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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) - "Standards and Other Delights" from Rachel Gonzales, Les Peetz
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 12/6/2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR)
Atherton Performing Arts Studio
738 Kaheka Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

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"Standards and Other Delights" from Rachel Gonzales, Les Peetz in HPR's Atherton Dec. 6

One of Hawai‘i's top jazz vocalists Rachel Gonzales and longtime collaborator pianist Les Peetz return to Hawai‘i Public Radio's Atherton Studio on December 6th with an eclectic evening of "Standards and Other Delights." Backed by music veterans Dean Taba on bass and Scott Shafer on drums, their program promises delightfully unconventional arrangements of jazz standards, plus a mix of contemporary classical music, Sixties pop, folk music, and more.

Admission for the December 6th return engagement of these talented jazz artists is $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID. Tickets may be purchased at www.hprtickets.org or by calling the station (955-8821) during regular business hours. The intimate Atherton Studio is located at Hawai‘i Public Radio, 738 Kaheka Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; music begins at 7:30 p.m. The Atherton regularly sells out and patrons are advised to reserve their tickets early.

About the artists

Rachel Gonzales (vocalist) is a Hawai‘i native and widely regarded as one of the best and most versatile of Hawai‘i's singers and musicians. She is fluent in all musical languages, be they jazz, pop, or classical. She has performed extensively throughout the state, including frequent appearances at HPR, as well as at Duc's Bistro. In addition, she has performed at the du Maurier Jazz Festival in Vancouver, B.C., and at Ella's in Spokane, Washington with pianist Les Peetz.

Les Peetz (piano) has performed over the last thirty years in Hawai‘i, Washington, D.C., and the Pacific Northwest, on numerous occasions at Hawai‘i Public Radio. He studied informally with pianists Joe Kloess and Ron Elliston. Mr. Peetz has also written two grant-supported chamber works and is a published fiction writer. He has appeared with Rachel Gonzales throughout Honolulu and the Pacific Northwest.

Dean Taba (bass) lived in Los Angeles for twenty years and has extensive credits, including work with Mark Murphy, Sadao Watanabe, Bill Watrous, and the L.A. Philharmonic. Since his return to Hawai‘i in 2004, he has become recognized as one of the premier bassists in the state.

Scott Shafer (drums, vocals, piano, harmonica) holds a B.A. in professional music from the Berklee College of Music. He has extensive theatre, live, recording, and club experience in all styles ranging from Hard Rock, Bebop, Latin, Funk, Pop and R&B. Mr. Shafer currently performs with PJM, Manoa DNA, Hawaiian Soul, Amber Ricci, Rolando Sanchez, The Chames Gang, The Fat Cats and Les Peetz. This multi-talented musician also composes and teaches at Kailua Music School and Easy Music Center.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, recordings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

Select Atherton Season concerts air on the HPR-produced program Applause in a Small Room, Sundays at 4 p.m. on HPR-2.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

About Hawaii Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In October 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM)

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