JazzNights is a series of house concerts begun in 2002 by Mary Wisnovsky and Maitland Jones. Over the years, we have hosted some of the best jazz musicians in the world. We would be pleased to have you join us; just browse the website and contact us if you are interested. Reservations by email to: mjjr@princeton.edu. 

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Bruce Barth Septet

“SOLD OUT” — WE ARE NOW BUILDING A WAITLIST

Bruce Barth (piano), Terell Stafford (trumpet, flugelhorn), Steve Wilson (alto saxophone), Vicente Archer (bass), Adam Kolker (tenor saxophone), Luis Bonilla (trombone), Eric Kennedy (drums)

On Friday, February 28th at 4 pm JazzNights will present this great group. Please note the unusual day -FRIDAY, and be aware that space for this one will be strictly limited to 42 seats. Because there are seven musicians, we cannot go above 42 for this event. We will create a waitlist as usual, if necessary.

 The concert will be held in the Hockaday/Jones Barn at 78 Moores Mill Mt. Rose Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525. Directions are posted on our website. We are asking for a contribution of $50 per person. As always, we offer about two hours of great music, good snacks, and an open bar.

 Please email your reservation to mjjr@princeton.edu. You can either send me a check at the address above or pay at the door. Please do not use my defunct NYU email address. If you reserve but can’t make it, PLEASE let me know by email so we can give away your reservation to someone on the wait list.

Why FRIDAY? JazzNights is partly producing the recording of this group the following two days in the barn. In a sense this gig will be a rehearsal for the main event the next two days. Don’t be put off by the word “rehearsal.” You will get the rare opportunity to see the evolution of the tunes as the musicians work on the music. The Mingus Big Band used to work in this way (not so much anymore, alas). And their workshop gigs at the old Fez basement were some of my musical highlights.

 In 2000, Bruce Barth recorded “East and West,” a CD that ranged from solo piano to a full septet. Some of the musicians repeat (Stafford, Wilson, Kolker, Barth), others are new. Four are old friends of JazzNights – Barth, Archer, Wilson, and Stafford. Those of you who have heard them here will appreciate the quality of this group.

 Please join us on February 28th!

 Recommended CDs:

East and West, Maxjazz MXJ201

Bruce Barth’s latest: Dedication, Origin LC29049