Return To Forever IV Presents Historic New Line-Up at Schermerhorn

Return To Forever, whose mind-blowing experimentation in jazz and rock transformed the music world, will debut a historic new lineup this summer on a massive tour of 32 U.S. cities. Nashville Symphony season subscribers have the opportunity to order tickets on Thursday, May 19. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 21, for the August 22 concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. For ticket information or to order, please call 615.687.6400 or visit NashvilleSymphony.org.

Solidifying the tour's once-in-a-lifetime experience, Zappa Plays Zappa, the musical tribute to Frank Zappa, will join the bill alongside Return To Forever IV, the group's fresh incarnation. The RTF IV lineup consists of core members Chick Corea (keys), Stanley Clarke (bass) and Lenny White (drums), along with Mahavishnu Orchestra alum and violin virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty as well as guitarist Frank Gambale.

"Since all the guys in the band are such good composers, I wanted to have everyone's compositions add to the new RTF IV vibe," keyboardist Corea says. "So we all agreed: let's open it up - which is the way we like it, and I think the way the fans like it too."

Zappa Plays Zappa was founded by Dweezil Zappa to bring the music of his late father, Frank Zappa, to contemporary audiences. Dweezil's fellow band members are among the most innovative players working in any genre and, collectively, rise to the challenge of bringing the legendary Zappa repertoire alive in concert. Dweezil Zappa, a 2009 GRAMMY Award winner, continues to record and perform on a regular basis around the world.

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