Summer Music Series - John Penny Trio

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
August 2019
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

The John Penny Trio brings Jazz that swings, Bossa Nova that sways, and romantic ballads to dream to. Among the group are educators and former educators for literature and Jazz history that enjoy sharing thoughts on how the group works as a unit and on the history of this great American art. During the performance, informal conversation and questions from the audience are welcome in what we strive to have as a parlor-like setting for sharing Jazz, and its history and culture. John Penny and members of the trio have performed various styles of music as well as having composed music for film and theater. The focus of this performance, though, is classis jazz, the variety of Jazz with which most people are familiar.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will enjoy an evening of jazz while learning more about this unique American art form through questions and conversations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons enjoyed this performance, which took place on the deck at the library. Commenters mentioned that their lives were enriched by "I love the jazz. Don't hear it live very often," and that the program created "A sense of peace, in these unstable times. Thank you."

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200