Echoes of the Heart, A Tribute to Tina Marsh September 11, 2009

The Creative Opportunity Orchestra performs a Tribute To Tina Marsh
  
Austin's legendary jazz group, the Creative Opportunity Orchestra (led by interim Artistic Director John Mills), will perform in Austin, Texas on September 11, 2009 in tribute to the late Tina Marsh, longtime Artistic Director and vocalist extraordinaire.This concert will be the orchestra's farewell performance.

As an edifying and illuminating force in jazz for nearly 30 years, the Creative Opportunity Orchestra has featured some of Austin's finest composers, arrangers, and musicians. The evening's program of all-original works includes the world premiere of a new piece written by saxophonist John Mills in Tina's memory entitled, To Heights Unknown.  The performance will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Road, Austin

Orchestra personnel:

Alex Coke, John Mills, and Steve Vague on reeds and flutes
Dennis Dotson and Ephraim Owens, trumpets
Brian Allen and Ron Wilkins, trombones
Russell Scanlon, guitar
Steve Schwelling, drums
Bob Rodriguez, piano
Susanna Sharpe and Suzi Stern, vocals
with special guests,
Jay Rozen (tuba),
Rock Savage (percussion), 
Oliver Rajamani(tabla), and
Zeke Zimmerman (tap)
Brief appearances by other artists of CO2 history are expected.

Please join the Creative Opportunity Orchestra in its final performance and
in tribute to Tina Marsh, 
whose vision and boundless energy
gave us the gift of her unforgettable spirit in music and sound.

Middle Eastern cuisine and drinks will be available through Ararat Catering.
 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RAIN LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT IS ST JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

1941 WEBBERVILLE ROAD, AUSTIN

For more info (512)459-0116

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