Jazz in the Garden 2014
Contact
Janice Hess
Weir Farm Art Center
jazz@weirfarmartcenter.org
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 07
3:00 - 5:00
RAIN OR SHINE!
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READ WHAT CHRIS BRUBECK SAYS ABOUT
WEIR FARM
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN
and
THE BRUBECK INSTITUTE ALUMNI QUINTET
Chris Brubeck says, “The Brubeck Family has enjoyed a long and joyful musical relationship with the Weir Farm Jazz in the Garden Series. Whenever it is possible with their touring schedule, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet has enjoyed playing at the annual Fall event. Last year we were playing the venerable Monterey Jazz Festival in a tribute to Dave Brubeck, and the year before that, we were touring Russia. This year since the group and I also had scheduling conflicts, but I was able to help arrange for The Brubeck Institute Alumni Quintet to play at Jazz in the Garden.
These fine young musicians are graduates from a musical jazz studies program started by Dave and Iola Brubeck through the University of the Pacific, their alma mater. Each musician (as a high school aged player) had already earned a national reputation as being an outstanding talent on their respective instruments. While completing the 2 year program at the Brubeck Institute these players honed their already formidable skills with performances at venues such as the Monterey Jazz Festival and The Playboy Jazz festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Downbeat Magazine has given numerous awards to the Brubeck Institute Fellows, recognizing these young musicians as forming some of the best jazz combos in America. The Brubeck Institute Alumni Quintet are graduates who now have years of professional experience in the heart of the jazz scene in New York. They were featured at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in April 2014. Recently pianist Glenn Zaleski received a glowing review for his group from the New York Times. My father knew, mentored and helped choose all of these fine young musicians -- he knew exceptional talent when he heard it. These alumni from the Brubeck Institute are a wonderful extension of the Brubeck family's musical legacy and they are sure to impress the audience gathered to enjoy Jazz in the Garden this September 2014."
Where
Weir Farm National Historic Site,free shuttle from
Branchville School
40 Florida Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Driving Directions
WEIR FARM ART CENTER
WELCOMES
THE BRUBECK INSTITUTE
ALUMNI QUINTET
with a special guest appearance by Wilton's own
Black Tie Affair
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The Brubeck Institute Alumni Quintet says,
"Dave Brubeck and his music brought us together, and the legacy of the Brubeck family is continued inspiration in our daily pursuits as musicians and people. It is always an honor to return to Wilton, a community especially aware of the significance of the Brubecks, and we look forward to bringing our music for the first time to
Weir Farm's 'Jazz in the Garden' Series."
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All proceeds benefit the Artist in Residence program administered by the Weir Farm Art Center, which draws talented artists from all around the world, giving them a chance to create their art in the inspirational landscape of Weir Farm National Historic Site.
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The Show will go on, RAIN or SHINE
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There are chairs provided and ample room to spread out in the garden. So bring your friends, your blanket or chairs, a picnic, some wine if you like, and enjoy a mellow afternoon with other jazz lovers, all while encouraging both established and emerging jazz artists and supporting the Artist in Residence program at Weir Farm!
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To preserve and protect the park, all parking for the event will be at the Branchville Elementary School at 40 Florida Road, off of Rt. 102, Branchville Road, across from Ancona’s Market in Ridgefield. Free shuttles will run from the school to and from Weir Farm National Historic Site continuously between 2:00 and 6:00 PM. No parking is available at Weir Farm National Historic Site or along neighborhood residential roads.