Write a commentThe final show of the Jazz by the Lake Fall season showcases the quintet Actual Proof on Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm.
The band is comprised of five amazing artists who share a common vision and sensibility for contemporary jazz.
Saxophonist/Flautist Brian Scherer is an active touring artist, both in New York and Florida. Locally he has been a featured player with The Maria DeSantis Orchestra, ESP, Funky Jazz Band and his own Quartet. Nationally he has shared the stage with Don Menza, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Martha Reeves to name a few.
Bassist Ronnie France has a long local history working with Atlas Linen Company, and Ronnie Leigh and Alliance. Nationally, he has worked as a touring bassist with Doc Severinsen. He has shared the stage with Paul Shaffer, David Clayton Thomas, and drummers Steve Smith and Dennis Chambers, and many more.
Guitarist Rick Balestra has been a featured soloist with The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Pops Orchestra, and Syracuse Opera Company. He is currently a professor of guitar at Colgate University, Hamilton College, and SUNY Oswego. For ten seasons, Rick was the founder and facilitator for The Jazz Guitar Festival in Upstate N.Y. where he shared the stage with Peter Bernstein, Vic Juris, Mike Stern and many more.
Keyboardist Ed Vivenzio had major label success with the rock band 805 in the 80's with two releases on the RCA label. Since then, he has played contemporary jazz around CNY with Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, and Funky Jazz Band, and the Dave Hanlon Trio.
Drummer Evan DuChene toured with Inner City recording artists Dry Jack backing such artists as McCoy Tyner, and Freddie Hubbard. Locally Evan is a member of the Sammy's winning group ESP. He's also a member of Monk Rowe's Ensemble, Five Families.
The Actual Proof show, curated by David Kaspar, is made possible through the Music Hall's Guest Curator program, whereby new programs are introduced outside the regular concert series representing demographics and artistic genre not typical in Music Hall programming.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9EWvCo9r3w&t=1s to view the "Bridge Street" video.
Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($17-20; ages 5 - 16 are half price, and under 5 are free), or at the rivers end Bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego, although you may be able to get tickets at the door if it is not sold out. The community is encouraged to buy tickets early to ensure a seat. Tickets purchased at the door and all refreshments are cash or check only.
The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Light refreshments will be available at reasonable prices.
Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from event support to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at ocpaoswego@gmail.com.
Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, on Facebook, or email ocpaoswego@gmail.com.
This is a presentation of The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts Guest Curator program. It is made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the governor and New York Legislature. Other major supporters are the City of Oswego and Shineman Foundation.
