august 13, 2011 big bad voodoo daddy at the verizon wireless amphitheatre

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy August 13, 2011

Robert Spano, Music DirectorDonald Runnicles, Principal Guest ConductorMichael Krajewski, Principal Pops Conductor

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Playing host to a variety of community and fundraising events has made Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre far more than a haven for musical variety.

By Kimberly Nogi

It was the middle of winter 2010 and the busy summer concert season at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park was long gone. But the popular location did not lay dormant. Almost 5,000 people braved the cold to attend a candlelit Christmas Eve service, presented by Passion City Church in December — and just one of the many events that have taken place at the Amphitheatre in the past year.

Aside from the array of Orchestra concerts and popular presentations the Amphitheatre showcases from March through October, it is fast becoming the go-to place for a growing number of social and fundraising gatherings.

And Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is giving back to the region it serves. The onsite catering company Ovations hosts a summer fundraising program that enables local not-for-profit groups to earn a percentage of profits generated in concession stands. Last summer 16 not-for-profits — totaling up to 160 people an evening — volunteered to work at concessions locations during programs for Little League baseball teams, Boy Scout troops, high school marching bands and other groups. By summer’s end, Ovations paid out more than $175,000!

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“Our program allows us to provide top-notch guest service, as well as to foster an economically meaningful connection to our diverse community,” says Lacy Fink, office manager of Ovations. “It’s a great opportunity for local nonprofits, and we love to see the community involved at the Amphitheatre.”

In fact, the neighborhood maintains an important presence at the Amphitheatre year-round.

“There’s so much going here in addition to performances,” says Jenny Pollock, the operations manager for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. “This Amphitheatre was designed to house great performances, but also to be a hub for the surrounding area. Through graduations, science fairs, fundraisers and benefit concerts, and other events, we are gaining presence and growing our connection with the people we serve.”

In the past year, the Amphitheatre has played host to a number of community events, including “Shamrockin’ for a Cure” — a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research, which included a live ’80s band, catering from Carmine’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, and live and silent auctions.

At the end of April, Fulton Science Academy held its International Heritage Festival at the venue. The festival, which celebrated diversity and the arts, included international cuisine, live entertainment, and a number of booths and exhibits exploring the cultures of the world.

In addition to the Christmas Eve service presented by Passion City Church, the Amphitheatre has hosted many other worship services, including special Good Friday and Easter services. Most recently, many local high schools, including Alpharetta and Northview, held commencement services in late May.

“Our versatility is one of our greatest strengths,” adds Pollock. “From private parties and corporate functions to theatrical productions, we can accommodate just about anything.”

Kimberly Nogi is the publicist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, currently in its 66th season, consistently affirms its position as one of America’s leading

Orchestras by performing great music, presenting great artists, educating and engaging.

The Orchestra is known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses and its impressive list of Grammy® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region. Since September 2001, the Orchestra and audiences together explore a creative programming mix, recordings and visual enhancements, such as the Theater of a Concert, the Orchestra’s continuing exploration of different formats, settings, and enhancements for the musical performance experience. Another example is the Atlanta School of Composers, which reflects Mr. Spano and the Orchestra’s commitment to nurturing and championing music through multi-year partnerships defining a new generation of American composers. Since the beginning of his tenure (to date), Mr. Spano and the Orchestra have performed over 100 concerts containing contemporary works (composed since 1950), including 15 ASO-commissioned world premieres.

During its 32-year history with Telarc, the Orchestra and Chorus has recorded more than 100 albums, and its recordings have won 27 Grammy® Awards in categories including Best Classical Album, Best Orchestral Performance, Best Choral Performance and Best Opera Performance.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs more than 200 concerts each year for a combined audience of more than a half million in a full schedule of performances which also features educational and community concerts. A recognized leader and supporter of contemporary American music, the Orchestra recently received the 2007 award for Strongest Commitment to New American Music from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. In addition, Music Director Robert Spano was named Musical America 2008 Conductor of the Year. With the opening of the 12,000-seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in May 2008, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra became the first U.S. orchestra to annually perform and present in its concert hall, and in two amphitheaters. In Summer 2008, the Orchestra celebrated 35 years at legendary Chastain Park Amphitheater, the award-winning 6,500-seat venue in Atlanta, during the Orchestra’s annual Delta Classic Chastain concert series.

