John Paris stands at the piano and waves to the audience. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - John Paris is returning to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts with special guest Dr. Ayke Agus. The pair will again delight the audience here in the Yuba-Sutter area. Also joining Paris and Agus is local vocalist, Megan Fowler, a former student of Paris’. The “Smooth Summer Jazz” concert will be held on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Burrows Center for the Arts, 624 E Street in Marysville. It’s the next in our series of “4th Fridays at the Burrow” events.  Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $10 for students under 18 and are available at yubasutterarts.org or at the door if space is available.

Paris grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania but has made his home here in Northern California for many years. Since 2004, he has recorded 10 albums – New Age solo Piano music and joyful jazz recordings. Paris taught music and composition for Yuba City Unified School District for nearly two decades. He has graced the stages of the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall where he has been presented awards for his musical talents.

Agus is a native to Indonesia and was recognized as a child prodigy at the age of 7 on violin and piano. Agus accepted a scholarship to Rosary Hill College near Buffalo, New York in 1969. She then accepted a scholarship into Jascha Heifetz Master Class at the University of Southern California. Heifetz is considered the greatest violinist of the 20th century. She continued to associate with him until his death in 1987 and has dedicated over three decades to continuing the Heifetz legacy regarding his musical beliefs, principles, and musical ethics.

 John Paris and Dr. Ayke Agus will bring world-class music to Yuba-Sutter. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

Yuba-Sutter Arts and Culture is humbled to provide a platform for these two renowned musicians. Bringing world class music to the Yuba-Sutter Area is a gift we are proud to contribute to our Northern California home.

“Even though our musical journeys are totally different, Ayke and I mesh really well. I hope you will come to our concert in Marysville at the Burrows Center Theater for the Arts on the 28th,” said Paris.

For more information about Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture programs and events, contact Yuba Sutter Arts at 530-742-ARTS or write to [email protected].