Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

The exciting 12-piece group Pink Martini performs everything from swinging Afro-Cuban rhythms, Parisian café tunes, Caribbean calypso, and Hollywood golden-era string arrangements. Formed in 1994, this Portland-based “little orchestra” is led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale and fronted by vocalist China Forbes. Their sophisticated and multi-lingual performances have enthralled critics and audiences alike: The Times UK called them “one of the world’s most elegant live bands,” and JazzTimes wrote that “Pink Martini’s live show conjures a fantasy of ageless glamour.” They have performed in numerous sold-out concerts around the world, including four at Carnegie Hall, four at the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, and two at Paris’ legendary L’Olympia Theat... more...