FARMINGTON — Brothers Peter and Will Anderson will be the summer evening performers at Farmington’s North Church, 118 High St., at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.
Washington, D.C. natives and identical twins Peter and Will Anderson are known for their exciting renditions of American songbook gems, swing and blues, Brazilian bossa novas and original music. Along with their guitarist Alex Wintz, the Andersons will lead a program drawing from their favorite composers, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter.
Since moving to New York City to attend Juilliard, Peter and Will have performed with the Jimmy Heath Big Band, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Wycliffe Gordon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Paquito D’Rivera, Kenny Barron, Bob Wilber, Albert “Tootie” Heath and have been featured live on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. Their ensemble has performed in more than 35 U.S. states, toured Japan and been featured four times in NYC’s famed “Highlights in Jazz” series, alongside Lou Donaldson, Ken Peplowski and Warren Vache.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for a pie social and jam session.
Show tickets are $15 for the general population, $10 for high school and college students, $5 for elementary students. Preschoolers, as well as any student participating in the jam session, are free.
Reservations may be made by calling 207-778-2006.
Twin brothers Peter and Will Anderson with Alex Wintz. (Lynn Redmile photo)
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