Honoring Bonnie Lowdermilk, a Boulder Colorado-based pianist, vocalist, and piano teacher.
Bonnie began piano lessons at age six and within a few years was singing and playing at Kiwanis and church functions in various ensembles. Bonnie received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Piano Pedagogy and Performance with a Minor in Voice and performed around town with groups such as the Denver Concert Jazz Quartet and Fred Hess’ Creative Music Ensemble. She has studied jazz piano privately with Ted Alexander, Katy Roberts (formerly a teacher at Berklee School of Music), Eric Gunnison and Art Lande.
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This week there are several streaming events to consider. First, on Sunday at noon MT, there’s a celebration of “40 Years in Yiddishland,” marking the 40th anniversary of the Klezmer Conservatory Band and the Yiddish Book Center.
At this juncture, klezmer (the folk musical sounds of Eastern European Jews) has reintegrained itself into the American music scene and the Klezmer Conservatory Band has played a key role in that. Interestingly, there is a Denver connection here due to presence of the great clarinetist Don Byron in an early version of this Klezmer band. Later Byron would spend two years in Denver directing Metro State University’s Jazz and American Improvised Music Program before returning to the East Coast.
Bonnie Lowdermilk Quartet
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Bassist Ken Walker and Bonnie Lowdermilk on vocals and keyboard perform a Balcony Holiday Show!
The balcony overlooks the Holiday Community Gardens at the corner of Zamia & 16th Streets, 4786 18th Street. The concerts will continue as long as weather allows.
Bring chairs if you like, food, and drink. Please practice social distancing and wear masks. A few chairs will be set out and there’s often vacant ones in the garden.
The concerts are free but donations are welcome. A tip jar will be available or you can Venmo at @BONNIE-LOWDERMILK. Any amount is appreciated.
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