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The ACME Jazz Company with Arne Fogel

September 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes.

Classic Repertory Big-Band, Basie Style

The ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook, including ‘Luck Be a Lady.’ Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes classic charts, along with unique arrangements, to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, they feature charts from the great composer/arranger Bill Holman.

Arne Fogel: Vocalist
Bob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger

Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota, Parsons moved to New York City in 1991, where he was involved in composition, arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles, and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Since returning to Minnesota, Bob Parsons joined the Acme Jazz Company, which features his arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style.

” does most of the arrangements for the band, and they’re a great swinging big band!” — Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM

acmejazzcompany.com

Venue

The Belvedere at Crooners
6161 Highway 65 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55448 United States
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