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A MESSAGE FROM BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ERIC L. ADAMS WELCOME TO THE 33RD ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES! F or the last year and a half, I have had the ultimate honor: serving Brooklynites from Greenpoint to Gravesend, from Clinton Hill to Canarsie, as your Borough President. Once again, I have the distinct pleasure of hosting a summer of concerts here at Wingate Field, an expression of my passion for the arts as well as of my commitment to uniting our borough in a spirit of celebration. Music is a vehicle for celebrating the many cultures and customs that call this borough home. Where else but Brooklyn are you a short subway ride away from the sounds of soca music in East Flatbush, the melodies of mariachi in Sunset Park, and the chords of klezmer in Williamsburg? Galileo got it wrong: Brooklyn is THE center of the universe. We are the epitome of cool and hip, the place where any dream can come true. Through all of the great development we have seen, our borough still maintains the beauty of its brownstones and the charm of our communities. Summertime is when our borough can boast the most, with some of the city’s most picturesque parks, beautiful beaches, and extraordinary entertainment. Of course, there’s something for everyone all yearround, from our “foodie” scene and vibrant nightlife to our unparalleled cultural institutions and world-class professional sports franchises; this fall, the Islanders will join our beloved Cyclones and Nets! Brooklyn has become an in-demand brand, sending local products across the country and even the globe. What truly makes Brooklyn an in-demand brand, from Manhattan to Marrakech, is our people. My focus at Brooklyn Borough Hall is on ensuring everyone of this borough enjoys our shared success. We are building and empowering our neighbors with the tools they need to raise healthy children and families, and I hope you will visit Brooklyn-usa.org to learn more about how you can get involved in these efforts. I look forward to all the incredible things we will achieve together. Brooklyn Borough Hall is always open to you, be it to host an event, to solve a community concern, or to propose a way to advance our borough. Thank you, and let’s keep moving forward as One Brooklyn. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES 2015 FOR CONCERT INFO VISIT WWW.BROOKLYNCONCERTS.COM OR CALL 718.222.0600 PATRON SPONSORS NO CAMERAS, NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING, NO ALCOHOL, NO PETS, NO GLASS BOTTLES, NO SMOKING. ALL PERSONS AND PACKAGES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH PRIOR TO ENTRY. The Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series is free to the public. Held Monday nights, 7:30 pm at Wingate Field, which is located on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street opposite Kings County Hospital. There are limited seats in the general seating area available on a first come-first served basis. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs. There will be no holding seats. Strollers, portable chairs, etc. cannot be brought into the general seating area. We must keep the rows free of any obstacles. Performers are subject to change without notice. Check www.brooklynconcerts.com, call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600, or listen to WBLS-FM 107.5. BANDSHELL MAGAZINE - The outdoor magazine is published by BANDSHELL PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS, INC., 2015 ---. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is strictly forbidden. 2 SUMMER201 5 ADVERTISING SALES - 718-222-0600 The United Federation of Teachers Proudly supports The Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Bringing music to the public, always great, always free. Michael Mulgrew, President 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 www.uft.org CONCERT PRODUCTION STAFF Executive Producer...........................Debra Garcia Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . Rich Saccoliti/Event Systems Office Manager..................................Tracy Russek Video. . . . . . . . . . . Chris Fion, Pro Sho Productions Production Managers.......................Josh Bradford Sound.. Frank Provenzano, Pro Sho Productions .........................................John Finen, Dave Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . Angelo Spinello, Perfection Productions Assistant Production Manager. . . . . . . . Matt Miller . . . . Kevin Jamison, Audio/ Video Systems Manager Staging Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrado Verini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Cardillo, FOH Engineer Assistant Staging Supervisor. . . . . . Geoff Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Hairston, Monitor Engineer Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Selsey, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caleb Kittle, Monitor Engineer Production Assistants. . . . . . . Paul Riznyk (Head) IATSE Local #4 Crew Chief- Jonathan Bracken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriella Bekeffi, Emily Calderalo Staging Labor provided by IATSE Local #4 . . . . Tommy Cammisa, Jack Corbet, Aislinn Curry Security.............Ali Karim / Circumspect Security ...Eric Finkelstein, Jon Jacome, Zach Percevich The Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series thanks the many volunteers that have graciously donated their time this year, and over the last 33 years. 