Sat., Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., SeaView Theatre
— from Donna Laslo —
“One of the best duos on the planet” —Bobby McFerrin
Tuck & Patti features vocalist Patti Cathcart and Tuck Andress on guitar.
Come celebrate the new year!
Renowned jazz duo Tuck and Patti will turn up the heat when they take to the stage at the SeaView Theatre on Sat. Jan. 11. The duo is celebrated for infusing jazz spontaneity into original compositions and masterful covers from a variety of artists. With four top-twenty albums, their 1991 release, “Dream,” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums charts.
Patti Cathcart’s gospel-tinged voice soars with chilling clarity and depth, and Tuck Andress’ unique guitar-playing evokes lush orchestras and ultra-funky R&B bands. It’s no wonder they’ve shared the stage with Miles, Dizzy, Ella, and dozens of other jazz luminaries. Patti jammed with Jimi Hendrix in her Bay Area youth and Tuck toured with the GAP band for four years, his “graduate degree in soul music.”
Drawing from contemporary pop, Tuck and Patti play with harmonies, volleying beat and phrase with stunning complexity. “The thread of improvisation runs through everything we do,” says Andress. “Even when the music’s arranged, there’s always a conversation going on. We really never know what’s going to happen at any given moment.”
If you haven’t experienced the magic of this duo, you’ll be a lifelong fan after this concert.
Tickets are $20 in advance at Smith & Speed in Eastsound, online, or $25 at the door. Net proceeds will benefit Orcas Open Arts.
WORKSHOP:
Learn from these masters! Tuck and Patti will each host a workshop, one for vocalists and the other for guitarists on Jan. 12 from 1—4 p.m. The two groups will come together in the final hour for an “Art of the Duo” session. The workshops are $75. with some scholarships available. A limited number of private sessions will also be available for singers and guitarists.
To sign up for the workshops or book a private session please contact Donna Laslo via email or call 360-378-7527.
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