INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS

TO PERFORM IN “JAZZ NIGHT”

(Worcester, MA – April 14, 2003) Internationally recognized child protégé, Matt Savage, and three-time Grammy nominated Danilo Pérez will take the stage for “Jazz Night” at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26 in the Worcester State College Auditorium.

The extraordinary Panamanian pianist and composer, Danilo Pérez, is among the most influential and dynamic musicians of our time. In just over a decade, his distinctive blend of Pan-American jazz (covering the music of the Americas, Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, and folkloric and world music) has attracted critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Pérez is making a decidedly fresh imprint on contemporary music.

At ten years old, Matt Savage has been amazing audiences everywhere and setting the jazz world on fire. Matt suffers from autism spectrum disorder, a milder case than the classis autism, a disability that impairs social interaction. His mother was amazed when four years ago; he taught himself how to play the piano. He has written 30 original jazz songs, generating more than $5,000 for autism research. He has met and played for many of jazz’s greatest musicians and has five CDs. He will perform with The Matt Savage Trio.

Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door for General Admission (student rates available). For more information or tickets, please call 508-929-8117.

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