Dear Jazz Fan,
On Saturday June 9th, I attended a concert at Rose Hall to hear Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra play a program of seldom heard post-WWII compositions of Duke Ellington. It was a remarkable evening. The musicianship of the members of the band was “beyond category” as Duke himself would have said.
The talents and achievements of Wynton Marsalis are so numerous that there is not enough space here to cite them all, but if Wynton had dedicated his career to just preserving and performance of the entire oeuvres of Duke Ellington, it would be a monumental contribution. The concert featured portions of The Queen’s Suite, Afro-Eurasian Eclipse, The Far East Suite, and the New Orleans Suite (which I commissioned for the 1970 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest), among others.
For me the highlight of the evening was when Victor Goines came downstage, planted himself firmly in front of the band and played an exhilarating, uninhibited clarinet solo that brought down the house. If Duke himself was there he would have hired Victor on the spot, even if it meant “raiding” the JALC band, as he did with Clark Terry when he talked him into leaving Count Basie.
Each soloist impressed that night, but Marcus Printup showed me he could play with anyone, anytime, anyplace. What moved me most was the haunting memory of the sound of Harry Carney’s baritone saxophone as preserved by only one man that I know of, Joe Temperley. I love Joe Temperley. As Carney anchored the sax section of the Ellington band, so Joe is the heart and soul of the JALC Orchestra.
Wynton and the JALC Orchestra are playing at the Newport Jazz Festival on Friday night, August 1st, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino and at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, August 2nd. I think they will be playing some Ellington at the Friday evening concert.
Wynton himself has also generously agreed to perform on Saturday evening,August 2nd, at our fundraising gala for the Newport Festivals Foundation at the historic Vanderbilt summer home, The Breakers. Thank you, Wynton.
To purchase tickets to the Friday night concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame or other Newport Jazz Festival events, use the following link:http://www.newportjazzfest.
Don’t lose the beat,
George Wein
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Sherborn Inn Tuesday Night Schedule 2014-2015
SHERBORN INN TUESDAY JAZZ
7:00-9:30pm $10 unless otherwise noted
Dec 23 Free-for-all Jazzboree*
*Free admission Dec 23. Numerous Tuesday Jazz musicians will be here to
thank you for 19 years supporting Tuesday Jazz at the Sherborn Inn.
In January the Sherborn Inn ownership will change. The new owners have not indicated they will continue a jazz program. We understand they plan to renovate or redecorate during January and February. We hope you will continue to dine at the Inn after the sale goes through. The buyers have an excellent reputation for the food they serve at their restaurant La Morra in Brookline.
There is one more jazz night in 2014 at the Sherborn Inn. On December 16th come thank the Blue Horizon Jazz Band, responsible for beginning and nurturing the long run of jazz at the Sherborn Inn. On December 23rdthe Tuesday Jazz Musicians invite you to attend a “Free-for-all Jazzboree” with numerous Tuesday Jazz musicians from many bands who wish to thank YOU for your support over these 19 years. No admission charge December 23rd.
After we finish celebrating 19 years of Tuesday Jazz we may be moving the series to Primavera Ristorante in Millis where it will become Thursday Jazz, beginning January 15th 2015 with the Blue Horizon Jazz Band.
Wolverine Jazz Band is scheduled February 19th. Final details are being worked out. Primavera is 15 minutes away from the Sherborn Inn at 20 Pleasant Street, Millis MA 02054 (off Route 109) Stay tuned for the Primavera Ristorante schedule.
Jazzin’ With The Stars – 2014
JAZZIN WITH THE STARS CONCERT APRIL 12 BENEFITS
AUTISM SERVICES AND RESOURCES CONNECTICUT;
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Concert features 50s artist Dave Somerville with
The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band with a guest vocalist
on the autism spectrum
Jimmy Jay, DJ to the Stars
(Middletown, CT)—
On Saturday, April 12 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band will be united with guest star Dave Somerville of the 50s group, “The Diamonds” in a Jazzin’ with the Stars concert at John Winthrop Middle School,1 Winthrop Hills Rd, Deep River, CT. The MC for the event will be Internet radio host and DJ to the Stars, Jimmy Jay.
