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 throughout September. The next concert is Monday, August 15, 6:00 – 8:00pm.
Reservations required and are limited. To reserve tickets call: 203.561.3111 or email: jeanette@backcountryjazz.org
Venue for Monday, August 15: Great Lawn location with reservation.
The concert is free and all are welcome.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, wine.
Special Guest Anthony Wilson guitar
Grammy-nominated guitarist Anthony Wilson is one of the leading musicians of his generation. Celebrated for his imagination, artistry, improvisational authority, and an indispensable member of Diana Krall’s quartet since 2001, “Wilson commands your ear and emotions from start to finish.”- Editor’s Choice, JazzTimes
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
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
Vinton Hines Jr. drums
Vinton has been a part of the BCJazz music program for the past 8 years. Graduated from high school in June and awarded a major scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music, he just recently performed at his first Newport Jazz Festival.
More artists and dates to be announced.
