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All concerts are at 8:00 pm at the Whisperdome, the beautiful listening-space in the First Unitarian Society at 1221 Wendell Ave in Schenectady, NY. To order tickets, call 518-393-4011, email Tim Coakley or use this order form. For directions to the Whisperdome, click here.

The 2008 Concert Series is history; here's what you missed:

Friday, September 12 Bill Charlap Trio

Friday, September 26 Lee Russo Quartet

Friday, October 10 Ben Allison

Friday, October 24 Joe Locke

Friday, November 7 Karrin Allyson

We'll announce the 2009 Concert Series next summer.

The best of jazz in an intimate space with great acoustics, no smoke, no clattering of glasses ... 
just great music in a place meant for listening.

Bill Charlap Trio
Friday, September
12

First up, on September 12,  will be the great Bill Charlap Trio, with Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. Bill Charlap is one of the most highly regarded interpreters of classic jazz instrumentals and Great American Standards. This trio has made numerous acclaimed recordings, and their well-honed interplay will make for a wonderful opening concert. Get your tickets early!  

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Lee Russo Quartet
Friday, September 26

On September 26, local tenor saxophonist Lee Russo will lead a quartet in our second concert. He is one of the most in-demand young  musicians in the Capital Region, with an exciting post-bop style. Compositions from his and drummer Joe Barna's recent well-received CD "The Abenaki" will surely be among those played.

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Ben Allison
Friday, October 10

Bassist Ben Allison has been called an adventurous improviser and a visionary composer by Jazz Times. His 2004 CD "Buzz" was number one on national radio charts for 6 weeks. On October 10, his quintet, which he calls Man Size Safe, will give us a chance to sample his unique approach. As for what  the name of the group means, you'll have to attend the concert to find out!  

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Joe Locke
Friday, October 24

Vibraphonist Joe Locke and his quartet will perform on October 24. His dazzling technique and inventiveness have enthralled audiences for more than two decades, and he consistently places high in readers' and critics' polls. He has more than 25 CDs as a leader to his credit, and his group will bring a unique sound to concert series.

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Karrin Allyson
Friday, November
7

Finally, on November 7, Concord recording artist Karrin Allyson will conclude our season with an evening of superb singing. Two of her CDs, "Ballads" and "Footprints," have been Grammy nominees. Her wide-ranging repertoire includes standards, bebop, and Brazilian and French classics. Her recent CD "Imagina: Songs of Brasil" has received critical acclaim.

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This concert series is made possible by public funds from 
the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.