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23rd Annual Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series


*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 08/23/2023
Eight free Wednesday evenings • No tickets needed Enjoy the concerts at Waterfront Park on the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Begun in 2000, Jazz Forum Arts’ longest running series features an eclectic array of artists and groups. Appreciative audiences gather early for our Early Childhood Educational Jitterbugs events and to picnic and enjoy this magnificent setting and the top-flight groups performing at the water’s edge while the sun sets over the Palisades.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

WATERFRONT PARK 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE

A photograph of Jazz musician Akiko Tsuruga

JULY 5: AKIKO TSURUGA ORGAN QUARTET

Jazz Times calls Akiko Tsuruga “the real deal.” Listeners certainly agree. Now based in New York, the Osaka, Japan native’s 10 albums have all made Top 10 on the jazz charts.

She tours internationally and throughout the U.S. Downbeat magazine’s Critics Poll named Akiko 2020’s Rising Star on the organ.


A photograph of Jazz musician Bill Goodwin

JULY 12: BILL GOODWIN QUARTET

Called “the greatest jazz drummer you’ve never heard of,” Bill Goodwin has performed with countless jazz giants beginning at age 17 with Charles Lloyd.

He’s been Phil Woods’ drummer (and record producer) for decades, earning several Grammy Awards and was also a Grammy nominee for one of his own albums.


A photograph of Jazz musician John Lang

JULY 19: JOHN LANG & EAROTICA 9-PIECE ENSEMBLE

A gifted and dedicated musician, longtime New York bassist John Lang has mastered many musical styles and his Earotica jazz nonet has featured some of the region’s best players.

This gig will preview Earotica’s first album release, set for August, with 10 exciting new compositions performed by top talents.


A photograph of Jazz musician Frank Perowsky

JULY 26: FRANK PEROWSKY QUARTET

What a career! Veteran NYC-based saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger Frank Perowsky has worked with some of music’s greatest: Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme, Stan Getz, Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Tito Rodriguez, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band, and 35 years with Liza Minnelli’s band.


A photograph of Jazz musician Vanessa Falabella

AUGUST 2: VANESSA FALABELLA - DIRECT FROM BRAZIL!

Vanessa Falabella’s passionate voice captures the wonders, woes and mysteries of love in two languages – Portuguese from her homeland, and English.

Voted Best Brazilian Singer in the US by Brazil’s press, her creamy mezzo was called “the perfect vehicle” for the music on her critically acclaimed 2018 album Loving Whisper.


A photograph of Jazz musician Erena Terakubo

AUGUST 9: ERENA TERAKUBO QUARTET

A rising young star, Erena Terakubo is a multi-talented saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer and arranger from Sapporo, Japan.

She’s released six albums, her 2010 debut while still in high school. Erena has played leading clubs, theaters and festivals worldwide, as well as International Jazz Day at the UN’s General Assembly.


A photograph of Jazz musician Tony Davis

AUGUST 16: TONY DAVIS & THE BONANZA

Famed jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein calls Tony Davis “one of the bright lights of the next generation.” Son of trombonist Steve Davis, Tony is among the most unique voices on guitar today.

Inspired by jazz, classical, Latin, blues, rock and R&B, he performs at NYC’s top venues and major festivals.


A photograph of Jazz musician Ed Cherry

AUGUST 23: ED CHERRY QUARTET

Aficionados have long known that Ed Cherry deserves a spot among the truly great jazz guitarists.

He’s partnered with Paquito D’Rivera, Roy Hargrove, Jon Faddis and many others – most notably, Dizzy Gillespie, with whom he played for 15 years in Dizzy’s various groups, including The Grammy-winning United Nation Orchestra.

 


 


 


 


 


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Location:

Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
87 Ogden Park
Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522
United States

Phone:

914-631-1000
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
08/23/2023
Time: 
6:30 - 8 pm
Price: 
FREE

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids