"Moon River" - The Life & Times of Johnny Mercer
The Savannah Jazz Orchestra will perform a variety of original scores and jazz interpretations of Mercer’s work on Friday, March 1, at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, SC. The orchestra features the most talented swing and jazz musicians in the Lowcountry, including members of the Savannah Jazz All Stars Hall of Fame.
Three outstanding jazz and blues singers will provide a night full of musical
variety in their Johnny Mercer tribute; Terry Herron, a resident of Hilton
Head; Priscilla Albergottie-Williams, a native of Beaufort, and Huxsie Scott of Savannah. Terry is a featured vocalist and MC for the orchestra and also has his own Jazz Quintet. Priscilla is a music educator, Gullah music expert and professional singer and pianist. Huxsie is Savannah’s premier jazz, gospel and swing singer. Together they will definitely bring the house down!
In addition to some extraordinary live performances, the show will also feature film of Johnny performing his songs with entertainment giants Nat King Cole, Steve Allen, Mike Douglas, Milton Berle and Mel Torme.
So if you are a Johnny Mercer fan, or a jazz or movie music fan, then you cannot miss this outstanding interpretation of some of the finest contemporary music ever composed. It promises to be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, totally swinging night of pure music enjoyment!
Reserve seats $20; General Admission $15; Students $10.
Box Office: Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm, 843-521-4145
USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
www.uscbcenterforthearts.com