Pink Martini
Also, Sneakin' Out
- Saturday, June 13
- 8:00 pm Flynn MainStage
- $49, $39, $29
China Forbes, vocals; Thomas Lauderdale, piano; Robert Taylor, trombone; Gavin Bondy, trumpet; Brian Lavern Davis, congas, drums and percussion; Derek Rieth, percussion; Martín Zarzar, drums and percussion; Phil Baker, bass; Timothy Nishimoto, vocals and percussion; Nicholas Crosa, violin; Pansy Chang, cello; Dan Faehnle, guitar
“[Pink Martini plays with]…knowing sophistication backed by skillful arrangements…a sanctuary of elegant romance.”
—The New York Times
Even the wildly diverse, euphoric crowds emerging from Pink Martini performances around the world would be hard pressed to define the genre-busting band’s ecstatically fun music. Their mix of styles ranges from Latin jazz, Brazilian samba and Afro-Cuban rumba to Japanese film noir and sultry 30’s cabaret songs, creating an exhilarating sound that drapes a global perspective on romance. The Portland, Oregon-based 12-piece ensemble, founded by Harvard graduate and classically trained pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale, has performed its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States. The group's three albums, including its most recent Hey Eugene!, released on its own Heinz label, have sold more than two million copies worldwide.
