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Portland, United States (1994 – present)
Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is the 12-piece Pink Martini.
Part language lesson, part Hollywood musical, the Portland, Oregon-based ‘little orchestra’ was created in 1994 in Portland, Oregon by Harvard graduate and classically trained pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale to play at political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, clean water, and public broadcasting. He soon invited fellow Harvard alumna China Forbes to sing with the band.
The group made its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival and in the years following went on to tour throughout Europe (including France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland and Monte Carlo), Greece, Turkey, Taiwan, Lebanon and the United States. Equally at home performing its multi-lingual repertoire on concert stages and smoky bars, Pink Martini draws a wildly diverse crowd.
The ensemble made its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra in 1999 under the direction of Norman Leyden. Pink Martini has also performed with the symphony orchestras of Seattle, Nashville, New Jersey, Charlotte, San Antonio, Kansas City and Jacksonville, among others.
The group performed for three nights with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 2000 and two nights with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on a co-bill with Sergio Mendes at the Hollywood Bowl in 2002.
Part language lesson, part Hollywood musical, the Portland, Oregon-based ‘little orchestra’ was created in 1994 in Portland, Oregon by Harvard graduate and classically trained pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale to play at political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, clean water, and public broadcasting. He soon invited fellow Harvard alumna China Forbes to sing with the band.
The group made its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival and in the years following went on to tour throughout Europe (including France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland and Monte Carlo), Greece, Turkey, Taiwan, Lebanon and the United States. Equally at home performing its multi-lingual repertoire on concert stages and smoky bars, Pink Martini draws a wildly diverse crowd.
The ensemble made its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra in 1999 under the direction of Norman Leyden. Pink Martini has also performed with the symphony orchestras of Seattle, Nashville, New Jersey, Charlotte, San Antonio, Kansas City and Jacksonville, among others.
The group performed for three nights with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in 2000 and two nights with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on a co-bill with Sergio Mendes at the Hollywood Bowl in 2002.
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ladyemero wrote:
They were amazing in London, loved every minute of the gig....go see them!!!
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ToggleBlub wrote:
wonderful
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Silverdance wrote:
Sensual dance under sensual music
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cesarojedac wrote:
Tea for Two, and Two for Tea.
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ladyemero wrote:
I've got my tickets for London on the November 16th.... I'm soo excited too!
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BateauIvre wrote:
I'll be seeing them in Paris this coming 18 november. So excited!
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iamserge wrote:
I'd love to see them live (3)
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jmratliff wrote:
I'd love to see them live (2)
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tiagoalfredo wrote:
the latest album is very great, thanks!
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audrey_hepburn wrote:
I'd love to see them live
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TotgeLiebt wrote:
i want to dance :P
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Eclectic_pulse wrote:
definetly beautiful:)
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rikka88 wrote:
Ottime produzioni ragazzi!!!
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JPGarcia wrote:
Sweet and so easy listening :)
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feloburgos wrote:
Hoy encontré un tesoro interminable, un oasis, un paraiso musical. Se llama PINK MARTINI
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k2core wrote:
"La Soledad" is such a great track :D. Amazing quality in recording too.
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tinosoft89 wrote:
Chillout & Lounge México, para los que les agrada disfrutar de una buena bebida leyendo en su sala de estar...
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yannick1985 wrote:
J AIME BEAUCOUP "JE NE VEUX PAS TRAVAILLER" CELA A UN ECHO EN MOI...MDR
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namilolo wrote:
Have they ever been in Mexico? I would love to see them here! Anyone got their phone number? LOL
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jagutka90 wrote:
beautiful music... I love them! <3
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Nov
24
Pink Martini - Splendor in the Grass
İş Sanat Kültür Merkezi, İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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Dec
10
An Evening with Pink Martini
Town Hall, New York NY, United States
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| 2 attendees
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Apr
30
Pink Martini
Jones Hall, Houston TX, United States
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| 4 attendees
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New Album, Splendor In The Grass, In Stores Tomorrow October 27!
26 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/pinkmartinionmyspace
Splendor in the GrassIn Stores Tomorrow: Tuesday, October 27Finally! Splendor in the Grass hits stores tomorrow,October 27. With 14 fabulous songs, Splendor in the Grass is "remarkable" (Guardian UK),. …
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