The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton and Transperformance.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Northampton Jazz Workshop: guitarist Jimmy Morrell, vocalist Fred Clayton and artist Greg Stone

Northampton Jazz Workshop features guests guitarist Jimmy Morrell, vocalist Fred Clayton and artist Greg Stone Tuesday, May 19th, 7:30 to 8:30 PM followed by an open jazz jam until 10:30 PM, The Loft at the Clarion Hotel, 1 Atwood Dr (Rt. 5 at Exit 18 off I 91), Northampton, MA.


Upcoming Guest Artists:
5/26  - Hendrik Meurkens on harmonica and vibes

6/2 -   Sheryl Bailey on guitar
6/9 -   Gary Smulyan on baritone sax
6/16 - Benny Sharoni on tenor sax
6/23 - Scott Mullett on saxes
6/30 - Samirah Evans/vocals and Charles Neville celebrating New Orleans, the Birthplace of Jazz

The concert set starts at 7:30, followed immediately by the jam session until 10:30. No cover or minimum. The Loft at the Clarion Hotel (413) 586-1211, 1 Atwood Dr (Rt. 5 at Exit 18 off I 91), Northampton, MA.

Other Events of Interest:
Saturday, May 16th - Alicia Olatuja will perform at the Vermont Jazz Center at 8:00 PM on with her quartet:  vtjazz.org
On going Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11am–2pm at The Works restaurant in Amherst, MA. lead by saxophonist Michael Kolodny, featuring Laura Pierce this week.



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