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A Tribute To Herbie Mann Friday, November 21, 2003 at 8:00 pm Featuring Dave Valentin, David “Fathead” Newman, Milton Cardona on percussion and Robby Ameen on percussion. RenaissanceJazz Sponsored by: Renaissance Technologies Herbie Mann died on Tuesday, July 1 of prostate cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Herbie and his family. We at Staller are very saddened that this great musician has left us. His legacy will live on. Staller Center will present a tribute concert on Friday, November 21, 2003, the evening Herbie was originally scheduled to perform at Staller. The concert includes a group of jazz greats who have played with Herbie Mann and share his career-long search for new sounds and influences. "A Tribute to Herbie Mann," featuring Dave Valentin on flute, David “Fathead” Newman on saxophone, Milton Cardona on percussion and Robby Ameen on percussion. Dave Valentin, one of the top flute players in popular music who mixes Latin Jazz with his signature percussive style, has played with Herbie Mann, McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, and Celia Cruz, among others, and was the musical director for Tito Puente. Sax player David “Fathead” Newman has played with every jazz heavy-hitter, including a ten-year association with Ray Charles. David Newman met Herbie Mann in the studio and joined forces with Herbie during the “Family of Mann” era. He recorded with Natalie Cole on her Grammy-winning album “Unforgettable.” Milton Cardona is a master Latin drummer who has made over 700 recordings in his career and played on soundtracks for Spike Lee and Paul Simon. Robby Ameen has maintained a long relationship with Ruben Blades and Dave Valentin and played with Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Colon, Paquito D’Rivera, and was the drummer at Marc Anthony’s historic first solo concert at Madison Square Garden. Tickets for the original Herbie Mann concert will be honored for this special "Tribute" concert. If you have questions or concerns please call the Box Office at (631) 632-ARTS, Monday through Friday, noon to 6pm.