Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play to Give Special Performance

SARATOGA SPRINGS— They brought the house down in two previous SaratogaArtsFest performances, and now Triple Play will return to the stage at Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music in a special fundraising concert on Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Chris Brubeck, a noted composer and musician who is the son of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, formed Triple Play in 1999. In addition to Brubeck, whose specialties are electric bass, bass trombone, piano and vocals, the group consists of Peter Madcat Ruth (harmonica, guitar, jaw harp, percussion and vocals) and Joel Brown (guitar and vocals). Brown is locally based and is a senior artist-in-residence at Skidmore College. The group brings a rare level of joy, virtuosity, and American spirit to folk, blues, jazz, and classical music. Joining Triple Play will be special guest Jonathan Greene on clarinet. A 2007 graduate of Skidmore College (where he was a Filene Music Scholar), Greene has made a name for himself in the Saratoga-area music scene. “Triple Play is thrilled to be back st the Zankel Center,” said Chris Brubeck. “The center’s Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall is a spectacular venue, and the enthusiasm from the crowd is truly inspiring.” “There is a beautiful history connected with this venue, since my Dad’s very last recorded work took place on that stage along with the group and joined by Joel’s talented father Frank Brown on clarinet.” The December 14 concert will also include some classic tunes of the season. “Since we are so close to the holidays, we will include a few numbers we recorded with Joel Brown on his solo CD Christmas, Cedar & Spruce.” Brubeck said. “Many of the enduring songs we associate with this season began as folk tunes and were transformed over time into Holiday classics. Of course, Triple Play puts a unique twist on everything we play.” Tickets are $25 for general admission. All proceeds from the event will support SaratogaArtsFest and its community programing. To purchase tickets visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel or the Zankel Center box office on the Skidmore College campus is open Tuesday-Friday, from 1 to 5 p.m.