An Evening of Jazz with Dick Hyman, piano March 28, 2009

Legendary jazz pianist, arranger and composer Dick Hyman joins the City of Fairfax Band in an upbeat evening of jazz-inspired concert works. The program features Hyman's "Ragtime Fantasy", a fascinating and nostalgic romp through 40 years of twentieth-century American jazz piano complete with sentimental melodies and animated madness. Other works include George Gershwin's "Three Preludes" and "Cuban Overture", a special Hyman tribute to Jelly Roll Morton, and more.

A free master class with Mr. Hyman for students, educators and connoisseurs exploring the history of jazz precedes the concert at 2 P.M. at George Mason University, Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III.

General admission concert tickets are $13 Adults, $7 Seniors. Free admission for children and students 18 and under. The master class is free and open to the public. Doors open one hour prior to concert. Free parking. Purchase tickets online at www.fairfaxband.org. Group discounts are available with advanced sales. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (703) 757-0220 or email [email protected].

A local tradition since 1969, the City of Fairfax Band provides accessible, affordable live entertainment for the whole family, in the heart of Fairfax.

Official Website: http://www.fairfaxband.org