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Lonnie Leibowitz, Classical Jazz Pianist at Howland Cultural Center
On Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 5:30pm, the Howland Cultural Center presents Lonnie Leibowitz in a classical jazz piano concert. The program will include interpretation of Gershwin's music in addition to some of Leibowitz's own compositions.
Leibowitz is returning to the Howland Cultural Center by popular demand. He is a favorite among jazz enthusiasts and has performed widely in the Hudson Valley region.
Leibowitz was born in Queens, New York, and began composing for voice and piano as early as age twelve. He studied jazz piano, conception, and harmony with Connie Cruthers and Sal Mosea, both protégés of the legendary Lennie Tristano. Also conservatorytrained, Leibowitz studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music.
As an established music educator in the 1980s, Leibowitz performed in large venues including the Westbury Music Fair and the Westchester County Center in New York. He was house pianist at the Village Door, the Terrace on the Park, and also for two years at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. On the college scene, Leibowitz performed in concerts at Queens College, Lehigh College, the College of New Rochelle, Dowling College, as well as many music festivals in and around the tri-state area.
From 1995 to 2000, Leibowitz released a series of CDs which include his critically acclaimed Three, and Piano Mountain and his song Broken in Two, which has been used on network and cable TV. A published BMI composer since 1995, Leibowitz has been awarded grants from Meet the Composer in 1996, 97, 98, and 2000.
Leibowtiz believes that "Mastery as a jazz performer consists of the ability to fully communicate one's feelings and spirit through one's personal expression."
Reviews have stated that "Lonnie Leibowitz has achieved a high level of mastery as a pianist and composer. His well-crafted and intensely emotional conception has shown forth as unique while altogether appealing."
A reception to meet Leibowitz will take place immediately following the performance. Tickets are: General admission: $12; Seniors & Students: $8.
For further information and or directions, please call 831- 4888.
The Howland Cultural Center is located at the east end of Main Street (477) in Beacon.
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