The David Leonhardt Quintet
July 12, 2008 / 8pm
Jazz In July Concert Series
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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. The concerts feature four major jazz artists/groups who have established themselves as great players in the world of jazz. All concerts take place on Saturday nights in July/Aug 2008 starting on July 12th at 8:00 pm.
 David Leonhardt - performing as a part of the 2008 Jazz In July Concert Series on July 12, 2008 |
Performing July 12th, David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and composer, is a highly skilled and versatile musician. His twenty five years of professional experience has included recordings, T.V. and radio, concerts and festivals, night clubs and stage shows. He has appeared internationally throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle and Far East. Recently Mr. Leonhardt arranged and recorded the #1 jazz CD "Under a Woodstock Moon" with saxophonist David Newman, appeared with flutist Herbie Mann and bassist Ron Carter on the CD "Celebration"
Mr. Leonhardt has produced, arranged, and performed on numerous recordings with jazz stars Stan Getz, Slide Hampton, Jon Hendricks, Eddie Henderson, Robin Eubanks, Ray Drummond, and Lewis Nash. His compositions have been recorded by such jazz greats as Stanley Turentine, David "Fathead" Newman, Hank Crawford, and Claudio Roditi. He has written arrangements for The Art Blakey Big Band and been guest conductor and arranger for The Benny Carter Orchestra. Leonhardt features music of George & Ira Gershwin.
Jazz Music Fulfills David Leonhardt Todd Dawson, The Express Times [Apr 12, 1999]
Listen to the Smooth Sounds:
David Leonhardt Jazz Group Web site
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Listen - Event Details (audio mp3 - 1.8 MB)
"Leonhardt relies on emaculate timing as his hands
float over the keyboard like a hushed breeze."
| Featured performers for David Leonhardt (L-R): Nancy Reed-vocals, Jerry Weldon-saxophone, Paul Wells-drums, Matthew Parrish-bass |
 Also see: Jazz In July Talent Lineup (.pdf - 1.67 MB) |
Jazz In July 2008
“Jazz in July”, a four concert series, begins Saturday, July 12th at 8pm at Centenary College in Hackettstown NJ. See Directions.
Tickets
Jazz In July Tickets are $22.50 per person in advance and $27.50
at the door. The four concert series can also be purchased in advanced for $80.
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:
Panther Valley Inn, Skylands Bank, Hackettstown Trading Post, Hackettstown Carpet, Valley National Bank and Long Valley Music Center
Note: The Series not available through the online ticketing except as comment request.
| Individual tickets: In Advance: $22.50 At The Door : $27.50 |
Series of all 4 events: $80 (in advance) (Series rate not programmed in our online ticketing system - you can order all four performances online and request the series rate in your online order comments) |
This concert series
is being sponsored by: Hackettstown Regional Medical Center  Heath Village |
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| Produced by Coyne Enterprises, Inc. in
cooperation with
WRNJ / AM Radio, WNTI / FM Radio and Centenary Performing Arts Guild. Jazz in July is a fundraiser for Centenary Performing Arts Guild. Thank You for your Support! |
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Secure Online Ticketing System
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