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The annual Swing Into Spring Festival 2024 returns March 19-23, bringing with it an assortment of opportunities to hear live jazz throughout the community. Swing Into Spring events at the Jazz Loft are as follows:

Tues March 19–

Community Jazz Night will kick off with performances by The Bay Big Band; Moment’s

Notice (Carl Safina); Keenan Zach; and the Matt Godfrey Organ Trio.

7:00 PM. Tickets: $30 adults; $25 seniors; $20 students; $15 children; 5 years & younger are free.

 

Weds March 20–

Improvisation Techniques and Jam Session.       

Workshop focused on jazz improv, followed by a jam session where musicians can collaborate on stage. With Dean Johnson, bass; Rich Iacona, piano; Tom Manuel, cornet; Ellis Holmes, drums.

4:00-5:30 PM. Tickets: $10.

 

Weds March 20–

Jazz concert and jam session, featuring The Jazz Loft Trio (bassist Keenan Zach & friends). 

Concert at 7pm, followed by an open jam at 8pm, when jazz musicians of all ages are invited to play on stage along with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

7:00 PM. Tickets: arrive at 7:00 PM$10; arrive at 8:00 for the open jam$5.

 

Thurs March 21–

The Bad Little Big Band.  The 12-piece big band, led by pianist, composer, and arranger Rich Iacona, performs the music of The Great American Songbook. Featuring vocalist Madeline Kole. With special guest Bruce Bonvissuto (trombone).

7:00 PM. Tickets: $30 adults; $25 seniors; $20 students; $15 children; 5 years & younger are free.

 

Fri March 22–

Dan Pugach Big Band– directed by drummer Dan Pugach.

7:00 PM. Tickets: $30 adults; $25 seniors; $20 students; $15 children; 5 years & younger are free.

 

Sat March 23–

Andy McKee Quintet.

7:00 PM. Tickets: $30 adults; $25 seniors; $20 students; $15 children; 5 years & younger are free.

 

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