Dear Presenter,

I am pleased to share with you the exciting new program from Ebony & Ivory called The American Songbook. I had the immense privilege and pleasure of being at Tanglewood Productions in Reno, Nevada with them last month, where they recorded a promo CD of songs from The American Songbook.

Ebony & Ivory recorded four songs from the program, each unique arrangement a fresh new take on these wonderful songs we all know and love. The four songs are "It Don't Mean A Thing, If It Ain't Got That Swing", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "I Got Rhythm", and "Begin the Beguine". The full program is an absolute delight and such an audience-pleaser.

The promo CD is on its way to all presenters, but I wanted to give you a personal heads-up on it and share the excitement I feel. Ebony & Ivory features Andrew Gilpin on piano and keyboards (what a great composer/arranger!), Fred Jacobowitz on clarinets and saxes (that man plays a great sax, and sounds just like Benny Goodman on the clarinet), Chris Golden on bass and Gordon Peeke on drums (both L.A. musicians of the highest calibre).

I know that once you hear the promo CD you will be as enthusiastic as I am and will want to book this program for your next series. Best wishes,

Robert Baird, agent for Ebony & Ivory

A promo CD of the new Ebony & Ivory touring program The American Songbook has been sent to all presenters and you should see it in the mail soon. Play the first song and you will be hooked. This is beautiful music in fresh, unique arrangements that cannot fail to leave your audience happy and smiling.

Ebony & Ivory is proud and pleased to participate in a new initiative from Baird Artists aimed at providing complete support for presenters who book artists represented by the BAM! agency. This new initiative called MAP (Marketing Assistance Plan) will provide each presenter with artwork for ads and posters, in-depth material for educational handouts, plans for pre-show community outreach, and various promotional tools to be utilized in publicizing the artist and increasing attendance at the concert. In short, BAM! will provide, for each artist on its roster, a complete after-booking "Support Network" to assist the presenter in making the concert an unparalleled success. Watch for more information on MAP from BAM! Baird Artists Management.

February 25, 2009 - Deloraine, MB

Southwest Showcase

March 15, 2009 - Nevada City, CA

Twin Cities Concert Association