Saturday March 20, 2010 – 8:00 PM

Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Rolling Hills Estates, California

Electric Violin & Er-hu virtuoso
Meg Okura

THE DAVID BENOIT TRIO

David Benoit, piano
David Hughes, bass
Jamey Tate, drums

A native of Japan, composer, Er-hu player and premier jazz violinist, MEG OKURA has appeared in over fifty albums, movie soundtracks, television, and music videos. Juilliard trained, and now a resident of New York, Ms. Okura has performed with musical icons such as David Bowie, Mary J. Blige, Michael Brecker, Philip Glass, Ziggy Marley, Lee Konitz, Lenny Kravitz, Kanye West and others. Leading the virtuosi group, the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, she is inventing and defining “world chamber jazz” today. Performing together for the first time with the David Benoit Trio, this concert will invigorate your musical senses and is one not to be missed.

Other selections to be announced from the stage

This concert co-sponsored by the ARATANI FOUNDATION

Sunday April 18, 2010 – 7:00 PM

James R. Armstrong Theatre
Torrance, California

ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor
Joe Marino, Assistant Conductor

In its 9th successful season, the ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA (AAYO) will feature the debut and world premiere performance of David Benoit’s new composition - composed specifically for AAYO - “Native Californian”, which spotlights many members of the orchestra in a variety of musical styles. Also featured in this concert are AAYO violin virtuosos ELEANOR DUNBAR and JESSIE CHEN featured soloists performing Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.

  • Bizet: Overture from “William Tell”
  • Bach: Double Concerto #1, in B Minor, 1st movement, Op. 104 Benoit: Beat Street
  • Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite #1
  • Junior division winner of the 8th Annual International Composition for Orchestra Competition
  • Benoit: Native Californian (World Premiere)

This concert co-sponsored by SUPERVISOR DON KNABE’S ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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Sunday May 16, 2010

Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles

Bravo Awards Gala

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Saturday June 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Aratani Japan America Theatre
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Los Angeles

A Night At The Movies

ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor

Special guest: Dave Koz

Platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate, six-time Grammy® nominee, DAVE KOZ will join Music Director & Conductor David Benoit and the ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performing music from his “At The Movies” CD. A 2009 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dave Koz has played with such musical luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross and Rod Stewart. Also featured on this concert, the fantastic music of John Williams!

This concert co-sponsored by TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Rolling Hills Country Club
27000 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rolling Hills, CA 90274

15th Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament