Dr. Jack Poster’s Tribute to Harry James Starts this Friday at Covina Center for Performing Arts

Sept. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Enjoy a special tribute to a music legend of the Big Band era in an intimate setting as Covina Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) presents Dr. Jack Poster in a Tribute to Harry James, Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10.  Curtain time is 8:00 PM.

Master trumpet artist, Dr. Jack H. Poster, will lead his 10 piece band in a swingin' tribute to the very best music of the Big Band era. The show features vocalists Cassie Miller and Troy Clarke, and clarinetist Ken Dahleen.

Dr. Jack Poster’s has an extensive performance background in music from jazz and pop, to big band, classical and midi sequencing.  He was the lead trumpet player for such artists as Stan Kenton, Harry James, Ray Anthony, Si Zetner, and others.  Dr. Poster performed with the Nat Brandwynn Orchestra and the Johnny Haig Orchestra and had lead own band "The Rave" from 1984-90, when he became the musical director and featured artist at the Maxim Hotel in Las Vegas. Plus he coordinated bands on the Barge at Caesar's Palace for 8 years and recorded albums with such stars as Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Andy Williams, the Pointer Sisters, Ray Anthony and Harry James.

Tickets are available by calling (626) 331-8133 or at www.covinacenter.com.  Tickets are $35, with a limited number of VIP’s available for $45.  Box office hours are Thursday – Saturday, 11 – 2 PM and 5 – 7 PM.

The Covina Center is located at 104 N. Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723.  Plenty of parking is available.   For information call (626) 331- 8133.