Jason Senn, Essex vocalist on autism spectrum
Young vocalist, Jason Senn of Essex, CT, who is on the autism spectrum, will also perform with the band. This is the third concert in the successful “Jazzin’ with the Stars” series, conceived by philanthropist Bill Logozzo, The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band’s founder and drummer.
In honor of Autism Awareness month, proceeds from the concert will benefit Autism Services & Resources Connecticut (www.autismconnecticut.org). Based In Wallingford, CT, the organization offers education and information on the complete range of treatments and providers, without advocating any particular intervention, approach or program so that families, and to the extent possible, individuals with autism, can select the services and supports that are most appropriate for their individual circumstances. This philosophy is driven by the recognition that autism presents itself differently in different people, and that no one intervention has been proven to be 100% effective.
Dog Days Adoption (www.godogdays.org) of Essex, CT will also benefit from the concert proceeds. The group, run entirely by volunteers, organizes adoption events and provides financial assistance, rescue and education about making a smart dog adoption choice.
“A Direct Heartbeat To Your Soul”
The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band performing at Mohegan Sun Casino
The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band has been performing throughout Connecticut for more than 10 years, including regular appearances at Smarty’s in Niantic, CT, Oliver’s Tavern, Essex, CT, the Wolf Den at the Mohegan Sun Casino and area jazz festivals, including The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival in Essex, CT. Heartbeat’s music covers the spectrum of the history of jazz and often includes a variety of musical styles from ragtime and New Orleans Dixieland to swing and gospel, with a little boogie-woogie thrown in.
At the Jazzin with the Stars concert on April 12, the band will be made up of some of New England’s most proficient jazz musicians: John Clark (reeds), Noel Koletsky, (reeds), Fred Vigorito (cornet/trumpet), Skip Hughes (trombone and vocals), David Uhl (bass), Steve Keeler (guitar), Shari Lucas (piano) and Bill Logozzo (drums).
Dave Somerville, Lead Singer of The Diamonds
Special Guest Star
Dave Somerville, Guest Star
A leader in 50s rock and roll, Diamond Dave Somerville was the original lead singer in the group, The Diamonds, with such hits as “The Stroll,’ “Little Darlin’” and “Why Do Fools Fall In Love.” In February 1956, they signed a long-term contract with Mercury records and had many Billboard hits to their credit, including “Little Darlin’” that was the third best-selling single of 1957. From 1955 to 1961, Somerville’s lead voice defined the sound of The Diamonds on all their timeless hits. After charting 16 times in Billboard, The Diamonds were honored with Canada’s prestigious Hall of Fame Juno Award for their “contribution to international music.” In the process, Diamond Dave’s singing influenced the evolution of many legendary artists including Bob Dylan and Carole King. One of The Diamond’s biggest fans was Elvis.
Along the way, he explored television, commercial production and the musical stage. He collaborated on the title song for the hit television series, “The Fall Guy” and was the co-writer of the title song for Willie Nelson’s No. 1 country album, “the Troublemaker.” Trained at the University of Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music, Somerville also studied acting with Leonard Nimoy, TV’s “Mr. Spock” and guest starred on many TV shows, including the original “Star Trek” series. He has also been heard on voice-overs for hundreds of spots for radio, television and cable. He has played venues from Carnegie Hall to Trump’s Taj Mahal.
The Diamonds have been honored and inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, The Doo Wop Hall of Fame and The Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the April 12th Jazzin’ with the Stars concert are $30 per person ($10 for children under 12). A “Meet ‘n Greet” with the guest artists and band will follow the concert. For information and tickets, visit www.jazzinstars.com or
contact (860) 767-1663.
