An Afternoon of Jazz at the Ferguson Library
Ferguson Libray Main Branch 1 Public Library Plaza, StamfordWeek of Events
Tom Guarna Quartet at The Side Door
Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna began his musical studies at age fifteen, rapidly demonstrating a natural ability to play and compose. After studying classical guitar and composition at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in 1986, he played local gigs in New York and fine-tuned his education with John Abercrombie. He earned a Bachelor […]
Etienne Charles Sextet at The Side Door
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. A […]
Gianni Gardner and Ascent at The Side Door
Gianni Gardner is an up-and-coming jazz guitarist and composer living in New York City. He is best known for his quintet, Ascent, who performs original compositions. Ascent draws inspiration from innovative composers of a variety of generations such as The Miles Davis Second Great Quintet, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel and his […]
An Afternoon of Jazz at the Ferguson Library
An Afternoon of Jazz at the Ferguson Library
The eighth annual celebration of the diversity and global appeal of jazz featuring performances by local and regional musicians and performers. Performances by Westhill High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Blair N. Roberts, Phil Bowler & Friends, Roylety Steel Pan Band and the Chris Coogan Quintet. For more information