Drummer

The toe-tapping, finger-snapping program shines the spotlight on the music of great early 20th century composers, including George Gershwin (Fascinating Rhythm), Irving Berlin (Strike Up The Band), and Scott Joplin (Maple Leaf Rag), that have the timeless melodies and rhythms that continue to lift our spirits today. Joined by the great vocalist Carmen Bradford, Byron creates an inspiring musical portrait of how these songs shaped the Great American Songbook.

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Gershwin, Berlin & Friends

Symphony Hall, Springfield

Join newly-appointed Principal Pops Conductor, Byron Stripling, on a journey through the classic melodies that gave birth to the Blues, featuring hits made famous by the icons of the Jazz Age and New Orleans favorites like Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Ma Rainey, and Louis Armstrong. Byron is joined on-stage by the incredible vocalist Crystal Monee Hall.

When The Saints Go Marching In

Warner Grand Theater

Powerhouse trumpeter Byron Stripling brings Harlem’s famed musical hot spots like The Cotton Club and The Savoy to life in this swingin’ night of musical sensations that focuses on Harlem’s heyday — a time when Duke Ellington’s orchestra was the house band, and Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald and Ethel Waters showcased the classics! Vocalist Carmen Bradford and tap dancer Leo Manzari join Stripling in bringing “Uptown” to the San Diego waterfront.

Drummer

Jim Rupp

Events

Past events

Feb 1, 2025

Gershwin, Berlin & Friends · Springfield Symphony Orchestra (MA)

20 - 22 Sep, 2024

When The Saints Go Marching In · Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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