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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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Sympathique
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Hang On Little Tomato
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Hey Eugene!
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Joy to the World
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fridafan wrote:
Je ne veux pas travailler :)
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Arcadius13 wrote:
"Sympathique" is SOOO contagious! I love it!
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OldAcquaintance wrote:
Love Pink Martini saw them new years @ the la phil!!!! great show :)
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TBurtonTMD wrote:
Pink Martini is playing @ Walt Disney Hall in LA on New Years! I work with LA Phil, so I know where *I'LL* be...anyone else? http://laphil.com/holidays
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top20fanatico wrote:
Auld Lang Syne <3 (Brazilian Samba FTW) ;)
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julienbiolay wrote:
Wonderful band. I love all of their stuff!
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fernandorozco wrote:
<3
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indiegrunge wrote:
i love " La soledad" ¡
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LUCE08 wrote:
I think I have discovered heaven. How have I not heard of them before, and I call myself a jazz enthusiast! I am ashamed...
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top20fanatico wrote:
Time to start to listen more of "Joy to the World" album <3
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luvstuss wrote:
http://pulse-uk.org.uk/concerts/pink-martini-v-royal-albert-hall/
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BunnyLune wrote:
Sympathique ♥ [2]
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theFlamingChic wrote:
Sympathique ♥
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serquane wrote:
Splendor in the grass flopped?
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Infuzibil wrote:
My favourites.
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LouiseChannel wrote:
I really like this band :))
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wjorth wrote:
I wish the current tour was coming south into LA and then on to Europe. I may have to vacation to Europe to see them.
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ClassyMusicSnob wrote:
Just found out about them 2 months ago and now they're one of my favorite bands! I want to see them so badly!
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Luis_DonY wrote:
♥
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Tabakeris wrote:
Let's Never Stop Falling In Love офигенна. [2]
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Donde Estas, Yolanda? ( Pink…
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Pink Martni - Oú est ma tête
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New Amsterdam
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Events
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Mar
17
Cumbre Tajín 2012
Parque Takilhsukut, Papantla de Olarte, Veracruz, Mexico
104 going
36 shouts
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Mar
21
Pink Martini @ Plaza Condesa
El Plaza Condesa, MEXICO, D.F., Mexico
3 going
2 shouts
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Mar
29
Savannah Music Festival
Lucas Theatre, Savannah GA, United States
1 going
News
Pink Martini in Los Angeles, CA on December 31, 2011
31 Dec 2011 | from pinkmartini.com/shows
Date: December 31, 2011
Time: 10:30pm
City: Los Angeles, CA
Venue: Disney Concert Hall
Country: US
Notes: Tickets On Sale August 21!
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