BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air at The Swing of Hearts\, a &ldquo\;romanti cal evening of heart-felt songs&rdquo\; presented by Wayne Coniglio and his 35-piece orchestra\, featuring three diverse and internationally ren owned vocalists.\nHearkening back to the Las Vegas lounge acts of yester year\, The Swing of Hearts  \;is heavy on nostalgia\, showcasing cla ssic favorites from swing &lsquo\;n sway through the jazz era\, as well as romantic tunes from around the world.\nFans of Frank Sinatra\, Tony B ennett\, Nat &ldquo\;King&rdquo\; Cole and Steve Lawrence will fall in l ove with headliner Cecil Cope. \; The Memphis-based Cope boasts a li felong career performing Big Band music. His distinctive voice has been described as a cross between Frank Sinatra and Burl Ives\, and his impec cable phrasing evokes the legendary musical icons that have produced lov e songs for all generations.\nDevotees of Edith Piaf will appreciate the soulful songs of St. Louis&rsquo\; own Elsie Parker. Best known for her repertoire of the songs of Piaf\, Jacques Brel\, Michel Legrand\, Josep hine Baker and others\, Parker has performed on French TV in Paris\, rec orded 4 CDs and has appeared as soloist with many orchestras. \; She has given numerous concerts with her band\, &ldquo\;Elsie Parker and Th e Poor People of Paris\,&rdquo\; in St. Louis and throughout the U.S.\nH ailing from Los Angeles\, Ginger &\; Scott have been part of the lega cy of great vocal groups for decades. \; In addition to performing w ith the Modernaires\, Ginger Berglund is regularly voted &ldquo\;best ja zz singer&rdquo\; by jazz aficionados\, and has sung with Kenny Rankin\, recorded with Steve Allen and pianist Paul Smith. \; She is a featu red singer with many other jazz groups. \; Scott Whitfield is intern ationally recognized for his work with contemporary big bands\, includin g those of Toshiko Akiyoshi\, Bob Florence\, Clare Fischer\, Bill Holman and Johnny Mandel\, as well as his own Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestras.  \; Together\, Ginger &\; Scott bring to the stage their silky vo cal blend\, innate sense of swing and reverence for the jazz tradition.\ nWayne Coniglio is a multi-talented jazz artist whose credits include be ing bass trombonist\, soloist and contributing writer for the legendary Ray Charles. \; He has toured the world performing at major jazz fes tivals. \; Based in St. Louis since 2003\, he is pleased to present this musical Valentine&rsquo\;s gift to the residents of his adopted cit y.\nApropos of Valentine&rsquo\;s Day\, The Swing of Hearts takes place Friday\, Feb. 15\, 8:00 p.m.\, at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall\, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. \; Ticket prices are $25 for adults \, $20 for seniors\, $16 for students and $10 for children 10 and under\ , and may be purchased at Edison Theatre box office\, through MetroTix o r at the door. \; Group rates are also available.\nFor more informat ion\, call 314.495.3017 or go to www.eye-fulltowerrecords.com/swingofhea rts.\n \; URL:http://clayton-richmondheights.patch.com/events/swing-of-hearts-jazz- concert-b67eeaf3 SUMMARY:Swing of Hearts Jazz Concert LOCATION:560 Trinity Ave\, Saint Louis\, MO 63130: 560 Trinity Ave\, Sain t Louis\, MO END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR