“Amani” Spreads Musical Message of Peace at Watchung Arts Center Holiday Concert

The holidays are coming to the Watchung Arts Center, as Watchung resident Marty Eigen bring his new quartet, Amani for a concert performance on Saturday, December 10. The members of the group are veteran musicians: Marty Eigen on sax and flute; Fred Fischer on keyboards; vocalist Stephen Fuller; and guitarist Flip Peters. For this special holiday event Amani has invited two special guests: 10-year old phenom, pianist Tyler Fengya and vocalist Carrie Jackson.

This will be the 13th annual holiday visit to the WAC by Eigen, who has been a frequent contributor to the center’s “JaZZ in the Gallery” series, with his Beacon Hill Jazz Band as well as with other noted jazz performers.

The performance will be followed by a dessert reception with a opportunity to meet the musicians and enjoy some holiday cheer.

Amani means “peace” in Swahili. The group was formed to share the concept of peace through music, performing for people of all ages, races, and religious affiliations. Amani performs hits from a variety of genres including The Great American Songbook, Gospel, R&B, jazz, Bossa nova, and Broadway.

Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 ($20 WAC members, $10 students) at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com. To obtain more information about upcoming performances, classes and workshops, and monthly art exhibitions, please visit WatchungArts.org or call 908-753-0190.

The Watchung Arts Center, located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on the Watchung Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung, the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area.