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