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Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.
Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $20.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Tables Of Two = $35., Four = $75., Five = $87.50 Six = $105., Eight = $130, Twelve = $210. Have problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273
Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.
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Sometimes this band is just too big! At 10 pieces we just don’t fit into a lot of clubs, so for select dates, the Jones Factor is going “Lite”! The sextet will be performing some of the same Jones Factor hits, but with a smaller band. This time around we feature Don Harris on trumpet, Bill Harris on Tenor Sax, John Fumasoli on trombone, Rob Aries on keys, Dave Anderson on bass, and Tyger MacNeal on drums.
The Jones Factor Lite is a 6 piece version of the very popular10 piece Jones Factor little big band. The Jones Factor was formed in 1986 by trombonist and bandleader John Fumasoli. Looking for something smaller than a big band, and larger than his trombone septet, which featured Eddie Bert and a teenager named Joey Calderazzo, Fumasoli decided to embark on a project that can best be described as “front burner/back burner” with the instrumentation of a pared-down big band, and the addition of French horn. Early on the group had a steady Wednesday night gig in Stamford Ct. for nearly two years at a place called Pauline’s, on Atlantic St. and the venue was a great room for musicians and writers including Lonnie Smith and Melvin Sparks. The Jones Factor (at the time called the Jazz Collective) welcomed numerous writers and musicians and was a collective for musicians in the area for performing, writing, and networking. Towards the end of the stint at Pauline's, trumpeter Tony Kadleck brought his original chart to the band “The Jones Factor” hence the name change. Over the years the book has grown to over a hundred charts covering many different styles including Bop, Hard Bop, Latin, Blues, Funk, and Hip Hop. The unique instrumentation allows for a great variety of textures, colors, and sounds and the diversity of its players makes for exciting performances. The Jones Factor has put out two CD’s “Collective Jazz” and “Blast From the Past” and is completing its third recording "The Time is Now".
The Jones Factor, a dynamic performing ensemble that it is, draws its players from diverse musical backgrounds who are equally at home playing just about anything as their credits show. Those credits include; The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Woody Herman Orchestra, Gerry Mulligan, Roland Vasquez, Rufus Reid, Grady Tate, Cornell Dupree, Claudio Roditi, Will Lee, Randy Brecker, Kenwood Dennard, Donald Harrison, Nancy Wilson, B. B. King, Dianne Reeves, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Jean Luc-Ponty, Kenny Garrett, Tony Bennett, Bobby McFerrin, the Maria Schneider Orchestra, NYC Opera, NYC Ballet, N.J. Symphony, Steely Dan, Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Dianna Ross, and the Average White Band to name a few!
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The Roaring Ramblers
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The Ramblers is a group of seasoned musicians who love to play Dixieland Jazz. The band was born out of an idea to open the 2020 Richter Arts season with a Roarin’ ‘20s theme, but we all know what happened there.
Subsequently, the band has had a chance to get some gigs under its belt, including a couple of lively ones at Richter Arts, for the last two years, and it is looking forward to its La Zingara debut.
Featuring:
Bill Crow on Tuba (Yes, bassist Bill Crow)
Alex Owen - Cornet
Roger Post - Drums
Charles Gim Burton - Banjo
Kurt Eckhardt - Trombone
Nick DeVito - Clarinet
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Slide Attack is a unique jazz quintet led by not one, but TWO trombonists, Alan Goidel and Howard Levy. Inspired by the group formerly led by J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding (Jai & Kai), Slide Attack continues in the tradition, right where Jai and Kai left off! This compelling ensemble plays modern arrangements of American songbook classics recognized by all types of audiences. In addition to their fresh take on standards, Slide Attack writes a wide array of original compositions ranging from energetic and fun uptempo works, to ballads that have been described as heartfelt, poignant and reflective.
The band’s musical diversity not only satisfies jazz listeners but is also very accessible to listeners of all genres. These five musicians are some of the best on the Westchester and NYC scene, and have played with legendary musicians and groups such as Chet Baker, Joe Lovano, Tony Bennett, Ron Carter, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Vincent Herring, Jacki Byard, Patti LuPone, Lew Tabackin and many more. Slide Attack will make your foot tap and put a smile on your face!
