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Old Westbury Gardens |
Picnic Pops performance on the North Lawn |
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71 Old Westbury Road
P.O. Box 430 Fax: 516-333-6807 |
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Picnic Pops 2008 Summer Concert Series Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, with the Concerts beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens. Admission: $10.00; $8.00 62 and older & members; children 12 and under free. Rain Policy: Cancellation or postponement due to weather will be made at 3:00 p.m. If rain starts anytime after the completion of the first set, we will be unable to make refunds or exchanges. Wednesday, July 9 Peter Duchin and the Orchestra -- Standards, Classic Rock -- A Gardens’ favorite, Peter Duchin and the Orchestra return to open the 2008 Pops. Peter is the premier band leader having formed one of the most versatile, prestigious, and sought after bands of the modern era. Wednesday, July 16 Central Park Stompers -- Big Band Swing, Contemporary Swing -- Comprised of a world-class lineup of musicians, the Central Park Stompers blend 40's nostalgia, early ‘50s Rhythm and Blues, and classic swing.Wednesday, July 23 Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabrosa -- Salsa & Latin Jazz --With a mix of traditional salsa and powerful modern arrangements, Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso are renowned for their fiery modern salsa dura. The group’s distinctive style is the result of the unique and extensive musical backgrounds of the band’s individual members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin music before joining together to integrate Swing Sabroso. Wednesday, July 30 Harlem Renaissance Orchestra -- Big Band Swing -- When you are talking authentic Big Band sound,The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra is second to none. True to the tradition of Swing, HRO’s 16 piece orchestra has performed in some of the most prestigious venues and events in the country. Its mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in its living form by giving recognition to the following great creators: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Pops Louie Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lucky Millinder, Earl Fatha Hines, Billy Eckstine, Lionel Hampton, and others. Wednesday, August 6 Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks -- 20s & 30s Dance -- In 30 years as a bandleader, Vince Giordano has become the authority on recreating the sounds of 1920s and ‘30s jazz and popular music. “I just love the energy of the early jazz," says Giordano. "I wanted to recapture some of that.” Early appearances with Leon Redbone and on Prairie Home Companion and lending his talents to Francis Ford Coppola’s film The Cotton Club, led to working with Dick Hyman’s Orchestra in half a dozen Woody Allen soundtracks then as a bass player in Sean Penn’s band in Woody’s Sweet and Lowdown. He and band were featured in Gus Van Sant’s film Finding Forrester, in Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Robert DeNiro’s film, The Good Shepherd and most recently in Sam Mendes’ upcoming film: Revolutionary Road. Also a big-band historian and collector, Giordano has more than 30,000 scores in his collection. Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks are renowned on the New York scene for their commitment to preserving and authentically presenting 1920s jazz and popular music. For more information regarding group packages please contact Angela Savino |
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