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Metuchen Arts Council Presents Cornerstone Jazz Series:
Winard Harper & Jeli Posse on July 7
Westerhoff Jazz Faculty featuring Radam Schwartz on August 4
Sunday Afternoon, July 7, August 4 -- 3 PM The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen Arts Council continues to bring more jazz to Metuchen with the newly launched Cornerstone Jazz Series, recalling the days of Metuchen’s Cornerstone Restaurant where many jazz greats performed. Held on the first Sunday of the month at 3 PM, sessions are designed to encourage all ages to attend. Winard Harper (drums) & Jeli Posse perform on July 7 and Westerhoff School of Music & Art Jazz Faculty with organist Radam Schwartz on August 4.
Doors open at 3 PM at the Old Franklin School at 491 Middlesex Avenue (Rt 27) next to the fire house. Adults $10 and Students FREE. Venue is easily accessible from NJ Turnpike/Exit 10, Garden State Parkway Exit 132 and NJ Transit NE Corridor – Metuchen.
Winard Harper, percussionist/drummer is internationally recognized for his passion for Jazz at its finest. His latest CD, Coexist, with his band The Jeli Posse bears witness to Winard’s passion for Jazz and his mentoring young talents. Harper is a featured educator in multiple Jazz Clinics and workshops. He has worked with many jazz legends including Betty Carter, Branford Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, Terence Blanchard, Dianne Krall, Jon Faddis, Geri Allen and 10 years with Billy Taylor. “To a band, the drums are what your heart is to your body.” Winard Harper
Westerhoff School of Music & Art is a Metuchen based arts school that is recognized for the professionalism and quality of its faculty and educational programs. Performing will be faculty members Takao Heisho, drums, Nathan Reising, saxophone, and John Morrison, guitar. Joining them will be guest artist, organist Radam Schwartz, who is a staple on the NJ/NYC jazz scene and who has performed with jazz legends, including Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and many others.
Generous support provided by Westerhoff School of Music & Art. The Metuchen Arts Council fosters, promotes, encourages and celebrates the Arts in Metuchen, in order to enhance the quality of life and spirit of community for all of the residents of the Borough. www.metuchenarts.com 732-632-8502
CONTACT: Lynne Mueller, Metuchen Arts Council, 917 207 4953, [email protected]
Winard Harper & Jeli Posse on July 7
Westerhoff Jazz Faculty featuring Radam Schwartz on August 4
Sunday Afternoon, July 7, August 4 -- 3 PM The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen Arts Council continues to bring more jazz to Metuchen with the newly launched Cornerstone Jazz Series, recalling the days of Metuchen’s Cornerstone Restaurant where many jazz greats performed. Held on the first Sunday of the month at 3 PM, sessions are designed to encourage all ages to attend. Winard Harper (drums) & Jeli Posse perform on July 7 and Westerhoff School of Music & Art Jazz Faculty with organist Radam Schwartz on August 4.
Doors open at 3 PM at the Old Franklin School at 491 Middlesex Avenue (Rt 27) next to the fire house. Adults $10 and Students FREE. Venue is easily accessible from NJ Turnpike/Exit 10, Garden State Parkway Exit 132 and NJ Transit NE Corridor – Metuchen.
Winard Harper, percussionist/drummer is internationally recognized for his passion for Jazz at its finest. His latest CD, Coexist, with his band The Jeli Posse bears witness to Winard’s passion for Jazz and his mentoring young talents. Harper is a featured educator in multiple Jazz Clinics and workshops. He has worked with many jazz legends including Betty Carter, Branford Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, Terence Blanchard, Dianne Krall, Jon Faddis, Geri Allen and 10 years with Billy Taylor. “To a band, the drums are what your heart is to your body.” Winard Harper
Westerhoff School of Music & Art is a Metuchen based arts school that is recognized for the professionalism and quality of its faculty and educational programs. Performing will be faculty members Takao Heisho, drums, Nathan Reising, saxophone, and John Morrison, guitar. Joining them will be guest artist, organist Radam Schwartz, who is a staple on the NJ/NYC jazz scene and who has performed with jazz legends, including Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and many others.
Generous support provided by Westerhoff School of Music & Art. The Metuchen Arts Council fosters, promotes, encourages and celebrates the Arts in Metuchen, in order to enhance the quality of life and spirit of community for all of the residents of the Borough. www.metuchenarts.com 732-632-8502
CONTACT: Lynne Mueller, Metuchen Arts Council, 917 207 4953, [email protected]
