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The 3rd Annual State College Jazz Festival 7/19-21 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
Celebrating Jazz Piano
RHK & BM At the State Theatre, SCJF'07 features two living piano giants (both of whom worked with Frank Sinatra): Bill Mays (Sarah Vaughan, Gerry Mulligan, Peggy Lee, Toots Thielemans) and Russ Kassoff (Bucky Pizzarelli, Rita Moreno, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis). Friday July 19, Mr. Mays leads The Inventions Trio featuring Marvin Stamm (tpt) and Alisa Horn (cello). Messrs. Mays and Kassoff share the State Theatre stage as a piano duo on Friday July 20. Saturday July 21's concert features the Russ Kassoff Trio (with Martin Wind (bs) and Dennis Mackrel (dr)), followed by a jazz jam featuring the best of SCJF'07. During SCJF'07, State Theatre 11p late sets feature trios led by local pianists Arthur Goldstein (7/19) and Bill Test (7/20). Tickets for all State Theatre concerts are on sale at the box office, by telephone (814-272-0606) or at www.statecollegejazzfestival.com. Discounted concert series tickets are available through the box office or by telephone only. All outdoor events for SCJF'07 are free and volunteers will pass the hat to collect donations for the State College Area School District Library Endowment Fund. Festival performers' recordings will be available for purchase.
Local and regional artists slated to perform are The Tarnished Six, The Valley Jazz Orchestra (led by Dan Yoder and Rick Hirsch), The Friends Band (featuring vocalist Catherine Dupuis and led by Don Keat (bari sax)), the Jazz Monsters, Hirschtet (led by Rick Hirsch), Trombone Chowder (led by Mike Loewen) and the Grammy Award-winning and 2006 J@LC "Essential Ellington" finalist State College Area High School Jazz Band. On Thursday July 19 at 6:30p, hailing from Johnstown and Pittsburgh, the McManus/Bodolosky Quintet, led by Kevin McManus (tbn) and Mike Bodolosky (dms) featuring Ralph Guzzi (tpt) appears at Central Parklet. Saturday July 21, Andy Kimbel (Allen Street Stage, 5:30p) returns to State College from Philadelphia with his highly acclaimed blues band the Andy Kimbel Express. Many jazz can be found in venues all over State College, including the All-American Alehouse and Grill, the Allen Street Grill, Bar Bleu, Café 210 West, the Deli, Sozo, Tony's Big Easy, Zeno's and Zola Bistro. For more on who's where when, visit www.statecollegejazzfestival.com.
Sponsored in part by the Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau, AFM Local 660, the State Theatre and Robert M. Sides Family Music.
Performing in concert at The State Theatre
- 7/19 - The Inventions Trio - Bill Mays, piano, Marvin Stamm, trumpet and Alisa Horn, cello
- 7/20 - special piano duo concert: Bill Mays and Russ Kassoff
- 7/21 - The Russ Kassoff Trio - Russ Kassoff, piano, Martin Wind, bass and Dennis Mackrel, drums
Steinway pianos donated to the artists and SCJF'07 by Robert M. Sides Family Music
PLUS Free Outdoor Concerts:
- Thursday, July 19 - 5:00p - 7:30p - Central Parklet
- Friday, July 20 - 5:00p - 7:30p - Central Parklet
- Saturday, July 21 - 12:00noon - 6:30p - Allen Street Stage
Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and picnic baskets to the free outdoor events! (rain or shine)
All concerts in Downtown State College, PA - ample parking available
Information: 888-221-6670; Tickets: 814-272-0606
www.statecollegejazzfestival.com
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