Max Weinberg builds upon his celebrated career with The Max Weinberg Big Band tour that appears in Saratoga Springs, NY on October 15th at 8:00pm at Universal Preservation Hall (25 Washington St). Tickets are $48 and can be purchased by calling (518) 874-0800 or online at http://www.woodtickets.com/. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Saratoga Guitar located at 438 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Max Weinberg Bigband is presented by The Applause Factory and Universal Preservation Hall with the generous support of Palio Communications, The Saratogian, and New York Long Term Care Brokers.
Bruce Springsteen’s long-time E Street Band drummer and Conan O’Brien’s band leader for 17 years leads a bold, swinging 15-piece big band that continues the traditions established by Max’s musical heroes including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Doc Severinsen, and Maynard Ferguson. The band is comprised of a three-piece rhythm section — piano, bass and drums — and a horn section consisting of five saxophones, four trumpets and three trombones. Recent concerts this summer include performances at Count Basie Theater and the Newport Beach Summer Jazz Series.
An intuitive drummer with powerful yet controlled playing, Weinberg showcased his talent with Springsteen and the E Street Band for 36 years. In addition, he has performed with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting, Tom Jones, Ringo Starr (on Ringo’s drums!), Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bono and Levon Helm. He is a past winner of Playboy’s Pop and Jazz Music Poll as Best Drummer, as well as Rolling Stone Magazine’s Critics Poll as Best Drummer.
Other notable highlights for Weinberg include performing in the East Room of the White House with the Navy Big Band (2006), the Grammy Awards (2003,2005), and the televised Presidential Inaugural Galas (1993, 1996). He also served as the music director for Comic Relief starring Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal in 1998.
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