THE REAL AMBASSADORS – a Jazz Musical by Dave & Iola Brubeck -

x - Bill Meyer

313-207-3904

THE REAL AMBASSADORS – a Jazz Musical by Dave & Iola Brubeck

THIS IS the concert version of Dave & Iola Brubeck's only musical, written back in 1961.

It was intended for Broadway, but was performed only once – at the 1962 Monterey Jazz Festival. 

The production starred the enormously popular Louis Armstrong, Carmen McRae and Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, along with the musicians from Brubeck's and Armstrong's bands.

 It was sung and performed without sets and stage lighting.

This is the first full concert performance of The Real Ambassadorsin over 50 years, and the first theatrical production at the Detroit Jazz Festival! 

The message is as relevant today as it was back then. Inspired by musicians like Louis Armstrong ...

This production utilizes two performers representing the great Satchmo, 

Dave Greene as the musician,

Augustus Williamson as the singer/performer. 

The narration,  is here read by Detroit's own former Judge Claudia Morcom .

Michelle McKinney, captures the essence of the great Carmen McRae. 

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross is reincarnated in the form of  Carl Cafagna as Lambert,  

Meri Slaven as Annie, 

Armond Jackson as Jon Hendricks. 

The backing orchestra is the Detroit New Orleans Band, with  

Ibrahim Jones on bass,  

Butter Hawkins drums, 

Edward Gooche trombone, and 

Wendell Harrison on sax, 

conducted by music director and producer Bill Meyer, who plays the role of legendary jazz pianist, Dave Brubeck.

W. Kim Heron will play the Village Leader, 

Tyyler Greene will be the Young Girl 

local extras will be part of the African village of Talgalla.

Mr. Meyer - is  looking for 20 extras for our Detroit Jazz Festival performance of The Real Ambassadors. 

The show is explained below.

If you are AFRICAN AMERICAN  and have AFRICAN CLOTHING and would like to volunteer, 

please reply to Bill Meyer,  

313-207-3904 

or to this email - bill@billmeyermusic.com

The commitment would be on Sunday, Sept. 1st from 3-5pm at the Waterfront Stage in Hart Plaza. 

You would be a member of the African village of Talgalla in 1961. 

You would pass out programs before the show, be stage front in the middle of the show to cheer, and then at the end come onstage for bows. 

You would meet at 3pm at the stage to get full instructions. 

The show ends at 5pm.

YOU MUST REPLY IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR NAME PUT ON THE LIST TO PARTICIPATE.

Thank you,

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- 2013 - Rockin’ on the Riverfront - ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ -

Rock and Roll - Detroit Riverfront
Rockin’ on the Riverfront 
- summer concert series presented by Chevrolet.

6 free consecutive Friday evenings of rock and roll .

In partnership with Detroit's - Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM,
Rockin’ on the Riverfront will be held Friday nights from 7:30-10 p.m.
July 12 through Aug. 16  2013 .

•July 12: The Romantics ("What I Like About You, Talkin’ in Your Sleep")

•July 19: America ("A Horse with No Name," "Sister Golden Hair")

•July 26: Grand Funk Railroad ("Some Kind of Wonderful," "We’re an American Band")

•Aug. 2: Great White ("Once Bitten Twice Shy," "Rock Me")

•Aug. 9: Loverboy ("Working for the Weekend," "Turn Me Loose")

•Aug. 16: Night Ranger ("Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America)"

Doug Podell, afternoon host at WCSX.  -
“What’s better than free rock and roll concerts with legendary performers set along the Detroit River and GM Renaissance Center?
For those who have never experienced Rockin’ on the Riverfront, make it a point to catch the shows this year.”

Admission to the concerts is always free and no tickets are necessary.
Viewing space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, but outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
Boaters on the Detroit River are welcome to anchor near the riverfront and enjoy the shows from the water.

Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will provide refreshments and food concessions .

Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle, starting at 5 p.m., at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater streets, adjacent to the GM Renaissance Center.

The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is offering package during the concerts.
For reservations call 888-313-5001 and mention promotional code WN9 -
or visit The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center online.

Listen to 94.7 WCSX each week during Rockin’ on the Riverfront for a chance to win -
VIP seats,
a catered dinner by Andiamo,
and meet and greet opportunities with the bands.

Watch - FOX 2 in the Mornings - to enter a FOX 2 EXPOSED contest for a chance to win a VIP prize package, which includes two (2) VIP access wristbands and lanyards with front-row seats, dinner for two (2) at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront in the Rockin’ on the Riverfront VIP section (the evening of the concert only), overnight accommodations for two (2) at The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (the evening of the concert only, and excludes the July 26, 2013 concert), free parking in the Beaubien Garage located on Beaubien Street (the evening of the concert only), WCSX 94.7 FMfreebies, and a band meet-and-greet (if available). To enter, access the online contest entry form on MyFoxDetroit.com and follow instructions. The first contest will take place on Monday, July 8 during the morning broadcast.

the 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series is sponsored by;
Chevrolet,
Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM,
Quicken Loans
and
WJBK FOX 2.

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