Home    |     Concerts    |     Subscribe     |     Auditorium     |     Contact   |     Board Members   |     History    |     Other CCA's   Dave Bennett's Tribute to Benny Goodman Swing Era Classics Saturday, April 18, 2009  7:30 pm  Three Sound Clips    clarinetist - Dave  Bennett vocalist - Carol  McCartney Bringing to life the "Hits" and "Swing Classics" of the greatest clarinetist of them all! Dave Bennett’s sextet, including a vivacious vocalist, delivers Bugle Call Rag, Sing Sing Sing, Stompin’ at the Savoy and other great hits with absolutely astounding virtuosity.  Michigan clarinetist Dave Bennett is an authentic musical prodigy who captures the classic sound and music of Benny Goodman with incredible technique, style, beauty of tone and naturalness.  His penchant for wire-rim glasses, spats and double-breasted suits, transports audiences back to the time and mood of Benny Goodman’s "Swing Era!"  An amazing performance! Vocalist Carol McCartney’s impeccable style and finely-tuned musicianship are always front-and-center.  Carol has been featured on stage and recordings all across the continent.  In the last year she has been touring expensively fronting major symphony orchestras in the U.S. and Canada with clarinet prodigy Dave Bennett.  Carol has also appeared at many major jazz venues and festivals. At age 24 Dave Bennett's playing reflects a mature personal style that evokes fortuitous and unique blending of the sounds inspired by his two idols: Benny Goodman and Pete Fountain.  In the hands of this young phenomenon, the clarinet just might have its nest chance at popularity.  Only time will tell where Dave Bennett's remarkable and unique musical gifts will take him. In the meantime audiences can enjoy the important work of Dave's Goodman Tribute: bringing to the stage today the true classic music of the greatest clarinetist of all time.   When music lovers mark Benny Goodman's 100th birthday in 2009, a great candidate to lead the celebrations for "The King of swing" will be a (then) 25-year-old clarinet wizard named Dave Bennett.   For information about our annual subscription plans click on "Subscribe" in the navigation bar.         ©     Stage Alive Community Concert Association Inc.