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PRESS REVIEWS "Two of the best! Trombonists Alan Goidel and Howard Levy have both enjoyed successful and highly respected careers performing with the major orchestras of the US. The performance on this recording offers fresh arrangements of jazz, standards, popular songs, hard bop, and originals. Perky, full of zest, and rich in surprises, this is a very special album that shines on every level." GRADY HARP, TOP 100 REVIEWER OF AMAZON "
... Alan Goidel and Howard Levy bring grace and beauty to and through the big horns in compositions that are fun, joyful, and brilliant." TRAVIS L ROGERS JR., THE SENTINEL
"Slide Attack blends elements of vintage and modern jazz as they play fast and fluidly through nine original compositions. Goidel and Levy are straight-forward, unpretentious players who emphasize sensibility over flamboyance. Together, the two-trombone quintet features pliable musicians who work well together. They also show how that instrument can be centerstage and plugged into more than just nostalgic traditional arrangements." JOE ROSS, ROOTS MUSIC REPORT
"Sweet slidin’ jazz. There’s nothing more invigorating for this reviewer than waking up to that good ol’ sweet slidin’ jazz… trombonists Alan Goidel and Howard Levy lead this fantastically talented quintet. I give Howard, Alan and all the players a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) score of 4.98." DICK METCALF, EDITOR, CONTEMPORARY FUSION REVIEWS
"Inspired by those cool Johnson/Winding blowing dates you found in your grandpa’s basement that made you wonder why you didn’t know he was so hip, this bone duo blows up a solid, straight ahead jazz storm that finds them in the company of a trio of cats that know how to make originals feel like chestnuts you just can’t place. Fun stuff throughout, this can easily make your backyard a night out." CHRIS SPECTOR, MIDWEST RECORD
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Six Time Grammy Nominated Saxophonist
Latin Grammy Winner 2000 "Paquito D'Rivera & Tropicana Nights",
Latin Grammy Nomination 2000 "Chico O'Farrill Orchestra & Carambola"
Grammy Nomination 2009 as Performer "A Swingin' Christmas" Tony Bennett
Grammy Nomination 2016 Good "Swing" Wenceslas" The Count Basie Orchestra)
Grammy Nomination 2017 "I Loves You Porgy/There's a Boat Leaving" Clint Holmes & Count Basie Orchestra
Grammy Nomination 2018 "All About That Basie" The Count Basie Orchestra "
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Pittsburgh-born, Marshall McDonald is a multi-Grammy Nominated saxophonist, classically trained clarinetist and is best known for his 15 years as Lead Alto with The Count Basie Orchestra.
During his career, he has been a member of The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera Orchestra, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, Chico O’Farrill Orchestra, Chari Persip Super Band, Illinois Jacquet Big Band, and The Family Guy Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. He has performed with Vanessa Williams, Bobby Caldwell, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Wynton Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Patti Austin, Andra Day amongst others. A recent Concord recording that he is particularly proud, was recorded at the Apollo Theatre to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald's birth, which included Andra Day, Patti Austin and a host of stars.
His screen credits include The Thomas Crown Affair, Calle 54, Michel Leeb “Humoret Swing”, The Conan O’Brien Show and PBS Austin City Limits. Marshall has played the Newport Jazz Festival, Nice Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival et al and performed at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall London, Chicago Symphony Hall, Blue Note New York, Blue Note Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Tokyo, Iridium Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, Minton’s Jazz, Walt Disney Hall, Bunkyo Hall Tokyo, and Sydney Opera House to name a few.
Whether you heard him playing Lead Alto with The Count Basie Orchestra in venues all over the world, or playing tenor saxophone with Paquito D’Rivera or baritone saxophone with Abdullah Ibrahim or clarinet solos with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Marshall McDonald upholds the traditions of Jazz Music created by the jazz masters. A seasoned reedman, having played 30 years in the New York City area, he is well known for his ability to play all of the saxophones and woodwinds.
“Marshall is the only player I know who has played four of the sax chairs in the Count Basie Orchestra AND all five sax chairs in the Duke Ellington Orchestra” --John Williams, Count Basie saxophone legend
Marshall was offered the baritone saxophone chair with the great Lionel Hampton in 1991, a position he quickly accepted and toured the world with Lionel, playing jazz festivals and concerts in The United States, Europe, Canada, South America and Asia. Mr. Hampton eventually asked Marshall to play both tenor sax, alto sax and clarinet solos in the band and featured him on clarinet in a small group on a TV appearance on The Conan O’Brien Show. Marshall stayed with Lionel for 10 years, also playing at his memorial at Riverside Church in 2002, with guests George H. Bush, Charlie Rangel and Wynton Marsalis.
“Marshall has that pure clarinet sound. He has that sound like the symphony guys!” Lionel Hampton
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Jeff McGill - Pianist With more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, Jeff McGill’s career has included work as a pianist, composer, arranger and music educator.
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Since 1985, the Jeff McGill Group has performed pieces that span a number of jazz styles, from swing and be-bop, to Latin, contemporary, fusion, and the blues. The group has appeared in concerts and jazz clubs throughout the region, including Birdland in New York City, CitiCenter Festival of the Arts in Danbury, Hartford International Jazz Festival, Ives Concert Park in Danbury, New Haven Jazz Festival, Palace Theater in New Haven, and Rich Forum in Stamford. Mr. McGill has also made festival appearances on programs that featured such well-known artists as Chick Corea, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, Herbie Mann, and Pieces of a Dream.
Originally from Stony Brook, New York, and now a resident of Newtown, CT, Jeff graduated from St. Lawrence University, studied jazz at the Crane School of Music, Berklee College of Music and with legendary jazz pianists and educators Charlie Banacas and Andy Laverne. He was a member of the faculty at the Gunnery in Washington, CT, where he became chairman of the Arts Department and developed the music curriculum. In 1993 he co-founded the Music Learning Center where he serves as director while teaching jazz piano, ensembles, and working with students and instructors alike on the use of technology in music education.
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