Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts

Jazz Bridge will premier the second season of the Neighborhood Concerts Series on Wednesday, October 19th at the Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) 7811 Ridge Avenue (corner of Ridge and Shawmont Avenues) in Roxborough, hosted by WRTI's Jeff Duperon.

Over the past 13 years, Jazz Bridge has presented more than 40 concerts and special events each season, hiring over 200 musicians each year from the Tri-State to perform their original compositions and some standards, with a twist, to audiences who appreciate jazz and blues.

This season there will be five (5) venues to showcase the talents of artists like vocalist, Milton Suggs, saxophonist Louis Fouché, drummers Nazir Ebo and Justin Faulkner, and vocalist Karen Rodriquez, just to name a few. And a few fan favorites will be there as well: saxophonist legend, Bootsie Barnes, vocalist Barbara Walker, guitarist Sonny Troy and vocalist Denise Montana.

All concerts begin at 7:30 pm and last until 9:00 pm. Tickets may only be purchased at the door on the day of the show at a cost of $10 (general admission) and $5 for students. Children under 12 are free. A Q&A and door prizes are also part of the programs.

Jazz Bridge also offers two wonderful discount programs: the GOLD card which admits patrons into ALL 40 concerts at five (5) venues. The card is transferable and can be used to bring extra friends for FREE at a cost of $150. There is also the affordable BLUE card, with some of the same features, admitting you to 20 concerts at the five (5) venues for a cost of $100. To order your card, visit http://www.jazzbridge.org/store/

The Neighborhood Concerts are presented at the following venues:

Ø Jazz at Fellowship Hall, Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church, 7811 Ridge Avenue (corner of Ridge and Shawmont Avenues) in Roxborough. The third Wednesday of each month from October through May.
Ø Bruce Barth Quartet Rox-Wed October 19, 2016
Ø Sherrie Maricle 3 Divas Rox-Wed November 16, 2016
Ø Julian Hartwell Project Rox-Wed December 21, 2016
Ø Milton Suggs Quartet Rox-Wed January 18, 2017
Ø Matthew Clayton Quartet Rox-Wed February 15, 2017
Ø Charlie Apicella & Iron City Rox-Wed March 15, 2017
Ø Justin Faulkner Quartet Rox-Wed April 15, 2017
Ø Louis Fouché Quartet Rox-Wed May 19, 2017

Ø Jazz at the Center, Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham PA, hosted by pianist, Dave Posmontier (1st Wednesday’s): Dave Posmontier, Jack Saint Clair, Denise Montana, The Landham Brothers, Pete Chavez, Phyllis Chapell, Leon Jordan, Sr. and Karen Rodriguez.

Ø Jazz in the Wood, Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ, hosted by vocalist, Suzanne Cloud (1st Thursday’s): Edgardo Cintron, Larry McKenna, Diane Monroe, Bootsie Barnes, Jason Fraticelli, Jim Ridl, Bill Jones and Kelly Meashey.

Ø Jazz in the Sanctuary, The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, hosted by vocalist, Rhenda Fearrington and bassist, Mike Boone (2nd Wednesday’s): Nazir Ebo, Lili Anel, Sonny Troy, Jim Holton, Lucas Brown, Shamika Byrd, Keith DeStefano and Gloria Galante.

Ø Jazz at the Lodge, Foster Military Lodge, 351 Charleston Road in Willingboro, NJ, hosted by percussionist, Edgardo Cintron (2nd Thursday’s): Exit 45, Minas Brazilian, Jeramy Cohen Latin Band, Jersey Jazz Connection, Nimrod Speaks, Bill Hector, Barbara Walker and Eddie Morgan.

To check out the new season of Neighborhood Concerts visit online at http://www.jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts/