An Evening with Wendy Pedersen

ORCHESTRA MIAMI’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON ends with a phenomenal EVENING OF JAZZ FEATURING ‘MIAMI’S FIRST LADY OF JAZZ,’ WENDY PEDERSEN. With her high-energy intensity, powerhouse range and deep musicality, WENDY DELIVERS AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE WHICH WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE!  A winner of the Southern Bell/Pace “Jazz Artist of the Year” award and named a Miami New Times “Best Vocalist”, Wendy will perform an evening of classics, standards and new favorites in new arrangements by Mike Lewis, accompanied by Orchestra Miami conducted by Elaine Rinaldi. Also featured will be Wendy’s long-time collaborator and pianist, James Gasior.  Join us after the concert and help Orchestra Miami celebrate our “Quince” with our Quinceañera Party! For just $30 per person, enjoy drinks, light bites, dancing, costume contests, and more! All proceeds go to benefit Orchestra Miami’s Link Up Education program with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools  Saturday, May 21st, 8 PM at MIAMI’s SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE, 471 NW 3rd Street, MIAMI, 33128. Tickets start at just $5 for students/kids 17 and under, range to $35. Free on-site parking is available in the lot behind Scottish Rite (enter from NW N. River Drive) or metered street parking is available around the venue. Handicapped patrons should plan to enter by the elevator entrance in the rear of the building. For tickets and more information, visit WWW.ORCHESTRAMIAMI.ORG/WENDY OR CALL (305) 274-2103.