2021 Sundays @ 7

Sundays at Seven

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Doors open at 6:15 Performance at 7 Presented by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts + Sciences 120 Long Beach Boulevard Loveladies NJ 08008 lbifoundation.org 609 494.1241

Sundays at Seven Sundays at Seven is a series of concerts presented by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences Sunday nights at 7:00 at the Foundation.

Introducing LBIF's program "Sundays at Seven"! Our highly popular and successful jazz and music programs have expanded this season to offer a diverse and lively line-up Members, visitors and guests can look forward to Sundays this summer with nine performances.

Performances on Sunday begin at 7:00 pm so mark your calendars!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU!

Thank you to our 'Sundays at Seven" sponsor Joan and Jack Galiardo and family for their generous support.

Our Jazz concerts, "The Jazz Cocktail Hour," are generously sponsored

by Beneé Scola & Company

June 27 Tony Sands- A toast to the Rat Pack July 18 More Than Just Jazz Standards: Sara Micheals and Sharon Sable July 25 Landsharks August 1 Paula Johns: Tribute to Ella Fitzgerals August 8 James Valenti and Chloe Lowery: Popera An Evening of Pop Songs, Opera Arias and Crossover Duets August 15 The Bill Withers Project: Reimagined with vocalist V. Shayne Fredericks August 22 Evergreen Violin Trio August 29 The Last Whipoorwill September 5 More Than Just Your Jazz Standards: Sara Michaels and Rhenda Fearrington

JUNE 27 Tony Sands Tony Sands takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This production will treat you to Sinatra classics including Come Fly with me, My Way, and New York, New York, with great songs like Everybody Loves Somebody and That's Amore! And from the dynamic Sammy Davis Jr.Candy Man, and more. After Watching Tony, you will leave the show feeling as though the Rat Pack is still going strong.

JULY 28 Not Just Your Jazz Standards: Sara Michaels and Sharon Sable Sara Michaels and Sharon Sable sing the songs of Gladis Knight, The Beatles, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder, as well and Jazz Standards by Blossom Dearie, Abbey Lincoln, and so much more.Inspired by vocalist Sharon Sable who quite often delivers more than just Jazz Standards, Harvey Cedars vocalist Sara Michaels, is taking a fresh approach to her Jazz N' Blues repertoire. Exploring new arrangements and improvisational solos by The Terry Klinefelter Quintet featuring Jazz guitarist and arranger E.Shawn Qaissaunee, Sara Michaels will connect you to her life's timeline of inspirational songs of many genres along with Sharon Sable presenting songs from her new full band CD, Love Evermore.

The Jazz Cocktail Hour Hosted by Sara Michaels

JULY 25

Landsharks The Landsharks perform all of the classic hits from one of the most celebrated periods of music-the sixties. This lively rock band captures the incredible sounds from Summer of Love and Woodstock! This timeless era of music hits home, from the youthful sounds of Hendrix and Joplin to the swagger of Joe Cocker and Jefferson Airplane.

Come rock with us!

JULY 14

AUGUST 1 Paula Johns: Tribute to the Ella Fitzgerald As an accomplished "cabaret singer/ jazz vocalist" from Philadelphia, Paula Johns is often compared to some of the great contemporaries of the 30's and 40's like Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. She Brings her own distinctive panache to each song she performs, and her passion for the music ignites the emotions of her audiences, and allows them to "feel" the stories that each song tells. Accompanying her will be Musical Director and pianist Dave Harti, bassist Andy Lalasis, and drummer Grant MacAvoy

AUGUST 18 James Valenti and Chloe Lowery:Popera An Evening of Pop Songs, Opera Arias and Crossover duets

Internationally acclaimed Opera Tenor James Valenti has built a global reputation for his elegant musicianship, commanding stage presence, ardent style, and voice of warm Italianate luster. Partnering with Chloe Lowery’s prodigious talents as a Pop Diva, commanding and exquisitely powerful voice that is equally at home singing classical or classic rock, both singers will present a memorable show of popular arias, love songs, and pop music that is often called “Popera”. Valenti has performed at many of the major opera houses throughout the world. Acclaimed pianist Henry Aronson will accompany their performance.

