Kevin Hays

March 14 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

$20

 

Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and singer/songwriter Kevin Hays’s many recordings have received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine and Jazz Times, as well as the “Coup de Coeur” award from the Académie Charles Cros (France).

Kevin has appeared on numerous albums as a guest artist, recording with Chris Potter, Bill Stewart, Joshua Redman, Jeff Ballard, Nicholas Payton, and Al Foster, among many others. Notable collaborations include a piano duo project with Brad Mehldau (Modern Music – Nonesuch), world tours with James Taylor, Sonny Rollins, John Scofield, Joe Henderson, and Roy Haynes.

In addition to his celebrated work as pianist and composer, Kevin has become increasingly known as a gifted and expressive singer/songwriter. In 2015 he released the widely lauded recording New Day (Sunnyside), on which he performed his own songs along with a riveting performance of the Jimmy Webb classic ‘Highwayman’.

Hope, the highly anticipated 2019 collaboration with Beninese guitarist Lionel Loueke, was released on Edition Records. Their music moves effortlessly between melodic serenity and rhythmic interplay, highlighting the beauty and intimacy of the piano/acoustic guitar format.

Hays co-wrote several compositions on Steve Gadd Band’s eponymous album which garnered the 2019 GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.  The album features Kevin’s own ‘Spring Song’, the sole vocal track.

“Kevin Hays is a true original. Everything he plays has a deep intelligence and swing.”

Reservations strongly suggested.  JazzatThePost@gmail.com or please call Stephanie at 475-298-5079. Featuring a new hot menu from

Chef Derek Furino

Dinner starts at 6:30PM

VFW Post 399, 465 Riverside Ave, Westport CT 06880

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The Young Guns of Comedy At The Post Fundraiser

We’re thrilled to host The Young Guns of Comedy at our VFW Post….It’s going to be a fantastic evening of entertainment, and we can’t wait

By The Young Guns of Comedy

Date and time

Friday, May 3rd  8 – 9:30pm EDT

Location

465 Riverside Ave

465 Riverside Avenue Westport, CT 06880

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*The Young Guns of Comedy At The Post*

Get ready for an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie as the Young Guns of Comedy troupe take the stage at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 in Westport. The comedic extravaganza will take place on Friday, May 3rd… doors open at 6:30pm for food (lobster rolls and wings) and cocktails, the entertainmemt starts at 8pm to 9:30pm.

Attendees are in for a treat as the Young Guns of Comedy bring their unique blend of military stories and humor to the stage. With a lineup of talented comedians, the event promises plenty of laughs and good times.

We’re thrilled to host The Young Guns of Comedy at our VFW Post….It’s going to be a fantastic evening of entertainment, and we can’t wait to share it with the community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our veterans and enjoy a night of laughter and fun.

*Event Details:*

**Date:** Friday, May 3rd

**Showtime 8:00 pm – 9:30pm

**Lobster Roll and Wings Dinner 6:30pm-7:30pm

About VFW Post 399:

VFW Post 399 is dedicated to serving veterans and their families in the Westport community. With a commitment to camaraderie, service, and support, VFW Post 399 provides a vital resource for veterans of foreign wars.

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Caelan Cardello

March 7 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm

$20

 

Born into a musical household in Teaneck, NJ, Caelan Cardello practically had music infused in his DNA from the start. He started playing piano at the age of 5 and within two years had begun parallel arcs of formal training in both classical and jazz piano, starting with jazz pianist/arranger Allen Farnham and Juilliard classical alum Steve Masi. Caelan’s consistent musical growth enabled him to secure mentorships with some of the most sought after luminaries in the jazz piano pantheon, most notably Fred Hersch, Frank Kimbrough and Dave Kikoski

Caelan’s early involvement with several distinguished arts programs figure prominently in his musical development. First and foremost was the renowned Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ – a comprehensive and immersive community jazz arts program developed and run by jazz vocalist Melissa Walker and husband, bass icon Christian McBride. Caelan often held “featured artist” status when playing with the JHK ensembles and his 7 years with the program afforded him invaluable opportunities to play and study with some of the most prominent figures in jazz today including Jimmy Cobb, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jack DeJohnette, Wallace Roney, Ravi Coltrane, Paquito D’Rivera, pop songsmith Bruce Hornsby and of course Christian McBride to name but a few. As an alumnist of the program, Caelan’s affiliation has continually opened doors for him to perform with many other celebrated jazz greats in NYC’s legendary jazz haunts like Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club and The Jazz Standard.

Caelan cites two additional program experiences as being particularly impactful; they are his performances with The New Jersey All State Orchestra (2016, 2017) and the prestigious National Young Arts NYC program (2018) for which he was selected from a substantial and very competitive pool of talented young musicians.

Over time, Caelan’s musical accomplishments and live performances have garnered him several prestigious awards including the New Jersey Governor’s Award, the James Moody College Scholarship Award for “Outstanding Musicianship,” and the prestigious 2021 BMI Foundation’s Future Jazz Master Award which lists Ahmad Jamal, Ron Carter and Herbie Hancock among their judgesOne honor of particular mention is the “Outstanding Soloist” award he received at the Charles Mingus HS Competition & Festival which resulted in Caelan being “tapped” for a “sub” slot with the Mingus Big Band at the Jazz Standard in NYC. Most recently, Caelan was selected as one of the five finalists for the very prestigious American Pianists Association Jazz Piano Competition. The competition prize includes career assistance and touring, with a value of over $200,000.

Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelors degree in Jazz Piano Performance. During his time there he found himself again under the tutelage of many venerable Jazz Masters including Bill Charlap and the late great Harold Mabern. He regularly performed with William Paterson Jazz Ensembles, being featured at WBGO and playing shows at Dizzys Club in NYC. When not performing, Caelan devotes his attention to furthering his musical studies in performance, composition, arrangement and digital music technology.

Currently, Caelan plays both solo and with his trio in NYC, around the tri-state area and tours throughout the US.

Reservations strongly suggested.  JazzatThePost@gmail.com or please call Stephanie at 475-298-5079. Featuring a new hot menu from

Chef Derek Furino

Dinner starts at 6:30PM

VFW Post 399, 465 Riverside Ave, Westport CT 06880

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