Trumpeter George Petropoulos and Trio Plays Tribute to Chet Baker
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The George Petropoulos Trio with Steve Gilmore and Charles Pagano will present an exciting jazz tribute to the legendary jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist Chet Baker at The Place on Tues., Feb.14th at 6:30 p.m.
Petropolous will play the tunes associated with Baker’s storied career with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet and other great jazz ensembles in the 1950’s. Baker’s solo "My Funny Valentine" became a classic of what became known as the west coast “cool” jazz style. Baker’s life in jazz is now being portrayed in the current film “Born To Be Blue, starring Ethan Hawk.
Petropoulos is an artist of many musical talents performing with exquisite technique and facility on both trumpet and piano. He has been appearing at top venues in the Panhandle region after building an impressive jazz resume in New York City. Known by some as “Bebopoulos,” Mr. Petropoulos holds a M.A. in music from C.U.N.Y Queens College. He’s worked extensively around the New York area mostly as a trumpeter but also as a pianist in many different musical stations and styles . He has previously appeared at Gulf Jazz Society events at The Place and at the annual Jazz By The Bay Festival.
Steve Gilmore is an internationally acclaimed jazz bassist, a winner of three Grammy awards, and percussionist Charles Pagano is a topflight drummer who appears at top jazz venues throughout the Florida Panhandle.
The Place Restaurant at 429 Harrison in Historic Downtown Panama City serves traditional American Pub Food; soups, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and offers a full bar.
For reservations, call Larry or Amy at 784-2106, or call Bob at 258-4022. Limited seating. Gulf Jazz Society members $10, others $12. Pay at the door.
Petropolous will play the tunes associated with Baker’s storied career with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet and other great jazz ensembles in the 1950’s. Baker’s solo "My Funny Valentine" became a classic of what became known as the west coast “cool” jazz style. Baker’s life in jazz is now being portrayed in the current film “Born To Be Blue, starring Ethan Hawk.
Petropoulos is an artist of many musical talents performing with exquisite technique and facility on both trumpet and piano. He has been appearing at top venues in the Panhandle region after building an impressive jazz resume in New York City. Known by some as “Bebopoulos,” Mr. Petropoulos holds a M.A. in music from C.U.N.Y Queens College. He’s worked extensively around the New York area mostly as a trumpeter but also as a pianist in many different musical stations and styles . He has previously appeared at Gulf Jazz Society events at The Place and at the annual Jazz By The Bay Festival.
Steve Gilmore is an internationally acclaimed jazz bassist, a winner of three Grammy awards, and percussionist Charles Pagano is a topflight drummer who appears at top jazz venues throughout the Florida Panhandle.
The Place Restaurant at 429 Harrison in Historic Downtown Panama City serves traditional American Pub Food; soups, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and offers a full bar.
For reservations, call Larry or Amy at 784-2106, or call Bob at 258-4022. Limited seating. Gulf Jazz Society members $10, others $12. Pay at the door.
