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City Rhythm Orchestra with Joey DeFrancesco

Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre

March 27, 2011

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Amazing news! 2010 Grammy nominee and “the finest jazz organist on the planet” Joey DeFrancesco will be joining CRO on the Colonial stage for this show! CRO has been entertaining audiences since 1985 with their upbeat brand of jazz and swing music. Bandleaders Pete Spina and Nick Vallerio have consistently cooked up exciting music with their key ingredients of hot horn players, a smokin’ rhythm section, and exciting charts.

Joe Matt, the band’s innovative arranger, writes with a distinct flair that’s been called “great music and great fun.” The depth of their 1,000-tune play list is truly astounding. The musicians sound quite at home with all varieties music, and vocalists Steve Ritrovato and Vicki Woodlyn add a special quality to the group with their dynamic range and versatility. Together, the ensemble salutes big bands like Basie and Ellington, vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby Darin, and blues artists from Ray Charles to Dinah Washington.

“One of the country’s finest swing bands, bar none. The real deal – a high flying, boldly swinging super-group.” – Philadelphia Weekly

Tickets:

General admission seating. Tickets are $27 for adults and $22 for Producer level members and above. Tickets are only $7 for children and students with the purchase of an adult ticket. Prices include a $2 Restoration Fee that helps support the continuing restoration of the theatre. Please note that tickets purchased at the box office are subject to an additional $1 per ticket Service Fee (max. $4). Online is the fastest, cheapest way to buy tickets.