2011 Steppin' Out for The Dimock Center

The 24th Annual Steppin’ Out for the Dimock Center
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Westin Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

2011 Honorary Steppin’ Out Co-Chairs
Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick
Mayor Tom Menino and Angela Menino

2011 Steppin’ Out Co-Chairs
Flash and Bennie Wiley

SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA The Grammy-winning ensemble is one of the most formidable and authentic Latin jazz combos of the present day. Yet for all of its appeal and success with contemporary audiences, SHO’s success is actually rooted in the past. The 13-piece collective owes its front-line status to an unwavering respect for the music’s rich history and a tenacious adherence to the music’s enduring traditions. Pianist, bandleader, producer and founder Oscar Hernandez, began his career as an arranger and musical director in the 1970s for artists like Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz and many others. The debut recording from Spanish Harlem Orchestra scored a Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album and a Latin Billboard Award for Salsa Album of the Year. http://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com/

OLETA ADAMS Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War) Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. http://www.oletaadams.com/

HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is America's premier gospel choir, and has traveled the globe for 25 years sharing its joy of faith, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in January 1986 by Allen Bailey who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Today the Choir presents the finest singers & musicians from black churches in Harlem & the New York area. The Harlem Gospel Choir has performed for Nelson Mandela and Pope John Paul II. They have shared the stage with such legendary artists as Bono, Sinead O'Connor, Andre Rieu, Lyle Lovett, The Chieftans, Diana Ross and many others. The Choir has been featured on a number of TV shows, including Top Chef, The Colbert Report, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good Day New York, Oprah, and the Early Show. In 2008 the Choir performed for 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium for Pope Benedict XVI. http://www.harlemgospelchoir.com/

HENRY BUTLER An eight-time W.C. Handy “Best Blues Instrumentalist - Piano” award nominee, Henry Butler knows no limitations. Although blinded by glaucoma since birth, Butler is also a world class photographer with his work displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States. Playing piano since the age of six, Butler is a master of musical diversity. Combining the percussive jazz piano playing of McCoy Tyner and the New Orleans style playing of Professor Longhair through his classically trained wizardry, Butler continues to craft a sound uniquely his own. A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, blues and R&B influences, his music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace. http://www.henrybutler.com/

GLEN DAVID ANDREWS is one man party that has been called "…one of the giant talents of New Orleans. With a baptism-by-fire voice, an onstage blend of preacher and rock-star theatrics and a gumbo mix of gospel, funk, brass-band and R&B., Glen David Andrews is the perfect mix, of showman and musician, that kicks any party into high gear. Glen David has appeared in HBO’s Treme, playing himself and performing one of his original tunes, Knock Wit Me, as well as appearing in documentaries, such as Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans, and Spike Lee’s two epics about Katrina, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, and If Da Creek Don’t Rise.

CLAYTON DE WALT BIG BAND The Clayton DeWalt Brass Band will transport you across the world from the Big Easy to the Balkans with their high-energy precision, power and groove. This is people-powered dance music, with multiple drummers and a sousaphone at its core. Soundly rooted in the traditions of the New Orleans and Balkan brass bands, the Clayton DeWalt Brass Band infuses these sounds with influences ranging from James Brown to Bjork, creating a party wherever they go. Bandleader, Clayton DeWalt, has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe and South Africa, playing with artists ranging from the Temptations and Regis Philbin to Nancy Wilson and Fred Wesley.

RITMO MASACOTE is a 12-piece Salsa/Timba/Latin Jazz Orchestra powerhouse comprised of a young, charismatic cast that produce a commanding presentation, full of life, spirit, and energy. Founded in 2006 by Composer/Pianist Joel Massicot, the ensemble serves to merge various components of music and dance, shaping the perception of Latin Music today. The orchestra coupled on stage with the company's dancers, Masacote Dance Company, an internationally renowned dance troupe known for its breathtaking performances and visually stunning choreographies, is making an impact in cultivating an international appreciation and demand for danceable and captivating band performances. Everyone can relate to the orchestra’s unique compositions and arrangements with focused directions in Timba, Salsa, and Latin jazz grounded in Cuban roots.

NORTH SHORE A CAPPELLA For the last 30 years, North Shore Acappella has entertained and excited thousands of listeners throughout the Boston area, adding an experienced blend of harmony, rhythm and tempo to songs from the 40's right up through today. The voices belong to Tommy Duarte, Paul Lopes, Jimmy Martin, Vinny Straccia, and Guy Chiapponi. This special art of delivering music without instrumental accompaniment is what North Shore Acappella is all about. The award-winning group offers a continuously fresh repertoire of hundreds of popular hits that cover the last five decades. Each number and performance is arranged in a way that showcases each member in a role of lead singer – a trait that very few a cappella groups in the country can claim.

MANGO BLUE blends an exciting mixture of musical styles to create a refreshing new sound in Afro-Latin and World music, through songs of celebration and social conscience. Mango Blue is a high-powered, all original music ensemble based in New York City, but its members hail from all parts of the globe including, Venezuela, Ecuador, Suriname, Brazil, Israel and Puerto Rico. Led by Ecuadorian composer, bassist and singer Alex Alvear, this invigorating hybrid playfully integrates a wide array of influences from Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Funk to Caribbean Roots, with a strong rhythmical foundation that draws from diverse Afro-Latin musical traditions. www.mangoblue.org

DJ JESS AND DJ KHARTES Join our dj's on the 4th floor spinning dance tunes until 1am!


