NJJS Jazz Socials
(Open to All)
JAZZ SOCIALS NOW AT
SHANGHAI JAZZ
3:00pm to 5:30pm
NJJS in collaboration with Shanghai Jazz resumes its popular series of
Sunday afternoon socials. You don't have to be a member to attend — but admission
is free if you are. Come for the music programs, social hour, and fine food and drink.
Directions to Shanghai Jazz as provided by the Shanghai Jazz website.
Drinks and food will be available throughout the afternoon.
NJJS members admitted free. $10 guest admission, which can be applied
to a membership.
The
program takes place between 3:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. These socials are proving to be both
entertaining and educational. Please take advantage of this terrific
benefit of NJJS membership.
Dates for upcoming jazz socials are as follows:
- Sunday October 23 —
Ricky Riccardi, Author
Presentation and book signing with Ricky Riccardi featuring his recent book, “WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years. ”
- Sunday November 20 —
Scholarship Jazz Quartet
Performance by the Scholarship Jazz Quartet featuring NJJS jazz scholarship winners from around the college scene.
- Sunday January 15 —
Trombonist Jim Fryer Duo with pianist Gordon Webster
Renowned versatile jazz trombonist/educator/band leader/recording artist performs and interacts with the audience about his career and the current jazz scene.Emerging monster pianist Gordon Webster collaborates in tradition duet fashion. FREE to members, $10 for non-members (applicable towards membership of $40)
- Sunday February 19 —
Legendary Jazz Guitarist Al Caiola with Bassist Gary Mazzarappi
Renowned jazz guitarist performs and talks about his amazing 70 year career playing all over the world , recording 50 albums and working with many of the biggest names in jazz history and show business legends in general. The other half of the duo is bassist Gary Mazzarappi, one of the finest on the scene today. FREE to members, $10 for non-members (applicable towards$40 membership)
- Sunday March 18 —
Jay Leonhart Trio
World class jazz bassist Jay Leonhart performs with his trio and sings his witty,story- telling songs.
- Sunday April 22 —
Roseanna Vitro and her jazz vocal students
2012 Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Roseanna Vitro will perform along with her vocal jazz students from NJ City University. She will also relate her experience attending the Grammy festivities in Los Angeles
- Sunday May 20 —
Clarinetist Dave Bennett
Young clarinet phenomenon Dave Bennett will perform in duo with guitarist David O'Rourke. The Detroit based musician graces our presence due to an open day in his eastern tour schedule. Be prepared to be dazzled.
