Feb 09 2016
Opening Nights Presents Billy Childs

Opening Nights Presents Billy Childs

Presented by Opening Nights at Florida State University at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall - Florida State University

“As a pianist, [Billy Childs] possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists.” – The Los Angeles Times When jazz pianist and Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Billy Childs was 11 years old, his older sister introduced him to the work of singer-songwriter, Laura Nyro (1947-1997). Her blend of Broadway inspired melodies, jazz improvisation and socially conscious lyrics stayed with him, and in 2014 Childs released his two Grammy Award-winning tribute, Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro. Joined by an extended ensemble including saxophone, harp, guitar and string quartet and vocalists Becca Stevens and Alicia Olatuja, Childs brings us an evening of Nyro’s songs made famous by other artists including Barbra Streisand, The 5th Dimension, Patti LaBelle, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.

Admission Info

$50 | $35 | $25 | $15

Dates & Times

2016/02/09 - 2016/02/09

Location Info

Ruby Diamond Concert Hall - Florida State University

222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32306

Parking Info

General parking is available in the St. Augustine Garage located on the corner of Pensacola and Copeland Streets, and the Call Street Garage located on corner of Call and Macomb Streets. Accessible parking is available at the North Entrance of Ruby Diamond Concert Hall and along Convocation Way. The accessible entrance drop-off area is located at the north entrance of Ruby Diamond (the roundabout) and may be accessed by Convocation Way. Elevators are available to take patrons to the appropriate floor. Ushers will help direct patrons to the elevators.