Bucky’s Back and Better Than Ever!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Bucky’s back! After guitarist, Bucky Pizzarelli, suffered a stroke last year, it was assumed he would never play the guitar in public again. But after a miraculous comeback, the 90-year-old legend will return to Ocean County College backed by Ed Laub on guitar and vocals and son, Martin Pizzarelli, on bass. Sure to be a heartwarming return for this jazz great!
Bria Skonberg
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Trumpeter/vocalist, Bria Skonberg, has turned into a budding superstar since her MidWeek Jazz appearance, performing regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center and sweeping the Hot House Jazz Magazine Awards in the Best Jazz Artist, Best Trumpet, Best Female Vocalist and Best Group categories. She'll bring her regular group to celebrate her first major-label recording on Sony! This should be a memorable evening with an artist whose career continues to ascend.
Midweek Jazz Main Stage Wednesdays 8:00pm Adult $24, Senior $20, Student $12
Ricky Riccardi
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Back by popular demand, MidWeek Jazz’s own, Ricky Riccardi, returns to the Grunin Center with his particular brand of powerhouse piano playing backed by Brendan Castner on ukulele and vocals and Dennis Valencia on drums!
Dennis Lichtman
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Best known as the leader of the popular Mona’s Hot Four band, clarinetist Dennis Lichtman will return to MidWeek Jazz with a special all-star aggregation performing an evening of hot jazz chestnuts and exciting original numbers. Come get a sense for why Lichtman’s playing has made Mona’s jam session a must-see stop for traditional jazz fans in New York City!
Molly Ryan’s Swingin’ Christmas Ball
Stephanie Trick
The Midiri Brothers Salute to Benny Goodman and Friends
The Jazz Lobsters
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Popular vocalist, Molly Ryan, will be putting on a special holiday-themed show featuring swinging arrangements of many popular and obscure yuletide favorites. As usual, she’ll be backed by an all-star band featuring her husband, Dan Levinson, on reeds. A great way to ring in the season!
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 It wouldn’t be January at Ocean County College without a tribute to Benny Goodman by the ever-popular Midiri Brothers! This year, they’ll not only salute the “King of Swing,” but will also pay tribute to some of Goodman’s legendary contemporaries from the big band days. Come experience why “The Swing Era” swung!
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 In the words of reviewer, Jack Rummel, young pianist Stephanie Trick, “has come to practically dominate the stride piano field.” A popular performer at festivals in the United States and internationally, Trick will be making her Ocean County College debut on this April date. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening of solo piano playing! Wednesday, June 21, 2017 The 2016-17 MidWeek Jazz season will come to a roaring conclusion with the popular Jazz Lobsters Big Band, roaring through classics associated with Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and more. Always one of the most popular attractions at MidWeek Jazz and an ideal way to start the summer in a swinging groove!
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