A brilliant music director and arranger, Cole has crafted dazzling orchestral and concert programs that showcase the genius of American composers Marvin Hamlisch, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin. BLUE RHAPSODY, a program for symphonies with Cole as soloist for Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F in one performance, and COLE PLAYS GERSHWIN, a solo piano show for concert and festival series that includes Gershwin’s own arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue and Cole’s arrangements from the Gershwin songbook, are booking now in celebration of 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue (1924).
Programs offered:
- Blue Rhapsody for Symphonic Performances
- Cole Plays Gershwin – Kevin in Solo Concert for series and festivals
- American Songbook
- Christmas Program
- Marvin Hamlisch Program
- Cole Porter Evening
- Ira Gershwin Evening
- The Gershwin Years
Kevin also created a symphonic Marvin Hamlisch tribute titled, “Play It Again, Marvin!” which combines Hamlisch’s music along with personal photos and stories. The show is booked through Columbia Artists.