Program
Grant O'Brien Conductor
Tony DeSare Piano & Vocalist
Bria Skonberg Trumpet
John Manzari Tap Dancer & Vocalist
Cole Porter’s sophisticated, sexy and timeless songs continue to inhabit a unique place in society and the Great American Songbook. It’s no wonder his work has been interpreted by countless artists across multiple decades. Join Tony DeSare with a smashing trumpeter and exhilarating tap dancer as they put a fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.”
Mix and mingle with coffee, tea and cookies while enjoying the stirring music of our Coffee Series concerts, which feature a wide variety of abbreviated performances from select classical and pops concert programs.
______
Featured Artists
Grant O'Brien JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair
Grant O’Brien is a conductor, composer, and producer of music and musical productions. During his studies at the Eastman School of Music, he worked extensively with conductors Dr. Oliver Hagen, Dr. Mark Scatterday, Professor Brad Lubman in addition to the Emmy Award-winning Mark Watters...continue reading
Tony DeSare Piano & Vocalist
Named a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe....continue reading
Bria Skonberg Trumpet
Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Bria has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Described as “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation..."continue reading
John Manzari Tap Dancer & Vocalist
John Manzari is an Ovation Award and Helen Hayes Award nominated dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and teacher....continue reading
______