Gerry Beaudoin’s Jazz Masters Concert Revue at Cultural Center of Cape Cod!
The Cape Cod Jazz Event of the Winter at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod…Not to be Missed!
Friday, February 28, 7:00pm
Gerry Beaudoin’s Jazz Masters Concert Revue with…
Howard Alden is considered by Jazz critics to be the best living Jazz Guitarist!
Howard Alden is considered by Jazz critics to be the best living Jazz Guitarist!
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Sweet and Lowdown Medley
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Gerry Beaudoin is an award winning guitarist &
Gerard Beaudoin III is continuing the family tradition as a young vibes player who has appeared throughout New England.
Harry Allen is a great sax player and has traveled the world performing Jazz and we welcome him back to the Cape!
Cassandre McKinley is a Jazz vocalist from the Boston area and has performed with Jay Geils (J. Geils Band).
Jesse Williams is a bass player from the Boston area and we are happy to have him make a rare Cape appearance.
Friday, February 28, 7:00pm
Tickets $25 & $20 members
Tickets $25 & $20 members
Gerry Beaudoin’s Jazz Masters Concert Revue with
Howard Alden & Gerry Beaudoin (guitars), Harry Allen (sax), Cassandre McKinley (vocals), Gerard Beaudoin III (vibes), Jesse Williams (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Howard Alden & Gerry Beaudoin (guitars), Harry Allen (sax), Cassandre McKinley (vocals), Gerard Beaudoin III (vibes), Jesse Williams (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
508-394-7100
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
508-394-7100
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Call 508-394-7100 to Reserve Your Seat
Read all about it…Cape Codder Newspaper:
Big names in jazz are headed to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Feb. 28. It’s Gerry Beaudoin’s Jazz Masters Concert Revue and local musician Bart Weisman will be on drums.
Big names in jazz are headed to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Feb. 28. It’s Gerry Beaudoin’s Jazz Masters Concert Revue and local musician Bart Weisman will be on drums.
Beaudoin is a celebrated jazz guitarist from the Boston area who tours extensively and is a three-time Grammy nominee. In our neck of the woods he’s previously appeared at the Provincetown Jazz Festival and JazzFest Falmouth.
Others in the band include Howard Alden, who Weisman notes is considered by the critics to be the “best living jazz guitarist.” Alden played guitar in the Woody Allen movie “Sweet & Lowdown.”
Also, there’s jazz great Harry Allen, on sax; Cassandre McKinley, a jazz vocalist; Gerard Beaudoin III, a vibes player, and Jesse Williams, on bass.
“We usually don’t have big jazz concerts during the winter, but decided to give this one a try,” Weisman confided.
Sherborn Inn Wednesday Lunches
11:30AM-2PM
$30 Complete
Wednesday Lunches concluded with the departure of
our favorite manager, Phil Cocco.
He was a great supporter of Music.
Best of luck to you in your new adventures, Phil!
Novel Jazz Septet at Boothbay Opera House, August 29, 2013
Novel Jazz Septet Photo by Peggy McKenna
Novel Jazz TO APPEAR AT THE BOOTHBAY OPERA HOUSE- The Novel Jazz Septet will be in performance at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, at 7:30 PM, Thursday 29 August. They will feature the swinging music of the great American jazz composer, Duke Ellington, plus fellow co-composer, Billy Strayhorn. The band will highlight well-known tunes, plus rare, vintage gems, recently unearthed from original scores at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and re-interpreted for you. Tickets may also be ordered by calling the box office at 207-633-5159, or purchased on-line at http://www.boothbayoperahouse.
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“The Novel Jazz Septet”, will be appearing at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, 29 August 2013 at 7:30PM for a special evening of music by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the most celebrated pillars of the jazz world.
The band will perform both traditional standards plus some of their lesser-known compositions, transcribed from original scores out of the Smithsonian archives in Washington, D.C. Rich with stories, they’ll transport you behind each tune for the history of the composers who re-shaped all of jazz.
