Jackie Draper

LEGRAND LEGACY - KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING!

Jackie Draper returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new show: “Legrand Legacy – Keep the Music Playing!”  

Michel Legrand was a world-renowned composer, conductor, jazz pianist, singer, who scored over 200 movies, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which have become classics, composed staged musicals and themes for television series. Legrand has influenced Jackie’s repertoire and nourished her soul since childhood.  The show will include songs in English and French, spanning Legrand’s vast variety of styles and collaborators.  Lyricists include Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Blossom Dearie, Jacques Demy, Jean Dréjac, Norman Gimbel, Sheldon Harnick, Dennis Lambert, Eddy Marnay, Johnny Mercer. 

Director: Kimberly Vaughn.  Music Director and Arranger, at the piano: Gregory Toroian. On bass: Tom Hubbard. On percussion: Ron Tierno.  On woodwinds: Robbyn Tongue.  Guest artist/dance partner:  Milo Saidl.