HSO Jazz and Strings Plays a Tribute to John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman March 11, 2011

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will continue the 2010-2011 Jazz and Strings Series with a tribute to saxophone legend John Coltrane and jazz singer Johnny Hartman on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Theater for The Performing Arts in Hartford’s Learning Corridor. Conceived and directed by HSO principal timpanist Gene Bozzi, this program will feature guest saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and vocalist Giacomo Gates performing selections from the album John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, including “You Are Too Beautiful,” “Lush Life,” and “Autumn Serenade” plus Coltrane and Hartman fan favorites including “Giant Steps” and “My Favorite Things.” HSO drummer Gene Bozzi, bassist Rick Rozie, and frequent HSO pianist and arranger Walter Gwardyak will team up with members of the HSO string section to bring the sounds of Coltrane and Hartman to life.