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Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

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The Vermont Jazz Center Sextet brings live jazz into the heart of the community with engaging, accessible performances. As the VJC’s outreach ensemble, the group presents programs in schools, libraries, and assisted-living facilities, introducing new audiences to the richness of jazz. Their repertoire spans classics by Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Art Blakey, alongside original compositions and arrangements by ensemble members. Featuring Rob Freeberg (trumpet), Bill Ballard (alto saxophone), Ron Kelley (tenor saxophone), Cathy Martin (piano), Wim Auer (bass), and Steve Rice (drums), the sextet delivers a vibrant and welcoming musical experience. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating.

Raise a toast to a legend. Celebrate Les Paul’s 111th birthday with an unforgettable Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute performed live by Tom & Sandy Doyle on June 7 at 2:00 p.m. Cake will be served as we toast the birthday.
This isn’t a standard tribute set—it’s an inside-the-music afternoon with two artists who know the story firsthand. Stick around for a 30-minute audience Q&A and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about Les—his sound, his inventions, and the nights that made music history.
About Tom Doyle: World-renowned luthier, sound engineer, and master guitarist, Tom Doyle served as Les Paul’s personal guitar technician, live-sound engineer, and close confidant for over 45 years from the mid-1960s until Les’s passing in 2009. He was the trusted hand behind Les’s instruments and experiments, and a key part of the legendary NYC residencies at Fat Tuesday’s and the Iridium.

Registration is required for this event, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/les-paul-111th-birthday-tribute-with-tom-and-sandy-doyle. Tickets are $25 per person in advance, amd $30 at the door. Mahwah Museum Members and Students receive $5 off with their discount code. Not sure if you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out.

The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays, October-June, from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details.

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

Sunday, June 14, 2026 (located at the Amsterdam Clock Tower)
Second Act Spirits, 37 Prospect Street, Amsterdam, New York
Bloody Marys & Complimentary Bagels w/ purchase of a cocktail - all day from 12pm - 6pm
Live Music by the TV Doctors 1pm - 3pm (No Cover)
www.secondactspirits.com
See you there! Cheers!!!

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

Join us this June at the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova featuring 2 days, 2 stages, 22 electrifying artists and 13 festival debuts!

Kick off summer with good times and great vibes — enjoy craft beer, a local food vendor village, a fine arts and crafts fair, family fun, and more! Pack the cooler, lawn chairs, pop-up tent, and any of your favorite festival essentials for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, nature, and community on SPAC’s idyllic grounds.

This year’s headliners are R&B legend and “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the New Orleans rock collective known for their triple-platinum hit “Wish I Knew You,” The Revivalists.

See the full lineup and buy tickets now at spac.org

Day 1: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Performances start at 11am
Day 2: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Performances start at 11:45am

Join us this June at the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova featuring 2 days, 2 stages, 22 electrifying artists and 13 festival debuts!

Kick off summer with good times and great vibes — enjoy craft beer, a local food vendor village, a fine arts and crafts fair, family fun, and more! Pack the cooler, lawn chairs, pop-up tent, and any of your favorite festival essentials for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, nature, and community on SPAC’s idyllic grounds.

This year’s headliners are R&B legend and “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the New Orleans rock collective known for their triple-platinum hit “Wish I Knew You,” The Revivalists.

See the full lineup and buy tickets now at spac.org

Day 1: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Performances start at 11am
Day 2: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Performances start at 11:45am

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish