CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Jazz Fest announced two new acts were added to their inaugural event on Aug. 11 and 12.
The Bottom 40 featuring Michael Whittaker and The Danny Lerman Band have been added to the festival's lineup. Both groups are set to play at the Gazebo Stage of the Carmel Arts District. The Danny Lerman Band will perform on Friday, Aug. 11, and The Bottom 40 is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12.
Both bands join an already stacked lineup of artists including the headliner Spyro Gyra, Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Dave Bennett Quartet and Freddie Fox.
Danny Lerman is an internationally recognized jazz saxophonist, composer and singer. He is currently promoting a new single called "I Miss You" (Sax Version) and a new album called "Night Rider." Leman has released multiple albums, in addition to having several of his compositions featured in movie soundtracks.
Nashville-based group The Bottom 40 is scheduled to play a Saturday afternoon show and is bringing a unique, high-energy lineup with "funkified" cover songs. Joining the band's performance will be Michael Whittaker, a Los Angeles native who has been studying and performing jazz and classical piano from a young age.
Whittaker's knowledge of orchestration, combined with his classical training, has helped him become one of the top independent film and television composers in the industry. He has composed music for more than 300 television episodes and movies throughout his career, including "Power Rangers" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
Tickets are currently on sale for the festival and can be purchased at the Carmel Jazz Fest's website. Kids 12 and under get in free, while adults can purchase single-day or weekend passes.
