9pm - Mark O'connor's "an Appalachian Christmas" Featuring The O'connor Band at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

A product of Americas rich aural folk tradition as well as classical music, award-
winning violinist Mark OConnors creative journey began at the feet of two musical giants.
The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling,
Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist Stephanie Grappelli, considered one of the
greatest improvisers in the history of the violin. Along the way, between these marvelous
musical extremes, Mark OConnor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of
musical styles and genres he studied, including folk and Americana music, alongside classical,...

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A product of Americas rich aural folk tradition as well as classical music, award-
winning violinist Mark OConnors creative journey began at the feet of two musical giants.
The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling,
Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist Stephanie Grappelli, considered one of the
greatest improvisers in the history of the violin. Along the way, between these marvelous
musical extremes, Mark OConnor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of
musical styles and genres he studied, including folk and Americana music, alongside classical,
swing jazz, progressive bluegrass and acoustic pop.

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No Comp Tix
Show at 9:00 pm
Doors at 8:30 pm
Ticket price includes 5% city of Santa Cruz Admission Tax. Service charge additional.

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