Bill O’Brien Photo
The Branford Jazz Concert Series and the Stony Creek Brewery presented an “Evening of Music” last week to benefit the Branford Jazz Music Scholarship Fund, featuring the Jay Rowe Trio. The event was held at the brewery from 6 to 8 p.m., which included an exclusive Branford Jazz pint glass and the first beer.
Bill O’Brien Photo
Jay Rowe on keys
“We wanted to do something to announce the summer schedule and tie it in to our jazz scholarship,” said Dale Izzo, a member of the jazz committee board. The concerts will run every Thursday from opening night on June 29 through Aug. 24, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Bill O’Brien Photo
Board members Terry Elton, Charlotte Mattei, Dale Izzo and Alex Palluzzi.
The first concert will feature “The Recess Bureau,” a nine member jazz group from Danbury that offers a distinctive blend of Jazz, Funk, R&B Funk, and Hip Hop.
Bill O’Brien Photo
Dave Anderson on bass guitar
“We are excited about this year’s lineup,” said Izzo. “We think it’s a good blend of styles that our residents will enjoy.”
Bill O’Brien Photo
Here is Trever Somerville on drums.
Bill O’Brien Photo
Longtime friends Ellen Rosenthal (L) and Cathy Lezon (R) are both from Branford.
Cathy Lezon, community relations and economic development head for Eversource Energy, said, “What a terrific way to spend a nice summer evening, being on our beautiful Branford Green with friends and listening to some great music. I’m already looking forward to both the Branford Festival and the jazz series.”
Here’s the jazz schedule.
###
