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The Jazz Loft
The following events are scheduled at The Jazz Loft for April 2022.
Wed. 4/6     Young at Heart: Blame It On The Bossa Nova                               1 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs the popular Brazilian music in the afternoon concert series Young at Heart.
Tickets: $10
Wed. 4/6     Jazz Loft Trio and Jam Session                                                      7 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jazz jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Thu. 4/7      Jazz Loft Big Band                                                                           7 PM
The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band led by Jazz Loft founder and trumpeter, Tom Manuel, performs jazz standards, original compositions and arrangements written by band members.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Fri.  4/8      Lew Tabackin-Randy Brecker Quartet                                               7 PM
The Quartet is led by jazz tenor saxophonist and flutist, Lew Tabackin and Grammy winning trumpeter and flugelhornist, Randy Brecker.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Sat.  4/9       Bakithi Kumalo South African All Stars                                            7 PM
Bakithi Kumalo is a South African bassist, composer and vocalist best known for his playing on Paul Simon’s Graceland recording.
Tickets: $30 adults,$25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Tuesday 4/12    Amadis Dunkel DMA Recital                      7 PM
Amadis Dunkel, trombonist, is a graduate student in the Stony Brook University Music Department.
The concert is a recital for his DMA degree.
Tickets: Adults $10,  Seniors & Students $5, SBU Faculty and Staff Free with SBU ID
Wed. 4/13     Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                    7 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jazz jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Tuesday 4/19    Eli Yamin DMA Recital                                7 PM
Eli Yamin is a pianist, composer, author and singer. He has performed as a jazz and blues ambassador in over 25 countries. The concert is his graduate recital for his DMA degree from Stony Brook University.
Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors & Students $5, SBU Faculty and Staff Free with SBU ID
Wed. 4/20     Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                   7 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jazz jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Thu. 4/21       The Bad Little Big Band                                                                  7 PM
Pianist Rich Iacona leads the 12 member Bad Little Big Band in performing the music of the Great American Song Book. Vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies the band.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Sat. 4/23       Sivan Arbel Quartet                                                                         7 PM
Sivan Arbel is a critically acclaimed Israeli vocalist, composer, arranger and world wide performer.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free.
Wed.4/27     Jazz Loft Trio and Jazz Session                                                       7 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jazz jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Thu. 4/28     Interplay Jazz Orchestra                                                                   7 PM
The 17 member Interplay Jazz Orchestra plays original music and arrangements written by band members.
Tickets:$30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook Village, phone 631 751-1895.
Tickets can be purchased at www.thejazzloft.org and if available, before events at The Jazz Loft.

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The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook has announced it’s March line-up:

 

Wed. 3/2     Young at Heart: Broadway Jazz                                            1 PM

The Young at Heart monthly afternoon themed jazz series presents the Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performing jazz made famous on Broadway. Originally designed for those with memory issues and their caretakers, the concert is for anyone who loves their jazz in the afternoon.

Tickets:$10

 

Wed. 3/2         Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                           7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8.

Tickets:$10 at 7 PM, $5 at $8 PM

 

Thurs 3/3       Jazz Loft Big Band                                                                  7 PM

The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band led by cornetist, Tom Manuel, performs jazz standards and original arrangements and compositions written by band members.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Wed. 3/9        Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                              7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 3/10    Caleb Wheeler Curtis Quartet                                                    7 PM

Grammy nominated saxophonist and composer, Caleb Wheeler Curtis performs with jazz pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Wed. 3/16   Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                 7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 3/17   Jazz Loft Big Band                                                                       7 PM

The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band, led by cornetist, Tom Manuel performs jazz standards and original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children , children under 5 free

 

Wed. 3/23    Improvisation and Jam Session Technique Workshop.                4 TO 5:30 PM

Jazz Loft musicians lead this workshop on improvisation and how to join in a jazz jam. The workshop is part of the Swing Into Spring Festival in Stony Brook Village sponsored by legislator Kara Hahn.

