Orchestral Pops

A Night in the Tropics

An evening of tropical rhythms and sultry melodies

Take the tiki lounge sounds of the 1960's, the rhythmic pulsing of bossa nova plus instrumental pyrotechnics, add mint and shake - this is A Night in the Tropics.  

Featuring music inspired by the sultry melodies and evocative rhythms of the world's tropical climates - Brazil, Cuba, Hawaii and more. Repertoire includes originals by Lazarus, music from the Buena Vista Social Club and a tribute to bossa nova legend, Antonio Carlos Jobim.

 
 

Music from the Buena Vista Social Club

Clip from Dancing Gypsy -
Charles Lazarus with Osmo Vänskä


 

Fly Me to the Moon

Love songs from the Big Band Era & Beyond

Fresh takes on classic love songs, plus feel-good, grooving originals - swoon the night away as you get reacquainted with favorites such as Embraceable You, Stardust and Fly Me to the Moon, and find new favorites in the mix.  Jazz trumpet and a swinging rhythm section - it's a cocktail of musical romance.


 

Lazarus and the Steeles: The New American Songbook

An era-spanning journey through the American classics from Gershwin & Ellington to Stevie Wonder & Prince

Lazarus and Grammy Award-winning family quintet The Steeles take audiences on a musical journey through the "New American Songbook" of 20th century popular music. 

Experience the musical kaleidosocpe of New York City to New Orleans  - the birthplace of jazz - with highlights of Philly soul, Motown hits, Chicago blues, and West Coast cool.

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