Evelyn Wright w/David Thomas Trio
@ Kawai Piano Gallery (At Pinecrest)
100 Park Avenue, Suite 118
Beachwood, Ohio
Dynamic Vocalist from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with pianist extraordinaire and trio Live @ Kawai Piano Gallery at Pinecrest!
Featuring:
Evelyn Wright - Vocals
David Thomas - Kawai Grand Piano
TBA - Bass
Bill Ransom - Drums
Evelyn Wright
Evelyn has been entertaining like no other in the styles of jazz, R&B and pop. She has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Bob James, Freddie Jackson, Regina Belle among others. Performs the Tri-C JazzFest annually. She was awarded the Jazz Legend Award from Tri-C Community College in 2008.
Awards include Best Female Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with public broadcasting station WCPN. Evelyn has toured throughout the U.S and Canada performing in the top nightclubs and concert halls. She had the honor of performing for First Lady Rosalyn Carter, General Colin Powell and Oprah Winfrey.
David Thomas
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, pianist & organist, Dave Thomas, was an original member of the R&B group, “Sweet Thunder”. He has also performed with numerous artists including the late James Cleveland, Dizzie Gillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carre, David Ruffin, and Grover Washington.
His musical involvement also includes musical theater as a writer, performer, and musical director in performances such as “The Living Cross,” “The Audition,” and “Black Nativity,” which have played throughout the United States and Canada. He is also a gifted educator, having worked at The Cleveland School of the Arts, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Case Western Reserve University. He is the co-author of a book entitled, “A Child’s First Book of Spirituals,” which is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award.
Presently, he is a music teacher with the Cleveland Board of Education School District, Musical Staff member of The Southeast Seventh Day Adventist, Faculty member of The Cleveland State University, and Minister of Music at St. Timothy Baptist Church. He earned his undergraduate and graduate Music degrees from Cleveland State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, and postgraduate work at the Royal Holloway College in London, England.
Parking and Dinner Notes
Note, they do not serve food or alcohol at the Kawai Gallery. Should you desire to enjoy dinner before the 7:00 pm concert, you can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in and around Pinecrest, or enjoy an excellent dining experience at The Last Page, conveniently located next door to the piano gallery. The Last Page offers a modern American dining concept, where classic dishes are executed creatively with global influences Click here for dinner reservations. Those choosing to dine at The Last Page before the 7:00 pm concert are advised to make a 5:00pm (best) or 5:30pm reservation at the latest.
Pinecrest valet parking is available directly in front of the Kawai Piano Gallery & The Last Page. Additional parking options are available in the parking garage behind the gallery and restaurant and on the surface lots behind both Pinstripes and SilverSpot Cinema.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2860740-0
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/2860740-2
