Write a commentThe opening event of the Spring season of #JazzByTheLake showcases The Jill Minyé Quartet on Friday, March 14 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm.
"Jill Minyé brings a fresh voice and style to the Central New York Jazz scene, both as a vocalist and instrumentalist", Dave Kaspar, #JazzByTheLake Curator.
Jill Minyé was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Jill came back to CNY after spending 20+ years in Northern California. She studied classical piano at Grunnell College. Ten years ago, Jill decided to follow a dream, going back to college for Jazz studies. Jill has played venues throughout Northern California as a solo and with trios and quartets. Jill can currently be seen in several area Jazz series including JazzingTheBurbs, BrewPubJazz, and JazzAlFresco.
Saxophonist Frank Grosse has been a music educator for several decades in the Syracuse City School District. He has his own trio and quartet, and is a member of both The Salt City Jazz Collective and the Central New York Jazz Orchestra.
Bassist Robert MacPartland is an Eastman graduate who has performed professionally for over ten years across many musical genres.
Drummer Gary Iacovelli is a 35-year veteran of the CNY music scene. He co-founded the Steely Dan tribute band The Royal Scam. Gary can currently be seen playing with the Longwood Jazz Project, The Dan Pugh Trio, and the Theo Curtin Trio to name a few.
Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h17L04M4ZHA to view the video.
The Jill Minyé 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 are cash or check only at the door.
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.
2025 Music Hall Events Calendar
Spring Season
National Stage 48th season
March 22 - Adam Ezra Group. Meet & Greet w/Clearpath for Veterans & ‘Homelessness in America – In Scene and Story’ Art Exhibit
April 12 – Tony Trischka’s EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs
April 26 – Sam Robbins. Neil Minet Opens.
May 10 – Season Finale: Emerging Artist Showcase w/The Honey Badgers
Open Mic Friday
March 7 - Open Mic Friday / "Big D" Dave Schneider
March 21 - Open Mic Friday / Neil Minet
April 11 – Larry Kyle
April 25 – Joanne Sherwood
Guest Curator Series
March 14 - Jazz-by-the-Lake -The Jill Minye Quartet
March 29 – Songs from the Trail
April 4 – Music, Movement & Mindfulness
TBD – ClearPath for Veterans Free Canteen
May 2 - Jazz-by-the-Lake