4 SUMMER201 5 Get ready, New York Coming to the Coney Island Boardwalk The Nation’s Premier Outdoor Venue and the new home of The Seaside Summer Concert Series Opening Summer 2016! FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES C R E AT E S G R E AT P L A C E S Forest City Ratner Companies, calling Brooklyn home for more than 30 years while creating vibrant communities throughout New York City. 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NYCOR002254 INA15_77(c) HORACE SILVER ver the past fifty years, Horace has written some of the most enduring jazz music, playing the piano with a distinctive, personal style. He has been described as one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 2, 1928. His father was an immigrant from Cape Verde -- and that island nation’s AfroPortuguese influences would play a major part in his own music, later on. As a teenager, he began playing both the piano and saxophone, absorbing everything from boogie-woogie and blues, to the artistry of jazz greats such as Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. His piano trio was working in Hartford, Connecticut in 1950, when the group garnered the attention of saxophonist Stan Getz. The famed saxophonist brought the band on the road with him, and recorded three of Silver’s compositions. In 1951, he moved to New York City where he accompanied saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Lou Donaldson, on the piano. The following year, he met the executives at Blue Note Records while working as a sideman for Donaldson. This meeting led to Silver signing with the label, where he would remain until 1980. He also collaborated with Art Blakey in forming the Jazz Messengers during the early 1950’s. During his Blue Note years (1952-1980), he helped create the rhythmically forceful branch of jazz known as “hard bop”. He imbued much of his compositions with blues and gospel progressions – with those influences on prominent display in “The Preacher”, one of his biggest hits. Along with his own work, his band often showcased rising jazz stars such as saxophonists Junior Cook and Hank Mobley, trumpeter Blue Mitchell, and drummer Louis Hayes. Some of his key albums from this period include “Horace Silver Trio” (1953), “Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers” (1955), “Six Pieces of Silver” O (1956) and “Blowin’ The Blues Away” (1959), which includes the popular cut, “Sister Sadie”. He also combined jazz with a sassy take on pop in his 1961 hit, “Filthy McNasty”. But it was a few years later that he would record one of his most famous songs, the title track to his 1964 album, “Song For My Father”. That piece combined his dad’s take on Cape Verdean folk music (with a hint of Brazilian Carnival rhythms) into an enduring F-minor jazz composition. Over the years, it has become an American musical standard, covered by scores of instrumentalists and well-known singers, including the inimitable James Brown. As social and cultural upheavals shook the nation during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he responded to these changes through his music. He commented directly on the new scene, with a trio of records titled “United States of Mind”, that featured the spirited vocals of Andy Bey. As a composer he delved deeper into cosmic philosophy with his group, Silver ‘N Strings, recording “Silver ‘N Strings Play The Music of the Spheres”. After Silver’s long tenure with Blue Note ended, his musical creativity found inspiration in new and vital ways. In the 1980s his hard work and tenacity propelled him to start his own record label, Emerald Records and created a production company, Silveto Productions. They served as a conduit to channel, musically, his on-going metaphysical expressions. And in the late 1990s, he re-visited the hard bop sound he helped create, giving fresh relevance to a classic groove. He has received wide recognition as a venerable jazz icon, and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the genre. In 2005, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) gave him its President’s Merit Award. In 2006 he authored his life story “Let’s Get To The Nitty Gritty” (University of California Press). Horace made his transition on June 18, 2014. World class service starts right in the neighborhood. National Grid is one of the largest energy companies in the world. But our commitment to being a top flight organization starts right here. One customer, one community at a time. We have a long and proud history here. And we are intent on building upon that strong legacy of service in downstate New York and Long Island by investing more than $3 billion over the next five years in natural gas infrastructure to better meet our customers’ needs for clean energy. We proudly support the Martin Luther King*R and Seaside Concert Series. Visit us at www.nationalgrid.com and connect with us on JULY27 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES 2015 MORRIS DAY AND THE TIME Born in Minneapolis, Morris Day had a flair for fashion. Inspired by photographs of his grandpa in zoot suits, a true fashionista was formed! Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Prince's first band, Grand Central. Prince grew as an artist, and so did the opportunity around him. The Time was originally created as Prince's alter ego, to be seen as the cool, streetwise funk band contrasting Prince's more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent, so he cast his high school friend the funky, fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day and the Time were cast in Purple Rain, which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak. Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group’s self titled album, The Time, which included “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” Soon after the world was introduced the prolific Minneapolis music marvel, the group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It? (featuring the hits “777-9311,” “Wild and Loose,” “Walk,” and “Gigolos Get Lonely Too”) and Ice Cream Castle, which included the hit “Jungle Love.” After three albums, Morris Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed. Combined sales of Morris Day’s solo work and The Time exceed 10 million units. AUGUST3 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES 2015 ANNUAL GOSPEL NIGHT RICKY DILLARD & NEW G. As a multiple award-winning, dynamic performer, vocalist, songwriter and leader, Ricky Dillard is a minister of the gospel and anointed though his steeped choir direction, carving a dazzling career with a creative brilliance unparalleled among gospel’s most innovative artists. Navigating through the musical waters over the years, Ricky Dillard was bestowed the title of Choir Master, garnering international renown and Grammy nominations, with show-stopping live performances and choreography that take fans worldwide on a powerful spiritual journey. The New G sound the Choir Master has established over the years consists of “full, big sound in the vocals.” Mixing vibrato with the tone to creatively sing sounds and clearly articulate words, the authenticity that Ricky delivers on is sought after by other choirs. Having dutifully celebrated his silver edition 25th anniversary in 2013, Ricky Dillard and his choir New G continues to lead the way in celebrating this music milestone, delivering the cutting-edge sounds and songwriting that have been a hallmark in his acclaimed ministry on his live-recorded ninth album, the aptly-titled Amazing, on Animated Entertainment/Light Records/ Entertainment One Music. MIKE WILLIS & THE CALLED Born July 1, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York, Mike Willis is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, composer, keyboardist, organist, choir director and founder of one of New York’s most popular gospel groups, Mike Willis and The Called. In 2010, Mike Willis and The Called released their singles “No Words” and “Favor Rain," and in 2012, released the Favor Rain album. This year, Mike released the single "I AM!" to radio. It is currently being played on NY's 1190AM WLIB and other stations nationwide. Mike plans to continue to spread the gospel of Jesus through song and expressions of worship for the rest of his life. CHRISTIAN CULTURAL CENTER CHOIR AUGUST10 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES 2015 VP RECORDS PRESENTS REGGAE NIGHT FREDDIE MCGREGOR Of the legendary, first-generation reggae pioneers that remain with us, very few have a résumé as deep or a career as celebrated as that of Freddie McGregor—a man who has not only been a part of reggae music through every stage of its development, but has also helped to shape it at virtually every stage. Few reggae singers have both the vocal technique and a natural instrument to compare with those of Freddie McGregor. Equally adept as a romantic crooner and a powerful deliverer of strong cultural messages, he has a voice unlike any other, one that he forged from influences both Jamaican and American, in particular the sounds of Philly-style soul. Freddie is a deep and multifaceted talent with roots extending back to the earliest days of this music, but he is dedicated to moving it into the future with hope and positivity. CHRISTOPHER MARTIN Ten years ago Christopher Martin catapulted to fame across Jamaica with his victory on Television Jamaica’s (TVJ’s) popular talent competition Rising Stars. Since that celebrated triumph Christopher has established a thriving recording career. Balancing sweetness, swagger and sex appeal on such