Novel Jazz has been featured multiple times on public radio for both live performances as well as news stories on their mission… to explore this enormous musical legacy. They travel far and wide, keeping the spirit of Duke and ‘Sweet Pea alive and swinging! For more information, check out the Opera House web site: http://www.boothbayoperahouse.
For more on Novel Jazz, check out the band’s web site at www.mainejazz.net .
The evening of the Novel Jazz concert, the downstairs bar at the Opera House will open at 7:00, serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for a perfect summer evening. There also will be space for dancing during the show, for those who would like to both listen and move! Admission will be $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tickets are available by visiting the box office at 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, Tuesday-Friday between 10AM and 4PM. Tickets may also be ordered by calling the box office at 207-633-5159, or purchased on-line at boothbayoperahouse.org.
Sophia’s is closing!
July 31 – Wall Street Journal, Will Friedwall Article
From Vince Giordano, July 20, 2013:
Dear Friends,
Most recently we were told that Sofia’s Restaurant will be closing. Our last night will be Tuesday, August 13th, 2013. Sofia’s has lost their lease after 37 years and the Hotel Edison has other plans for our space. We feel fortunate that Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks have had a home for over 5 years playing music from the 1920’s and ’30s on both Monday and Tuesday evenings. We know, in this day and age that this is indeed rare.
As a band leader, I have had the opportunity to experience a truly world-class band. Playing together frequently has refined each Nighthawk and their talents. This has led to a cohesive unit beyond my imagination. We have actually won a Grammy for our work on HBOs Boardwalk Empire and have played for Queens and Presidents and dancers and all of you!
I personally want to thank the staff and every musician and most of all the audience that has filled Sofia’s these past 5 years.
We thank you for your unwavering devotion and hope to see you from the bandstand some day soon! We are ferociously looking for a new home. If you know of a restaurant that would be open to having us on a regular basis, please call me!!!
And most of all, keep supporting live music ~
Best wishes,
Vince Giordano
Ph: 718-376-3489
www.vincegiordano.com
Below is a list of just some of the renowned guests in our audience.
George Avakian
Margot B.
William Bolcom
Mel Brooks
Carole J. Bufford
T-Bone Burnett
Rich Conaty
Didi Conn
Anton Coppola
Elvis Costello
Robert Crumb
Amber Edwards
Mercedes Ellington
Connie Evingson
Michael Feinstein
Bryan Ferry
Joe Franklin
Will Friedwald
Jason Graae
Adrienne Haan
Jeff Harnar
Celeste Holm
Dick Hyman
Bill Irwin
Joe Jackson
Robert Kimball
Steve Konow
Dave Koz
Diana Krall
Pokey LaFarge
Stewart Lerman
Joanne Lumley
Maude Maggart
Leonard Maltin
Andrea Marcovicci
Marilyn Maye
Howard McGillin
Nellie McKay
Liza Minnelli
Peter Mintun
Mick Moloney
Joan Morris
Marty Napoleon
Laura Osnes
Max Raabe
Stephen Rarlow
Leon Redbone
Jimmy Roberts
Tony Roberts
Catherine Russell
Mark Rylance
Justin Scott
Sue Scott
David Shire
Meg Steedle
Phil Schaap
Ron Swoboda
Tommy Tune
Mark Vietor
George Wein
Robert White
Bob Wilber
Terence Winter
Sol Yaged
Novel Jazz Septet at Frontier Café Cinema
Novel Jazz Septet 2013
The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Frontier Café Cinema and Gallery, Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME, on Saturday, 6 July 2013 at 8:00PM for a special concert featuring the works of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two pillars of the jazz world.
The band will highlight well-known tunes, plus rare, vintage gems, recently unearthed from original scores at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and re-interpreted for you at Frontier.
