houston, The DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund, TheShubert Foundation, Jill and Irwin B. Cohen, The G & A Foundation, Inc., Great PerformersCircle, Chairman’s Council, and Friends of Lincoln Center.

Endowment support is provided by Bank of America.

Public support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Artist catering is provided by Zabar’s and zabars.com.

MetLife is the National Sponsor of Lincoln Center.

Movado is an Official Sponsor of Lincoln Center.

United Airlines is the Official Airline of Lincoln Center.

WABC-TV is the Official Broadcast Partner of Lincoln Center.

William Hill Estate Winery is the Official Wine of Lincoln Center.

UPCOMING AMERICAN SONGBOOK EVENTS IN THE APPEL ROOM:

Friday Evening, February 27, at 8:30People Get Ready’s Steven Reker

Saturday Evening, February 28, at 8:30Barbara Cook

IN THE STANLEY H. KAPLAN PENTHOUSE:

Wednesday Evening, March 11, at 8:00In Need of Music: The Songs of Ben Toth

Thursday Evening, March 12, at 8:00Jose Llana

Friday Evening, March 13, at 8:00The Villalobos Brothers

The Appel Room is located in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. The Stanley H.Kaplan Penthouse is located at 165 West 65th Street, 10th floor.

For tickets, call (212) 721-6500 or visit AmericanSongbook.org. Call the Lincoln Center InfoRequest Line at (212) 875-5766 or visit AmericanSongbook.org for complete program information.

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American Songbook I Meet the Artists

Shovels & Rope is a Charleston, South Carolina–based duo consisting ofCary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. They perform as an energetic two-piece band, stirring up a righteous racket with two old guitars, a handful ofharmonicas, the occasional keyboard, and a junkyard drum kit. “Weadopted the concept of creatio ex nihilo, which is the idea of creating some-thing out of nothing,” says Ms. Hearst. “That kind of became our mantra.”

While they each had burgeoning solo careers (Ms. Hearst earned kudosfor her 2006 album, Dust and Bones, Mr. Trent with his band, The Films,as well as his solo outings), they quickly found that both their voices andphilosophies matched up perfectly, and a beautiful partnership wasborn. On stage, Ms. Hearst and Mr. Trent trade vocals and switch instru-ments in an instinctive, organic manner that is simultaneously loose andtight, driving their compositions home with a resonant mix of pensiveintrospection and celebratory passion.

Their sophomore album, Swimmin’ Time, received critical praise. The duowere also the subject of The Ballad of Shovels & Rope, a documentary byNashville filmmakers The Moving Picture Boys that chronicles the band’shumble beginnings through the release of its debut album, O’ Be Joyful.That album garnered unanimous praise from the press and honors forSong of the Year (“Birmingham”) and Emerging Artist of the Year at the2013 Americana Music Awards.

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American Songbook

In 1998, Lincoln Center launched American Songbook, dedicated to the cele-bration of popular American song. Designed to highlight and affirm the cre-ative mastery of America’s songwriters from their emergence at the turn ofthe 19th century up through the present, American Songbook spans all stylesand genres, from the form’s early roots in Tin Pan Alley and Broadway to theeclecticism of today’s singer-songwriters. American Songbook also show-cases the outstanding interpreters of popular song, including establishedand emerging concert, cabaret, theater, and songwriter performers.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: pre-senter of artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and com-munity relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. A presenter of more than 3,000 free and ticketed events, performances, tours, and edu-cational activities annually, LCPA offers 15 programs, series, and festivalsincluding American Songbook, Great Performers, Lincoln Center Festival,Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, the Mostly MozartFestival, and the White Light Festival, as well as the Emmy Award–winningLive From Lincoln Center, which airs nationally on PBS. As manager of theLincoln Center campus, LCPA provides support and services for the LincolnCenter complex and the 11 resident organizations. In addition, LCPA led a $1.2billion campus renovation, completed in October 2012.

Lincoln Center Programming DepartmentJane Moss, Ehrenkranz Artistic DirectorHanako Yamaguchi, Director, Music ProgrammingJon Nakagawa, Director, Contemporary ProgrammingJill Sternheimer, Acting Director, Public ProgrammingLisa Takemoto, Production ManagerCharles Cermele, Producer, Contemporary ProgrammingKate Monaghan, Associate Director, ProgrammingClaudia Norman, Producer, Public ProgrammingMauricio Lomelin, Associate Producer, Contemporary ProgrammingJulia Lin, Associate ProducerNicole Cotton, Production CoordinatorRegina Grande, Assistant to the Artistic DirectorLuna Shyr, Programming Publications EditorOlivia Fortunato, House Seat Coordinator

For American SongbookMatt Berman, Lighting DesignScott Stauffer, Sound DesignSara Sessions, Production Assistant

