The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is set to host an extraordinary evening of world-class music this month. This rare, one-night-only event brings together legendary composer and pianist Dave Grusin, award-winning guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson, and acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Audrey Hall for an evening of unforgettable performances. The event will take place on Friday, June 27th, beginning at 7pm.
Dave Grusin has had one of the most phenomenal careers in the history of music, and he’s still going strong. Having scored some 60 features (including On Golden Pond, Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, and Tootsie), he used the time he did have very well, earning an Oscar for his score to Robert Redford’s 1988 film, The Milagro Beanfield War. GRP, the record label Grusin started with Larry Rosen in the ’70s, initially released records as Arista/GRP. They went independent in 1982 and GRP quickly became an industry leader in contemporary jazz – and a pioneer in digital recording. Grusin produced many of the label’s recordings, including his own.
A uniquely skilled musician, Joe Robinson is widely regarded as one of the world’s top fingerstyle soloists. He is also an accomplished electric improviser, composer and songwriter. His signature musical touch and ability to seamlessly blend these elements allows him to create a sound that is truly one-of-a-kind and defies classification within any particular genre. Robinson has released a number of successful studio albums, the latest being The Prize, and built a large following through his livestream concerts and videos. He has garnered praise from some of the biggest names in the industry and has been featured in prestigious publications like the Washington Post and New York Times.
Born in Brazil and rooted in the rugged terrain of the American West, visual artist Audrey Hall ventured out of the confines of two and three dimensional work to create music under the pseudonym, Harlow Willis. Through simple, direct melodies, Harlow writes of courage, loss and reinvention, drawing inspiration from vast, untamed western landscapes. Her style is as dark and powerful as the frontier’s night skies, weaving raw emotion into stark, unembellished storytelling.
Event proceeds will benefit Catalyst for Change and the Shane Center, organizations dedicated to mental health advocacy and community engagement.
Advance tickets are available at www.theshanecenter.org. The show is sponsored by US Bank. •
