Dear Readers,
A distressing message came to my inbox today regarding the fate of a cultural event I was completely unaware of, a Jazz series at a historic mansion called Rutherfurd Hall out in western New Jersey. I reprint the message here in hopes that those of you who love jazz will come out to support their upcoming event (which I posted about earlier today). it is important that we keep the arts alive in New Jersey! Their 2013-2014 season features big names in the jazz world:
Ruth Ross
Dear Jazz Fan,
I need your help and support. Ticket sales are weak for this Sunday’s concert featuring Dena DeRose. She is a very talented jazz pianist and vocalist.
If I can’t generate a good turnout for this event I am seriously considering cancelling the 2013-2014 jazz series, which features the following:
Rutherfurd Hall Jazz Concerts 2013-2014 Season (Sundays 3:00 PM)
09-22-13 The Danny Mixon Trio + Jerry Weldon
10-27-13 The Jay Leonhart Trio + One
11-24-13 The Hendrik Meurkins Quartet
12-29-13 The Rio Clemente Quartet
01-19-14 The Dave Roper Trio
02-16-14 Tony DeSare with Tom Santopietro
03-23-14 Houston Person with The Dave Leonhardt Trio
04-20-14 Wooster Street Trolley Jazz Band - Dave Leive (leader)
WHERE: Rutherfurd Hall, Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy
Without audience support I have little choice but to drop the jazz series. Too bad it’s great music with talented musicians.
This Sunday’s size of audience will determine whether I keep the series alive. I have made every effort to keep jazz alive and well now its up to you!
Sincerely,
Ed Coyne
www.rutherfurdhall.org
Rutherfurd Hall received funding support from the Allamuchy Township Board of Education, the Warren County Municipal & Charitable Conservancy Trust Fund, the NJ Trust for Historic Preservation, Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission wishes to thank the many individuals, foundations, and organizations that make our work possible.
We are transforming Rutherfurd Hall into a community asset everyday!
