October 3rd,  7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Melissa Newman, vocals

Tony Lombardozzi, guitar

Phil Bowler, bass

Bobby Leonard, drums

Join us for a cool evening of hot jazz at Westport’s own Jazz Inferno! Melissa  is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the top. This show always sells out so be sure and get reservations early!

Melissa Newman had a lucrative career singing jingles for companies like AT&T and Chevrolet. Locally she has  performed at the Blue Lemon, Tengda, and Harvest in Westport,
with guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and bassist Phil Bowler. Melissa also makes, shows and sells ceramic and porcelain sculpture. Melissa was a featured artist in the recent major exhibit, “Layers Revealed” at The Norwalk Art Space. She lives in Westport with her husband and two sons.  ….And if that is not enough, we celebrate Melissa as an author!  She has a new book published “Head over Heels” a love story in words and pictures.

For tickets check JazzFC website at https://jazzfc.org/events/.   For dinner reservations email JazzAtThePost@gmail.com.

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Phil Bowler and Friends

September 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

$15.76 – $20.76

Phil Bowler is a much loved artist at Jazz FC.  He performs regularly at The Post with Melissa Newman.  Phil attended the University of Hartford, where he received a bachelor’s degree in music in 1972. He played with Roland Kirk from 1976–78, then with Hugh Masekela (1980), Joe Lee Wilson (1981), Wynton Marsalis (1982–83), Max Roach (1983), Big Nick Nicholas (1983-85), Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis (1984–89), and Ralph Peterson, Jr. (1987-1996). He played in a quintet with Donald Harrison and Terence Blanchard in 1984–85, touring in Europe with Benny Golson. He recorded with Carla White in 1988 and Sal Salvador in 1989, and led a quartet called Pocket Jungle in 1991. From 1990 to 1997 he played in another group led by Donald Harrison and worked with Jackie McLean in 1997–99. He and Newman Taylor Baker played in a duo in 1997, and in 1998 he worked in the Count Basie Orchestra.

For tickets check JazzFC website at https://jazzfc.org/events/.   For dinner reservations email JazzAtThePost@gmail.com.

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We are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. This year’s event aims to raise funds to purchase 500 American flag holders to honor our veterans at Assumption Cemetery. The participation fee is $25, and all ticket proceeds will go towards this important cause. This is a great opportunity to setup information tables to raised awareness and fundraising for your organizations. Past chili cook-off helped the Westport Police K9 (PSD) Unit with community fundraising for expenses.
Attendees and participants can expect to enjoy a wide variety of delicious chili recipes, with the opportunity to vote for the best one. The event will also feature exciting prizes and 50/50 raffle, adding to the fun and community spirit of the evening. Please join us in supporting our veterans and honoring Westport Emergency Responders.
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