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The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
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The Orlando Philharmonic presents Dave Bennett’s Tribute to Benny Goodman
(Orlando, FL – September 9, 2009) – The Orlando Philharmonic presents the second concert in the 2009-2010 Super Series, Dave Bennett’s Tribute to Benny Goodman, on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Two performances will be held, a 2:00 PM matinee and an 8:00 PM evening performance at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando. The Super Series sponsor is Darden Restaurants Foundation. The concert is sponsored by The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando.
Principal Pops Conductor Andrew Lane leads the Orlando Philharmonic along with virtuoso clarinetist Dave Bennett in this program featuring many of Goodman’s greatest and most beloved hits. Described as “Benny Goodman reincarnated,” Bennett is an authentic musical prodigy who brings to life the classic sound and music of Benny Goodman with incredible technique and style. He began playing at age 10 on a clarinet given to him by his grandparents. Starting at age 14 (and continuing still), Dave has traveled with The New Reformation Band and Wally’s Warehouse Waifs on the “trad jazz” festival circuit. At 17, Bennett was selected as one of two high school students from a field of 600 to have the opportunity to perform as a special guest soloist with The Count Basie Orchestra. Bennett premiered his Tribute to Benny Goodman septet in November 2003, at Windsor’s Capitol Theatre. The concert resulted in Dave’s first feature CD of Goodman material, released on PKO Records. Now, at age 25, Dave’s playing reflects a mature personal style that evokes a fortuitous and unique blending of the sounds inspired by his two idols: Benny Goodman and Pete Fountain.
Bennett and the Philharmonic will perform many classic Goodman tunes including Moonglow, I Got Rhythm, Don’t Be That Way, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Goody Goody, Avalon, Poor Butterfly and Sing Sing Sing. This fun and energetic concert is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Subscriptions to the Orlando Philharmonic’s Super Series are presently on sale, and range in price from $32 to $550. Single tickets are $13, $26, $36, $48 and $65. To purchase subscriptions and single tickets, phone the Philharmonic’s box office at 407-770-0071, or visit the Philharmonic’s website at www.orlandophil.org.
