Write a commentThe final installment of #JazzByTheLake's Spring season features The Jeff Stockham Quartet playing tribute to trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker on Friday, May 2 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm.
"When a CNY Jazz icon plays tribute to the king of "West Coast Cool", it is sure to be a magical evening of live music", Dave Kaspar, Curator, JazzByTheLake.
The group showcases trumpeter/vocalist Jeff Stockham. Jeff has performed previously at JazzByTheLake with his group The Jazz Horn Legacy Sextet. He is a featured member of The Central New York Jazz Orchestra. He also appears with other ensembles including The Stock Market Swing Band. He recently played on the Sammy Award winning record of The Ripcords.
Keyboardist Barry Blumenthal is a true multi-instrumentalist playing keys, trumpet, flugelhorn, and violin. He currently is a featured member of The Salt City Jazz Collective and The Latin Groove Connection.
Bassist Tom Brigandi is a member of The Central New York Jazz Orchestra and has his own group, Tom Brigandi's Jazz Bass and Beyond. He also spent time with the late great Chuck Mangione's Band touring nationally.
Drummer Jimmy Johns is one of the most sought after musicians in CNY. His trio has over a twenty year residency at Pastabillities in Syracuse. As both a drummer and vibraphonist Jimmy has delighted audiences across New York State.
The Jeff Stockham Quartet 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.
Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($17-20; SUNY Oswego students $10 with ID, 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 at the door 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.
