VFW Post 399 completed our 27th monthly blood drive on Wednesday, Sep 21st with over 53 donors! Our goal is to continue replenishing the community low blood supply. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. Our next blood drive is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct 12th between 11-4pm. For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org – Use sponsor code: VFWWestport or call 1-800-733-2767.
Chris Coogan meets the Jazz Rabbi, featuring John Mobilio and Jim Royle
Thursday, Sep 22
Jazz at the Post (VFW Post 399)
465 Riverside Ave, Westport
(203)-227-6796
Sets at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm, $10 cover. Reservations strongly suggested at JazzatThePost@gmail.com.
Featuring a new hot menu from Chef Derek Furino. Dinner from 6:30 PM
Chris Coogan
Piano
Greg Wall-Tenor & Soprano Sax
John Mobilio-Bass
Jim Royle-Drums
Pianist Chris Coogan has been one of the most popular performers in our area for many years, and for good reason: He “plays great”! Chris grew up here, and has chosen to make Fairfield County his home, as well as his home base for his many faceted misc career. He is a world class jazz pianist, a sensitive and in demand accompanist for singers, a powerhouse Gospel pianist, choir director and bandleader, a highly effective and inspiring educator, and general all around good guy.
The Jazz Rabbi met Chris shortly after moving to Westport almost 10 years ago, and realized they were cut from the same cloth. They share a deep spiritual attachment to American music that digs deep into its roots and extends onwards and upwards from there.
The Jazz Rabbi’s monthly “Third Thursday” shows with Chris and his long time rhythm section mates John and Jim were among the most popular concerts at JazzFC’s two earlier host venues, and this week we will get to hear that magic unfold at Jazz at the Post!
Be sure to reserve early to the best table.
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FEATURED ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Chris Coogan has been called by The New York Times, “a masterful pianist.” Coogan’s credits include serving as music director for the jazz guitarist Sal Salvador. He has played with a range of musicians including Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, Lew Soloff, Paul Shaffer, Harold Danko, Phoebe Snow, Jose Feliciano, and Bette Midler,
Coogan has performed at Manhattan’s Blue Note and Birdland and at the Montreaux Jazz Festival.
Chris Coogan
Upcoming performances at Jazz at the Post
Sep 29 – Rale Micic
Oct 6 – Melissa Newman Quartet
Oct 13 – Michael Cochrane
Oct 20 – Chris Coogan
The American Legion Post 63 upcoming Pool Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd at 1:00pm. The tournament cost is $10, number of players are limited to 12, and registration is open to everyone! All players have a chance to win a trophy, custom maple billiard pool cue and cash prizes of $50, $30, $20 for the top 3 winners! Sign-up sheet is posted in our game room!
Again, Chef Ed is planning to offer his famous BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches throughout the afternoon event!
