An Evening of Wine & Jazz with Branford Marsalis in Connecticut | May 3rd, 2009
Music lovers have been introduced to Saxophonist Branford Marsalis
anywhere from the stages of the world’s greatest clubs and concert
halls to seeing him jam on stage at a Grateful Dead concert. Now, no
matter where you saw him- you can see him again at The Ridgefield
Playhouse as he and his Quartet (Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis and Jeff
“Tain” Watts)—take the stage on Sunday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Part of the
Danbury Audi Jazz Series, this evening of innovative jazz . . . and
wine, also features The Santo Stefano Winemaking Club, who will offer
free sulfite free wine and professionally made world class hors
d’oeuvres to all ticket holders before the show 7 – 8 p.m. in the lobby.
Branford
Marsalis has always been a man of many musical hats, from jazz, blues
and funk to such classical music projects as his Fall 2008 tour with
Marsalis Brasilianos. The three-time Grammy winner continues to expand
his skills as an instrumentalist, composer and the head of Marsalis
Music. He spent two years touring and recording with Sting, and was the
musical director of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the 1990s. And he
has collaborated with the Grateful Dead as well as Bruce Hornsby, who
has also appeared at The Playhouse.
The Santo Stefano Winemaking
club will be in the lobby one hour prior to showtime to introduce their
special brand of wine. Located in the Hudson Valley this special
vineyard allows you to come and make your own vintage of wine while
enjoying world class fare. All wine and food served is included in the
price of the ticket. Wine, food and Jazz…a great way to celebrate
spring.
For tickets ($80) and further information about The
Ridgefield Playhouse, call the box office at 203-438-5795; tickets may
be also purchased online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street.