BELLEFONTE, PA - JazzPA (jazzpa.com) and its partner Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania are thrilled to announce the performer lineup for The Columbia Gas 2008 Summer Jazz Celebration happening on Saturday, July 26th in Downtown Bellefonte, PA. In the historic Garman Opera House Theatre, the evening concert features the Russ Kassoff Trio with Mr. Kassoff on piano, Jay Anderson on bass and Dennis Mackrel on drums. The trio will be joined by trombonist Tom Malone, best known for his work in the original Saturday Night Live band, as an original Blues Brother and, currently, each weeknight on The Late Show with David Letterman in the NBC Orchestra with Paul Schaffer.
Also featured at the Garman's evening concert is Byron Stripling on trumpet and flugelhorn, known all over the US for his work with pops orchestras, including the New York and Boston Pops, as well as his tenures with Wynton Marsalis's Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra and Dizzy Gillespie's band. Mr. Stripling is now the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Columbus (OH) Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Malone and Mr. Stripling will also present a one-hour master class Saturday morning (11:00am) at the Garman to share their wealth of knowledge with festival attendees and local high school students performing during the day.
All outdoor events - FREE!
Jazz begins on Friday July 25th:
5:00-7:00p: Dinner Music, La Bella Trattoria
8:00-11:00p: Rick Hirsch Trio, Gamble Mill
And continues on Saturday July 26th (bring your lawnchairs for outdoor events):
11:00a-Noon: Master Class led by Tom Malone and Byron Stripling, Garman Opera House Theatre
12:00n-1:00p: The Tarnished Six, Tallyrand Gazebo
12:30-1:00p: Penns Valley High School Jazz Band, led by Paul Leskowicz, Diamond Stage
1:00-2:00p: Arthur Goldstein/Rick Hirsch: Folkjazz Project, Garman Theatre
1:30-2:30p: Friends (Big) Band with Catherine Dupuis, Diamond Stage
2:00-3:00p: Hammond Bros.: Phil Haynes, Steve Adams, Herb Robertson and Paul Smoker, Tallyrand Gazebo
2:30-3:30p: State College HS Jazz Band, led by Rich Victor, Garman Theatre
3:00-3:30p: Bellefonte HS Jazz Band, led by Jay Zimmerman, Diamond Stage
3:30-4:30p: Test/Johnson/Heim Reunion Quartet, Tallyrand Gazebo
4:00-5:00p: Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Band, Diamond Stage
5:00-6:00p: Slide Zone, led by Jay Vonada and Mike Loewen, Tallyrand Gazebo
5:30-6:30p: Holy Smoke Blues Band, Diamond Stage
Dinner Break
7:30p: Evening concert at the Garman Theatre, featuring Tom Malone, Byron Stripling, Russ Kassoff, Jay Anderson and Dennis Mackrel
9:00p-??: John Thompson - Blues, High Street Pub
9:00p-??: Arthur Goldstein Quartet with Steve Bowman, Gamble Mill
Visit www.jazzpa.com for details, program details, artist information, Garman ticket information and directions.
In need of local accommodations? Visit www.centralpacvb.org JazzPA's 2008 Summer Jazz Celebration sponsored in part by Columbia Gas of PA is thrilled to showcase all the exciting talent living, playing and working in Central Pennsylvania. Learn how you can be a part of it at www.jazzpa.com. Thank you for your support of jazz in Central Pennsylvania - JazzPA! See you in July!!
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