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November 10, 2011 - Mary Borkovitz (215-493-3010)

Plan on Holiday Magic at BCPAC’s December 3, 2011
Winter Jazz Holiday Concert

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You can make a whole day of holiday magic in beautiful Yardley, PA, on December 3, 2011, or you can make it a partial day of holiday joy.  Whatever you decide, do come to Bucks County Performing Arts Center’s Winter Holiday Jazz Concert with The David Leonhardt Jazz Group, an all-ages show with refreshments! 

This is a very special day because at 3:30 pm, Yardley Business Association sponsors Yardley’s beloved Holiday Parade along Main Street.  Then, Santa Claus comes to the Yardley Community Centre (64 S. Main St.) at 4:30 pm to share treats with the kids and provide ample photo opportunities.  If you add a nice meal or snack right in town, you can put the icing on the holiday cake by attending the Winter Jazz Holiday Concert at 7:30 pm.

The David Leonhardt Jazz Group is a ‘fan favorite’ and the Centre is packed for every one of David’s performances, especially for the growing tradition of this holiday concert.  David, an accomplished jazz pianist with concert experience all over the world and a slew of hit jazz CD recordings, brings his five-piece group to the historic, intimate Yardley Community Centre. He will be swinging the holiday classics on the heels of his latest successful CD release, ‘David Leonhardt Jazz Group Plays Cole Porter.’  This recording remained on the Top 200 national jazz charts for over 15 weeks and will be available for sale at the concert, along with other select recordings. 

Paul Wells, drummer, and Matthew Parrish, acoustic, upright bassist, have a history of spot-on interaction to lock in the rhythm and pulse for the group.   Both of them are world-traveled musicians.  Paul has worked with rocker Debbie Harry of Blondie fame, Rufus Reid, Randy Brecker and Joe Williams, to name a few.  Bucks County’s own Matthew has worked with Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Clark Terry, Winton Marsalis and Houston Person, again, to name just a few. 

Larry McKenna continues to provide the audience with that feeling that he’s playing saxophone just for them - serenading only them.  Larry has over 45 years of playing experience, including performances with Frank Sinatra and Woody Herman, and Larry’s playing  just gets finer every day.

Nancy Reed brings her gift of effortless, joyous and smooth vocal performance to the group.  Nancy, the daughter of a jazz pianist and opera singer, has toured the world, been featured on movie soundtracks, commercial jingles and numerous jazz recordings.  She certainly has the right touch to give every holiday piece a fresh and wonderful vibe.         

Come to the Yardley Community Centre, 64 S. Main St., Yardley, PA, 19067, for this fun and affordable concert.  The historic Centre, home to all of BCPACs 34th season performances, offers an unforgettable holiday setting and ample parking on Main Street.   There are also shops and eateries within walking distance.  The Continental Tavern offers 10% discount of your check if you provide your concert ticket stub.  Now that’s really  making a day of it!    

Tickets are $15, $12 (seniors) & $8 (students). Tickets are available by contacting the BCPAC office, online through PayPal at their website (www.bcpac.org) or at the Yardley Community Centre prior to the concert. You can also mail your check payable to BCPAC and send along a stamped-self-addressed envelope and we will return your tickets.

If you wish to join BCPAC’s mailing list or find out more about BCPAC you can call (215) 493-3010, or online at their website:  www.bcpac.org.   BCPAC is a registered non-profit organization based in Lower Makefield Township.  Its mission is devoted to the creation of community through the arts.