November Events at the Kimmel

EARLY NOVEMBER EVENTS

AT THE KIMMEL

Two artists from the Blue Note Record label, pianist Chucho Valdes and saxophonist Joe Lovano will come together for a first time collaboration at the Merriam Theater on November 4 at 8:00 pm. Demonstrating the leading edge of jazz, they will be joined by a bassist, drummer and percussionist as part of the Kimmel Center’s jazz series.   Chucho Valdez has been a key figure in the evolution of Afro-Cuban jazz for the past 50 years. He has won numerous Grammy® and Latin Grammy awards. Throughout his career he has released many albums. Joe Lovano is also a Grammy® Award winner. He played his first Carnegie Hall gig in 12974, toured with many major jazz musicians, and then signed with Blue Note records in 1991.  Since then he has produced nearly 25 recordings as a leader, becoming one of the great jazz artists of our time.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will collaborate with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia (MCC) for British Organ Invasion at Verizon Hall on November 5, at 3:00 pm. The presentation will feature a program of works by British composers performed by the Mendelssohn Club. The Keystone State Boychoir will also share the stage for selected works. As one of the country’s longest-standing choruses, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia strives to develop choral music as an art form through taking artistic risks that stretches and challenges their singers and audiences.

Lewis Black brings his infamous yell and sarcastic wit to the Academy of Music in The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth Tour on November 5, 2016 at 8:00 pm. Known for his bitter rants and angry finger pointing, Lewis Black will present his candid humor combined with his self-proclaimed “pissed-off optimism in this show which is presented in association with Live Nation. “Best known for his intense release of anger during live performances, Lewis Black has had comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and EPIX. He has also won multiple Grammy awards for his comedy albums and has published threeThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will collaborate with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia (MCC) for British Organ Invasion at Verizon Hall on November 5, at 3:00 pm. The presentation will feature a program of works by British composers performed by the Mendelssohn Club. The Keystone State Boychoir will also share the stage for selected works. As one of the country’s longest-standing choruses, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia strives to develop choral music as an art form through taking artistic risks that stretches and challenges their singers and audiences.