JAZZ ON THE PLAZA
Released: 07/18/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mall Presents Summer Jazz Workshops in new Plaza
Stamford, CT. July 20, 2008 --- Prestigious musicians from the Young Artists Summer Jazz Workshop in Stamford will perform a five week concert series on Wednesday nights in the new outdoor Plaza at Stamford Town Center. The series will kick-off Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 at 5:30pm featuring a virtual 'who's who' of musical talent.
Renowned musicians such as Director and Connecticut's secondary school teacher of the year, John Mastroianni, will perform on alto saxophone. Mastroianni has toured with Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, and Barry Manilow, to name a few. Tony Kadleck will play trumpet. He has toured with Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, and has recorded with Luther Vandross and Celine Dion. Bruce Eidem, a celebrated trombonist, has performed with Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, and the Manhattan Transfer.
Joyce DiCamillo, organized the event at the mall. DiCamillo is a former pianist for Donna Summer and is now Executive Director of the Stamford Young Artist Philharmonic Orchestra, dedicated to enhancing the lives of aspiring young musicians throughout Fairfield County. She will be joined on stage with Chip Jackson, a bassist who has performed with Stan Getz and Tony Bennett. Rounding out the faculty performance is Thierry Arpino, the celebrated drummer for jazz great Jean-Luc Ponty.
Every Wednesday from August 6th, 2008 through Wednesday, August 27th, 2008, four student jazz ensembles will be showing off their talent and musical skills in the Plaza from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
The students of the Young Artist Summer Jazz Workshop consist of up to 50 young musicians who practice together during a two-weeks of the summer. Members are from throughout Connecticut and Westchester County.
All concerts during our Jazz Series are free. Outdoor seating is available in the Plaza area or at any of the new restaurants, including Capital Grille, Mitchell's Fish Market, PF Changs, Kona Grill, California Pizza Kitchen or Cosi.
Stamford Town Center, with Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and 130 fine stores, is located at Exit 8 off I-95, at the intersection of Tresser and Greyrock in the heart of Stamford Downtown. Shopping hours are 10:00 am to 9:00pm Monday through Saturday and 11:00 am to 6:00pm Sunday. Sit-down restaurants located in the new Plaza wing of the mall have extended operating hours. Preview the stores, the styles, the sales at www.shopstamfordtowncenter.com.
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