World-Renowned Jazz & Classical Musicians Bring a Stellar 25th Anniversary Summer Season!

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Coral Gables Congregational Church Community Arts Program

May 18, 2010, 08:30 ET

Coral Gables Congregational Church Community Arts Program

Summer Concert Series, a S FL cultural tradition, marks its 25th Anniversary

MIAMI, May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This summer, June 3 through August 12, the Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Arts Program stages its 25th Anniversary Season Summer Concert Series. Concert goers throughout Florida and the world will again gather within the Church's rare and intimate Spanish-revival edifice listed in the National Register of Historic Places and enjoy some of the music industry's most revered classical and jazz artists for ticket prices that start at only $25.

June 3 – PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND is hailed as "stunning, joyous and alive." Direct from the Crescent city and the historic birthplace of the band nearly a half a century ago.
June 17 – MARK KOSOWER, newly-appointed Cleveland Orchestra principal cello, is one of the outstanding cellists of his generation.
July 1 – ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY, singer and songwriter, is known as an insatiable creative spirit and as a champion of the Great American Songbook.
July 15 – AWADAGIN PRATT, classical pianist, is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely-involving performances in recital and with symphony orchestras.
July 29 – July 29 – NICHOLAS PAYTON, jazz trumpeter, made his recording debut in 1994 as a leader with From this Moment and ever since has been lauded as a significant, top-tier voice in jazz.
August 12 – RAMSEY LEWIS, jazz pianist, is a captivating and multiple Grammy award-winning pianist and composer.