Robert Spano Music Director

The Robert Reid Topping Chair *

Donald RunniclesPrincipal Guest Conductor

The Neil and Sue Williams Chair *

Michael KrajewskiPrincipal Pops Conductor

Jere Flint Staff Conductor; Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

The Zeist Foundation Chair*

Norman MackenzieDirector of Choruses

The Frannie and Bill Graves Chair

FIRST VIOLIN

David CoucheronConcertmasterThe Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Peevy Chair*

William PuAssociate ConcertmasterThe Charles McKenzie Taylor Chair*

Justin BrunsAssistant ConcertmasterThe Mary and Cherry Emerson Chair

Jun-Ching LinAssistant Concertmaster

Carolyn Toll HancockThe AGL Resources Chair

John MeisnerAlice Anderson OglesbyLorentz OttzenChristopher PulgramCarol RamirezJuan RamirezOlga ShpitkoDenise Berginson SmithKenn WagnerLisa Wiedman Yancich

SECOND VIOLIN

David ArenzPrincipalThe Atlanta Symphony Associates Chair*

Sou-Chun SuAssociate PrincipalThe Frances Cheney Boggs Chair*

Jay ChristyAssistant Principal

Sharon BerensonDavid BraitbergNoriko Konno CliftJudith CoxDavid DillardEleanor KosekRaymond Leung

Ruth Ann LittleThomas O’DonnellRonda RespessSanford SalzingerFrank Walton

VIOLA

Reid HarrisPrincipalThe Edus H. and Harriet H. Warren Chair*

Paul MurphyAssociate PrincipalThe Mary and Lawrence Gellerstedt Chair *

Catherine LynnAssistant Principal

Wesley CollinsMarian KentYang-Yoon KimYiyin LiLachlan McBaneJessica OudinArdath Weck

CELLO

Christopher RexPrincipalThe Miriam and John Conant Chair*

Daniel LauferAssociate PrincipalThe Livingston Foundation Chair*

Karen FreerAssistant Principal

Dona VellekAssistant Principal Emeritus

Joel DallowJere FlintJennifer HumphreysLarry LeMasterBrad RitchiePaul Warner

BASS

Ralph JonesPrincipalThe Marcia and John Donnell Chair *

Gloria JonesAssociate Principal

Jane LittleAssistant Principal Emeritus

Michael KenadyMichael KurthDouglas SommerThomas Thoreson

FLUTE

Christina SmithPrincipalThe Jill Hertz Chair*

Robert CroninAssociate Principal

Paul BrittanThe Georgia Power Foundation Chair

Carl David Hall

PICCOLO

Carl David Hall

OBOE

Elizabeth KochPrincipalThe George M. and Corrie Hoyt Brown Chair *

Yvonne Powers PetersonAssociate Principal

Ann Lillya †

Patrick McFarland

ENGLISH HORN

Patrick McFarland

CLARINET

Laura ArdanPrincipalThe Robert Shaw Chair*

Ted GurchAssociate Principal

William RappaportThe Alcatel-Lucent Chair

Alcides Rodriguez

E-FLAT CLARINET

Ted Gurch

BASS CLARINET

Alcides Rodriguez

BASSOON

Carl NitchiePrincipalThe Walter L. “Buz” Carr, III Chair

Elizabeth BurkhardtAssociate Principal

Laura NajarianThe Pricewaterhouse Coopers Chair

Juan de Gomar

CONTRA-BASSOON

Juan de Gomar

HORN

Brice AndrusPrincipalThe Sandra and John Glover Chair

Susan WeltyAssociate Principal

Thomas Witte

Richard DeaneThe UPS Community Service Chair

Bruce Kenney

TRUMPET

Thomas HootenPrincipalThe Madeline and Howell Adams Chair*The Mabel Dorn Reeder Honorary Chair

Karin BliznikAssociate Principal

Michael MyersJoseph Walthall

TROMBONE

Colin WilliamsPrincipalThe Wachovia Chair

Stephen WilsonAssociate PrincipalThe Patsy and Jere Drummond Chair

Edmon NicholsonGeorge Curran

BASS TROMBONE

George Curran

TUBA

Michael MoorePrincipalThe Georgia-Pacific Chair

TIMPANI

Mark YancichPrincipalThe Walter H. Bunzl Chair*

William WilderAssistant Principal

PERCUSSION

Thomas SherwoodPrincipalThe Julie and Arthur Montgomery Chair*

William WilderAssistant PrincipalWilliam A. Schwartz Chair*

Charles Settle

HARP

Elisabeth Remy JohnsonPrincipalThe Delta Air Lines Chair

KEYBOARDThe Hugh and Jessie Hodgson Memorial Chair*

Peter Marshall †Beverly Gilbert †Sharon Berenson

LIBRARY

Rebecca BeaversPrincipal

Steven SherrillAssistant Principal Librarian

John WildermuthAssistant Librarian

* Chair named in perpetuity † Regularly engaged musician Players in string sections are listed alphabetically.

