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The summer will swing in Hackettstown this year as the "Jazz in July" series returns to the air conditioned Centenary Theatre on the campus of Centenary College for four consecutive Saturdays, beginning July 11th. The concerts feature four major jazz artists/groups who have established themselves as great players in the world of jazz.
The featured artists are:
July 11 / 8 pm Carrie Jackson Sextet
Jazz Vocalist with The Jazzin All Star Band
Who's Who of Jazz Extraordinary Vocalist
Carrie is considered one of the most consistently interesting singers in the metropolitan area, and is one of the top jazz artist's around today providing for classical performances in jazz favorites, soulful sultry pop, blues and poignant mellow gospel. She combines jazz originals, standards, pop/blues tunes, and open impro- visation in an adventurous, genrebending style that's inspirational and original; a singer with a Sound!
$22.50 in Advance or $27.50 at Door
July 18 / 8 pm Chico Mendoza Jazztet
Chico on Piano with The Jazztet Band
Nominated for a Latin Jazz Grammy Award
Chico has been playing professionally since the age of sixteen. He is an only child coming from a musical family, which included his Uncle, Charles Singleton, who penned "Spanish Eyes" and "Strangers in the Night". He plays all percussion instruments, including piano, vibraharp, marimba, xylophone, and many exotic drums from foreign nations. He's an accomplished composer, arranger and performer who has been nominated for the prestigious Grammy award.
$22.50 in Advance or $27.50 at Door
July 25 / 8 pm Allan Harris Quartet
Jazz Vocalist with a Trio
2009 Winner of Nightlife Award for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist
Harris' voice and demeanor project the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole." Delivering a reper- toire of familiar and beloved standards, Harris' romantically appealing voice reaches out with the heartbreaking depth that caresses a song, giving each it's fullest respect by combining the best of the past with his unique gifts to create something fresh and distinctive.
$22.50 in Advance or $27.50 at Door
Aug. 1 / 5 pm AND 8 pm Two Shows! Diva Jazz Orchestra
Sherrie Maricle leads a 15-piece All Women's Band
2009 Winner of Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Award
Diva...Hard-charging. Powerful. Immersed in the history of their craft and in total command of their instruments. That's The DIVA Jazz Orchestra - an ensemble of 15 extremely talented and versatile musicians who just happen to be women. They can't help it - they were born that way. Headed by swinging drummer Sherrie Maricle, DIVA exudes the excitement and force found in the tradition of the historic big bands but with an eye towards today's progressive sound of originality and verve.
$35.00 in Advance or $40.00 at Door
Jazz In July 2009
"Jazz in July", a four concert series, begins Saturday, July 11th at 8pm at Centenary College in Hackettstown NJ. See Directions.
Tickets
Single Tickets
Diva Jazz Orchestra
$35.00 in Advance
$40.00 @ the Door
Carrie Jackson Sextet / Chico Mendoza Jazztet / Allan Harris Quartet
$22.50 in Advance
$27.50 @ the Door
Series Pricing
Adults- All 3 Concerts $95.00
(Online Ticketing not programmed for the Series -
supplement your online order with a comment request for the Series)
Tickets can be purchased by calling Centenary Box Office 908-979-0900 or CEI 908-637-6455, or through the Centenary Stage Company Secure Online Ticketing System, or at any of the following locations:
Mama's Restaurant & Cafe' Baci • Skylands Community Bank (Mountain Ave.)
Inn At Panther Valley • Hackettstown Trading Post • Valley National Bank
Hackettstown Carpet • Long Valley Music Center
Note: The Series not available through the online ticketing except as comment request.
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