In our ongoing commitment to bringing high-quality Jazz to the Berkshires, the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival is proud to be affiliated with the percussion master Royal Hartigan, in a salute to his forebears…and those of all of us.
Fittingly set for Mother’s Day, “Ancestors - a concert in honor of our loved ones, with Blood Drum Spirit: the Royal Hartigan Ensemble,” will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 3pm at St. Stephens Church, Park Square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The concert is dedicated to Mr. Hartigan’s parents, James and Hazel Hartigan, and his Uncle Ray Hart, who taught tap dancing throughout the Berkshires from the 1930s to the 1960s.
A free-will offering is requested and all proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Center and HospiceCare in the Berkshires.
Royal Hartigan, a percussionist and Pittsfield native, will be joined by bassist Wes Brown, saxophonist David Bindman, and pianist Art Hirahara.
Hartigan is releasing two double CDs, “Blood Drum Spirit Live in China” and “Ancestors.” The ensemble will perform in New York shortly after its Pittsfield appearance before departing on a tour of China and Hong Kong in late May and June.
For concert details, background on the musicians, or other information, contact Royal Hartigan at 508-999-8572, via email at royaljhartigan@yahoo.com, or www.royalhart.com.
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