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On Sunday nights, we’re putting the spotlight on the grand piano and the amazing musicians who play it! Front and center on the Festival’s concert stage is the AvantGrand hybrid piano N3X generously provided by Yamaha. Enjoy an evening of live music performed by some of Southern California’s most highly regarded pianists.

Performer: Dave Witham

Dave Witham studied piano with Jaki Byard at the New England Conservatory of Music, and Alan Broadbent in Los Angeles. He has had writing and performing associations with saxophonist Ernie Watts, bassist / composer Jay Anderson, the Jeff Gauthier Goatette, and percussionist Luis Conte. He was Musical Director for George Benson from 1990-2007, and have served as a producer for Tom Scott and Grover Washington. Recording and performance credits include Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Lee Ritenour, Jose Feliciano, John Patitucci, Bluezeum, Joao Bosco, Larry Carlton, Randy and Michael Brecker. More recently, Dave was an assistant conductor for the musical version of “Lion King”, and the associate conductor for the show “WICKED” at the historic Pantages Theater in Hollywood.

Reserve a Seat!

Concerts are free with Festival of Arts Admission. Limited “nightclub” seating available in reserved section for $30 per person per concert. Reservations must be made prior to 9pm the night before the performance.

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