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BIOGRAPHY“Classic Jazz Visions: A Multimedia Journey Through Swing’s Golden Age”
Michael Persico & The Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra Led by trombonist, vocalist, and educator Michael Persico, The Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra brings the golden age of jazz to life through a stunning multimedia concert experience. A Berklee College of Music graduate (Magna Cum Laude), Persico has been a jazz fixture across Cape Cod and southern New England since the 1980s. His deep musical roots and charismatic crooning style culminated in the creation of Classic Jazz Visions in 2020—a concert series inspired by the legendary jazz photographer Jack Bradley, best known as Louis Armstrong’s close friend and documentarian. The show features hundreds of rare, evocative photographs of jazz icons like Armstrong and Duke Ellington, seamlessly woven into live performances by Persico’s powerhouse ensemble. The result is a one-of-a-kind journey through swing, nostalgia, and timeless artistry. |
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Live Performance
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The Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra
Experience the full multimedia magic—live music paired with Jack Bradley’s iconic jazz photography.
Vintage Jazz Club: 1940s Big Band and Swing Classics
A nostalgic backdrop that complements the orchestra’s musical style and visual storytelling.
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Classic Swing Orchestra
See the ensemble in action: 12–13 musicians delivering authentic swing with precision and flair.
Jazz Greats from the Lens of Jack Bradley Debut at New Exhibit
Never before published images of Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats from the camera of Cape Cod native Jack Bradley form new exhibit at Imaging Workspace Gallery in Eastham.
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Classic 1930s & 1940s Big Band Orchestra
Immerse yourself in the vintage soundscape that inspires Persico’s arrangements.
The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series
Showcase the broader jazz community and how Persico’s work fits into the national scene.
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PHOTOS
Michael Persico
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The Band
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