This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

BrownstoneJAZZ presents BILL JACOBS (Vibraharpist)

 BrownstoneJAZZ acoustic sound roompresentsBILL JACOBSplaying his VIBRAHARPyou ask, what is a VIBRAHARP?Combines the sound of a Harp and Xylophone.Visit with us this week while we sit back and enjoy something different in our ROOM"Bill Jacobs grew up in a fertile music environment since his father was a musician. As a child, it was not uncommon for him to be around such jazz giants as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lena Horne. He went on to study with both Barry Harris and Billy Taylor.Mr. Jacobs is also an educator and writes and performs music programs for children and adults. He has made recordings with Weldon Irvine, Najee and others. His group has had the honor of opening for such greats as Sarah Vaughn, Stanley Turrentine and Tito Puente."ERIC LEMON'S OPEN MIC NIGHTFish Fry IntermissionReserving all privacy rights, we are private20.00 Donations Please

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?