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Little Big Band
02.13.24 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Little Big Band

presents

It’s Mardi Gras!

Craig Fraedrich, director

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program

Program to be selected from the following:

Second Line (Joe Avery's Blues)

Joe Avery


Zydeco Boogaloo

Buckwheat Zydeco (1947–2016)
arr. Matt Niess


Bourbon Street Parade

Paul Barbarin (1899–1969)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


King of the Zulus

Lil' Hardin Armstrong (1898–1971)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Basin Street Blues

Spencer Williams (1889–1965)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Go to the Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras in New Orleans)

Professor Longhair (Roy Byrd) (1918–1980)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Lil Liza Jane

Traditional
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Cissy Strut

The Meters
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Iko Iko

James "Sugar Boy" Crawford (1934–2012)


Big Chief

Earl King (1934–2003)
Wardell Quezergue (1930–2011)


Southern Nights

Allen Toussaint (1938–2015)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Right Place, Wrong Time

Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) (1941–2019)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


When the Saints Go Marching In

Traditional
arr. Craig Fraedrich

Meet the Director
Craig Fraedrich
Director
Little Big Band

Nathan Hott, alto saxophone
Dominic Jackson, tenor saxophone
James Keshap, baritone saxophone
Brannon Wiltshire, trumpet
Tyler Makowiecki, trumpet
Wade Parton, trombone
Burke Adkins, guitar
Michel Fantom, piano
Lance Davis, bass
Jacob Blair, drums
Blake Barnickle, vocals

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Accessibility & Reminders

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available across the courtyard in Gregory Hall (approximately 100 feet from the Armstrong Concert Hall lobby). Please notify house management for assistance.

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.