Tickets: $10

 

Wed. 3/23    Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                   7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 3/24  Interplay Jazz Orchestra                                                                 7 PM

The Interplay Jazz Orchestra is a 17 member big band that performs original compositions written by band members.There will be a special guest performer, TBA , at this performance. The concert is a part of the Swing Into Spring Festival in Stony Brook Village sponsored by legislator Kara Hahn.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Fri.  3/25      Community Jazz Night                                                                    7 PM

Long Island bands, The Big Bay Band and Natural Causes, will perform as part of the Swing Into Spring Festival in Stony Brook Village sponsored by legislator Kara Hahn.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Sat. 3/26     Kennedy Dream Project                                                                   7 PM

The Jazz Studio Orchestra’s presentation of Oliver Nelson’s historic project which emphasizes the themes and ideals championed by JFK will include new compositions by musicians Tom Manuel, Ray Anderson, Dan Pugach, Oliver Nelson Jr., Pete Coco and Steve Salerno. The concert is part of the Swing Into Spring Festival in Stony Brook Village sponsored by legislator Kara Hahn. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Sun. 3/27              Kennedy Dream Project                                           7 PM

The Jazz Studio Orchestra’s presentation of Oliver Nelson’s historic project which emphasizes the themes and ideals championed by JFK, will include new compositions by musicians Tom Manuel,

Ray Anderson, Dan Pugach, Oliver Nelson Jr., Pete Coco and Steve Salerno
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
This event will take place at The Staller Center Performing Arts Center at Stony Brook University.
The same program will be held at The Jazz Loft on Saturday 3/26.
Tickets can be purchased at www.thejazzloft.org or on The Staller Center website for the 3/27 performance only. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Tuesday 3/29           The Oswego Jazz Project                                   7 PM
The Oswego College jazz department faculty performs along with local musicians.
Tickets: $10
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Ave. Stony Brook Village, phone 631 751-1895.
Tickets can be purchased at www.thejazzloft.org or if available before events.

 

Wed. 3/30   Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                      7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Tickets are available at www.thejazzloft.org and if available before events. For more information, call 631-751-1895.

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Taylor Ackley and Alison Rowe head to The Jazz Loft for an acoustic concert on Feb. 26.

Don’t like big crowds? Who does these days? Then the Jazz Loft’s Acoustic in the Main Room series is your ticket to paradise. This jazz music series showcases small duos/trios in the Loft’s main performance room with plenty of space. 

“Our Acoustic in the Main Room series is a unique opportunity to hear some of the most talented singers and musicians that perform regularly at the Loft in a relaxed setting, with plenty of room to socially-distance,” said Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. “If you don’t know any Jazz performers personally to invite into your own living room, then this is the next best thing.”

Upcoming performances include:

Brazilian guitarist and songwriter Rubens De La Corte, Brazilian singer and actress Corina Sabbas and guitarist Steve Salerno will perform Brazilian, jazz and fusion standards on Feb. 25.

Taylor Ackley, multi stringed instrumentalist and vocalist and cellist and vocalist, Alison Rowe perform in the genres of blue grass, folk, Western swing and Old Time music on Feb. 26.

All performances will also include the talents of Tom Manuel on cornet and Steve Salerno on guitar.

The Acoustic Series is limited to only 40 guests. All events start at 7 p.m., and feature two sets with a brief intermission. Events are paired with local regional wines which are available for sale. Tickets for all performances are $40 and start at 7 p.m. and can be purchased at www.thejazzloft.org.

The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. For more information, call 631-751-1895.

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The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the following events in February:

Wed. 2/2     Young at Heart: Here’s to the Ladies at 1 p.m.

The monthly themed afternoon jazz series Young at Heart was originally designed for those with memory issues and their caretakers. It has become a favorite for those that like jazz in the afternoon.

This month music written by women and to women will be performed by The Jazz Loft Trio.

Tickets $10

 

Wed. 2/2     Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.

The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 PM followed by a jam session at 8 PM

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 2/3    Jazz Loft Big Band at 7 p.m.

The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band led by Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel, performs jazz standards

and original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Wed. 2/9       Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.

The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 2/10   Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m.

The 17 member Jazz Loft Orchestra co directed by Joe Devassy, trombonist and Gary Henderson,

trumpet, performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets: $30 adults,$25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Fri. 2/11       Acoustic In The Living Room at 7 p.m.

NYC based Latvian singer, composer and arranger Arta Jekabsone performs accompanied by Steve Salerno on guitar in the intimate setting of The Jazz Loft living room.

Tickets: $ 40

 

Sat. 2/12     Here’s to the Ladies at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Jazz Loft All Stars, Ray Anderson trombone, Tom Manuel cornet,

Mike Hall bass, Steve Salerno guitar and Ellis Holmes drums. Music for women and by women will be featured. A glass of champagne and chocolate by Stony Brook Chocolate are included with admission.

Tickets: $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students, $25 children, children under 5 free

 

Wed. 2/16   Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.

The Jazz Loft Trio led by Keenan Zach bassist performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Thurs. 2/17   Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.

The 12 member Bad Little Big Band led by pianist, composer and arranger Rich Iacona performs the music of The Great American Song Book. Vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies the band.

Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free

 

Wed. 2/23    Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.

