The tango duo is with my sister on violin and viola. We have recently performed Argentinian, French and Italian tango music, also virtuoso works of Spanish composer Manuel DeFalla. IN addition to the mp3 files, CDs of this performance are available upon request.
My jazz duo would include classic and contemporary jazz standards.
The Tango Duo is also prepared to perform as a classical trio.
As a soloist,my solo gigs have included church services,retirement homes, weddings, restaurants, libraries, and holiday parties in private homes. MY latest solo gigs(cocktail jazz) have been at Stripers and White Barn restaurants in Kennebunkport ME.
Tho I was classically trained, I am prepared with classic and contemporary jazz standards,broadway, and pop from many eras. My latest release a jazz trio, includes a solo performance of Chopin's Fantasie-Impromptu.
Loren received her BM from Smith College and her MM from SUNY at Buffalo. She toured extensively in Europe for 10 years with 7 orchestras. Since 1987 she and her husband Kevin McGinty have performed viola/piano recitals at many MA universities and schools. Ms. Pearson has performed live broadcasts for WICN and WCUN in Worcester MA. She teaches at the Cape Cod conservatory.
Gay received BM from Lawrence University in 1965. She discovered jazz while working on a degree program in meteorology at Purdue U.
From 1984-96 she studied with 4 jazz pianists in the Trenton NJ area while employed at NJDEP. SHe performed in a variety of venues with big bands, then combos. SHe has self-produced 4 releases. Since living in Maine her highlights have been performing a live broadcast with her trio on Maine public radio, and a solo piano concert for the conservatory sponsered series at the UU church in Portland. She is on the faculty at Portland Conservatory.
Group Members
Gay Pearson (piano/portable keyboard),
Loren Pearson (violin/ viola)