massive singles as “Change Me Plans” and “Cheaters Prayer”, Christopher has emerged as arguably the finest lovers rock crooner of his generation while “Jah Is In It” and “Look on My Face” convey the plight of the sufferers, further securing his stature as one of reggae’s most well-rounded and sought after artists. NEW KINGSTON New Kingston formed in 2006 in the basement of their Brooklyn home, when brothers Tahir, Courtney Jr. & Stephen began covering music by the likes of Bob Marley, Earth Wind & Fire and many more. The brothers called themselves New Kingston to appropriately reflect a combination of their Jamaican heritage and their present lives in progressive New York City. IKAYA Born in the heart of Waterhouse in Kingston, Jamaica, Ikaya is focused on producing exceptional music that touch and change the lives of people who experience her material. GREAT RATES. NO WORRIES. THE WORRY-FREE VISA® CARD FROM MCU! 6 Month Introductory Rates * % APR TO 3.9 * % APR 5.9 REGULAR RATES FROM 8.90% TO 13.15% APR* No penalty rate increases for late payment No Annual Fees No Balance Transfer Fees Apply today at nymcu.org! Use promo code: MLKCS * APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 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FRESH Doug E. Fresh is an American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer. One of the earliest beatboxers, and still seen as one of the best, Fresh is able to imitate drum machines and various special effects with often startling accuracy. Fresh’s breakthrough was 1984’s “Beat Street” behind the Treacherous Three. That same year saw Fresh’s debut as a solo artist with the singles “Just Having Fun” and “Original Human Beatbox.” Fresh became a major rap star in 1985. His single “The Show/La Di Da Di,” is an early hip hop classic. The “Get Fresh Crew” was featured: DJs Barry B., Chill Will, and MC Ricky D (who would later achieve fame as Slick Rick). KURTIS BLOW Kurtis Blow, one of the founders and creators of recorded rap, stands as an emerging leader in a generation of rappers with street sense, social criticism, and commercial savvy. A timeless artist, he has been instrumental in raising up a generation of MC’s. In 1979, at the age of 20, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label. Mercury released “Christmas Rappin',” which sold over 400,000 copies. Its gold follow-up “The Breaks” helped ignite a still-spreading international “Rap Attack.” He released ten albums over 11 years; the first, entitled Kurtis Blow, was his full-length debut, and his second, Deuce, was a Top 50 Pop Album. Party Time featured a pioneering fusion of rap and go-go; Ego Trip included the hits “8 Million Stories,” “AJ,” and “Basketball.” 1985's America featured the song “If I Ruled the World” which became a top 5 hit on Billboard’s R&B chart. SPECIAL ED Special Ed, raised in Flatbush before moving to Canarsie, is best known for the songs “I Got It Made,” “Think About It” and “I'm The Magnificent,” released in 1989 on the Youngest in Charge album, recorded when Ed was 16 years old. The album sold more than half a million copies. 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Offer expires 8/31/15. SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Director of Legislative Affairs Jon Paul Lupo. Enthusiastic thanks to NYC City Council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. Much thanks to our host Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and his staff. Thanks to the Brooklyn Delegation of the NYC Councilmembers Inez Barron, Robert Cornegy, Chaim Deutsch, Rafael Espinal, Matthew Eugene, Vincent Gentile, David Greenfield, Brad Lander, Stephen Levin, Alan Maisel, Darlene Mealy, Carlos Menchaca, Antonio Reynoso, Mark Treyger and especially Councilmembers Jumaane Williams and Laurie Cumbo. Thank you to Asst. Chief Steven M. Powers, Commanding Officer Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, Deputy Chief Eric Rodriguez, Deputy Inspector George Fitzgibbon, Lt. Luis Machado, Sgt Alford Kelley, Det. Vincent Martinos, PO Larry Taylor, PO Frank Bulzoni. Thanks to Sam Duvoor, Financial Advisor, Donovan Murray, CPA, Independent Auditor, Toby Ludwig and everyone at 21st Century Artists, Bill Holiber - President and CEO; John Campi, Brian Adams and Griselda Garcia at the New York Daily News. Matt Jeans for designing Bandshell, Nancie S. Martin for editing Bandshell, Mike Levine for Website Design and Rebecca Kaplan for Social Media. A special thank you to Mimi Humphrey and all of our volunteers. Thank you to Scott Pedowitz and everyone at Jack Pedowitz Machinery Movers. Special thanks to Carlo Scissura and our friends at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. And an extra big thank you to our friends at Stageline in Canada. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT SERIES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Joetta Colquitt, Pastor Harvey Jamison, Robert Matthews and Camille Socci NYC PARKS – Mitchell J. 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