Aimsel Ponti of the Portland Press Herald hails Novel Jazz, “These are all seasoned jazz guys, and the result is a sound that made me sway, smile, groove, slow-dance with myself around the living room and play the air snare drums”.
Novel Jazz travels far and wide, keeping the spirit of Duke and ‘Sweet Pea alive and swinging! Go to www.explorefrontier.com/schedule/music for more information. Admission is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Tickets are available at Frontier Café or by calling 207-725-5222. Seating is limited so advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
More information and directions to the Frontier Café can be found at www.explorefrontier.com. Come to Frontier to celebrate some of America’s greatest music! (Photo by Peggy McKenna)
New Jersey Jazz Society – Summer 2013
A VERY BUSY SUMMER
www.njjs.org
Tuesday, July 9 (Bickford) – Another chance to hear Emily Asher’s Garden Party, invited to both The Stomp and JazzFest multiple times. Hot jazz played by youthful players drawn from the bubbling NYC traditional jazz rediscovery. For this date Emily has recruited trumpeter Mike Davis, bassist Rob Adkins and banjo/guitar ace Nick Russo, all becoming familiar faces at this point. Her new discoveries are drummer Jay Lepley, with her at The Stomp, and clarinet/sax player Tom Abbott, a new face to NJ fans. Emily knows how to put players together who can really cook! They’ll be exploring the musical legacy left to us by Bix’s pal Hoagy Carmichael.
Wednesday, July 10 (OCC) – Al Harrison’s Dixieland Band returns, confirmed with young trumpeter Geoff Gallante as a guest again. Al switches effortlessly between cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn, surrounded by first class players. You’ll hear Bob Rawlins on clarinet and Pete Reichlin on trombone filling out the front line, a promising combination. The rhythm section has Dave Postmontier (here previously with the Midiri Brothers) at the grand piano, Jack Hegyl playing string bass and Lew Leabman at the drum set. One of the best draws of the season, so you’ll want to get the most favorable reserved seats.
Wednesday, July 24 (OCC) – The Peter and Will Anderson Quartet has not been here before, but certainly the Anderson Twins’ reed talents have delighted this audience when they visited with other bands. The pair thrilled with their self-produced Goodman, Dorsey and Shaw tributes The pair were here in January with Dan Levinson, playing Goodman clarinet parts in three part harmony. They are known for being both exceptional players and recruiters of outstanding supporting talent. For this visit they’ll have Dave Baron on string bass and Luc Decker playing drums. Reviewers love them because they “play with passion, unpredictability and a sense of discovery.”
Tuesday, July 30 (Bickford) – Five star players coming from five states, join together for a jam session you will never forget: Jeff Hughes (cornet — MA), Noel Kaletsky (reeds — CT), Joe Midiri (more reeds — NJ), Paul Midiri (drums, trombone — DE) and Herb Gardner (piano, trombone — NY). Given the high level of talent involved, this could be a real eye-opener. Those who travel in pursuit of jazz know Jeff and Noel as headliners in New England and across the nation on the festival circuit. This concert will show you why they are in such demand. The Midiri Brothers (thrilled at their June appearance with Neville Dickie) and Herb Gardner (a leader making annual appearances here for years) are already well known to NJ audiences, but this unusual combination will bring out the best from all of them.
Tuesday, August 6 (Bickford) – Dan Levinson brings his New Millenium All Stars here after they closed the show at the Pee Wee Russell Stomp to thunderous applause. With talent drawn from his stable of hot young players, Dan adds his encyclopedic knowledge of vintage jazz to selections that you may not have heard before. Dan has drafted Mike Davis (cornet – our Bix this year, but he’s proved he can play like a young Louis too!), Josh Holcomb (popular NYC trombonist – thrilled here recently with Gordon Webster), Dalton Ridenhour (young hot pianist for Bria Skonberg), plus veterans Mike Weatherly (bass) and Kevin Dorn (drums). All top musicians, playing with high energy.
