Banks and 50 at the Dome
Here are some of the music we experienced in 2015.
Cookie Coogan admires the trumpet work of J.T. Hall at Jazz @ Sitrus
Lydia Caesar at CFAC
Janis Seigel (Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest)
Mr. Wheat: Jazz Fest
NYS Fair Gospel Choir, under the direction of Jason Barnes.
Rachel of Lake Street Dive (Jazz Fest)
Raury at SU
Teyana Taylor at SU
Dj SNBRN
Stephen Wise at Munjed’s
Vocalist Cookie Coogan accompanied J.T. Hall for Jazz @ Sitrus on Friday.
Time seems to move faster as spring approaches. It’s hard to believe there are only four more Jazz @ Sitrus shows remaining for the season. The next band to keep the groove in place on the Hill, Michael & Angela Lynn.
Jazz Central Holiday Reception
The annual holiday party at Jazz Central continues to be a great after work mixer (and not just to get a taste of Judy Murphy’s meatballs).
The intimate theater provides a great opportunity to catch up with all those folks you’ve seen through the year at jazz shows sponsored by the CNYJAF (from Sitrus, Jazz in the City and the Cabaret series as well as the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival).
A few years ago, despite a snow storm, we caught an impromptu piano performance by Cookie Coogan, Chris Jones and Jeff Stockham. Last night the mood was just as festive with Dave Solazzo providing the musical ambiance.
Jazz Patrons: Assemblyman Sam Roberts, Lanessa Owens and Mike Atkins attended the party.
Cookie Coogan, played the Sitrus Lounge (Sheraton Hotel).
At the Sitrus on the Hill last night vocalist Cookie Coogan did a medley of songs with her trio (featuring Rick Balestra and Darryl Pugh) that included September in the Rain, September Song and It’s You I Like (composed by Fred ( aka Mr.) Rogers.
The lively informal jam session was the perfect way to officially end the summer.
Four Hands Playing (Christmas Party, seek Jazz Central)