The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM

 

Fri. 2/25        Acoustic in the Living Room at 7 p.m.

Brazilian guitarist and songwriter Rubens De La Corte, Brazilian singer and actress Corina Sabbas and guitarist Steve Salerno will perform Brazilian, jazz and fusion standards in the intimate setting of The Jazz Loft Living Room.

Tickets: $40

 

Sat. 2/26      Acoustic in the Living Room at 7 p.m.

Taylor Ackley, multi stringed instrumentalist and vocalist and cellist and vocalist, Alison Row perform in the genres of blue grass, folk, Western swing and Old Time music. Steve Salerno guitarist accompanies. Performance will be in the intimate setting of The Jazz Loft living room.

Tickets: $40

 

Tickets are available at www.thejazzloft.org and if available before events. For more information, call 751-1895.

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The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the following events in December:

Wed. 12/1         Young at Heart: It’s the Holidays                                                  1 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio will perform holiday music at the themed monthly series designed for those who

like their jazz in the afternoon.

Tickets: $10

Wed. 12/1.          Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                 7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5

Thurs. 12/2        Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite & Holiday Music                      7 PM 12/2, 12/3, 12/4

Fri.     12/3                                                                                                                            & 2 PM  12/4

Sat.     12/4    

The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band performs Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite.  Allan Harris, a soulful jazz vocalist, recording artist and guitarist joins the Band for holiday music.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Monday 12/6     Stony Brook University Blowage Big Band        7 PM
The SBU jazz band performs under the direction of trombonist Ray Anderson.
Tickets: $10 Free for SBU Staff and Students

Tues. 12/7           Nikhil Bartolomeo, Antonio Ciacca   DMA Recitals                                                   7 PM

The Jazz Loft will host two Doctor Of Music recitals. Nikhil Bartolomeo is a clarinetist and saxophonist. He will perform works of Barber, Blake, Bunch, D’Rivera and Smith.

The Antonio Ciacca Quartet features DMA student Antonio Ciacca on piano, Andy Farber on tenor sax, Jennifer Vincent on bass and Michele Carletti on drums.

Nikhil and Antonio are students in the Stony Brook University Jazz Studies Department.

Tickets are $10 and admission is free for SBU students and staff

Wed. 12/8          Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                   7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8PM.

Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5

Monday 12/13   Stony Brook Graduate Jazz Combos Concert   7 PM
Graduate students in music department of SBU perform in this jazz combos concert.
Tickets: $10   Free for SBU Staff and Students

Wed. 12/15.        Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                   7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5

Thurs. 12/16       Bad Little Big Band Holiday Show                                                 7 PM

The 12 member Bad Little Big Band led by pianist Rich Iacona will perform music of the season. Vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies the band.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Friday 12/17        Ray Anderson’s Seasonal Solstice Party                                       7 PM

Acclaimed trombonist Ray Anderson is known to push the limits of his instrument. His performances are always spirited and fun.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Sat.  12/18          Interplay Jazz Orchestra’s Family Show                                         1PM

The 17 member Interplay Jazz Orchestra performs a family friendly afternoon holiday show.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Sat.  12/18           Tom Manuel’s Eggnog Romp                                                          6 PM

Cornetist and Jazz Loft founder, Tom Manuel leads his ensemble of musicians in performing music of the season.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Wed. 12/22        Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                     7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5

Thurs. 12/23      Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite & Holiday Music.                        7 PM

The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band performs Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite. Grammy winning vocalist Nicole Zuraitis joins the band for holiday music.

Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, children under 5 free

Wed. 12/29       Jazz Loft Trio and Jam                                                                      7 PM

The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.

Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5

For tickets, call 751-1895 or visit www,thejazzloft.org.

Please note: The Jazz Loft will be closed in January to line up the great music it will be presenting in 2022.

Have a happy and safe holiday season and listen to a lot of live music!

 

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The Jazz Loft
The following  events are scheduled at The Jazz Loft for October 2021:
Wed. 10/6 Young at Heart: Jazz and the Movies at 1 p.m.
                 Young at Heart is a monthly themed concert series originally designed for those with memory loss
                          and their companions. Now it includes those who enjoy their jazz in the afternoon.
                          Tickets: $10
Wed. 10/6 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
                          The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM
                          Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5
Thursday 10/7, Friday 10/8, Saturday 10/9   
Jazz Loft Big Band with Danny Bacher at 7 p.m.
The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band joins forces with singer, saxophonist, composer and dynamic
 entertainer, Danny Bacher, for an all Sinatra show.
                           Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free
Wed. 10/13 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m
                           The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8 PM
                           Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5
Wed. 10/20 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
                            The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8 PM
                            Tickets: Arrive at 7 $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5
Thursday 10/21 Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.
                            The 12 member Bad Little Big Band, led by pianist Rich Iacona performs music from The Great American Song Book and original music performed by band members.
Madeline Kole, vocalist accompanies the band.
                            Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $10 children, children under 5 free
Wed. 10/27 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
                            The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 followed by a jam at 8 PM
                            Tickets: Arrive by 7 PM $10, Arrive by 8 PM $5
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Ave. in Stony Brook. 631 751-1895. Tickets can be purchased at
www.thejazzloft.org and subject to availability, prior to concerts using cash or credit cards.

