Friday, April 13, 2007

Tucson: Beowulf Alley presents a Jazz Series, "Meet Me Downtown at the Alley: BeBop Meets Broadway"

 

Beowulf Alley Theatre

11 South 6th Avenue · Tucson, AZ   85701

622-4460 · FAX: 622-4460

www.beowulfalley.org

 

April 12, 2007                                                 Contact:         Beth Dell

                                                                                                badell@beowulfalley.org

                                                                                                (520) 622-4460

 

                                                                                                 Tony Frank

                                                                                                  tfc24@hotmail.com

                                                                                                  (520) 272-8868

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Tucson, AZ)— Beowulf Alley Theatre Company will present a Jazz Series “Meet Me Downtown at the Alley: BeBop Meets Broadway” on May 8, 22, June 12 and 26, 2007. The lobby will open at 6:30p and the performances begin at 7:30p. Our theatre is located at 11 South 6th Avenue, between Broadway and Congress. Individual tickets for these Tuesday night events may be purchased for $25.00 each or the entire 4-night series for $80.00. To purchase tickets on-line, please go to our website at www.beowulfalley.org or call the theatre at (520) 882-0555. The four events will feature Lamont Arthur, Tony Frank and Debby Luna.

Lamont Arthur moved to Tucson in the ‘60s’ and began playing with a variety of groups with many different styles. Although self-taught, his 35 years of experience has made him a sought after and accomplished keyboardist, composer, arranger and producer. His group 'LAPD' performs regularly at Sakura on Wednesdays and Fridays. He is the Minister of Music at Rising Star Baptist Church of Tucson.

Tony is a staple in the Tucson jazz community hosting jams, creating opportunities for musicians, and playing regular gigs at Acacia and Blue Point. The world of jazz has given him the opportunity to work with greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Mantooth, Carl Saunders, Shirley Horn, Mike Vax and countless local pros in Tucson and across the country. Check out Tony's internet radio station . He plays 'REAL JAZZ’ 24/7 and let's the world know that Tucson swings, Baby! - www.tucsonjazzradio.org.

Debbie Luna started learning the Swing-Thing from her mom before she was eight. Though this UA student has primarily worked in construction, truck driving, state parks and medical facilities, she has truly found a place to express her passion of life through jazz and performing. Her new website is: www.debbielunajazz.com.

Please join us for an evening of great jazz from some of Tucson’s amazing musicians!

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Beowulf Alley Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. BATC’s artistic mission is to redefine the Tucson professional theatrical landscape by melding the best of traditional theatre with the newest works with a contemporary, urban and gritty attitude. BATC aims to break typical stereotypes about theatre by finding material that is not only new to Tucson, but by producing in a daring and distinctive style that will appeal to a whole new generation of theatergoers.

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