Program celebrates the classic works of
singer-songwriter Laura Nyro performed by
guest vocalists Lisa Fischer, Becca Stevens and Moira Smiley
When composer/arranger/pianist Billy Childs was introduced to the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Laura Nyro at the age of 11, he was left with a powerful and lasting impression of Nyro’s unique blend of Broadway-inspired melodies, jazz improvisations and socially conscious lyrics.
Childs returned to that early experience for his latest project, creating and orchestrating his newest album, Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro.
Orange County jazz fans will have the opportunity to hear Childs’ loving homage to the late great Nyro at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Friday,October 17 at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
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