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BackCountry Jazz presents the Greenwich Jazz Festival 2022

BackCountry Jazz presents the Greenwich Jazz Festival 2022 featuring Jazz artists, from celebrated greats to young rising stars. Nine concerts in casual, open air settings – June through September. The next concert is Sunday, July 3, 6:00-7:30pm, at Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club.

Special Guest – Russell Malone, guitar
“Malone is one of the most commanding guitarists performing. “We are in the hands of a master with his singular tone, limitless chops, and efflorescent imagination, weaving in elements of blues, gospel, and R&B.”- DownBeat

Bennie Wallace, tenor saxophone
“gorgeous, big-toned sound, exciting, inventive, and full of the blues…tenor titan Wallace is one of the finest saxophonists alive.”- DownBeat

Donald Vega, piano
“Vega can go from cool to hot in the blink of an eye and cooks on a low-volume flame like few others can.”- All About Jazz

Yasushi Nakamura, bass
“With his charismatic stage presence and artful, hard swinging melodic touch, Nakamura is one of the most commanding voices on bass today.”- All About Jazz

Billy Drummond, drums
“Drummond’s thrilling, powerful and highly musical playing has made him one of the most called-for drummers, sought by greats such as Sonny Rollins.”- DownBeat

The concert is free and all are welcome.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, wine.

Reservations required.
To reserve tickets call: 203.561.3111 or email: jeanette@backcountryjazz.org

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