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Jazz In July
Concert Series - 2009
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.
July 11
Carrie Jackson Sextet
July 18
Chico Mendoza Jazztet
July 25
Allan Harris Quartet
Aug. 1
Diva Jazz Orchestra
AO July 28th:
Diva Tickets are extremely limited – please contact the Box Office directly regarding purchases.
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!
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.
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.
Diva
Jazz Orchestra
Sherrie Maricle leads a 15-piece All Women’s Band
2009 Winner of Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Award
AO July 28th:
Diva Tickets are extremely limited – please contact the Box Office directly regarding purchases
(908 979-0900).
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.
AO July 28th:
Diva Tickets are extremely limited – please contact the Box Office directly regarding purchases
(908 979-0900).
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.
This concert series is being sponsored by:
and
Produced by Coyne Enterprises, Inc. with the cooperation of WNTI Radio & WRNJ
Radio & Centenary Stage Company
Jazz in July is a fundraiser for Centenary Stage Company.
Thank You for your Support!
