By IGGY FEDOROFF
May 1–On Sunday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., The Famous Jazz Pianist Series will feature a special piano concert with award winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman. This concert will be held at the Woodlands Concert Hall (715 Main Street).
Tamir began his keyboard studies at age six in Tel Aviv, moved to the United States at age 12 in 1984, and won Yamaha’s national keyboard competition two years later. Concerts in Japan and the Kennedy Center followed. Tamir then studied at the Tanglewood Institute in 1988 and received a Bachelor of Music Composition degree from Eastman School of Music in 1993. He then became the youngest musical director for Lovewell Institute, a national arts education non-profit organization.
Since returning to Los Angeles in 1996, Tamir has been in steady demand as pianist and arranger, touring the United States, Europe, and Asia, and receiving awards from ASCAP and the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. In 1999 Tamir was a guest soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
He will be performing as a solo pianist with series producers Charlie and Sandi Shoemake on vibes and vocals. The cost is $35 per person and refreshments will be available for purchase. Make your reservations by calling Charlie at: (805) 935-9007 or online: charlie@talsanmusic.com.
