JULY 4 2021-22 SEASON
WAWA WELCOME AMERICA
JULY 4
TH
CONCERT
AT THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
PROGRAM INFORMATION The Philly POPS kicks off Philly’s July 4 concert celebration at the TD Pavilion at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. The POPS takes the stage for its 5th year as part of the July 4 concert, this year with Philly native and the season 20 winner of The Voice, Cam Anthony. The performance will feature The Philly POPS BIG Band conducted by Artistic Director for Jazz Terell Stafford. The BIG Band and Cam will perform originally arranged pieces like “Feeling Good,” and the song cycle of “What’s Going On” and “Mercy, Mercy Me.” The night concludes with performances from superstars Flo Rida and Bebe Rexha, along with a fireworks display. Cam Anthony grew up in Philadelphia and found his voice singing at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in North Philadelphia. After a video of him singing a Bruno Mars song went viral at age 11, he’s since opened for Patti LaBelle, performed on the Ellen Degeneres show, and performed at the White House’s Easter Egg Roll—later signing with Dr. Dre at age 12. Cam appeared on the 20th season of NBC’s The Voice, where he was chosen to be on Blake Shelton’s team—winning the season at just 19 years old. Comcast NBCUniversal is the Presenting Sponsor of The Philly POPS Salute Series. These free celebrations of community and tradition, which honor our shared commitment to service on holidays of American tradition, also rely on the generous support of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, Wawa Welcome America, The City of Philadelphia, Independence Blue Cross, The Presser Foundation, Visit Philadelphia, and Aqua America.
Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert
PROGRAM JULY 4, 2021
“The Star-Spangled Banner” by John Stafford Smith “What’s Going On/Mercy Mercy Me” by Marvin Gaye
Terell Stafford artistic director for jazz, trumpet
FEATURING
“Feelin’ Good” by Nina Simone
Cam Anthony vocalist
“Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo
THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER SAXOPHONE Ron Kerber Chris Oatts Chris Farr Greg Riley Mark Allen
TRUMPET
Matt Gallagher Dave DiValentino Dan Wright George Rabbai
TROMBONE Randy Kapralick Paul Arbogast Michael Spearman Dave Cianci
PIANO
Luke Carlos O’Reilly
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
GUITAR
Kevin Hanson
DRUMS Joe Nero
artistic director for jazz, trumpet
TERELL STAFFORD Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, combining a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well-defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads. Since the mid-1990s, Stafford has performed with groups such as Benny Golson’s Sextet, McCoy Tyner’s Sextet, Kenny Barron Quintet, Frank Wess Quintet, Jimmy Heath Quintet and Big Band, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band. Stafford, with the ClaytonHamilton Jazz Orchestra, performed on Diana Krall’s Grammy-nominated From this Moment On (2006). John Clayton invited Stafford to perform with the Clayton Brothers Quintet and Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Stafford is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, which was awarded a Grammy in 2009 for Best Large Ensemble, “Live at the Village Vanguard.” Stafford can be heard on over 130 albums. His latest recording This Side of Strayhorn has been hailed as “the first must-have album of 2011” and “genius.” Stafford is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, and Artistic Director for Jazz of The Philly POPS. Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Stafford was born in Miami and raised in Chicago, Illinois and Silver Spring, Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Maryland in 1988 and a Masters of Music from Rutgers University in 1993.
guest vocalist
CAM ANTHONY Cam grew up in North Philadelphia and turned to music as an escape from the violence and crime he faced in the city. He learned at an early age how to control his voice and honed his skills in the church choir. At 11, Cam’s life changed forever after a video of him singing a Bruno Mars song went viral. Cam was later invited to open for Patti LaBelle, sing on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” and even perform at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. At 12, Cam was signed by Dr. Dre. and spent the rest of his teen years recording and performing. His contract ended recently, and Cam is ready to take full control of his artistry and continue making a name for himself on the Voice stage.
About the Salute Series The Philly POPS Salute Series encourages recognition of service and commitment through an expanding set of events and activities — each transformative moments of celebration for our community. Salute performances recognize the service and sacrifice of those dedicated to a collective identity of American values and tradition.
SALUTE SERIES 2021 EVENTS POPS ON VETERANS SALUTE INDEPENDENCE November 11, 2021 July 3, 2021
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST IN CELEBRATION OF RESPONDERS INDEPENDENCE DAY December 3, 2021
July 4, 2021
The Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall
• POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony • WAWA Welcome America July 4th Concert at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
PRESENTED BY SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR
SUBSCRIPTION SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR THE ETHEL SARGEANT CLARK SMITH MEMORIAL FUND