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SUMMARY:Jazz Fridays | The Brian Torff Group
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August\, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates. \nPlease do not set up chairs/blankets before 4PM. \nFree \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is made possible by the generous support of Alan and Sylvia Neigher\, Bank of America\, and the CT Arts Endowment Program. \nAbout the Artists \nThe Brian Torff Group\, a collective dedicated to revitalizing the essence of American music. Their fusion of Blues and Jazz with Country\, Rock\, and Pop creates a vibrant sonic landscape that resonates with audiences on a profound level. Led by Brian Torff\, a guitarist and vocalist whose work delves deep into the evolution of American music\, they are committed to showcasing the critical role of Black Music in shaping our nation’s cultural identity. Through their performances\, they aim to illuminate the enduring legacy of Blues and Jazz while celebrating the diverse influences that have shaped American music\, including Country\, Rock\, and Pop. \nIn addition to musical presentations\, they offer cultural programming that delves into the historical and social context of our music. These presentations provide insight into the profound impact of Black Music on American culture\, offering a deeper understanding of our shared heritage.
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LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Jazz Fridays | Mama Train Band
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the 8/9 Jazz Fridays concert has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. This performance will not be rescheduled this year. We hope to see you at one of our other upcoming concerts. \n  \n________________________________ \n  \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August\, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates. \nPlease do not set up chairs/blankets before 4PM. \nFree \nAbout the Performer \nMama Train celebrates the spirit of the Jazz Age with rich female vocals and dynamic expressive piano. Inspired by early jazz and blues artists like Billie Holiday\, Annette Hanshaw\, and Django Reinhardt\, they perform classics from the 1920s to 1950s. Their soulful melodies and lively instrumentation combine to create a small act with a big vintage sound! \nmama-train.com\nfacebook.com/mamatrainband\n@mama_train_band on Instagram \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is made possible by the generous support of Alan and Sylvia Neigher\, Bank of America\, and the CT Arts Endowment Program.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/jazz-fridays-mama-train-band/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Fridays | Triple Bock
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August\, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates. \nPlease do not set up chairs/blankets before 4PM. \nFree \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is made possible by the generous support of Alan and Sylvia Neigher\, Bank of America\, and the CT Arts Endowment Program. \n \nAbout the Artists\nTriple Bock is a Connecticut-based band made up of local musicians Kristen Werden\, lead vocals\, Charles “Chuck” Zawadski\, keyboards\, Steven White\, upright and electric bass\, guitarist Amir Ashkenazi\, and Matthew Norkus on drums.  Depending on the venue\, Triple Bock can perform as a jazz combo playing standards\, fusion and modern tunes or they can play a night of funk\, R&B and more. Why settle for for ordinary\, get triple the groove.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/jazz-fridays-triple-bock/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Fridays | Jim Royle's Caribbean Connection
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August\, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates. \nPlease do not set up chairs/blankets before 4PM. \nFree \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is made possible by the generous support of Alan and Sylvia Neigher\, Bank of America\, and the CT Arts Endowment Program. \nAbout the Artists\nJim Royle’s name has become synonymous with jazz in the New England club circuit and his articulate playing is documented on several CDs\, including Storm Before the Calm on the Sea Breeze Jazz label (2000)\, as well as the more recent Jazz By Coogan\, showcasing Jim’s small-group talents. Jim is the drummer for the prestigious New England Jazz Ensemble big band\, which is the combined product of Walt Gwardyak (pianist of the famous Buddy Rich Band). Jim’s latest CD with the John Judd Jazz Trio. Jim was added to Western CT State University summer faculty in 2006 to present\, were he was in residence to present a week long steel drum workshop. Jim Royle was also added to the prestigious faculty roster for KoSA Percussion Workshop 2007 to present in Vermont\, and Montreal.
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/jazz-fridays-jim-royle/
LOCATION:Fairfield Museum\, 370 Beach Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Fridays | Al Gafa
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum are back! Every Friday in August\, music lovers are invited to kick off their weekends at these free concerts held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and blankets/chairs and join us for a wonderful evening. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, concerts will be cancelled and the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the performance. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates. \nPlease do not set up chairs/blankets before 4PM. \nFree \nJazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum is made possible by the generous support of Alan and Sylvia Neigher\, Bank of America\, and the CT Arts Endowment Program.\n \nAbout the Artist \nFor the past fifty-five years\, Al Gafa has been a highly successful American jazz guitarist and composer.  He began his career as a NYC recording session musician in the 1960’s.  It was there that he recorded with many artists including Bobby Darin\, Benny King\, Paul Simon and The Monkeys.  From 1965-1968\, in addition to session work\, he was the guitarist at the NY Playboy Club where he worked with pianists such as Herbie Hancock\, Chick Corea and Monty Alexander.  In 1969 he travelled and accompanied Sammy Davis jr.  1970 was the year that Al became the musical director for jazz vocalist\, Carmen McRae.  During that period\, the guitar and voice version of Didn’t We was recorded.  From 1971-1976\, Al spent approximately 200 days per year on the road as a member of the Dizzy Gillespie Quartet performing at    major jazz clubs and jazz festivals throughout the world.  Al has been a sideman on about 70 jazz albums and has one album as a leader\, on Pablo Records\, showcasing 5 of his original compositions.  He can be heard on the soundtrack album of “Bridges of Madison County”.   From 1976-1980 Al performed and recorded with Johnny Hartman\, Morgana King\, Sylvia Syms\, Shirley Horn\, Susannah McCorkle\, Stan Getz\, Michelle Legrand Duke Pearson and countless others.  From 1979-2010 Al stayed in NY where he became the permanent guitarist on the Broadway show “Annie” and then subbed on many of the hit Broadway musicals.  Thirteen of his compositions have been recorded by various jazz musicians.  He is extremely proud that he served in the US Navy Submarine Service and that he is included in the book entitled “The History of the Jazz Guitar” by Maurice Summerfield.  \nsuttonplacetrio.com
URL:https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/event/jazz-fridays-al-gafa/
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