Dmitri Matheny Plays Henry Mancini

When it comes to jazz, there are so many instruments more prominent than the flugelhorn. But when played with expertise, it can be an absolute delight. Similarly, when it comes to film composers, there are so many artists more prominent than Henry Mancini. But when his expertise is on full display — as with The Pink Panther and Breakfast at Tiffany’s scores — it’s an absolute delight. Those two great flavors come together when award-winning Centralia, Washington, jazz flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny crosses the Cascades to perform some of Mancini’s best compositions with jazz quartet (which also features local sax standout David Larsen). At the very least, it’s near impossible to have a bad time when hearing the playful creeping swing of “The Pink Panther Theme” performed live.

Matheny Plays Mancini • Fri, Nov. 8 at 7 pm • $35 • All ages • Hamilton Studio • 1427 W. Dean Ave. • hamilton.live