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The sounds of jazz are back in Stony Brook Village! The following is the schedule of events for September at The Jazz Loft.
Wed. 9/1    Young at Heart: Great Ladies of Song at 1 p.m.
The monthly themed Young at Heart concert series, originally developed for those with memory loss
and their companions has grown to include those that prefer their jazz in the afternoon. The Jazz Loft
Trio will celebrate great female jazz vocalists.
Tickets: $10
Wed. 9/1      Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m. $10, Arrive at 8 p.m. $5
Thurs. 9/2     Jazz Loft Big Band  at 7 p.m.
The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band led by trumpeter and Jazz Loft founder, Tom Manuel,
performs jazz standards and original music and arrangements written by band members.
Tickets: Adults $25, Seniors $20, Students $15, Children $10, Children under 5 free
Wed. 9/8       Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7PM followed by a jam at 8PM.
Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m. $10, Arrive at 8 p.m. $5
Fri.   9/10       Larry Fuller Trio at 7 p.m.
Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, band leader and composer. He was
 the final pianist in the famed Ray Brown Trio. He is a versatile jazz stylist.
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 Seniors, $15 Students, $10 Children, Children under 5 free
Wed. 9/15      Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by at jam at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m. $10, Arrive at 8 p.m. $5
Thurs. 9/16     Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.
 Pianist Rich Iacona leads his 12 member band in performing music of The Great American
 Song Book and original music and arrangements written by band members. Vocalist Madeline
 Kole accompanies the band.
 Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors, $15 Students, $10 Children, Children under 5 free
                      HARBOR JAZZ FEST  WED. 9/22 TO SAT. 9/25       
Wed. 9/22      Jazz Fest Opening Night Jam Session with the Keenan Zach Trio at 6 p.m.
                       Tickets:$10
Thurs. 9/23     The Interplay Jazz Orchestra Tribute to Blue Note Records at 7 p.m.
The 17 member Interplay Jazz Orchestra will pay tribute to the pioneering, iconic jazz label that has
given voice to some of the finest jazz artists.
Tickets: $30 Adults,$25 Seniors,$20 Students, $15 Children, Children Under 5 free
Fri.  9/24      Emmet Cohen Trio at 7 p.m.
Emmet Cohen, a multifaceted  young jazz pianist and composer is in the vanguard of his
generation’s advancement of jazz. He is the winner of several jazz awards.
Tickets: Adults $35, Seniors, $30, Students $25, Children $20, children under 5 free
Sat.   9/25       Sheryl Bailey Trio with Ada Rovatti at 1 p.m.
Sheryl Bailey is an American jazz guitarist and educator. She is said to be ” one of the top
players in an emerging generation of jazz guitarists”. Ava Rovatti is an Italian saxophonist
who has recently been teaming up with husband Randy Brecker to record.
TICKETS: FREE THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE
Sat. 9/25         Joel Ross and Samara Joy with Immanuel Wilkins at 4 p.m.
Joel Ross, an immensely talented vibraphonist, Samara Joy, one of the more imposing
young jazz singers and Immanuel Wilkins, saxophonist and composer team up for this
Harbor Jazz performance.
Tickets: FREE     THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE
Sat. 9/25         Charlie Apicella and Iron City with Madame Pat Tandy at 7 p.m.
New York City base guitarist and his band Iron City team up with singer Madame Pat Tandy
who is widely known as the First Lady of New Jersey Jazz.
Tickets: FREE   THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE
Wed. 9/29        Jazz Loft Trio and Jam at 7 p.m.
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: Arrive at 7 PM $10, Arrive at 8 PM $5
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Ave. in Stony Brook Village. Telephone 631-751-1895
Tickets can be purchased at www.thejazzloft.org and subject to availability, prior to concerts.

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Photo courtesy of The Jazz Loft
Offering six Thursday evenings to stroll four stages of entertainment

Still facing the challenges of bringing live music and other cultural events to people during a pandemic, the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, in partnership with Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kara Hahn, Michael Ardolino of Realty Connect and other community businesses have come up with a unique and imaginative way to do just that. Called “Summer Stages With A Purpose ( Summer SWAP),  it will offer visitors a walking experience through the Stony Brook Village area, with four stages presenting music, art, history, educational lectures, activities and other cultural happenings.

