The Reading Symphony Orchestra continues its 103rd season on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., at the Santander Performing Arts Center with a special Valentine’s Day concert featuring acclaimed jazz artist Dee Daniels, led by guest conductor Bradley Thachuck and entitled the “Great Ladies of Swing!”
The evening features music made famous by iconic female jazz singers including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan. Selections include classic hits such as “A Tisket, A Tasket,” “Fever,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man,” “Makin’ Whoopee” and “Mack the Knife,” among others.
Dee Daniels transcends musical borders when she brings her four-octave range and jazz styling, infused with gospel and blues flavoring, to the stage. She has performed and recorded with many legends of jazz including Toots Thielemans, Houston Pearson, Clark Terry, Lionel Hampton, Monty Alexander, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Hank Jones, Bill Mays, Dennis MacKrel, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski and Russell Malone. Ms. Daniels has performed on six continents, and her “Great Ladies of Swing!” program has been presented with symphony orchestras across Europe and North America.
Led by Music Director Andrew Constantine, the Reading Symphony Orchestra, currently in its 103rd season, continues to provide high quality symphonic music for the citizens of Reading and the greater Berks County area. For tickets, or for more information, visit www.readingsymphony.org, call 610-373-7557 or e-mail tickets@readingsymphony.org. The RSO Pops Series is sponsored by EnerSys, with supporting series sponsor Brentwood Industries.