Monday, August 12 (Bickford) – The Vaché Brothers Band pays tribute to trumpeter Pee Wee Erwin’s centennial. With Warren Vaché’s torrid horn, of course, along with Allan Vaché (clarinet), John Allred (trombone), Mark Shane (piano), Brian Nalepka (bass) and Kevin Dorn (drums). Familiar names all, working well together. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Wednesday, August 14 (Bickford) – Bassist Nicki Parrott, pianist Ted Rosenthal (replacing Rossano Sportiello) and tenorman Harry Allen combine their talents in trio format. These are three of the most popular figures in jazz today, not often brought together on the same stage. As the legendary Les Paul said of Nicki: “She has that special gift you cannot buy in a music store!”
Wednesday, August 14 (OCC) – The return of the Vaché Brothers Band, with this visit paying tribute to clarinetist Kenny Davern. Allan (clarinet) and Warren Vaché (cornet) backed by an outstanding rhythm section, including Vinnie Corrao (guitar), Brian Nalepka (bass) and Kevin Dorn (drums). They’ll delight as they did last year.
Tuesday, August 27 (Bickford) – Trumpeter Bria Skonberg is assembling a stellar group for this date, since she loves the acoustics here for both horn and voice. On board are Dalton Ridenhour (piano, held over from New Millennium), Sean Cronin (bass, from her Shanghai Jazz appearance) and a new name to Bickford regulars, Darrian Douglas (drums). She’s just added reed marvel Aurora Nealand to the roster, enticing her up from NOLA. It’s getting difficult to catch Bria between out-of-town tours, so take advantage of this opportunity.
Wednesday, August 28 (OCC) – The commanding Jazz Lobsters, 18 pieces strong, are back to rock the room with a broad array of music from their extensive book. It’s a powerhouse band that many feel is the best in the region. Their repertoire runs from swing favorites to complex arrangements of more recent material, thus they provide an ideal way to close the summer. They have broad appeal. Good sound in this room.
Wednesday, September 25 (OCC) – The Midiri Brothers, always great favorites here, will present a program they call “Reed Masters of the Swing Era,” saluting clarinet and saxophone players both world famous (Goodman, Shaw, Dorsey, Bechet…) and less known but formidably skilled (Herman, Fazola, Hodges…). Obviously this will showcase Joe Midiri’s clarinet and sax prowess, but Paul Midiri will be on hand in his usual multi-instrumental role. The sidemen will be recruited from their usual array of talent, so you know the presentation will be first class. A lot of research went into this program.
JAZZ FEAST IS BACK! FREE!
Sunday, September 15 (Princeton) – Palmer Square in Princeton is about halfway between Morristown and Toms River, so audiences from both series ought to be interested in an afternoon of mixed jazz, especially since the cost is zero. A bandstand is set up in a grassy clearing, there are seats available and space to bring your own beach chair. The Feast reference is to food stands set up by all the major restaurants in the area, cooking and serving their tasty offerings, some of it gourmet fare, for the jazz fans to buy and consume. Ed Polcer has taken over the programming tasks from Jack Stine, and made the following musical selections for the 2013 edition:
Princeton University Jazztet
Alan Dale’s New Legacy Jazz Band
Mark Shane Trio, with Frank Tate, Kevin Dorn and featuring vocalist Holli Ross)
Bucky Pizzarelli Quartet, with Ed Laub, Jerry Bruno, Bob DeCaro
Bria Skonberg Sextet, with Jim Fryer, Adrian Cunningham,Darrian Douglas, Sean Cronin, Dalton Ridenhour
Music runs from noon to 6 PM in one hour sets, expected to be in the order listed above. Arrive early to get the best seats. Goes on rain or shine, but patrons are likely to get wet if it pours. CDs by the performers are sold by NJJS. Dine afterwards at one of the restaurants you sampled during the afternoon. Palmer Square Management pays for the entertainment at this annual event, this being the 22nd year. NJJS has been the co-sponsor throughout that time.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
At the end of the summer, Bruce M. Gast will “retire” from running jazz concerts. All listings in Morristown and Toms River contained in this letter will be under his direction. In the fall, Ricky Riccardi will take over booking and running concerts for MidWeek Jazz at Ocean County College. Ray Richards will inherit the Bickford Jazz Showcase at the Morris Museum. All have similar jazz tastes, so the concert series should continue to run in a seamless manner. Please continue to support them with your patronage.
