NYC: "MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY" SALUTES ITS 31st SEASON WITH GALA EVENT
Over the three decades, New York jazz aficionados have included ST. PETER'S CHURCH - SANCTUARY(619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-2200) as a favorite place to hear both the field's legendary artists and cream of the crop newcomers. There, at noon on Wednesdays they could catch performances by many of the same artists who show up nightly at Birdland, the Blue Note and other "name" locales. On Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm, saluting the loyal audiences who flock regularly to the intimate setting of the church's sanctuary, producer Ronny Whyte will host a 90-minute star-laden concert and reception. The concert will feature an 18-piece "big band" and many of the jazz stars who have played the venue since its beginnings in 1982. The talent lineup includes Barbara Carroll, Jay Leonhart, Bucky Pizzarelli, Marlene VerPlanck, producer/ jazzologist Whyte himself, and Russ Kassoff's 18-piece band with Catherine Dupuis. Others performing include Junior Mance, Daryl Sherman, Art Baron, Jann Parker, Marion Cowings, Alex Leonard, Boots Maleson, Chris Gillespie, Frank Tate, Ed Laub, Carol Fredette, Eric Comstock, and Mauricio de Souza. A wine and-light hors d'oeuvres reception after the concert will afford attendees an opportunity to meet and chat with some of the artists. In its infancy, the Midtown Jazz at Midday series was produced by the late Edmund Anderson as part of the church's "Jazz Ministry" program. His widow, Joan Uttal, now serves as co-producer with Mr. Whyte. The program has fostered musical memorials for Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and other celebrated musicians in jazz history. A donation of $25 per person is suggested.
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