Published August 24, 2016
MONROE, La. — ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥â€™s School of Visual and Performing
Arts (VAPA) is hosting The Brubeck Brothers Quartet on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:30
PM in Brown Auditorium, located on the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Campus.
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet (BBQ) features Chris Brubeck (Bass, Trombone) and Dan
Brubeck, sons of international jazz icon, the late Dave Brubeck. The BBQ also includes
the world-renowned Chuck Lamb (Piano) and Mike DeMicco (Guitar).Ìý
With nearly a half a century of record releases, awards, and performances across the
world, the BBQ's 'straight-ahead' approach to jazz can be found on their latest record,
LifeTimes.Ìý
The BBQ's live show is not to be missed as they explore tones of funk, blues, and
world music. Creativity, technique, and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising
dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and spontaneity.Ìý
General admission tickets are $5. ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ students, faculty, and staff tickets are free,
but tickets must be reserved in advance through the VAPA office with a valid University
ID.
High School and Middle School band directors may request complimentary tickets for
themselves and their students on a first-come-first-served basis. If requesting tickets,
please verify that all tickets will be used as the event is expected to sell out.
Tickets will be available Thursday, August 25 in the VAPA Office (Biedenharn Hall,
Room 105).Ìý
For more information, contact the VAPA Office at (318) 342-1414.
