Aug. 12 concert brings Cole Porter songs to GV

The Allan Riding Jazztet plus vocalist Julie Anne will be in concert at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the West Center.

The concert featuring the music of the legendary Cole Porter is open to the public.

Tickets are $12 for Green Valley Recreation members; $14 for guests and $16 for the general public.

The Jazztet comprises popular musicians Dave Jeffrey (drums and vibes), Allan Riding (piano) Aaron Szabo (percussion), Jesse Tovar (tenor sax, flute and clarinet) and Lanny Webb (bass).

Vocalist Julie Anne is a popular performer in the Tucson area. She has her own personal style that sets her aside from all others. Influenced by the most distinguished jazz vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Julie London and Peggy Lee, Julie Anne pays tribute to them by keeping these classic jazz standards alive.

You may have seen her at many Tucson Jazz Society events such as the Diva’s of Jazz or Tribute to Women in Jazz concerts, “Tucson Swings!” dances and concerts, the piano bar at McMahon’s Steak House, Ventana Canyon, Kingfisher, Blue Fin, Westward Look, The Gaslight Theatre, Starr Pass Resort, Saddlebrooke, Old Pueblo Grill or any number of other events, conventions or weddings.

She performs with just a piano or guitar, a trio, quartet or a full Big Band.

The musical focus of Allan Riding Jazztet is straight ahead jazz from the 1940s through 1960s, playing mainly well known standards with a sprinkling of jazz originals. The group’s library is varied and includes ballads, swing and Latin numbers, as well as dixieland arrangements.

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