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GTP 2023: A New Orleans Jazz Extravaganza Ignites Community Spirit and Summer Fun

Greenwich Sentinel·
June 2, 2023·

Last Saturday, the spirit of New Orleans descended upon the town as more than 8,000 revelers came together at the 2023 Greenwich Town Party held at the picturesque waterfront Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in order to kick off the summer season in golden style.

Preservation Hall Brass Band Ignites Passion for New Orleans Music in Local High Schools

Greenwich Sentinel·
May 22, 2023·

The sweet and vibrant tones of New Orleans jazz have been echoing in the corridors of Greenwich High School and Brunswick School, thanks to…

RMA Presents: How Jazz and Blues Revolutionized American Culture in the 1920s

Greenwich Sentinel·
January 2, 2023·

African-Americans originated the forms of music that evolved into jazz and blues starting in the 19th century, but formal stage performances were initially limited to white performers and audiences. As the audio recording industry developed, the opportunities for Black composers and performers grew rapidly. By the 1930’s, jazz and blues had become a core part of American music, and over time they would continue to evolve into forms at the heart of American music.

North Greenwich Church presents ‘An Afternoon Of Jazz’

Greenwich Sentinel·
November 24, 2022·

North Greenwich Church presents An Afternoon Of Jazz, on Saturday, November 26, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at North Greenwich Church, 606 Riversville Road,…

Jazz & Conversation Pop-Up Party

Greenwich Sentinel·
January 6, 2020·

Round Hill Community Church, in collaboration with BackCountry Jazz and Experience Ayiti, invite you for a great evening of jazz in support of music…

St. Catherine Presents ‘An Hour of Jazz’ Concert

Greenwich Sentinel·
November 15, 2018·

St. Catherine’s Friends of Music presents their next Concert in the Chapel: “An Hour of Jazz” on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. The…

Jazz in the Garden at The Greens

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 16, 2018·

Enjoy a summer evening in The Greens at Greenwich garden while listening to smooth jazz, Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cool drinks…

GHS to Host Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 17, 2018·

The Greenwich High School Band Program, under the direction of John Yoon, will once again host an Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Festival…

BackCountry Jazz to Celebrate Monk’s 100th

Paul Silverfarb·
October 9, 2017·

By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor Jazz legend Thelonious Monk would have celebrated his 100th birthday this month and BackCountry Jazz will be celebrating in…

Greenwich’s BackCountry Jazz Back With World-Class Lineup

Paul Silverfarb·
May 12, 2017·

By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor It’s been a decade of hard work for Bennie Wallace. The countless hours of practice. The never-ending battle with…

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