The Triad Theater Friday, July 19th 7:00 - 9:30 PM $25.00
158 W 72nd St
New York, New York 10023 Get tickets use link: http://www.triadnyc.com/event/3ff644dc3152f7f2f4f497de02dc463f
THE CHRISTINE SPERO GROUP - "Spero Plays Nyro, an evening of the Music of Laura Nyro". By The Christine Spero Group, Christine Spero - Piano & Vocal, Elliot Spero -Saxophones & Percussion , Peter O'Brien-Drums, Steve Rust-Bass
In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style....
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The Triad Theater Friday, July 19th 7:00 - 9:30 PM $25.00
158 W 72nd St
New York, New York 10023 Get tickets use link: http://www.triadnyc.com/event/3ff644dc3152f7f2f4f497de02dc463f
THE CHRISTINE SPERO GROUP - "Spero Plays Nyro, an evening of the Music of Laura Nyro". By The Christine Spero Group, Christine Spero - Piano & Vocal, Elliot Spero -Saxophones & Percussion , Peter O'Brien-Drums, Steve Rust-Bass
In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style.
2019 is an important year for fans of the music of Laura Nyro, one of the 20th century's greatest songwriters. September 24th, 1969 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the release of Laura Nyro's renowned album New York Tendaberry.
The Christine Spero Group will be bringing Spero Plays Nyro, ("And When I Die", "Eli's Coming", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Sweet Blindness" to The Triad Theater
I was called upon by Columbia Records to work with Laura Nyro in arranging and developing her legendary album Eli and the Thirteenth Confession so I can say with confidence that Christine Spero's rendition of Laura's work passes the litmus test with flying colors. ..... .....Charlie Calello, arranger & record producer
Christine has fully recaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petito create a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing. Saxophonist / percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutes and multiple percussion accents. In February 2015 the group released their Cd, Spero Plays Nyro. Available at Cd Baby, iTunes, Amazon and streaming on Pandora, Spotify & Youtube.
Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting Competition Jazz/category, had her start in the music business as a teen with legendary producer Don Kirschner and Neil Sedaka. She earned numerous accolades for her melodic, emotionally powerful and soulful writing and performing and her two original Cds, "We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" have received strong press from USA Today, Long Island Newsday, Billboard, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, All About Jazz, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, Chronogram, Albany Times Union, Kingston Freeman.
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