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SUMMARY:Library After Hours with Chris Pinnella: The Big Band Project
DESCRIPTION:Supported by the Friends of Monmouth County 
 Library\n\nPerformance by Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Project\n\nJoin 
 Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Project for a high-energy\, crowd-pleasing 
 concert event that brings the swagger of a classic big band into the modern 
 era. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella (Trans-Siberian 
 Orchestra) and backed by the NYC-based Big Band Project\, this 12-piece 
 modern big band is built to thrill audiences across generations. \n\nFrom 
 the timeless elegance of Sinatra\, Tony Bennett\, Harry Connick Jr.\, and 
 Michael Bublé to bold\, unexpected big band reimaginings of classic rock\, 
 this show breaks the mold of a traditional swing concert. Audiences hear 
 familiar favorites by The Beatles\, The Eagles\, James Taylor\, Huey 
 Lewis\, Queen\, Billy Joel\, Chicago\, and more —all transformed with 
 rich horn arrangements\, driving rhythms\, and explosive dynamics. 
 \n\nPinnella's commanding stage presence and vocal power anchor the 
 evening\, seamlessly bridging classic Great American Songbook standards 
 with genre-defying arrangements that keep listeners engaged from start to 
 finish. The result is a polished\, high-impact production that balances 
 nostalgia with surprise —\n\nThe New York Times praises Pinnella stating: 
 \n\n"Pinnella posses a soaring rich voice that just leaves you speechless. 
 With his amazing band he takes each song into majestic territory."\n\nChris 
 Pinnella & The Big Band Project isn't just a tribute — it's a bold\, 
 modern big band experiences that reinvents beloved music while honoring 
 it's legacy. \n\nAbout the performer: Pinnella began his career 
 professionally at the age of 16 after an audition for Maestro Fr. Alphonse 
 Stephenson & the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea\, performing with the 
 orchestra on and off throughout his career. Chris went on to pursue music\, 
 and received his degree from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. 
 Post-college\, he worked off-Broadway and regional theatre and had the 
 opportunity to portray the title role of Simeon in the musical Simeon's 
 Gift. Since then\, he has gone on to perform with symphony orchestras 
 around the country\, leading his own combos of anywhere from 8 to 15 
 players\, or lending his voice to the Trans-Siberian 
 Orchestra.\n\nRegistration is required to attend this event. Doors will 
 open at 5:30 PM. Please park in the back parking lot off Alexandria Drive 
 and use the back entrance either up the stairs or by Archives. The front 
 lots are available as overflow parking.
LOCATION:Lower Gallery\, Headquarters\, Manalapan
ORGANIZER;CN="Library Programming":MAILTO:mclprograms@monmouthcountylib.org
CATEGORIES:Concerts and Performances
CONTACT;CN="Library Programming":MAILTO:mclprograms@monmouthcountylib.org
STATUS:CONFIRMED
UID:LibCal-16292612
URL:https://monmouthcountylib.libcal.com/event/16292612
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