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Previous Performances |
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| February 28, 2010 |
Mimi Dye & The Topaz Jazz Ensemble
Peña Pachamama Cultural Center
1630 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94133-2814
www.pachamamacenter.org
(415) 751-6090 |
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Mimi Dye, prominent American violist and composer, and the
the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble bring uplifting original compositions to Peña Pachamama.
Mimi Dye's unique jazz and world compositions are inspired by Latin jazz, Cape Verde world music, and Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms. Come celebrate with us and hear tunes from the "River in the Sun" album and a concert suite based on her jazz viola concerto, "One Beautiful Light."
Musicians include Jim Schneider, piano, Donna Viscuso, flute and saxophone, Saul Sierra, bass, and Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion.
"Mimi Dye … followed with Ellington's 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore,' and the swinging was visceral. Jazz viola. WOW!"
— Lincoln County Gazette
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August 14, 2009 |
Mimi Dye & The TOPAZ All-Stars
Anna's Jazz Island
2021 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704 |
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Mimi Dye, violist and composer,
and the TOPAZ All-Stars presented an evening
of contemporary Latin jazz/world music at Anna's on August 14.
Music included songs from the
"River in the Sun" CD and a
new arrangement of "One Beautiful Light," originally performed as a jazz viola
concerto with the TOPAZ All-Stars and the San Jose Chamber
Orchestra. Beautiful standards by Jobim and other Latin greats rounded out the evening.
The TOPAZ All-Stars include some of the best
Latin jazz/world musicians in the Bay Area, including: Donna Viscuso on flute,
Seward McCain on bass, Vic Schrader on guitar, and Lali Mejia on percussion. |
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May 3, 2009 |
River in the Sun —
CD Release Party
A release party for Mimi Dye's new CD,
"River in the Sun" — Jazz originals composed by Mimi Dye
Featuring Mimi Dye, violist and composer, and the
TOPAZ All-Stars:
Donna Viscuso, flute
Jackie Rago, cuatro and bandola
Vic Schrader, guitar
Saul Sierra, bass
Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 94301 |
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Download the concert poster (PDF, 1 MB) |
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February 1, 2009 |
"Sacred Sounds"
Music for viola, organ, and voice
Mimi Dye, violist, and TOPAZ present a
unique celebration of sacred
music with Rodney Gehrke, All Saints' new music director and organist, and Jimmy Kansau,
tenor soloist, for a beautiful and meditative concert featuring sacred music
by St. Hildegard of Bingen, Vaughan Williams, Bach, and Britten, plus traditional
Norwegian Hardenger fiddle tunes.
Your ticket price is 100% tax-deductible, and includes an elegant
reception following the concert.
Proceeds benefit the TOPAZ organization.
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 94301
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(PDF - 114 kB) |
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October 26, 2008
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SPECIAL WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT
One Beautiful Light
Composed and performed
by Mimi Dye, Violist, with the highly acclaimed
San José Chamber Orchestra and special guest artists:
Jackeline Rago, Cuatro/Bandola/Percussion
Jim Schneider, Piano
Saul Sierra, Bass
Click here to read the article from the San José
Mercury News, October 2008:
Classically trained musician Mimi Dye unveils new jazz concerto
Le Petit Trianon Theater
72 North Fifth Street
San José, CA 95112
One Beautiful Light
I. Prophecy
II. Vision
III. Fulfillment
One Beautiful Light is an inspired
three-movement Jazz Viola Concerto commissioned by the San José
Chamber Orchestra.
San José Chamber Orchestra
(408) 295-4416
www.sjco.org
www.sjcotickets.org |
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May 4, 2008 |
The Sounds of South America
TOPAZ presents a live concert with MIMI DYE
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ with Eddie Navia and the SUKAY Andean
Ensemble plus talented young performers from the
Castilleja Chamber Orchestra present authentic music
from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, with pan flutes,
Peruvian guitars, percussion, and vocals. Families
and children are especially welcome to this afternoon
concert. Net proceeds will benefit victims of the
Peruvian earthquake. An elegant reception and art
exhibit followed the concert.
