The Midiri Brothers show that was scheduled for January 11th has been canceled and rescheduled for January 25.
MidWeek Jazz has, in recent years, celebrated the anniversary of Benny Goodman’s famous Carnegie Hall concert, an evening that legitimized jazz and swing music. They’ll continue this tradition this year, with the popular Midiri Brothers honoring the King of Swing for a downstate audience. Clarinetist Joe Midiri has been compared to Goodman by reviewers, and brother Paul Midiri is an ace on the vibes in the best Lionel Hampton manner. Also on the roster are band leaders Ed Wise (bass) and Brooks Tegler (drums), plus Pat Mercuri (guitar) and Dean Schneider(piano). If you are fussy about your reserved seats, it is time to order them.
“Benny Goodman Fans! You’ve got to hear this to believe it,” exclaimed a reviewer about the Midiri Brothers first CD. “Clarinetist Joe Midiri really does sound like the great Goodman.” He’s not alone in heaping praise on the acclaimed master clarinetist. “Joe Midiri,” writes another reviewer, “is probably the spiritual descendent of Benny Goodman. Yes, he’s that good!” Others have similar praise, often for the way the entire band captures the dynamics that made the Goodman small groups so exciting to hear.
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Midweek Jazz concerts are held on Wednesday evenings (now back at their comfortable, newly refurbished Arts and Community Center). Concerts begin at 8p.m. and run as one extended set until about 9:30p.m. Tickets are $15 for Seniors, $18 for others. RESERVED SEATS too! Call their Box Office at (732) 255-0500 for information, credit card purchases (no fee) or driving directions, which are also available from their web site: www.ocean.edu. The hall is at the end of College Drive, just off County Road 549, known locally as Hooper Avenue. There is a HUGE parking area just across from the building. Ramp entry, new elevator to the balcony.
