The Jazz Loft’s September line-up includes big names in jazz, an outdoor...

The Jazz Loft’s September line-up includes big names in jazz, an outdoor jazz festival & your favorite weekly jam

The Jazz Loft. Photo by Heidi Sutton

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue, in Stony Brook, is offering a September calendar of concerts that will revive your spirits.

Wednesday, September 4

Young at Heart: Salute to Bobby Darin at 1 p.m.

Tom Manuel & the Young at Heart Trio: Tom Manuel, cornet, Steve Salerno, guitar, Keenan Zach, bass performs songs from the Big Band era

Tickets: $15 General Admission

 

Wednesday, September 4

Jam Session at 7 p.m.

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

 

Thursday, September 5

The Jazz Loft Big Band at 7 p.m.

17-piece big band directed by Tom Manuel

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

Friday, September 6 

David Berkman Quartet at 7 p.m.

David Berkman on piano and compositions by Berkman; David Stephens on saxophones; Joe Martin on bass; Ferenc Nemeth on drums.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

Saturday, September 7

Larry Fuller Trio at 7 p.m.

Larry Fuller on piano

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

Wednesday, September 11

Jam Session at 7 p.m.           

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m. 

Thursday, September 12 

Russell Hall Quintet

Russell Hall on bass; Leo Larratt, guitar; Mike Troy, saxophone; Matt Lee on drums.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

Monday, September 16

Bright Moments Series

The Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.  

Livio Almeida, tenor; Moshe Elmakias, piano; Bam Bam Rodriguez on bass; and Zack O’Farrill on drums

Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $5.

Wednesday, September 18

The Harbor Jazz Festival

Jam Session at 7 p.m.           

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach and Jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 19

The Harbor Jazz Festival

The Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m.

The 12-member Bad Little Big Band led by pianist Rich Iacona, and vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies the band.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

Friday, September 20

The Harbor Jazz Festival

The Sinatra Project at 7 p.m.

Vocalist Pete Caldera, backed by the Tom Manuel-led Sinatra Project Sextet. 

Tom Manuel, cornet; Steve Salerno, guitar; Jon Mele, drums; Frank Hansen, bass; Rod Borrie, trombone.

Tickets: $40 general admission

 

Saturday, September 21

The Harbor Jazz Festival

ALL Concerts are FREE

Village Green Stage:

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ray Anderson Group

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Akiko Tsuruga Organ Quartet

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet

Jazz Loft Lawn Stage:

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bill Crow Trio

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mala Waldron Quartet

 

Monday, September 24

Bright Moments Series

Zan Tetickovic, drums

Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $5.

 

Wednesday, September 25

Jam Session at 7 p.m.

Jam Sessions are led by Keenan Zach Jazz and musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow Jazz enthusiasts.

Tickets: $10, $5 after 8 p.m.

 

Thursday, September 26

Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. 

The 17-piece Interplay Jazz Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $20 Student, $15 Child, FREE Child (5 and under)

 

For tickets and more information visit https://www.thejazzloft.org or call 631-751-1895.