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Palo
Alto, California
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| January 26, 2008 |
Sounds of South America
TOPAZ presents
a live concert with MIMI DYE
with Jackeline Rago and the VNote Venezuelan Ensemble
All Saints' Episcopal
Church, Palo Alto, California |
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| August 19, 2007 |
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Festival
with the Eddie Gale "Now" Band
Half Moon Bay, California |
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| August 11, 2007 |
San Jose Jazz Festival
with the Eddie Gale "All Stars Band"
San Jose, California |
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| July 27, 2007 |
Bing Music Series
with Jackeline Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, California |
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| July 12 - 16, 2007 |
Yachats Music Festival
Artist-in-Residence
Yachats, Oregon |
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| June 28-July 10, 2007 |
Oregon Bach Festival Composers' Symposium
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon |
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| June 4 - 13, 2007 |
European Tour of Germany and Austria:
Mimi Dye conducting the Castilleja Chamber Orchestra |
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| May 23, 2007 |
The Hamilton in Palo Alto
Mimi Dye with Gina Har, pianist |
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| May 17, 2007 |
"Honoring Lives, Remembering Losses"
Stanford University |
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| May 12, 2007 |
Scenic Seasons Concert
with The Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
California Theater
San Jose, California
Performing Namaste on Chinese viola,
with Chinese harp and Chinese flute |
| May 5, 2007 |
South Meets the North: VENEZUELAN CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church
555 Waverley Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
www.topazmusic.org
We are very excited to invite you to the final TOPAZ concert of this season
at All Saints' Church in Palo Alto on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Mimi
Dye, Artistic Director of TOPAZ, and Jackeline Rago, musical director of
"The Venezuelan Music Project," present:
"South Meets the North: Venezuelan Connection"
featuring music from Venezuela combined with American Jazz
Included in the festivities are a wine, cheese and
dessert reception with the musicians, and an art exhibit
by award-winning Bay Area Artist, Suri Huntoon. Net
proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministries of All Saints'
Church. A celebratory and dazzling event!
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| January 27, 2007 |
EAST-WEST CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church,
Waverley & Hamilton,
Palo Alto, California
Mimi Dye, violist, and award-winning French harpist Isabelle Couret perform European
classical masterpieces, Piazzolla tangos, and original chamber jazz compositions.
"...eloquent performers " —The San
Francisco Chronicle
AND Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra, conducted by Gordon Lee, present contemporary
Chinese compositions on traditional instruments. An outstanding orchestra of young
people based in San Jose, this ensemble recently performed in China and is highly
regarded for their vision and excellence.
A reception with the artists followed the performance. |
| November 4, 2006 |
EAST-WEST CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church,
Waverley & Hamilton,
Palo Alto, CA
Mimi Dye and the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble with special guest, Jackeline Rago, percussionist,
entertained with original compositions tinged with a Latin feel.
"Mimi Dye pulled out her viola, and pretty soon, folks were up and dancing!"
—The Oregonian
AND Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company, accompanied by traditional instruments,
perform authentic, colorful and exotic dances from various regions of the Philippines.
San Jose-based Hiyas bring youthful enthusiasm and cultural pride to their amazing
dancing and music.
A reception with the artists followed the performance. |
| October 11, 2003 |
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, California
A benefit concert for the Opportunity Center. Featuring works by composers
Debussy, Ravel, Bozza and Faure and a new jazz arrangement of Faure's
“Pavane.” Instruments include harp, flute, piano,
string quartet, clarinet and jazz trio.
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| May 4, 2002 |
 Viva Viola!
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, California
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
| April 13, 2002 |
Viva Viola!
Benefit for Santa Maria Urban Ministry
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
| February 24, 2002 |
Borders - San Mateo
2925 S El Camino Real
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs;
“Hildegard,”
“Angel Songs,” and
“Classical Favorites,” |
| February 9, 2002
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Viva Viola!
Benefit for Urban Ministry, Palo Alto
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, CA
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
| January 27, 2002 |
Borders - San Rafael
588 Francisco Blvd W.
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs;
“Hildegard,”
“Angel Songs,” and
“Classical Favorites,”
and some new music from her upcoming fourth CD, “The Soul of Jazz.” |
| January
20, 2002 |
Borders - Palo Alto
456 University Ave.
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs;
“Hildegard,”
“Angel Songs,” and
“Classical Favorites,”
and some new music from her upcoming fourth CD, “The Soul of Jazz.” |
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