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Big Bad Voodoo DaddySaturday, August 13, at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, Conductor

LOUIS PRIMA(arr. VANACORE)Jump, Jive n’ Wail

JERRY GRAY(arr. HOLCOMBE)A String of Pearls

GEORGE BASSMAN(arr. HOLCOMBE)I’m Gettin’ Sentimental Over You

JAMES VINCENT MONACO(arr. HOLCOMBE)You Made Me Love You

VERNON DUKE(arr. PRECHEL)April in Paris

LOUIS PRIMA(arr. HOLCOMBE)Sing, Sing, Sing

JOSEPH COPELAND GARLAND(arr. HOLCOMBE)In the Mood

INTERMISSION

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

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MICHAEL KRAJEwSKI

“…his wry wit, as spontaneous as a stand-up comedian’s, emerged to amuse the audience. Krajewski turned to the orchestra to lead a bright, sassy account. It showed that he is as effective and entertaining a communicator in music as he is in words.” — Charles Ward, Houston Chronicle

Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski is a much sought after conductor of symphonic pops concerts. He is the principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - the first to hold such a title in Atlanta, and principal pops conductor of the Houston and Jacksonville symphony orchestras as well.

As a guest conductor Michael has performed with the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Other guest conducting appearances include the San Francisco, Dallas, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Phoenix and National symphonies, as well as many other orchestras across the United States. In Canada he has led the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphonies. Other international appearances include performances with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra in concerts in Belfast and Dublin.

Michael is the conductor of the forthcoming video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that airs worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. On recording he has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival. Michael’s collaborative programs have included such artists as flutist James Galway, mezzo Marilyn Horne, guitarist Angel Romero, and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Ben Folds, Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patti, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Ann Hampton Callaway, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

With degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Michael furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. He was resident conductor of the Florida Symphony and for eleven years served as music director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Darcy. When not conducting he enjoys travel, photography, jogging, bicycling, and solving the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

“America’s favorite little big band” the award winning Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) has evolved into one of the top leaders among jazz/swing bands worldwide. Last year they released their 11 album (their eighth studio album to date), HOW BIG CAN YOU GET? The Music of Cab Calloway, a collection of songs that captures the essence of an American icon in a rowdy celebration of musicianship, mischief, genius, street smarts and fun. The album brought a much-needed high-voltage jolt of winning, feel-good energy to a country slogging through tough times…exactly the way that Calloway’s music did in the Depression-era America of his own youth. The Associated Press said the album had, “musicianship over moxie, horn section segments to die for, and drumming even Gene Krupa would proud of,” while the Star Ledger added, “The voodoo daddy is a living tribute to Cab Calloway and the essence of his rowdy spirit…you can still find that same energy-charged performance and intensity.”

The critically acclaimed album was another milestone in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s 18-year career. Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993 in a legendary residency at Los Angeles’ Brown Derby nightclub, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them over time to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the Nineties swing revival. The eight-man group forged a massively successful

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fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music, building their own songbook of original dance tunes that has made them a veteran force that to this day adds new fans by the roomful every time they play.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, named famously after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, has received national critical acclaim, Rolling Stone calls them “retro hepcat cool” while the band’s music has appeared in over 60 movies and television shows. Since making their Hollywood debut as the featured band in the 1996 indie film landmark film Swingers, BBVD has gone on to perform for three American Presidents headline numerous sold out tours, including shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Hall, Lincoln Center, Chastain Park and Constitution Hall,

appear as special guests with the great symphony and pops orchestras of the nation, including their first symphony show with the US Air Force Orchestra and appeared numerous times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan O’Brian and Live with Regis & Kelly, just to name a few career highlights.

And now, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s songs have passed into the classic American songbook, playing alongside pop standards in film and television, including ABC Disney Specials and reality competitions like Dancing with the Stars.

The band will be touring throughout 2011 with plans to start recording their next album (their 12th!) later this year.

For tour dates please visit: www.bbvd.com.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy


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Casablanca complete film LIVE

Jere Flint, conductor Ben Mankiewicz, host

Bogie, Bergman, baddies and derring-do in an all-time favor-ite! Casablanca in its glorious entirety on the big screens, with the Orchestra performing the memorable score, and fea-turing Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz.

SENSATIONAL CIRqUE July 30Sat: 8pm

Cirque de la SymphonieMichael Krajewski, conductor

The magic of Cirque comes to the Symphony! Marvel in amazement at high flying aerialists, daredevil cyclists and more acrobatic feats of wonder set to classical masterpieces and contemporary hits.

