Schedule:

Saturday, January 14, 2023

8:00pm: Dominick Farinacci Quartet

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci was named the very first Global Ambassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to further integrate music into communities around the world in culturally collaborative ways.  He graduated from The Julliard School in 2005 launching his career in Japan with a prolific run of eight albums, later releasing four more globally.  He has performed in more than 120 cities in 14 countries around the world, was a featured guest on ABC's Good Morning America, and is a TED Speaker.  

Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick's accomplishments in performance, recording, education & advocacy, "This kid is 360 degrees!"

His most recent recording "Short Stories" is produced by four-time Grammy Award winning producer Tommy LiPuma.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

8:00pm: Damn Tall Buildings

In their early days, Brooklyn-based Damn Tall Buildings didn't rehearse - they busked.  Now, whether live or on record, the band still radiates the energy of a ragtag crew of music students playing bluegrass on the street.  But anchoring that energy is their instrumental chops, their strong songwriting, and their varied influences that stretch beyond bluegrass, even beyond American roots music altogether.  Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony the members of Damn Tall Buildings blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock, and vintage swing to create captivating, high-energy sound.  Since their busking days, they've made three albums: 2014's Cure-All, 2015's self-titled, and 2019's Don't Look Down.  Their lyrics and beauty and glory in the mundane, workaday struggle of everyday life: time keeps passing, you don't like your job, you drink too much, you laugh with your friends, you search for a home, and you dream about what else might be out there. You carry on. This is what Damn Tall Buildings sings about, what they seek to share with their audience.

Saturday, January 28, 2023

8:00pm: Chuchito Valdés

Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba.

With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild.   This piano master captivates with his sensitivity and drives excitement with his dynamic band.

Chuchito has recorded and performed piano with the world renown Cuban band, Irakere, which he led for 2 years. He has also performed at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world: from Cuba and the Caribbean to North America, South America, and Europe.

Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco. He has also extensively studied classical music including harmony and composition.  His original compositions and arrangements draw on classical harmonic and  structural techniques. In his performances, Chuchito’s music draws on many styles including Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz, Bebop, Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son Montuno and much  more.  Chuchito Valdés currently resides in Cancun, Mexico and is a frequent performer in the United State and Canada.

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Saturday, January 28, 2023

Location: Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center - 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Tickets:

Adult: $25
Senior: $20
Child (under 12) / Student: $15

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