WHERE TO FIND JAZZ
The Bickford Theatre/Morris Museum: On Columbia Turnpike/Road (County Road 510) at the corner of Normandy Heights Road, east of downtown Morristown. Near Interstate 287 and the Route 24 expressway. This is a 300-seat hall with generous parking on site. Wheelchair access. Weeknight concerts are one long set (8 to 9:30 PM). Tickets are generally $15 in advance, but $18 at the door. Tickets may be purchased via credit card over the phone by calling the box office at (973) 971-3706. The box office can also provide information, directions or a simple “jazz map.”
New Jersey Jazz Society: Multi-band concerts and festivals are held at various locations several times each year. Information is available by calling (908) 273-7827. Tickets may be purchased at the gate (higher prices generally) or by mail with SASE. Checks payable to NJJS. Membership is inexpensive, and gets you significant event discounts plus the acclaimed Jersey Jazz monthly magazine. Membership information and ticket orders: www.njjs.org.
Ocean County College: Midweek Jazz concerts are held on Wednesday evenings (now back at their comfortable, newly refurbished Arts and Community Center). Concerts begin at 8 PM and run as one extended set until about 9:30 PM. Tickets are $15 for Seniors, $18 for others. RESERVED SEATS too! Call their Box Office at (732) 255-0500 for information, credit card purchases (no fee) or driving directions, which are also available from their web site: www.ocean.edu. The hall is at the end of College Drive, just off County Road 549, known locally as Hooper Avenue. There is a HUGE parking area just across from the building. Ramp entry, new elevator to the balcony.
The American Rag, a monthly publication with “news you can use” about traditional jazz and ragtime, should be on your subscription list. Learn about it at www.americanrag.com. Nationwide festival news.
TELL YOUR JAZZ-LOVING FRIENDS ABOUT THIS E-MAIL REMINDER SERVICE. Send us an e-mail at Jazzevents@aol.com if you wish to unsubscribe. Make it clear you are not signing up again! Please also let us know of changes of e-mail address. There is no forwarding service, so we lose you when you move.
Listings are available on the internet, too. Consult the NJJS website at www.njjs.org 24 hours a day.
Thank you for supporting live jazz!
Fiddler on the Roof at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston
Scott Wahle as Tevye
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AT
REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE JULY 11-21
WALTHAM, MA – FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, one of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s top-five-selling shows of all time, is back by popular demand for two weeks only, July 11-21. With a book by Joseph Stein and a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this timeless musical is the winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. Starring Boston television personality and IRNE Award winner Scott Wahle as the poor but indomitable dairyman Tevye, and IRNE Award winner Donna Sorbello as his steadfast wife, Golde, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is filled with beloved songs – “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “To Life.” Olivier Award nominee, IRNE Award winner and Broadway star Kirby Ward directs. IRNE nominee Susan M. Chebookjian will recreate Jerome Robbins’ iconic choreography. IRNE Award winner Dan Rodriguez is music director.
Tickets are $57, $49, $42 and $35 for adults. Seniors 60+ receive $3 off. Youths 5-18 are $25. Tickets are available by phone at 781-891-5600, in person at the Box Office, or online at www.reaglemusictheatre.org. A new dynamic ticketing system is now available online. Patrons may now choose their own seats using an interactive seating chart.
Reagle Music Theatre is located at 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. Box Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and performance days, 9 a.m. to curtain. For more information, visit Reagle Music Theatre on the web at www.reaglemusictheatre.org.