Pioneers in their unique genre of crossover/pop, the vocals and instrumental trio, TAKE3, is celebrated for seamlessly weaving through musical styles with jaw-dropping virtuosity. Their fierce energy is combined with charm, wit, and easy camaraderie with audiences, making them a crowd favorite wherever they perform.
Ann Hampton Callaway's album "Finding Beauty, Originals, Vol. I” was nominated for several Grammy Awards in 2025, including Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Additionally, the song "Love and Let Love" was nominated for Best Jazz Performance and the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award. Callaway was also a nomination for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals for "You Can't Rush Spring".
Pink Martini, the internationally acclaimed band who traverse genres in the name of elegance and taste celebrates an incredible 30 years in season 2024-2025. Pink Martini has fused a unique blend of jazz, world music, cabaret, lounge and 1940-50s film music, with the New York Times describing them as the ‘suave salon orchestra’. They've wowed crowds worldwide with their signature cocktail of crowd-pleasing classical, pop and jazz arrangements by founder, bandleader and pianist Thomas Lauderdale, showcased by the divinely gorgeous vocals of long time collaborator China Forbes, alongside the eclectic instrumentals of their one of a kind musical ensemble and have performed in over 25 different languages.
Charismatic sax player Grace Kelly ignites stages around the world. A soloist with the Boston Pops at 14 years old and a former band member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this multi-talented, award-winning saxophonist, songstress, and songwriter brings her cross-generational appeal back to the Symphony stage.
Kelly’s project, “ Grace Kelly 's AT THE MOVIES WITH STRINGS,” reimagines her favorite movie music as well as songs by legendary film composers and contemporary artists.
Liz Callaway is a Grammy-nominated artist for her album "To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim" in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category, along with being an Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist. Liz and her sister Ann’s BROADWAY, THE CALLA-WAY has earned raves across stages, both Symphonic and other.
FB Voted #1 Chicago Tribute Band Worldwide
"They are brilliant musicians, seasoned professionals and gentlemen, and sharing the stage with them was both an honour and a pleasure."
- Rob McAlear, Artistic Administrator- Edmonton Symphony Nov 2019
The Audience leaped out of their seats with excitement for Dave's Jerry Lee Lewis Medley!
- with The Philly Pops
"This is the 3rd time Dave has performed here and we think he's amazing. He's one of those gifted musicians who can walk onstage and captivate an audience right away, a complete natural. I wish all of our shows were this good. " - Jeff Woodruff, Harrisburg Symphony
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