About this Event
Join us to experience an evening of musical artistry from musicians who bring their heart and soul to their every note sung and played. Our performers include singers Marc Toussaint,Neil Mowles, and Kim Andrews, accompanied by pianist Stefan Karlsson. All proceeds benefit UInity Sachse's music ministry.
Marc Toussaint is a proven commodity with over thirty years of experience singing, recording and performing music from “The Great American Songbook.” There are no doubts about his talent, his professionalism or his extensive repertoire. There are no doubts about his talent, his professionalism or his extensive repertoire.
Marc regularly performs in the top venues around the DFW area as well as nationally, from New York to Los Angeles, Houston to Chicago, and of course, Las Vegas. Whether crooning with his intimate combo of top-notch players or swinging with his 19 piece big band, Marc’s “interpretive style” is all his own, reminiscent of Frank, Dean, Sammy and his personal favorite, Mel Torme.
Marc has recorded seven albums, but his real passion is presenting “The Songbook” for those who appreciate it. Catch him if you can in a venue near you. Find his schedule here, leave a message here, or contact him at [email protected].
Stefan Karlsson, a native of Sweden, came to the United States in 1984 to study at the University of North Texas (UNT) and spent six years there earning bachelor's and master's degrees. While at UNT he became, for three years, a member of the well known One O'clock Lab Band, and received the "Outstanding Graduate Student in Jazz Studies Award" in 1991. During his last year as a UNT student, Stefan signed a three-year recording contract with Justice Records in Houston, Texas.
In 1990s Stefan served as professor of music and coordinator of jazz studies at the University of Nevada. In 2002, he joined the jazz faculty in the division of jazz studies at the University of North Texas, where he taught until 2014. His students have been first place winners and finalists in numerous jazz competitions. He has also been part of the Stanford Jazz Workshop for eight years as a clinician and performer.
Stefan stays very active as guest performer and Artist-in-Residence at concert venues, festivals, clubs, and universities worldwide. He has been a performer and educator internationally. His discography includes 78 recordings, with nine CD projects under his own leadership.
Since 1996, Stefan has been a member of the Eddie Gomez Trio and Quartet. He has also had the opportunity to share the stage and recorded with many jazz greats. In addition, Stefan has performed with the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Richardson symphony orchestras.
Further, as a composer, Stefan is currently a published composer and his compositions were featured in the 1994 movie releases "Sugar Hill" (featuring Wesley Snipes), "Twenty Bucks" (featuring Christopher Lloyd), and the 1997 Independent film “Strays.” During the latter part of the 90’s, Stefan's music was frequently heard on the television series "Melrose Place," "Party of Five," “Wings” and "Homicide."
Neil Mowles is a multifaceted artist and educator, dedicating his life to singing, acting, and church music. He has performed in theaters throughout the DFW Metroplex and around the country. After a decade at Unity of Dallas, where he played a pivotal role in fostering community through the arts, Neil co-founded kinDship, an organization committed to empowering young artists in achieving their dreams of higher education. His passion for mentorship and advocacy reflects his belief in the transformative power of the arts. Outside his professional endeavors, Neil is a devoted dog dad to four beloved pups, enriching his life with their companionship and joy.
Kim Andrews sings with a richness of feeling and from the heart songs of spirit and hope. She has shared her love for musical expression in choral groups for more than 20 years. An experienced background singer, she currently sings on a regular basis at Unity Spiritual Center where she serves as Spiritual Leader.shared her love for musical expression in choirs for 12 years, including the Unity Center of Light, in Bowie, Maryland, and Singing Unity at Unity of Dallas, Dallas, Texas. She credits her blossoming as a singer and performer to vocal coaches Neil Mowles and the late Michael Patterson during those years. She also had the privilege of singing with a mass choir under the direction of composer John Rutter at Carnegie Hall, in New York City, in 2007.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Unity Spiritual Center - Sachse, 5502 Ben Davis Road, Sachse, United States
USD 29.00 to USD 60.00
