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Some of MCMAA's Program Artists

Konrad Kono

At the Keybord


Kono has a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano from the University of California at Santa Barbara and worked as Senior Musician for the Dance/Drama Department at UCSB. His duties included composing and performing music for dance (ballet, modern, and jazz) and musical directing for the Creative Children’s Project and the Goleta Union School District and as the Music Specialist for Arts at various local public and private schools in the Santa Barbara area.

Kono currently continues in his capacity as Music Specialist for Arts; is the pianist/organist & director of worship music at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara, California; is a favorite entertainer and teacher in the Santa Barbara area, is director of Camp Kono, an arts and adventure summer camp for kids; is a recording artist with four CDs in release featuring his piano and jazz compositions. His music can be heard on local radio and television ads. The Ensemble Theater, Montecito School of Ballet, and State Street Ballet have used his original compositions in their productions. Konrad is the Musical Director for Speaking of Stories and Panto Productions at the Lobero Theatre.

In addition, he headlines his own musical and theatrical production at the Lobero that features local performing artists and music teachers in the community. Kono’s latest project, “Thunder,” can be heard at the UCSB Thunderdome during the Gaucho basketball games and is included in a series of hip hop/house style of music, with jazz, blues, Latin jazz, and popular ballads which is currently in release.

Zoe Lewis

 

Originally from England, Zoe now resides in Provincetown, Cape Cod. She plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from piano to the spoons! She describes her blend of music as Worldbeat-Vaudeville .

Her concert was upbeat, amusing and perfect for all ages. She's part troubadour, part storyteller and a totally accomplished musician, and she interrupted her tour with Judy Collins to spend a splendiforous evening with us. She set us off balance with her quirky spin on things, sneaking in simple, potent messages that left us worn out and inspired.

Learn more about Zoe and listen to her music at www.zoelewis.com.



Peter Mayer

Peter Mayer delighted our MCMAA audience on April 22, 2007. A gifted singer-songwriter and guitariest, Mayer writes songs for a small planet—songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; songs about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music takes you up mountains, across oceans, into space, and back home again.

A native of Minnesota with a background in Theology, Peter is not big on love songs, but prefers delving into science, nature, and things spiritual. Peter is a master of the guitar and an artist of relevance and insight whose music is not to be missed. Visit his website to read more and to hear clips from his albums.






Neftalí Trio

This remarkably gifted trio of musicians presented a stunning concert for us for the first time in June 2005, as the Boulder Piano Trio. Now called Neftalí, the trio of young musicians is a unique ensemble with an innovative new approach to programming. They will play for us again in 2007.

Reflecting the diverse backgrounds and interests of its three core players, Neftalí concerts include a variety of works for solo, duo and trio, with an emphasis in the music of Spain and Latin America that promises to mesmerize the audience.

The Neftali Trio Includes:

    • Alex Maynegre ... piano
    • Angela Leidig ..... violin
    • Beth Ringel ......... cello





Jack Rummel

Ragtime At Its Best



Jack Rummel, well known locally and internationally for his flawless performances and original compositions in the ragtime musical idiom, performed at our MCMAA forum on July 16, 2006.


The author of many articles on the subject and a popular reviewer new recordings, Jack received the prestigious 2005 Scott Joplin Award for his many achievements in the field of ragtime music.

Jack Rummel was a delightful entertainer, amazing at the keybord and increased our knowledge and appreciation of this uniquely American style of music.


Thanks Jack!







 




Ray Smith