Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band Featuring Lisanne Lyons

He also has conducted concerts with Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Gerry Mulligan, Paquito D’Rivera and Cyrille Aimee among others. PERFORMER BIOS: Dick Lowenthal In addition, Richard Lowenthal, Professor Emeritus, is a noted Jazz Educator for the past 55 years. He founded the Jazz Program at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and was Chair of the Department and Conductor of the award -winning Jazz Orchestra for 19 years.

He served as Vice-President of the National Association of Jazz Educators and Chair of the National Music Council. and is former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Arts Garage. He instituted a unique program of Adult Education at the Arts Garage called Jazz and Java, one of a kind in Florida. Lisanne Lyons Miami-based jazz vocalist, pianist, and arranger Lisanne Lyons has built an acclaimed career as both a performer and educator.

She has shared the stage with celebrated artists including Arturo Sandoval, Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson. Lyons began her professional career at just 17 years old as a featured vocalist for three U.S. Air Force bands, performing throughout the United States and Canada at major jazz festivals and concert venues.

She later earned graduate degrees from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and went on to perform with internationally recognized orchestras, big bands, and jazz ensembles. Her performances have taken her across the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, and South America. Alongside her performing career, Lyons has become a highly respected jazz educator, vocal arranger, and clinician.

She helped develop award-winning jazz vocal programs at both Virginia Tech and Florida International University, where her students and ensembles earned multiple national honors and DownBeat Student Music Awards. Lyons has also served as a featured guest clinician and adjudicator for universities, festivals, and all-state ensembles throughout the country. As a recording artist, she has produced several acclaimed releases, including Right as the Rain, Smile, and her latest album, May I Come In.

Her work continues to blend exceptional artistry, education, and a deep passion for jazz performance. TICKETS