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Come Swing With Me

A Jazz/Big Band Tribute to Frank Sinatra

October 21-24, 2010 at The Los Angeles Airport Marriott

Frank Sinatra’s impact on American Popular Music knows no equal but his impact on jazz and jazz musicians is just as profound. His creativity and phrasing, along with his impeccable sense of time has been studied and admired by jazz musicians since he first came on the scene in the early 1940s.

Come Swing with Me celebrates the many facets of Sinatra’s career with film showings, panel discussions, special presentations and a number of “concept” concerts showcasing the composers, arrangers, lyricists and sidemen who were intregal parts of the Sinatra legacy. Many Sinatra alumni are being featured in the various ensembles as well as leading their own groups.

In addition to the concerts that feature jazz interpretations of music associated with Sinatra, we’re also presenting several concerts featuring a variety of outstanding vocalists singing the classic arrangements.

The vocalists we’ve chosen are not Sinatra imitators in any way shape or form. They are among the finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook on the scene today; all with their own unique style and approach.

We’ve also added several special events that take place throughout the festival including an after hours “Jilly’s” venue and a bus tour of Frank Sinatra’s Hollywood.

It’s going to be a great festival........Don’t miss it! For more information (562)200-5477 or lajazzinstitute.org

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

VIP Bonus Event:

trip to Palm Springs with a party and concert at Frank Sinatra's legendary Twin Palms Estate.

Thursday, October 21

10:00-11:30

Meridian Room

Presentation 1

The Voice: Sinatra in the Forties

Presented by Ken Poston

(rare films, photos and recordings)

1:30-2:30

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 1

Sinatra Through the Early Years

featuring The Pied Pipers

with all-star big band

3:00-4:00

Meridian Room

Film 1

Excerpts from the 1950-51 Frank Sinatra TV Shows

The Ecko/Bulova Programs

4:30-5:30

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 2

The Songs of Sammy Cahn

featuring Kurt Reichenbach

7:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 3

Swing Along with May

starring Steve Lippia

Hollywood All Star Big Band featuring the classic Billy May/Frank Sinatra Arrangements

10:00

Jilly’s

Concert 4

In the Wee Small Hours

The Mike Melvoin Trio

Sleep Warm

Friday, October 22

9:00-10:00

Meridian Room

Film 2

I’ve Got the World on A String: 1953-1959

various film and TV appearances

10:15-11:15

Meridian Room

Presentation 2

Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording

presented by Charles Granata

12:15-1:15

Marquis Ballroom

Showcase Concert 1

The Montreal JazzKidz

1:30-3:00

Meridian Room

Panel 1

Ee-O-Eleven: Nights at the Sands

Ed Walters (pit boss at the Sands) with Mark Sudock

3:15-4:15

Meridian Room

Film 3

The Frank Sinatra Show 1957-58

excerpts from the ABC/Chesterfield programs

4:30-5:30

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 5

Last Call at Jilly’s

with Frankie Randall

recalling the heyday of Jilly's Bistro in New York. Hear the music - and the stories - that made Jilly's the favorite hangout for Ol' Blue eyes himself

7:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 6

Luck Be A Lady

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Rat Pack

Shades of Tony Morelli Big Band

Michael Andrew Sings Sinatra

Dennis Rowland: The Wham of Sam

Deana Martin Sings Dino

plus special guest Frankie Randall

Sleep Warm

Saturday, October 23

9:00-10:00

Meridian Room

Film 4

The Frank Sinatra Timex TV Specials: 1960-61

10:30-11:30

Meridian Room

Presentation 3

Sinatra at the Movies

presented by Charles Granata

1:00-2:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 7

Sinatraland

Patrick Williams Orchestra

2:30-3:30

Meridian Room

Panel 2

The Capitol Years

Moderator: Charles Granata

Panelists: Gene Cipriano, Buddy Collette, Dick Nash, Uan Rasey, Chris Riddle, Rosemary Acera Riddle

3:45-4:45

Meridian Ballroom

Film 5

A Man and His Music: The 1960s

excerpts from film, television and personal appearances

5:00-6:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 8

It Might As Well Be Swing: The Count Basie/Frank Sinatra Collaboration

Frank Capp Juggernaut with special guest Michael Dees

7:30

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 9

Swingin’ Session

The Nelson Riddle Orchestra

with special guests Gary Williams and Sue Raney

10:00

Jilly’s

Concert 10

Only the Lonely

The Plas Johnson Quartet

Sleep Warm

Sunday, October 24

9:00-1:00

Optional Bus Tour

Sinatra’s Hollywood

1:30-2:15

Meridian Room

Film 6

September of My Years

2:30-3:30

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 11

The Ron Jones Jazz Influence Orchestra

featuring Seth MacFarlane

3:45-4:45

Meridian Room

Panel 3

Reprise and Beyond

Moderator: Mark Sudock

Panelists: Johnny Mandel, Emil Richards, Chuck Berghofer, Frank Capp, Mike Melvoin, Patrick Williams, Ron Anthony, Gregg Field

5:00-6:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 12

The Ray Anthony Orchestra

The Sinatra Songbook

7:00-7:45

Marquis Ballroom

Showcase Concert 2

The Montreal JazzKidz Orchestra

8:00

Marquis Ballroom

Concert 13

Ring A Ding Ding

The Johnny Mandel Orchestra

with special guest Michael Andrew

Sleep Warm

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