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SOUTH JERSEY JAZZ SOCIETY ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAT MARTINO

THE FOUR-DAY EVENT WILL FEATURE MORE THAN 30 ARTISTS WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER BILL MILKOWSKI

NOVEMBER 3-6 IN SOMERS POINT, NEW JERSEY

South Jersey Jazz Society presents a Celebration of Life and Legacy of the great jazz guitarist Pat Martino at this year’s Jazz @ the Point Festival, which runs from November 3 through 6 at Gateway Playhouse and Gregory’s Restaurant in Somers Point, New Jersey. Artists performing at the festival include influential musicians and jazz icons who have interacted with Martino throughout the guitarist’s illustrious career that spanned more than five decades before he passed away in 2021.
 
Bill Milkowski, author of Pat Martino’s autobiography Here and Now!, will be the keynote speaker for performances at Gateway Playhouse.
 
“The planned Celebration of Life and Legacy comes nearly a year to the day Pat passed away on November 1,” stated Joe Donofrio, artistic director, vice president and event producer on behalf of South Jersey Jazz Society. “It was not an ideal situation to try and gather musicians and audience during the past COVID cycle and look forward to recognizing and celebrating his genius with his many musical colleagues.”
 
The Celebration of Life and Legacy will also be live-streamed Thursday, November 3 through Saturday, November 5, which will provide an opportunity for an international audience to engage. The in-person event is free for all attendees (live-streaming will $10 per day), accepting only free-will donations from those in attendance thereby exposing as many people as possible to the magic that was and is Pat Martino. Proceeds from this event will be shared equally with the estate of Pat Martino. Gateway Playhouse will administer general seating.
 
Sponsors include OceanFirst Bank Foundation, Benedetto Guitars, Miner Family Winery, TrueFire, High Note Records, Just 4 Wheels, John Scarpa, UBS Financial, Dennisville Fence, Walt’s Original Primo Pizza, Ritala Associates and guitarist Peter Kuklen.
 
This event is made possible in part through the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the Local Arts Grant administered by Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. This program is made possible in part through the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts through the Local Arts Grant administered by Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. The producers wish to thank DL Media for their participation.
 
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This is a tentative schedule as festival organizers expect additional artists, special guests and venue adjustments.
 
Thursday, November 3, 2022
 
GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE & LIVE STREAM (738 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ)
7:00PM WELCOME – Video Presentation and keynote speaker Bill Milkowski
7:10PM Howard Paul/Chico Pinheiro with Pat Martino’s Live at Blue’s Alley Rhythm Section Featuring Tony Monaco, Eric Alexander & Jeff “Tain” Watts
7:35PM Wolf Marshall with Tony Monaco & Jeff “Tain” Watts
 
Intermission
 
8:15PM The Fareed Haque Group celebrates the release of ‘Return to the Joyous Lake’
8:45PM Kenwood Dennard, original member of Joyous Lake, joined by The Fareed Haque Group and
Eric Alexander
9:00PM Lefteris Christofis Solo “Both Sides Now”
 
GREGORY’S RESTAURANT (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ)
 
9:45PM – ‘till: Late Night Hang Featuring Pat’s Longtime Hometown Friends. Bob Sterling, Rich & Rob Budesa, E. Shawn Qaissaunee, Michael Kraft, Geno White, John Mulhern & Richard Sheppard
 
Friday, November 4, 2022
 
GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE & LIVE STREAM (738 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ)
 
7:00PM WELCOME – Video Presentation and keynote speaker Bill Milkowski
7:10PM Jim Ridl Quartet featuring Sheryl Bailey and Pat Martino Alumni: Byron Landham, Michael Pedicin & Steve Varner 
7:35PM Joel Harrison performs Country Road with Jim Ridl
 
Intermission
 
8:15PM Russell Malone and Jimmy Bruno with Pat Martino Alumni Featuring Rick Germanson, Craig Thomas & Byron Landham
8:50PM Charlie Apicella Solo
9PM John Mulhern & David O’Rourke Duet
 
GREGORY’S RESTAURANT (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ)
 
9:00PM-closing: Late Night Jam Session with host Tony Monaco and Friends invite all attendees to an afterglow at the great neighborhood restaurant and bar Gregory’s for music and remembrance!
 
Saturday, November 5, 2022
 
GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE & LIVE STREAM (738 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ)
 
7:00PM WELCOME – Video Presentation and keynote speaker Bill Milkowski
7:10PM The Pat Martino Quintet with Pat Bianchi, Carmen Intorre Jr., Alex Norris, Nicole Glover and Paul Bollenback performing the music of Martino’s final album Formidable (Hight Note Records).
 
Intermission
 
8:15PM The Pat Martino Trio with Carmen Intorre Jr. featuring:
Peter Bernstein
Barry Greene
Dave Stryker
Mark Whitfield
 
GREGORY’S RESTAURANT (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ)
 
9:00:PM – The Hang – An extended gathering of Pat’s friends!
 
Sunday, November 6, 2022
 
GREGORY’S RESTAURANT JAZZ BRUNCH (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ)
 
Noon Until 3PM Howard Paul & Friends (Benedetto Guitars) perform during Brunch
Brass Transit
Brass Transit

Q: What happens when eight in-demand musicians and singers gather together out of a common love for one of the most successful pop/rock groups of all time?

A: Brass Transit – a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse, and the world’s foremost Chicago tribute! An indication of the band’s authenticity and high-level musicianship: Chicago’s current ranks already include one longtime veteran of Brass Transit!

Brass Transit was formed in 2008, its accomplished, award- winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago.

Since 2008, Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with  flawless performances and spectacular attention to detail. Hits like, Saturday In The Park, 25 or 6 To 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day and You’re The Inspiration have left crowds in awe, inspiring multiple standing ovations and comments like: “Spine-Tingling!” “Brought me back to my youth!” and “Perfect in every detail!”

Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They recently produced their first (self-titled) album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the seventies and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era. They also recently scored their show for full symphony orchestra with original arrangements that are truly spellbinding.

Contact Joe Donofrio for U.S. booking information.

Cathy Rocco

 

“Think of singer Cathy Rocco as the offspring of Nancy Wilson and Phoebe Snow.” – Blogcritics Magazine

Singing with deep conviction, this Pittsburgh native began performing professionally at age 10 with her sisters. The Rocco Sisters toured and recorded for Sutra records. For the past 10 years, Cathy has focused on singing jazz. She enjoys interpreting a seamless blend of jazz, blues and pop material. On this recording, she is heard to fine effect in a combination of small and large group performances. Rocco packs warmth and power into some well known standards and contemporary pieces. Features piano and arrangements from Kuno Schmid and Tamir Hendelman with Dave Carpenter (bass), Vic Stevens (drums) and Michael Higgins (guitar).

 

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