SwING NIGHT! August 13Sat: 8pm

Big Bad Voodoo DaddyMichael Krajewski, conductor

Put on your high-heeled Oxfords and get ready to swing in the great outdoors with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, “America’s favorite little big band” and our own Grammy- winning big band!

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George M. Brown Trust Fund of Atlanta, Georgia

Bryan Cave LLPBuck ConsultantsThe Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation

Talela & Beauchamp CarrRoxanne & Jeffrey Cashdan

CB Richard EllisCenter Family Foundation Mr. Charles Center Mr. & Mrs. Fred Halperin

Ms. Charlene BermanThe Chatham Valley Foundation, Inc.

Chick-fil-A, Inc.CornerCap Investment Counsel

Ann & Jeff CramerDLA Piper Duke Realty Corporation Egon Zehnder International

Exide TechnologiesFeinberg Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. Frank L. Fernandez

Fifth Third BankRobert Fornaro John & Mary Franklin Foundation, Inc.

Gas South, LLC Georgia Natural Gas Dolores & Javier C. Goizueta

Grant Thornton LLPHarland Clarke HD Supply The Howell Fund, Inc. ICS Contract Services, LLC

JamestownJenny & Phil JacobsMr. & Mrs. Tom O.

Jewell Weldon H. Johnson Family Foundation

Ingrid Saunders JonesDavid & Jennifer Kahn Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Muhtar KentKurt Kuehn & Cheryl Davis

Lanier Parking SolutionsThe Latham Foundation Barbara W. & Bertram L. Levy Fund

Karole & John LloydLockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Marsh-MercerMcKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Mohawk Industries, Inc.Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Noonan Family Foundation

Gail & Bob O’LearyVicki R. PalmerThe Sally & Peter Parsonson Foundation, Inc.

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Printpack Inc./The Gay & Erskine Love Foundation

David M. Ratcliffe J. Mack Robinson Interests

Frances & Jesse A. Sasser, Jr.

Emily Winship Scott Foundation

Selig Enterprises, Inc./ The Selig Foundation

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Spencer Stuart Karen & John Spiegel Superior Essex Inc. Sysco AtlantaTriMont Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

United Distributors, Inc. WATL/WXIA/Gannett Foundation

John F. WielandMr. & Mrs. James B. Williams

Sue & Neil Williams Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

Carla & Leonard Wood The Xerox Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Yellowlees

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Michael Krajewski,the first-ever Principal Pops Conductor at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, leads concerts with Cirque de la Symphonie and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this season. He recently sat down for a short interview.

When did you first fall in love with music?

When I was six years old, my parents asked me if I’d be interested in taking piano lessons. We had an old upright piano in the basement, and I thought, “Sure, why not?” By the time I was in high school, it was clear to me that music was where I belonged.

What’s the state of music education in our schools?

When I grew up, a music teacher came to the class-room and asked “Who wants to learn to play an instrument?” If you showed interest, they passed out instruments and taught you how to play. Now, whenever education cuts are made, the first thing they look at is the arts and music, which are more vital subjects than people realize. Orchestras must

take a more proactive role, and a great example is what our Orchestra has accomplished with its “When I Play Music” campaign supporting music education for children.

How do you see your role in instilling a love of music in young audiences?

My specialty is pops concerts here and at our SUPERPops! series at Atlanta Symphony Hall. We perform these primarily so that we can reach a wider segment of the community, because there are those who think that classical music is just not for them. Others are interested if they find out the Orchestra is playing music from the movies, Broadway or Top 40. We’re happy to oblige, because we are a world-class orchestra. Our goal is to try to reach as many people as we can, so we offer a diverse of range of programs to accomplish that.

What appeals to you about collaborating with disparate artists such as The Chieftains and Patti LuPone instead of doing a strictly classi-cal repertoire?

I love it because, although my training is classical, I’ve always had eclectic tastes and been interested in hearing an orchestra stretch beyond its tradi-

tional limits. When I conduct SUPERPops! concerts, I get immersed in all these differ-ent genres. It’s very interesting to be making music with the best classical musicians, the best Irish musicians, the best jazz musicians, the stars of Broadway ... I get to dabble, and the variety is really fun and interesting for me.

What’s it like working with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in the season finale?

I’ve worked with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy a num-ber of times, and what I love about the experience is that it really is a cross-generational thing. The older generation that grew up with big band swing loves it because it takes them back to their youthful days of dating and dancing. The guys in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are younger, and there are young people know who are hip listening to that kind of music. It’s a great way to appeal to a bunch of different generations, with everyone saying, “I love this music!”

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In this Orchestra adaptation of actor and musician John Lithgow’s spellbinding children’s book, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life.

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