The Newburgh Jazz Series 2008, taking place 6:30-8:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, promises some of the best professional musicians and vocalists in jazz and big band swing in the region.
The Newburgh Jazz Series was founded and produced by Ferry Godmother Productions and is co-sponsored by the City of Newburgh. Ferry Godmother Productions Executive Producer Aquanetta Wright, also known as the Ferry Godmother, announced the list of performers for the 2008 event on June 9.
The Newburgh Jazz Series 2007 was a phenomenal flagship year, with 250-350 attendees at each show. Last year the jazz series made history on the waterfront landing in the city of Newburgh by being both the first of its magnitude in the region, and as one of the longest running jazz series on the east coast. For more Ferry Godmother events visit www.FerryGodmother.com.
The 2008 series will also showcase two visual artists. This year's featured artists are renowned painter and sculptor Richard Outlaw, showcasing his jazz themed works, and award winning photo-artist Ramona Torres, displaying her award winning photographs of Newburgh.
For more details and other upcoming events visit www.newburghjazzseries.com or call 845 568-0198. |
 |
Wed |
July 2 |
Opening Ceremony
Chiku Awali African Drumming & Dancers
Mike Jackson Quintet |
Thurs |
July 3 |
Jazz Pioneers |
Wed |
July 9 |
Neil Alexander w/Nail |
Thurs |
July 10 |
New York Swing Exchange |
Wed |
July 16 |
John Simon & Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio |
Thurs |
July 17 |
Gene Krupa II Orchestra |
Wed |
July 23 |
Howland Wolves |
Thurs |
July 24 |
Swingin' Jive Patrol |
Wed |
July 30 |
Dangling Success |
Thurs |
July 31 |
Swing Shift Orchestra |
Wed |
Aug 6 |
Betty MacDonald Quartet |
Thurs |
Aug 7 |
Big Blue Big Band |
Wed |
Aug 13 |
Derrick James Quintet |
Thurs |
Aug 14 |
United States Military Academy Band's Jazz Knights |
Wed |
Aug 20 |
Sumi Tonooka Trio |
Thurs |
Aug 21 |
Matt Jordan' Big Band |
Wed |
Aug 27 |
Richard Pryor Jr |
Thurs |
Aug 28 |
Saints of Swing |
|
