"Brain Chemistry for Lovers" (Feb. 16 at the Newmark Theater) is a unique blend of cabaret, orchestra and?science lecture?? The show is all about the chemicals (Dopamine, Seratonin, Oxytocyn, etc.) produced as we go through the various stages of love (Lust, Attraction, Attachment, Rejection, etc.) ? all set to music from the great American songbook as performed by NU SHOOZ front woman Valerie Day, pianist Darrell Grant and the Portland Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Yaacov Bergman.

A culmination of OHSU's "Brain Awareness" season of lectures and events, Brain Chemistry also features (via film shorts shot by local filmmaker and show director Jim Blashfield, famous for directing music videos for NU SHOOZ, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon and others) Neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman who interjects between tunes to share the science behind the emotions.

Join this special evening ? and one of the region's most unique Valentines Day date ideas for 2009!

Have the time to head up to Seattle on Thursday?  If you can swing it, make the trip and catch the annual Ballard Jazz Walk presented by the Ballard Jazz Festival and Origin Records.  The one-evening event presents 15 bands at 11 venues - and you can see as much of it as you can [...]

OHSU Auditorium, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
Friday, October 17, 2008, 12 – 1pm

Event type: OPB Standard Event
Event Description: Pianist Darrell Grant's music draws from jazz, spirituals, traditional melodies, and pop classics. It addresses themes of innocence, hope, family and community with heartfelt melodicism and soulful honesty.
Cost: Free

On Saturday, Nov. 15, vocalist Valerie Day, pianist Darrell Grant and a small ensemble of other local jazz musicians will perform a unique blend of cabaret, concert andscience lecture?? The Brain Chemistry for Lovers Preview Show begins at 8:00 p.m. at Wilfs Restaurant and Bar in historic Union Station (800 NW 6th and Irving, 503.223.0070). Admission is $10 and all ages are welcome. Reservations are recommended.

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Wilf's Restaurant and Bar, 800 NW 6th and Irving, Portland, OR
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8 – 11pm

Event type: OPB Standard Event
Event Description: Valerie Day, Darrell Grant and a jazz ensemble will perform a unique blend of cabaret, concert and...science lecture?? The "Brain Chemistry for Lovers" Preview Show considers the stages of romance and connects them to the brain chemicals occurring during each stage. The Nov. 15 performance provides a scaled-down sneak peek of a multi-media Valentine's Day production in Portland on Feb.16 at the Newmark Theater. The show is featured as part of Portland Chamber Orchestra's 2008/2009 season and a highlight of Oregon Health Sciences University's Brain Awareness Week.
Cost: $10
Ticket Phone: 503.223.0070
Ticket Web Link: www.wilfsrestaurant.com
More info: www.valeriedaysings.com

This is a clip from my senior recital at Portland State University on 6.4.08. This is the last performance of the evening and features a duo with myself and amazing Portland pianist Darrell Grant, my private instructor for the last four years. Enjoy!

Author: MattTaborJazz
Keywords: Jazz Piano Isotope Darrell Grant Matt Tabor Joe Henderson Duet Duo Recital Portland State University PSU Oregon
Added: June 18, 2008

STANDING UP FOR CHANGE, Paper Preferred! FundRaiser for OBAMA/BIDEN
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On Friday, February 29th, Darrell Grant will perform on Steinway L1037 following a screening about the piano - "Note By Note, The Making of Steinway L1037″ - at the Hollywood Theatre. Also featured will be classical pianist Susan DeWitt Smith. Tickets are $6 and the proceeds from this presentation will help with the [...]