Sensational New Year’s event at the VFW Post 399 featuring The 5 O’clocks! Here are the details:
Event: The 5 O’clocks at Westport VFW Post 399
Featuring: Paula Gallo, John Lamb, Jon Saxon, Barry Urich
Date & Time: New Year’s Eve, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Westport VFW Post 399
Cost:
– $40 includes buffet at 7 PM
– $20 for live music only
Reservations: Call 203-414-5404
Payment:
– Venmo: @john-lamb-63
– PayPal: johnlambmusic@aol.com
It promises to be a safe and entertaining New Year’s party! For reservations or more information, feel free to reach out or use the provided contact details.
‘Marsella is as versatile and talented a pianist as you will find’ – Frank Alkyer, Downbeat
‘…the classically trained Marsella displayed dizzying technique while imbuing pieces with an authentic soul- jazz feeling’ – Bill Milkowski review of Brian Marsella Trio August 10th set at the Village Vanguard
Brian Marsella has risen to the top ranks of NYC jazz pianists. A Philadelphia native, Marsella moved to New York in 1998 and has been touring and recording consistently since. Currently Marsella has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader. His projects include the large ensembles iMAGiNARiUM and Gatos do Sul, the jazz quintet The Flail, the psychedelic surf-rock trio The Modulators as well as two acoustic piano trios (one featuring Kenny Wollesen and Trevor Dunn and the other with Christian McBride and Anwar Marshall.) OUTSPOKEN: The Music of Hasaan Ibn Ali (McBride, Marshall) was chosen as a Best Album of 2018 by The New York City Jazz Record. Brian can also be heard on over 30 other albums including 15 on John Zorn’s TZADIK label (3 as a leader). Over the past 5 years, Brian has become a central figure in John Zorn’s world as a musician in both his Masada and Bagatelle projects as well as a member of Zorn’s Cobra.
Since 2004, Marsella has been of member of Cyro Baptista’s Beat the Donkey and Banquet of the Spirits. With Cyro, Brian has toured the world and helped lead workshops in Brazilian rhythms and in the community building project, ‘Sound of the Community.’
Brian’s touring and recording credits include John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, Matisyahu, Marshall Allen, Hassan Hakmoun, Jon Irabagon, Ches Smith, Tyshawn Sorey Ikue Mori, Billy Martin, Nels Cline, Meg Okura’s Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, Jessica Lurie Ensemble and groups Zion80, Edom, Pharaoh’s Daughter, Yemen Blues and Fresh Cut Orchestra.
Sets at 7:30pm and 8:45pm $15 cover.
Reservations strongly suggested. JazzatThePost@gmail.com or 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
Pianist/Keyboardist/Music Director Henry Hey defies description. Touring and recording credits with David Bowie, George Michael and Rod Stewart, musical director for Kennedy Center extravaganzas, and pianist with some of the most compelling jazz artists on the scene today. He is not only at home in virtually any genre, he stands out in a class of his own.
On Saturday, December 16th the Westport community came together to commemorate National Wreaths Across America Day at the Assumption Greens Farms Cemetery. Led by VFW Post 399 Auxiliary, Westport Scouts Troops 39 and 139, a heartfelt tribute was paid to honor and remember the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.
The dedicated team from VFW Post 399, along with volunteers from various groups, assembled at noon to partake in the solemn tradition of laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes. This act of remembrance symbolizes the gratitude and respect for those who served and safeguarded our freedoms.
“We are deeply honored to have had the opportunity to participate in this meaningful event, paying tribute to our courageous veterans,” remarked Phil Delgado, VFW Post 399 Quartermaster. “It’s through such gestures of remembrance that we ensure the legacy and sacrifices of our heroes”
Special thanks goes to VFW Post 399 Auxiliary and the many volunteers whose unwavering dedication and leadership rallied the support, ensuring a fitting tribute to the fallen heroes of our nation. The event served as a reminder of the importance of honoring the bravery and service of our veterans, fostering unity and gratitude within the community.
