EVENT
Athens Big Band pres. Craig Bailey’s Ray Charles Project
VENUE
Olympia Municipal Music Theatre “Maria Callas”
Akadimias 59, Athens
DATE
17 May 2022
DESCRIPTION
The great composer, orchestrator and saxophonist Craig Bailey, has been established both as a soloist and as a bandleader of the Brooklyn Big Band. He has spent a significant amount of his life as soloist and orchestrator of the legendary Ray Charles.
Collaborating with the Athens Big Band and Peter Salchev, he presents his own orchestrations performed by Ray Charles, as heard when he was a member of his orchestra. It is definitely an artistic event of great importance for our country’s musical life.
Saxophone: Craig Bailey
Song: Peter Salchev
Artistic curation: Sami Amiris
Start time: 20:30
Tickets 5€ – 30€
The event follows all required guidelines of the public health authority to prevent the spread of COVID 19.
Closest Metro Station: Panepistimio
Metro to Venue: 4 minutes walking
Wheelchair Accessibility YES