Billy Tao Duo
Venue: India Garden Restaurant, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
The Indian Garden welcomes the Billy Tao Duo to the stage playing piano jazz stylings with special guest on vocals.
VIBES, DRUMS, PIANO, a multi-instrumentalist. Billy has been performing since the age of 6. Starting out on a drum line, Billy learned the rudiments of drumming from Sam Evans, of the Army Band fame. Entering Junior High, Billy picked up the "Mallets" and demonstrated a natural talent for Marimba, Xylophone and Vibraphone. Being a percussionist whose forte is the keyboard instruments, launched Billy on an early and successful musical path, first to The New England Conservatory of Music, studying under Vic Firth. And then on to the US Marine Band where their massively popular recording of the Chimes of Liberty featured Billy. Billy went on to a prolonged career freelancing in Jazz and Rock groups in the Washington DC area.
Now in semi retirement, Billy has expanded his musical abilities to the piano where he is now an accomplished jazz pianist, enjoying playing BeBop, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Jazz Fusion and Funk. Behind any of his musical endeavors, Billy is recognized as a consummate professional and brings decades of experience and creativity to whatever project he is involved in.
For more information, visit:
http://www.reverbnation.com/billytaoNo Cover. Tips for musicians are encouraged.
For more information, call: 540-951-5100 or visit:
http://www.indiagardenonline.com/
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