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Gershwin Swings takes the stage with a stellar lineup for a two-night engagement at Irvine’s Barclay Theatre. This program shines a classic American songbook lens on George Gershwin, featuring Patti Austin on vocals and Paquito D'Rivera on clarinet and alto sax, all guided by Shelly Berg directing The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra.
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Join us for an intimate, dynamic concert experience that blends lush arrangements with sterling vocal and instrumental prowess. Reserve your seats and enjoy a night of timeless tunes performed with the precision and warmth you expect from a trusted connection in live music.
The live experience
What reaches the room
Event details: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA. Dates: September 11 and September 12, 2025. Each performance stands on its own as a unique evening of Gershwin standards and beloved jazz classics.
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Biographies and highlights: Patti Austin is a renowned vocalist known for cresting jazz and pop hits, with a career spanning decades and collaborations with top artists. Paquito D'Rivera is a celebrated reedist, a multiple Grammy winner, and a prominent figure in Latin jazz and classical crossover scenes. Shelly Berg is a respected pianist and arranger who has contributed to orchestral jazz projects and contemporary jazz education. The program features arrangements by Shelly Berg and Michael Abene that reinterpret S Wonderful, Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Rhapsody in Blue for a modern big-band setting.
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Discover the music, the musicians, and the venue: Irvine Barclay Theatre is nestled in the heart of Irvine, offering exceptional acoustics and proximity to Southern California arts and culture events. For fans of jazz, this two-night engagement delivers an opportunity to experience these artists in a curated program that bridges Gershwin’s early 20th-century American songbook with contemporary orchestral jazz sensibilities. Follow and connect with the artists for updates and future projects: Patti Austin on X (https://twitter.com/PattiAustinHar1) target="_blank" rel="noopener", Paquito D'Rivera on X (https://twitter.com/PaquitoDRivera) target="_blank" rel="noopener", Shelly Berg on X (https://twitter.com/ShellySmithBerg) target="_blank" rel="noopener". To learn more about related releases, explore Patti Austin’s For Ella 2 (2023) and Paquito D'Rivera’s La Fleur de Cayenne (2025).
The essentials
The records
The hits
Biographies and highlights: Patti Austin is a renowned vocalist known for cresting jazz and pop hits, with a career spanning decades and collaborations with top artists. Paquito D'Rivera is a celebrated reedist, a multiple Grammy winner, and a prominent figure in Latin jazz and classical crossover scenes. Shelly Berg is a respected pianist and arranger who has contributed to orchestral jazz projects and contemporary jazz education. The program features arrangements by Shelly Berg and Michael Abene that reinterpret S Wonderful, Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Rhapsody in Blue for a modern big-band setting.
Discover the music, the musicians, and the venue: Irvine Barclay Theatre is nestled in the heart of Irvine, offering exceptional acoustics and proximity to Southern California arts and culture events. For fans of jazz, this two-night engagement delivers an opportunity to experience these artists in a curated program that bridges Gershwin’s early 20th-century American songbook with contemporary orchestral jazz sensibilities. Follow and connect with the artists for updates and future projects: Patti Austin on X (https://twitter.com/PattiAustinHar1) target="_blank" rel="noopener", Paquito D'Rivera on X (https://twitter.com/PaquitoDRivera) target="_blank" rel="noopener", Shelly Berg on X (https://twitter.com/ShellySmithBerg) target="_blank" rel="noopener". To learn more about related releases, explore Patti Austin’s For Ella 2 (2023) and Paquito D'Rivera’s La Fleur de Cayenne (2025).
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