	About Steppin Out \| General Information \| Steppinâ€™ Out and The Dimock Center \| Sponsor \| Contact \| Purchase The 24th Annual Steppin’ Out for the Dimock Center Saturday, October 29, 2011 The Westin Copley Place Hotel Boston, MA 2011 Honorary Steppin’ Out Co-Chairs Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick Mayor Tom Menino and Angela Menino 2011 Steppin’ Out Co-Chairs Flash and Bennie Wiley SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA The Grammy-winning ensemble is one of the most formidable and authentic Latin jazz combos of the present day. Yet for all of its appeal and success with contemporary audiences, SHO’s success is actually rooted in the past. The 13-piece collective owes its front-line status to an unwavering respect for the music’s rich history and a tenacious adherence to the music’s enduring traditions. Pianist, bandleader, producer and founder Oscar Hernandez, began his career as an arranger and musical director in the 1970s for artists like Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz and many others. The debut recording from Spanish Harlem Orchestra scored a Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album and a Latin Billboard Award for Salsa Album of the Year. http://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com/ OLETA ADAMS Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War) Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. http://www.oletaadams.com/ HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is America's premier gospel choir, and has traveled the globe for 25 years sharing its joy of faith, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in January 1986 by Allen Bailey who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Today the Choir presents the finest singers & musicians from black churches in Harlem & the New York area. The Harlem Gospel Choir has performed for Nelson Mandela and Pope John Paul II. They have shared the stage with such legendary artists as Bono, Sinead O'Connor, Andre Rieu, Lyle Lovett, The Chieftans, Diana Ross and many others. The Choir has been featured on a number of TV shows, including Top Chef, The Colbert Report, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good Day New York, Oprah, and the Early Show. In 2008 the Choir performed for 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium for Pope Benedict XVI. http://www.harlemgospelchoir.com/ HENRY BUTLER An eight-time W.C. Handy “Best Blues Instrumentalist - Piano” award nominee, Henry Butler knows no limitations. Although blinded by glaucoma since birth, Butler is also a world class photographer with his work displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States. Playing piano since the age of six, Butler is a master of musical diversity. Combining the percussive jazz piano playing of McCoy Tyner and the New Orleans style playing of Professor Longhair through his classically trained wizardry, Butler continues to craft a sound uniquely his own. A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, blues and R&B influences, his music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace. http://www.henrybutler.com/ GLEN DAVID ANDREWS is one man party that has been called "…one of the giant talents of New Orleans. With a baptism-by-fire voice, an onstage blend of preacher and rock-star theatrics and a gumbo mix of gospel, funk, brass-band and R&B., Glen David Andrews is the perfect mix, of showman and musician, that kicks any party into high gear. Glen David has appeared in HBO’s Treme, playing himself and performing one of his original tunes, Knock Wit Me, as well as appearing in documentaries, such as Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans, and Spike Lee’s two epics about Katrina, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, and If Da Creek Don’t Rise. CLAYTON DE WALT BIG BAND The Clayton DeWalt Brass Band will transport you across the world from the Big Easy to the Balkans with their high-energy precision, power and groove. This is people-powered dance music, with multiple drummers and a sousaphone at its core. Soundly rooted in the traditions of the New Orleans and Balkan brass bands, the Clayton DeWalt Brass Band infuses these sounds with influences ranging from James Brown to Bjork, creating a party wherever they go. Bandleader, Clayton DeWalt, has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe and South Africa, playing with artists ranging from the Temptations and Regis Philbin to Nancy Wilson and Fred Wesley. RITMO MASACOTE is a 12-piece Salsa/Timba/Latin Jazz Orchestra powerhouse comprised of a young, charismatic cast that produce a commanding presentation, full of life, spirit, and energy. Founded in 2006 by Composer/Pianist Joel Massicot, the ensemble serves to merge various components of music and dance, shaping the perception of Latin Music today. The orchestra coupled on stage with the company's dancers, Masacote Dance Company, an internationally renowned dance troupe known for its breathtaking performances and visually stunning choreographies, is making an impact in cultivating an international appreciation and demand for danceable and captivating band performances. Everyone can relate to the orchestra’s unique compositions and arrangements with focused directions in Timba, Salsa, and Latin jazz grounded in Cuban roots. NORTH SHORE A CAPPELLA For the last 30 years, North Shore Acappella has entertained and excited thousands of listeners throughout the Boston area, adding an experienced blend of harmony, rhythm and tempo to songs from the 40's right up through today. The voices belong to Tommy Duarte, Paul Lopes, Jimmy Martin, Vinny Straccia, and Guy Chiapponi. This special art of delivering music without instrumental accompaniment is what North Shore Acappella is all about. The award-winning group offers a continuously fresh repertoire of hundreds of popular hits that cover the last five decades. Each number and performance is arranged in a way that showcases each member in a role of lead singer – a trait that very few a cappella groups in the country can claim. MANGO BLUE blends an exciting mixture of musical styles to create a refreshing new sound in Afro-Latin and World music, through songs of celebration and social conscience. Mango Blue is a high-powered, all original music ensemble based in New York City, but its members hail from all parts of the globe including, Venezuela, Ecuador, Suriname, Brazil, Israel and Puerto Rico. Led by Ecuadorian composer, bassist and singer Alex Alvear, this invigorating hybrid playfully integrates a wide array of influences from Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Funk to Caribbean Roots, with a strong rhythmical foundation that draws from diverse Afro-Latin musical traditions. www.mangoblue.org DJ JESS AND DJ KHARTES Join our dj's on the 4th floor spinning dance tunes until 1am!