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| 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 lovely outdoor setting of the Laguna Gloria Amphitheatre was Tina's most beloved performance location.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. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |