August 14, 2009 will feature two great artists in one great concert with
Brian Simpson and Marc Antoine. Brian Simpson has an extensive resume as a
musician, musical director and touring keyboardist to stars as varied as
Janet Jackson and Dave Koz. He also co-wrote the #1 hit song “The First
Time” by Surface, which conquered the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts.
Brian grew up north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois.

Simpson began playing piano and was influenced by Oscar Peterson though he
was drawn to the sounds of jazz guitar played by artists Wes Montgomery,
Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell. On and off stage, Simpson has been influenced
by smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and has been the musical director for
Koz for the past 10 years. Brian’s current CD “Above the Clouds” on the
Rendezvous Entertainment label features the prophetically titled track
“It’s All Good.”

Guitarist, composer and producer Marc Antoine was born and raised in Paris,
France. His parents presented him with his first guitar at the age of 11
and it quickly became his third arm and still is today. In the summer of
1981 Marc suffered a devastating accident to his left hand. Surgeons told
Antoine his chances of playing again were bleak but, with faith, and his
passionate love for music he overcame the odds and by 1984 he was once
again performing and recording in Paris. In the late ’90s Marc found his
way to Los Angeles playing with music giants such as Sting, Cher, Queen
Latifah and numerous others. Marc has composed and performed for major
movie soundtracks: “Get Shorty,” “Patch Adams,” and “Midnight in the Garden
of Good and Evil.” You can experience the sultry, soulful guitar styling of
Marc Antoine on his latest CD entitled “Foreign Xchange” on Peak Records.

Matt Marshak and Steve Cole, take the stage for another doubleheader on
Friday, August 21st. Matt’s distinctive guitar sound echoes the scenic
vineyards, oceans and beaches and the energy of the city which frame his
home in Long Island, New York. Matt’s musical roots evolve from the vinyl
records of Chuck Berry and Elvis played on the family record player. Later
guitar masters Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and Prince would
capture his heart. Matt Marshak’s current CD “On the Rocks” features a
prolific tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. entitled “Brotherhood.”
“Since I was child, I’ve always been inspired and deeply touched by Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. His words and message are one that ring with a
timeless importance to me. His incredible bravery, belief in non-violence,
and brilliantly executed speeches will forever influence me as a human
being and musician.” Visit www.mattmarshak.com to listen to this awe
inspiring tune.

The sound of Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Steve Cole is certainly a Philadelphia
favorite. Cole has performed 11 times at Smooth Jazz Summer Nights since
its inception and Steve Cole will keep the fire burning with his high
energy performance. At the age of 18 Steve had the honor of taking center
stage as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. But, Cole decided to
focus on Jazz, Pop and R&B, his true musical loves. “True” on the Blue Note
label is the fifth solo album for Steve Cole.

Cole is also featured on the debut CD “Sax Pack” on the Shanachie label
with smooth jazz saxophonists Jeff Kashiwa and Kim Waters. For over three
years this dynamic trio has enthralled their passionate fans with their
power packed grooves.

On Friday, August 28, 2009, concert goers will be swept away by the cutting
edge, body rockin’, fiery and powerful sound of saxophonist Eric Darius.
Darius’ latest CD entitled “Going All Out” on the Blue Note label
personifies his musical genius with Pop, Latin and African influences.
Being born into a musically endowed family, Darius born in New Jersey and
raised in Tampa, has always had a love affair with all types of music, but
it would be during a Sunday morning church service when he was 9, that he
would discover his calling. “I would watch this saxophonist play at our
church every week,” he recalls. “Something about that sax just penetrated
my soul and moved me. I truly believe that I didn’t pick the instrument,
the instrument picked me!”

Cool World closes out the Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Concert Series on
Friday, September 4, 2009. Take the ingredients from the hottest, hippest,
funkiest, rhythm sections from the top names in contemporary jazz, put them
on stage together and it definitely becomes a “Cool World.” Cool World is
Gerey Johnson, guitar; Marqueal Jordan, sax and vocal; Clyde Davis, drums;
Lamar Jones, bass; and Ben Lewis on keys. The Sax Pack, Brian Culbertson,
Will Downing, Boney-James, Peter White, Kirk Whalum, George Duke, Steve
Cole, Warren Hill, Down To the Bone, and so many more of contemporary
jazz’s best call on these talented musicians to bring the “cool” to their
live performances and recordings. It doesn’t get any cooler than this!

WDAS FM, CBS 3, and the CW Philly are proud media partners for this series.
Their on-air personalities will introduce performers and have promotional
giveaways. (KYW-TV) and The CW Philly 57 (WPSG-TV) are part of CBS
Television Stations, a division of CBS Corporation.

WDAS FM is part of Clear Channel Worldwide, the largest independent radio
group with six stations in Philadelphia — WDAS FM, Power 99 FM (WUSL),
Q-102 (WIOQ), My106.1 (WISX), Rumba (WUBA-AM) and Radio 1045 (WRFF).

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continued support of PECO, Pennsylvania Lottery, Bank of America, Live
Nation, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of
whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.

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responsible for funding and producing public programming at Penn’s Landing.
All events produced by Delaware River Waterfront Corporation are FREE to
the public.

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