New York based composer/pianist to lead Nelsen Middle School students in concert on May 13

Concert includes West Coast premier of new CD “Joyful”

New York based composer and pianist Pete Malinverni will lead the Nelsen Middle School Concert Chorus in two concert performances on Saturday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 students.

The performances will include newly-written music which is included on Malinverni’s new CD/DVD “Joyful.” The release of the CD coincides with the concert and doubles as the West Coast premier of “Joyful.” Jazz Times Magazine, a national publication will be at Carco to review the new CD: possibly the first time Jazz Times has reviewed a concert involving a youth chorus.

Malinverni and vocalist Jody Sandhaus will be accompanied by Brian Hoskins, Nelsen Middle School choral conductor and Seattle musicians Chuck Deardorf, bass and Mark Ivester, drums. The group also will perform a short set together highlighting the new CD before the Nelsen choir joins in.

Pete Malinverni is a highly respected presence in New York City, at national concert performances, as well as in Europe, South America, and Japan.

For more information on Malinverni, visit http://www.petemalinverni.com/