FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011—7:30 PM
Riverview Theater
Byron Stripling, trumpet and vocals | Bio

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a salute to Satchmo and the Big Easy. Double-threat Byron Stripling brings his incomparable trumpet virtuosity and distinctive vocal styling to the RiverView Theater as we enjoy authentic New Orleans Lagniappe!

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE - starts at 6:30 PM
Free shuttle service runs from the Regions Bank parking garage at the corner of Milam & Market Streets.

MUSIC AND MERLOT WITH THE MAESTRO
Tuesday, March 1
5:30-7:30 PM
Symphony House
2803 Woodlawn Avenue, Shreveport
Music Director Michael Butterman discusses the SSO’s February concert in a fun,
informal cocktail party setting. This event is FREE and open to the community.

Byron Stripling, trumpet and vocals

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director and trumpet virtuoso, Byron Stripling, has ignited audiences throughout the world. Stripling has become a favorite throughout the country, soloing with Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Utah Symphony, and The American Jazz Philharmonic. He has also been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at jazz festivals throughout the world.

An accomplished actor and singer, Stripling was chosen, following a worldwide search, to star in the lead role of the Broadway bound musical, “Satchmo.” Many will remember his featured cameo performance in the television movie, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” and his critically-acclaimed performance in the 42nd Street production of “From Second Avenue to Broadway.”

Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra, under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, and Buck Clayton in addition to The Lincoln Center Classical Jazz Orchestra, The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and The GRP All Star Big Band.