Charlotte will be hosting the National Flute Association (NFA) convention from August 10th-14th.
This year there is a large jazz component and Rick will be handling the drumset duties along with Ron Brendle on bass, Jim Brock on percussion and Mike Wofford on Piano. Artists will include Holly Hoffman, Ali Ryerson, Nelson Rangell and Jane Lenoir. There will be several jazz concerts at the Westin Hotel as well as the Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts.
Here are a few of the events Rick will be playing on:
August 12-concert with Jane Lenoir from 5pm-6:30pm at the Westin hotel.
concert with Nelson Rangell from 10:30pm to 12am at the Westin hotel.
August 13th– 8-10pm Gala orchestra concert at the Blumenthal
Flute Big Band Concert with Ali Ryerson from 10:30 pm to 12 am at the Westin.
August 14th– Closing Ceremonies 4-5:30 at the Westin
Hope to see you there.