WHEN: Saturdays, January15, 22 and 29, at 4 PM
WHERE: Sitnik Theater of the David and Carol Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary College, 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown
- January 15: The series will present “Three Tenors and a Baritone,” featuring seven swinging, world-class musicians, with Grant Stewart, Janelle Reichman and Bob Keller on Tenor Sax, Lisa Parrott on Baritone sax, Jesse Green on the piano, Jon Burr on Bass and Alvin Atkinson on percussion. “These are fabulous musicians, and they are really going to swing,” said Hackettstown’s “Jazz Impressario” Ed Coyne, “This is a great way to begin the new year.”
- January 22: The “ultimate entertainer” Bobby Caldwell, with his 14-piece big band, is back on the Centenary Stage by popular
demand. Tracing a 25-year history from acclaimed soul stylist to in-demand pop and R&B songwriter, Caldwell is considered one of the most revered vocalists and songwriters in contemporary music today. As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases which have earned him accolades. Drawing from his vast repertoire of R&B, smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Caldwell enjoys a vast popularity, from Japan to Las Vegas, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases. - January 29: One of the most compelling big-bands ever, The Artie Shaw Orchestra, brings the series to a rousing conclusion on. Dubbed “the king of swing” after his hit, Begin the Beguine, Artie Shaw was thereafter renowned for his innovative combination of instruments. This power-house big band, “rechristened” by Shaw himself in 1983, has accompanied Tony Bennett, Jack Jones and Buddy DeFranco. The band was featured at the Newport Jazz Festival, and they have toured worldwide.
- Tickets for Three Tenors and a Baritone are $22.50 in advance and $25 at the door.
- Tickets for Bobby Caldwell are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
- Tickets for The Artie Shaw Orchestra are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
“Jazz in January “ is made possible through the leadership of CSC Board Chair Ed Coyne and Coyne Enterprises. The Centenary Stage Company is a not-for-profit performing arts series dedicated to serving as a cultural resource for audiences of the Skylands region, with professional music, theatre and dance events and arts education programming throughout the year. The “Jazz in January” series is made possible through the generous support of many local businesses, including Heath Village Retirement Community (the CSC 2010-11 “Platinum Sponsor”), Skylands Community Bank, Panther Valley Pharmacy, and Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Year-round performances at the Centenary Stage Company are made possible through the generous support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, The Mariott Residence Inn, The Tierney Foundation and CSC members and sponsors.
