Jazz
In January Concert Series - 2012 Co-presented by
Centenary Performing Arts Guild Sitnik Theater of the Lackland
Center Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 2012 4-6pm
Jazz In January In The New Sitnik Theater
of the Lackland Performing Arts Center
At Centenary College
Coming This January 2012!
One
listen to Denise King will turn you into a believer! Denise King is a very passionate singer who has a way of pulling
her audiences into her performances. Listening to her warm tone, impeccable phrasing, and the absolute control she
has of her voice is mesmerizing.
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Diva’s All Women’s Jazz Big Band with Special Guest Maurice Hines, Jr., STAR of Stage, Screen & Television!
Hard-charging. Powerful. Immersed in the history of their craft and in total command of their instruments. That's The
DIVA Jazz Orchestra - an ensemble of 15 extremely talented and versatile musicians who just happen to be women.
Special guest Maurice Hines, Jr. is a star of stage, screen and television. Tony award nomination as best actor in a musical. From choreographing dance and tap to the Headliner on Broadway and Television. Maurice is an international choreographer and all around showman!
DIVA Jazz Orchestra - Jan. 21 / 4pm
$30.00 in advance
$25.00 for 18 Years & Under in advance All - Day Of / At the Door: $35.00
Jan. 28, 2012 / 4-6 pm
All Star Jazz Jam One of the greatest nights of improv you'll ever hear!
From heart-felt melodies to hard hit swinging this group does it all.
Come join us a collection of prominent jazz musicians gather together for a
gigantic jam session. Featuring:
Jerry Weldon, Saxophone
Jerry Weldon has one of the biggest, and warmest tenor saxophone sounds around. Robin Eubanks, Trombone
Robin is the premier jazz trombonist of his generation whose impact on audiences
has proven powerful and lasting. Dennis Mackrel, Drummer
Dennis is one of the few musicians who has performed with the Basie band under
every leader since Mr. Basie himself and in 2010 become the leader of the
Count Basie Orchestra. Jesse Green, Piano
Jesse is not only an accomplished pianist but also a composer, arranger, recording
artist, producer, and teacher. Warren Wolf, Vibraphone
Warren has it covered from studying classical to jazz to teaching and instructing to
playing with many all star musicians over the years. Rufus Reid, Bassist
Rufus is a forty-five year veteran jazz bassist with over 350 recordings in his
discography.
Tickets are available through the Centenary Stage Company box office at 908-979-0900, and our Web site's Secure
Online Ticketing System, and at the box
office at the David and Carol Lackland Center at 715 Grand Ave in Hackettstown, on the campus of Centenary College.
Single Tickets
DIVA Jazz Orchestra - Jan. 21 / 4pm
$30.00 in advance
$25.00 for 18 Years & Under in Advance All - Day Of / At the Door: $35.00
All Star Jazz Jam - Jan. 28 / 4pm
$22.50 in advance
$17.50 for 18 Years & Under in Advance All - Day Of / At the Door: $27.50