VFW Post 399 completed our 28th monthly blood drive on Wednesday, October 12th with over 51 blood units collected. A recent decline in blood donations may soon make it tough to keep blood products stocked on hospital shelves. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. Our next blood drive is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov 16th between 8:30am – 6:00 pm. For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org – Use sponsor code: VFWWestport or call 1-800-733-2767.
The 7:30 show is standing room only, tables still left for the 8:45 show!
Melissa Newman
Jazz Singer Melissa Newman
with Tony Lombardozzi, Phil Bowler, and Matt Moadel
Thursday, October 6
Jazz at the Post (VFW Post 399)
465 Riverside Ave, Westport
sets at 7:30 pm (sold out) and 8:45 pm
$10 cover
(203) 227-6796
Featuring a new hot menu from
Chef Derek Furino
dinner from 6:30 PM
Reservations strongly suggested JazzatThePost@gmail.com
Melissa Newman
Vocals
Greg Wall
Saxophones
Tony Lombardozzi
Guitar
Phil Bowler
Bass
Matt Moadel
Drums
Join us for a cool evening of hot jazz at Westport’s new home for jazz! 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!
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FEATURED ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
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. Two of her pieces were featured in the 2012 Hamptons Show House. She lives in Westport with her husband and two sons.
Melissa Newman live!
Upcoming performances at jazz at the Post
Oct 13 – Michael Cochrane Quartet
featuring Jason Clotter, Steve Johns and Greg Wall
Oct 20 – Chris Coogan
Oct 27 – Bob Devos Organ Band featuring Dan Kostelnik
Nov 3 – TBA
Nov 10 – Abe Rabade (from Madrid!)
Nov 17 – Brian Marsella!
This Week! Guitar master Rale Micic!
featuring a pair of Steves, and a Jazz Rabbi
Thursday, Sep 29
Jazz at the Post (VFW Post 399)
465 Riverside Ave, Westport
(203)-227-6796
NEW TIME!
sets at 7:30 pm and 8:45pm
$10 cover
Reservations strongly suggested
JazzatThePost@gmail.com
Featuring a new hot menu from
Chef Derek Furino
dinner from 7:00 PM
Rale Micic
guitar
Greg Wall
Tenor & Soprano Sax
Steve LaSpina
Bass
Steve Johns
Drums
“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar.” LA TIMES
Born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, guitarist and composer Rale Micic (pron. Rah-Leh Mee-chee-ch) skillfully fuses culture with timeless jazz.
Rale is CTA Records recording artist and has been featured in numerous publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, LA Times, San Diego Tribune, Boston Globe, etc. He has performed at prominent jazz clubs and music festivals in US and Europe including Catalina Jazz Club, Blues Alley, Village Vanguard, Scullers Jazz Club, Dizzy’s, San Jose Jazz Festival, Hartford International Jazz Festival, etc.
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FEATURED ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
With his debut album ‘Bridges’ released on CTA Records in 2003, guitarist Rale Micic created cult-like following among music fans with his mix of jazz and haunting melodies from the Balkans. On his second release entitled Serbia, Micic establishes himself as one of the most inventive voices on the music scene today. This project featured renowned Grammy-nominated trumpet player Tom Harrell, and was called “mellow, tight and tasteful” by Downbeat.
His brand new release, symbolically titled “3”, is an entrancing trio record featuring Gregory Hutchinson (Ray Brown, Joshua Redman, Joe Henderson) and Scott Colley (Jim Hall, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker). “3”, already recognized by listeners and critics alike, is described as “ a groove heavy record… pure listening pleasure”.
Bassist Steve LaSpina has been a prominent bassist on the New York and national scene for over thirty years.
During that time, he has played and recorded with many great musicians in jazz history. He was a regular band member, toured and recorded with saxophonists Benny Carter, Stan Getz and Phil Woods, vocalists Joe Williams and Mark Murphy, trumpeters Clark Terry, Chet Baker and Randy Brecker, and guitarist Pat Martino. He has spent the last decade traveling around the world and recording with the legendary guitarist Jim Hall, has appeared on six of his recordings, including These Rooms featuring Tom Harrell.
Steve Johns is one of the most dynamic and versatile drummers on both the New York City and international Jazz scenes. Since the early 1980’s he has performed and recorded with virtually the “Who’s Who” of the Jazz World. Steve has played with The Sonny Fortune Quartet, The Benny Carter Quartet, The Billy Taylor Trio, Nat Adderley, Jimmy Owens, Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Heath, The Randy Brecker Quintet, Jesseye Norman, Dave Liebman, The Ronnie Cuber Band and many others
“Man, does he swing–and he has one hell of a good time doing it” – Chris Thompson, All About Jazz
Rale Micic
Rale and Steve L. live with Peter Bernstein.
Rale’s original music video “Serbology”
Steve LaSpina live with Jim Hall in Spain- rare video!
Steve Johns live with Phil Woods, Harvie S. and Mike LeDonne
Upcoming performances at Jazz at the Post
Oct 6 – Melissa Newman Quartet
Oct 13 – Michael Cochrane
Oct 20 – Chris Coogan
Nov 17 – Brian Marsella!
