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Take Two – Chris Coogan Hits the Post this Thursday, Sep 22nd

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

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American Legion Post 63 Pool Tournament – Sunday, Oct 2nd

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!

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Jazz at the Post – Piano Master Brian Marsella on Thursday, Sep 15th at 7pm

He’s back! This week….Brian Marsella is always raising the bar for piano artistry. Described by one enthusiastic fan as sounding like a “psychedelic Art Tatum”, Brian never ceases to amaze and astound his listeners.

Brian has been very busy touring around the world lately, and this week Westport gets to hear Brian and Greg with a most creative and imaginative rhythm section, Reid Taylor and Brian Floody, both making their first Westport appearance. Reservations

Piano Master Brian Marsella….

‘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 the Brian’s Trio at the Village Vanguard with Reid Taylor, Brian Floody and Greg Wall

Thursday, Sep 15
sets at 7:00 and 8:30 PM
Jazz at the Post (VFW Post 399)
465 Riverside Ave, Westport
$10 cover
(203) 414-5317

Featuring a new hot menu from
Chef Derek Furino
dinner from 6:30 PM

For reservations: JazzAtThePost@gmail.com

Brian Marsella
Piano

Reid Taylor
Bass

Brian Floody
Drums

Greg Wall
Saxophones

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