Cole Porter – Jazz in Technicolor
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Composing both the music and lyrics to nearly 1,000 songs, Porter stands alone with his unparalleled gift for contributing so much to the Great American Songbook. He also had a gift of matching the emotional content of the melodies and harmonies to the lyrics like no other. All while living a life that makes the most lavish rockstar pale in comparison. Featuring world-renowned jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani.
Each program is roughly 90 minutes, with the goal of bringing the casual jazz listener inside the minds and music of the most influential and interesting American musicians of all time. The life and music of the artist/composer is entertainingly narrated by the drummer, Mr. Justin Varnes, and seminal jazz pieces are played to illuminate the narration. These are NOT tribute concerts in the sense that the musicians are trying to recreate the original performances, but instead to celebrate the essence and accomplishments of the artist.