American Songbook

Matt Berman

Matt Berman is the resident lighting designer for Lincoln Center’s AmericanSongbook. He continues his design work for Kristin Chenoweth, Liza Minnelli,Kaye Ballard, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Salonga, and Elaine Paige on the road.Through his work with the American Society of Composers, Authors andPublishers (ASCAP) and several U.S.-based charities, Mr. Berman hasdesigned for a starry roster that includes Bernadette Peters, Barbra Streisand,Reba McEntire, Melissa Errico, Deborah Voigt, Michael Urie, Stevie Wonder,India Arie, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, and Sting. His international touring sched-ule has allowed him to design for iconic venues such as Royal Albert Hall, theParis Opera, the Olympia Theater in Paris, Royal Carré Theater in Amsterdam,the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, the Acropolis, the Taormina Amphitheater inSicily, Luna Park in Buenos Aires, the Sydney Opera House, and, closer tohome, the Hollywood Bowl, Alice Tully Hall, and Carnegie Hall. Mr. Berman’stelevision work includes Chenoweth’s recently released special ComingHome, as well as seven Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts and the TonyAward–winning Liza’s at the Palace, which he also designed for Broadway.Other Broadway credits include Bea Arthur on Broadway, Nancy LaMott’s Justin Time for Christmas, and Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony at the Belasco Theater.

Scott Stauffer

Scott Stauffer has been the sound designer for Lincoln Center’s AmericanSongbook (1999–2015); the Actors Fund concerts of Frank Loesser, Broadway101, Hair, and On the Twentieth Century; and Brian Stokes Mitchell at CarnegieHall. His Broadway credits include A Free Man of Color, The Rivals, Contact(also in London and Tokyo), Marie Christine, Twelfth Night, and Jekyll & Hyde.Off-Broadway Mr. Stauffer has worked on Hereafter, A Minister’s Wife,Bernarda Alba, Third, Belle Epoque, Big Bill, Elegies, Hello Again, The SpitfireGrill, Pageant, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. His regional credits include pro-ductions at the Hanger Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival, ChicagoShakespeare Theater, and Alley Theatre. As a sound engineer, Mr. Stauffer hasworked on The Lion King, Juan Darién, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Carousel,Once on This Island, and Little Shop of Horrors (Off-Broadway).

UPCOMING EVENTSJazz at Lincoln Center’sFrederick P. Rose Hall

March 2015

THE APPEL ROOMSalute to Betty CarterMarch 6–7 at 7pm & 9:30pmBetty Carter blazed her own trail as one of the mostoriginal jazz vocalists of our time. Drummer andmusic director Alvester Garnett and rising star vocal-ist Charenee Wade celebrate the legacy of Carter,who would have turned 85 this year. Garnett, joinedby other past members of Betty Carter’s band includ-ing saxophonist Craig Handy, pianists JackyTerrasson and Stephen Scott, bassists MichaelBowie and Curtis Lundy, and drummer WinardHarper will share memories of his first touring expe-rience with Carter, performing some of her trade-mark tunes including “What A Little Moonlight CanDo” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Rounding out theperformance will be tap dancer Michela MarinoLerman, who recently paid tribute to Betty Carter ina performance at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.Free pre-concert discussion nightly, 6pm & 8:30pm.

ROSE THEATERPaquito D’Rivera: Around the AmericasMarch 27–28 at 8pmLike his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, virtuoso clarinetistand saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera possesses a deepcommitment to the cultural exchange between jazzand Latin music. Through composers like ErnestoLecuona, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Rafael Hernandez,and Chucho Valdés (with whom D’Rivera workedwith as a member of his ensemble Irakere in the1970s), D’Rivera will delve into South Americanmusical styles as sources for the enrichment of con-temporary jazz music. A founding member ofGillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, D’Rivera is alsoan 11-time Grammy Award winner, NEA Jazz Master,and Carnegie Hall Lifetime Achievement Awardrecipient. D’Rivera will be joined by pianist AlexBrown, bassist Oscar Stagnaro, drummer MarkWalker, trombonist and trumpeter Diego Urcola, andpercussionist Pernell Saturnino, as well as stringensemble Quinteto Cimarron direct from Spain.

April 2015

THE APPEL ROOMBillie Holiday FestivalCécile McLorin Salvant Sing Billie HolidayApril 10–11 at 7pm & 9:30pmCécile McLorin Salvant has exploded on the jazzscene as a masterful interpreter of song, with acanny ability to select unique and rarely performedrepertoire. Salvant’s odes to her predecessorsencompass organic assimilation and brave creativity.Such a skill set is necessary when taking on themusic of Billie Holiday. Admittedly taken aback byHoliday during her initial introductions, the idiosyn-cratic giant of jazz later became one of Salvant’s pri-mary inspirations. As part of our Billie Holiday cen-tennial celebration, Salvant delves further into hervast catalogue, with a performance that will surelyignite a renewed appreciation for “Lady Day.”Free pre-concert discussion nightly, 6pm & 8:30pm.