JULY 28

August 15 The Bill Withers Project: Reimagined with Vocalist V. Shayne Fredericks From 1970 to 1985 Bill Withers wrote a string of love songs so emotionally on target that people wanted to hear them again and again. The Bill Withers Project is a group of six extraordinary jazz muscians who have REImagined

Withers top iconic songs such as "Lean On Me," and "Grandma's Hands." Join flute and saxophonist Lynn Riley, with her band the World Mix, guitarist E. Shawn Qaissaunee and Philadelphia Vocalist V. Shayne Fredericks as they deliver Withers' message of love with spirit while making it their own.

August AUGUST 4 22

Evergreen Violin Trio

The Evergreen trio performs music from a variety of styles and time periods and takes some creative license in their own arrangements-- all with warm undercurrents of artistic expression, exploration, discovery, camaraderie, and laughter. The three violinists have performed in many professional ensembles together including an extensive concert tour with the “Pope’s Choir” of Italy, led by Marco Frisina. Their long standing friendships, shared creative interests and professional experiences culminate in “beautiful music played with heart and soul.” The Evergreen Violin Trio will present a delightful program featuring classical selections, folk songs and selections from the Great American Songbook.

AUGUST 11 August 29 The Last Whippoorwill Twenty-three years ago, five guys got together to form a Thursday night club as a labor of love. The idea was to play the old tunes, the classic and traditional bluegrass music of Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. Many folks truly appreciate the old tunes, and for many young listeners, the classic sound is a whole new experience. The Last Whippoorwills featuring Harry Chadwick,, Guitar; Dave MacDonald, Bass; Jeff Propert, Mandolin; Carl Baron, Banjo; and Joe Fill, Fiddle, have entertained traditional blue grass music lovers and others new to the genre all around the tri-state area.

AUGUST 18

September 5

More Than Just Your Jazz Standards: Sara Michaels and Rhenda Fearrington Jazz Cocktail Hour Hosted by Sara Michaels

Harvey Cedar's Jazz'n Blues Vocalist Sara Michaels returns to end her season with special guest vocalist Rhenda Fearrington and her quartet. Enjoy the soulful sounds of both these ladies as they bring new jazz arrangements to some popular tunes as well as some good ole standards.Both singers will delight the audience with a bit of the blues, jazz standards, and songs of other genres using jazz arrangements. Part of the enjoyment is listening to the improvisational solos from her amazing quartet.

Tony Sands

Date: June 27th, 7:00pm Price: $30 in advance/ $35 day-of

More Than Just Jazz Standards: Sara Michaels and Sharon Sable Date: July 18th, 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day of

Landsharks

Date: July 25th, 7:00pm Price: $45 in advance/ $50 day-of

Paula Johns: Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Date: August , 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day-of

James Valenti and Chloe Lowery: Propera An Evening of Pop Songs, Opera Arias and Crossover duets Date: August 8, 7:00pm Price: $60 in advance/ $65 day-of

The Bill Withers Project: Reimagined with vocalist V. Shayne Fredericks Date: August 15th, 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day-of

Evergreen Violin Trio

Date: August 22, 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day-of

The Last Whippoorwill

Date: August 29th, 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day -of

More Than Just Your Jazz Standards: Sara Michaels and Rhenda Farrington Date: September 5th, 7:00pm Price: $40 in advance/ $45 day-of

Benée Scola & Company Realtors is proud to sponsor the LBIF Jazz Series About Benée Scola & Company

Benée Scola & Company opened for business listing and selling real estate on Long Beach Island in January 1995. Since inception, the company continues to be an industry leader in the unique market place it serves.

Who is Benée Scola…

Since beginning in the Long Beach Island real estate business in 1987, Benée has enjoyed an illustrious career, far surpassing industry standards, in the marketing of beach homes in North Beach, Harvey Cedars and Loveladies. In 1972, when Benée was ten years old, her family moved year round to Long Beach Island (LBI). Benée, as a kid and young adult, pictured herself moving off the Island in search of a career. Somehow the lure of LBI just was too strong and in 1987 at 25 years old she began her real estate career. Benée lives year round on the bay in High Bar Harbor and considers herself fortunate to be able live and work on Long Beach Island.