Jazz in The Dalles – Porter and Gershwin

By Garry Estep:

The Dalles, OR. Aug. 12, 2023- Serious Theater presents a concert of the music written by jazz era greats Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Mezzo-soprano Anna Viemeister and baritone Jeremy Griffin return to The Dalles on Sunday September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church (10th and Union) to sing some of their most beloved songs.

With over 1,500 songs to his credit for Broadway, movies, and television, all characterized by their witty, urbane lyrics, Cole Porter (1891-1964) is described as almost inhumanly prolific. His most popular songs you will hear include “Don’t Fence Me In,” “Love for Sale,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Night and Day,” and others.

George and Ira Gershwin will always be remembered as the songwriting team whose voice was synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age. From 1924 until George’s death in 1937, the brothers wrote almost exclusively with each other, composing over two dozen scores for Broadway and Hollywood. “Someone to Watch Over Me,” They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Summertime,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “Embraceable You” are some of the favorites we present.

Anna and Jeremy team up with local musicians: pianist Garry Estep, bassist Paul Viemeister, and drummer Rick Cowart to provide a great afternoon of entertainment.

This concert is being presented in association with the Oregon Cultural Foundation Fred W. Fields Fund.

Admission is free and donations will be accepted to help continue the Serious Theater concert/recital series at Zion Lutheran Church.

For more information see the Columbia Community Connection Calendar.