Friday July 21 7:30 – 8:30 pm
An Evening of Jazz: The Incomparable Shirley Nanette and the great George Mitchell on keyboard
A Casa Della Zisa Collegium Musica Event
U&I Event Center – 11905 SW 69th Ave Tigard, 97223
An intimate setting where everyone enjoys a front row seat!
RSVP – Info@UICenter.net
Shirley Nanette has had many accomplishments over the years. She is an inductee in Oregon Hall of Fame and Jazz Hall of Fame. In 1983, she won the First “Star Search” aka “Fantasy” national talent competition on NBC Television. Shirley was recognized as “Best Female Vocalist in Portland” from 1981 to 1991. Shirley Made her debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1981, conducted by Norman Leyden. She appears as one of the “Pops” concert favorites. She has also appeared as guest soloist with the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Tucson, San Diego, Honolulu, Long Beach, and the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
Joining Shirely on keyboard is George Mitchell, one of the great jazz pianists, “a real treasure” (Terry Currier, Oregon Music Hall of Fame), and touring pianist with Diana Ross.
