Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Getting to Know You with Bobby Floyd

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A rare solo performance and chat in a private home with Grammy nominee Bobby Floyd.

 

Bobby has performed extensively in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. Touring events include major jazz festivals, concert halls, and numerous night clubs with Ray Charles, Jeff Tyzik, Chris Howes and Sarah Morrow. In his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, Bobby has been a feature with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, sharing the stage with Dionne Warwick, Doc Severinsen, Arturo Sandoval, Faye Robinson and many others. He has also appeared in a variety of performances opening for Spyro Gyra, Smokey Robinson, Stanley Clark and George Duke, as well as accompanying other artists like David Fathead Newman, Bobby Watson, Greg Osby and Billy Hart. Bobby has completed three recordings: Interpretations, Setting the Standards, and Floyds Finest Gift. 

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Who: Bobby Floyd

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When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, from 7:00 pm – 12:00 am

 

Where: Valley Dale Ballroom, Columbus, OH, 43219

 

Cost: $25 - Call 614 563 8462 or send a check to CityMusic at

4272 Dublin Rd, Suite 203, Columbus 43221

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CityMusic Columbus sponsors a diverse spectrum of performances by top-rank musicians in unique, intimate settings as well as provides musical experiences and education to underserved children and their families in central Ohio.

 

Music enhances learning, literacy, responsibility, spirituality, and creativity, and children who receive music education are better equipped to excel in academic activities and to participate in their communities. CityMusic Columbus can enhance the lives of citizens in our community by filling the gaps in exposure to musical

opportunities.

 

Proceeds from this performance will help support CityMusic Columbus to further expand music programs in Columbus metro area Head Start programs and enable additional music programs in Columbus Metropolitan Library branches.