Play It Again, Sam: Celebrating the Great American Songbook

Step into a world of timeless melodies and the unforgettable charm of America’s greatest tunes! George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Walter Donaldson, Irving Berlin, and other legendary songwriters of the 1920s and ’30s got their start in the Ragtime Era. Play It Again, Sam is a spectacular celebration of the Great American Songbook, bringing together an all-star lineup of musicians who breathe new life into the beloved standards of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood.

Featuring:
Rowan Belt – A dazzling young pianist with “player piano” fingers
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band – Masters of 1910s “rag-a-jazz”
Paul Orsi – A seasoned showman and World Champion Old-Time Piano Player
Andy Schumm – A virtuoso on many instruments and a passion for melody
Adam Swanson – A ragtime and early jazz piano phenomenon
Matt Tolentino – Medicine Man for the Blues! Cheerful multi-instrumentalist.
Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi – World-famous piano duo blending stride, swing, and elegance

From the syncopated joy of ragtime-era songs to the effervescent bounce of 1920s pop songs to the smooth sophistication of swing-era favorites, this concert promises a journey through the golden era of American music. Whether you love the romance of Fred Astaire musicals or the sultry intrigue of smoky cabaret singers, this is an evening that will have you humming along and tapping your feet.

Join us for a night of nostalgia, rhythm, and pure musical magic!