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Instead of running for political office, Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to play political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights, the environment, affordable housing and public broadcasting.
- China Forbes
In 1995, she was plucked from New York City by Harvard...
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Storm made her debut with Pink Martini in April 2011,...
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Thomas Mack Lauderdale (born July 14, 1970) is an American musician and pianist, largely known for his work with his Portland-based band Pink Martini.
Dec 13, 2012 · This "little orchestra," which draws inspiration from music all over the world and crosses genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop, has provided a "great way to mix politics with entertainment -- at this point, the same thing in America," says co-founder Thomas Lauderdale.
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Oct 27, 2009 · For its latest record, Splendor in the Grass, the Portland-based band found inspiration for two of its songs from an unlikely place: a sheet of music left on band member Thomas Lauderdale's...
May 31, 2013 · Pianist Thomas Lauderdale is the co-founder of the celebrated orchestral ensemble Pink Martini, which bridges classical, jazz, world music and old-fashioned pop.
Aug 22, 2023 · These days, Lauderdale is firmly established as the pianist and band leader of the Portland, Oregon-based Pink Martini, which deftly blends jazz, classical, and innumerable other old-school genres into a unique style that rises above kitsch thanks to the impeccable chops of its players.
Sep 17, 2009 · One of the songs on Pink Martini's forthcoming album, "Splendor in the Grass", includes the line, "Life's a lot richer with a healthy mixture...not to…