ROSE THEATERBillie Holiday FestivalCelebrating Lady DayApril 10–11 at 8pmAt the centennial of Billie Holiday’s birth, we celebratethe unapologetically organic artist and jazz singer ofmonumental innovation. Vocalists Andy Bey, MollyJohnson, and Sarah Elizabeth Charles will performrepertoire such as ‘Don’t Explain,’ ‘You Go To MyHead,’ and ‘Strange Fruit.’ Bey is a Grammy Award-nominated vocalist with a truly resonant sound and apianist of ultra sensitivity, who has been recording asa leader for over 60 years. Molly Johnson is one ofCanada’s greatest musical voices, noted for her infec-tious on-stage energy. Sarah Elizabeth Charles is a ris-ing star vocalist-composer quickly gaining acclaim,who in 2009 participated in the Betty Carter JazzAhead Composers Residency. Representing threegenerations from varied regions, each of these artistsis uniquely stimulated by the brilliance of Holiday.Joining Bey, Johnson, and Charles are music directorand pianist Peter Martin, drummer Ulysses Owens,bassist Robert Hurst, and saxophonist Melissa Aldana.Free pre-concert discussion nightly, 7pm.

Except where noted, all venues are located in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, 5th floor

Tickets starting at $10

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jazz at Lincoln Center’sFrederick P. Rose Hall

In deference to the artists, patrons of Dizzy’s Club Coca-Colaare encouraged to keep conversations to a whisper during the performance.

Artists and schedule subject to change.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola is located in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, 5th floor New York.

Reservations: 212-258-9595 or jazz.org/dizzys; Group Reservations: 212-258-9595 or jazz.org/dizzys-reservationsNightly Artist sets at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.

Late Night Session sets Tuesday through Saturday. Doors open at 11:15pm

Cover Charge: $20–45. Special rates for students with valid student ID. Full dinner available at each artist set.

Rose Theater and The Appel Room concert attendees, present your ticket stub to get 50% off the late-night cover charge at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Fridays and Saturdays.

Jazz at Lincoln Center merchandise is now available at the concession stands during performances in Rose Theaterand The Appel Room. Items also available in Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola during evening operating hours.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola gift cards now available.

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February 2015The Music of Dexter Gordon: A CelebrationThe Dexter Gordon Legacy Ensemblewith George Cables, Gerald Cannon, Lewis Nash,Joe Locke, Abraham Burton, and Craig HandyFebruary 26–March 1 7:30pm & 9:30pm

March 2015Eastman Jazz Ensemble with Dave GlasserTribute to Billy StrayhornMarch 27:30pm & 9:30pm

Cyrus Chestnut TrioMarch 3–57:30pm & 9:30pm

The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes MontgomeryFeaturing Calvin Keys & Yotam Silbersteinwith Andrew Renfroe, Adam Moezina, BrianCharette, and Jordan YoungMarch 6–87:30pm & 9:30pm

Chihiro Yamanaka Triowith Yasushi Nakamura and Kush AbadeyMarch 97:30pm & 9:30pm

Anton Schwartz QuintetMarch 10with Scott Wendholt, Danny Grissett, UgonnaOkegwo, and Lorca Hart7:30pm & 9:30pm

The Artistry of Jazzmeia Hornwith Lesedi Ntsame, Victor Gould, Eric Wheeler,Kush Abadey, Alexandrea Johnson, and Phantom KnoetMarch 117:30pm & 9:30pm

Gregory GeneretThe Storytellers: Hartman, Coltrane & Williamswith Orrin Evans, Willie Jones III, and Gerald CannonMarch 127:30pm & 9:30pm

Jacky Terrasson QuintetTake This Album Release PartyMarch 13–157:30pm and 9:30pm

For Strayhorn: New York Youth Symphony Jazzfeaturing Luis BonillaMarch 167:30pm & 9:30pm

Renee Rosnes Quartet with Steve Nelson, PeterWashington & Lewis NashMarch 17–197:30pm & 9:30pm

Brussels Jazz OrchestraGraphicology: graphic novel meets live jazzMarch 20–227:30pm & 9:30pm

Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra featuring Dave LiebmanA Tribute to Wayne ShorterMarch 237:30pm & 9:30pm

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salute to betty carterMAR 6–7 • 7PM, 9:30PM • THE APPEL ROOMDrummer and music director Alvester Garnett, vocalist Charenee Wade, saxophonist Craig Handy, pianists Jacky Terrasson and Stephen Scott, bassists Michael Bowie and Curtis Lundy, drummer Winard Harper, and tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman

webop family jazz party: webop goes marching inMAR 7 • 1PM, 3PM • VARIS LEICHTMAN STUDIOCome marching into spring with the WeBop Family Band as they march and parade along to the funky beat of New Orleans in this interactive performance for families

paquito d’rivera: around the americasMAR 27–28 • 8PM • ROSE THEATERClarinetist and saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera tours the music of South America with pianist Alex Brown, bassist Oscar Stegnaro, drummer Mark Walker, trombonist and trumpeter Diego Urcola, percussionist Pernell Saturnino, and string ensemble Quinteto Cimarron

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