Jay Rowe's 'Smooth Jazz for Scholars' Benefit Concert

MILFORD, CT - From Milford Public Schools: World renowned jazz musician and composer Jay Rowe announces the return of the ever-popular annual Smooth Jazz For Scholars Benefit Concert, featuring a slate of incredible musicians who are considered to be the ‘gold standard’ in the smooth jazz genre. Proceeds from this annual concert benefit the Milford Public Schools student music program. Over the past 17 years, Jay has donated more than $81,000 to the school district, thanks to the success of this annual event. Corporate sponsors for this year’s show are The Milford Bank, Barrett Outdoor Communications, and Courtney Honda of Milford.

The concert series features two separate artist line-ups each night:

On Friday, April 26th, the concert features guitarist Nick Colionne, saxophonist Marion Meadows, and guitarist Chieli Minucci.

On Saturday, April 27th, the concert features guitarist Steve Oliver, saxophonists Jessy J and Eric Darius and pianist Brian Simpson.

Concert Location: Parsons Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 70 W. River Street, Milford, CT 06460.

Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show time is 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $45.00 each for one night/$75.00 for both nights. The first 250 tickets sold are for reserved seating, and thereafter will be for general admission seating. Group discounts are also available. A significant Gift Basket Raffle will also be held during both evenings, with those additional proceeds going to the music program in the Milford school district, as well.

To Purchase Tickets:

In-person from any of these local Milford outlets: Café Atlantique (33 River St.), The Canvas Patch (5 River St.), Milford Fine Arts Center (40 Railroad Ave.), and Arciuolo's Shoes (74 Broad St.).

Online: You can purchase tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-smooth-jazz-for-scholars-benefit-concert-friday-42619-saturday-42719-tickets-55041943936

By Mail: Please make checks/money orders payable to Smooth Jazz for Scholars Inc. Send payment, along with your name and other contact information to Smooth Jazz For Scholars Inc., P.O. Box 3723, Milford, CT 06460.

“I am so pleased to be able to bring a show of this quality to Milford for two nights – it gives residents the opportunity to see a first-rate festival-like performance right here in town, without having to travel to New Haven, Hartford, or New York City,” Jay remarked. “And, of course, I am so pleased to be able to contribute in this way to our schools – a district where I, myself, attended and learned the delights of music. To bring awareness and attention to the importance of music education is why we do this every year.”

For more information visit jayrowemusic.com or call (203) 874-4150.