“Summer SWAP will be the ultimate collaborative celebration of music, art, history theater and activities right here in our Stony Brook Village,” said Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. “People can wander from stage to stage and take in a new experience at each one. It’s outdoors, it’s spacious and it’s a little back to normal for all of us.”

The SWAP is made possible through funding from Suffolk County Presiding Officer Hahn’s office and a Department of Economic Development and Planning grant.

“I am excited to join with Tom Manuel and the Jazz Loft in helping Stony Brook village businesses and visitors to SWAP the memory of this past year with one of a summer that is closer to normal.” said Suffolk County Legislator Hahn.  “Stony Brook has a proud cultural history, and through this innovative program, we encourage tourists and residents alike to rediscover all of the art, music and creativity this region has to offer and help reinvigorate the local businesses that suffered mightily during their absence.”

“The SWAP concept speaks to everything that we need in terms of diversity, inclusiveness, and bringing our community together,” said Ardolino, one of the generous sponsors of the event. “When I heard about the idea I said ‘Let’s do it!’”

Summer SWAP nights are scheduled for Thursday evenings, May 27, June 3, 10,17 , 24 and July 1, all from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The four stages will be set up throughout the Stony Brook Village area. Entry is FREE.

Stage areas will include: Front lawn of the Jazz Loft where musicians will perform atop the Jazz Loft’s own mobile Jazz stage dubbed the “Jazz Dispatch”; Sand Street Beach, Stony Brook Village Inner Court, and the Brookhaven Town Lot by the kayak launch.

Patrons can also take advantage of the numerous local restaurants in the area, with menus accessible online. Order your food, pick it up to go and head to the stages of your choice.

Tiered sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $100 to $1500 with all proceeds going to support the Jazz Loft which has been closed for over a year due to the pandemic. For more information contact the Jazz Loft at: 631-751-1895.

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From left, Dan Oliveri presents a check to Tom Manuel, founder of The Jazz Loft Photo from The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft, a music venue and museum located in Stony Brook Village, has recently completed an ambitious renovation project of its basement, now known as the “Coal Bin.” 

The name is a salute to juke joints of the early 20th Century, such as Herb McCarthy’s Bowden Square which featured a basement space for music called the Coal Bin, which was literally located in the coal bin area of the building’s basement. The new Coal Bin at the Jazz Loft will serve as a functional work space as the Jazz Loft continues its mission of archiving and preserving Jazz history.

Funding for the project came from a $40,000 grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, Inc. and a matching gift from Jazz Loft patron Dan Oliveri. 

The Jazz Loft’s basement section was updated and transformed into a multi-use work space which will be utilized by Stony Brook University (SBU) student interns,  who will begin an archiving, inventory project and digitalizing project of the more than 10,000 historical Jazz artifacts in the possession of the museum. The interns will be using a program designed by students enrolled in a very unique class at the University called “Benevolent Computing,” offered by the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The course is directed by SBU professor Tony Scarlatos and  such as its name suggests, explores the phenomenon of how software applications can  affect positive social change in the world.

“The Jazz Loft’s mission is dedicated to the preservation, education and performance of Jazz and we now have a fantastic workspace for us to properly archive and store our Jazz collection,” said Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. “It is an honor to have this project supported by the Robert David Lion Gardiner, which has also enabled us to preserve a part of our building that is 250 years old.”

According to Manuel, the museum currently possesses paper records, sheet music, personal possessions of Jazz legends past and present, posters, photos, diaries, manuscripts, programs, musical instruments, vinyl record collections and more that require cataloging and storage.

The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Visit www.thejazzloft.org for further information.

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Photo from The Jazz Loft

Through March 13, The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will sponsor a food collection to be donated to local food pantries. “Approximately 259,000 people on Long Island suffer from food insecurity and that includes 79,000 children. These numbers are just growing as we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is where you can help,” said Tom Manuel, founder of The Jazz Loft. “We may not be able to fill the Jazz Loft with people right now, but we can use the space to fill it with food!” 

Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Jazz Loft front receptacle anytime. Items needed include canned vegetables, canned soup, fruit, tomato sauce, mac n’ cheese, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, coffee, tea,  hot cocoa, snack items (granola bars, fruit cups, fruit snacks, chips, etc.), or a $20 grocery store gift card (for fresh goods- milk, eggs, butter, fresh fruit, etc.) 

 Questions? Email [email protected].

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