The ever-popular summer music program kicks off on July 10 and runs for eight consecutive Thursday evenings, from 7-9pm, through August 28 on the garden stage of the Museum, located at 82 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960. “The Museum is proud to have reached this milestone of producing Jazz in the Garden for forty five years right here in Nyack, a dynamic hub for legendary musicians and groundbreaking sounds of emerging artists,” says Chris Patsos, museum trustee and co-chair of Jazz in Garden.
These concerts often reach capacity so advance tickets are encouraged!
SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
Tickets for single concerts July 10 - August 21: EHH Members: $15⭐; Public $20
⭐Member benefits include a discounted ticket(s) per their membership level. We ask that Members not extend their discount when purchasing groups of tickets for nonmembers. Please email us with any membership questions: [email protected]
Tickets for single concerts July 10 - August 21: EHH Members: $15⭐; Public $20
⭐Member benefits include a discounted ticket(s) per their membership level. We ask that Members not extend their discount when purchasing groups of tickets for nonmembers. Please email us with any membership questions: [email protected]
ALL-STAR CONCERT & RECEPTION - SOLD OUT!
Tickets for 45th Anniversary All-Star Concert (August 28), $45 per person
Tickets Required for Pre-Concert Reception (Aug 28, 5pm), $100 Members and Public
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Tickets for 45th Anniversary All-Star Concert (August 28), $45 per person
Tickets Required for Pre-Concert Reception (Aug 28, 5pm), $100 Members and Public
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SPECIAL SAVINGS THROUGH AUGUST 21 - Discount Combo: 45th Anniversary Pre Concert Party + Concert Ticket: Members: $125pp ($20 savings); Public $135pp ($10 savings)
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July 10, 2025 - The Scott Colley Trio
Scott Colley, Bass
Donny McCaslin, Sax
Tom Rainey, Drums
Scott Colley's stature as a leading bassist in the field of improvised music is well known, and easily measured. He's been called "one of the leading bassists of our postbop era, and a composer-bandleader of quietly serious resolve" by The New York Times, while musical colleagues, like saxophonist Joshua Redman, praise him for being "one of the most musical bassists playing today. To me, he seems to have...this natural, intuitive, empathic sense of how to bring the most out of the other musicians and the music he's playing."
Colley, a four time Grammy nominee, has performed on over 200 recordings, eight of those as bandleader and composer. He is a first-call sideman, as renowned for his role in groups led by well-known headliners— John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Chris Potter, many others-as he is for being part of all-star projects like "Still Dreaming" with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, and Brian Blade; and "Steel House" with Edward Simon and Brian Blade.
Donny McCaslin, Sax
Tom Rainey, Drums
Scott Colley's stature as a leading bassist in the field of improvised music is well known, and easily measured. He's been called "one of the leading bassists of our postbop era, and a composer-bandleader of quietly serious resolve" by The New York Times, while musical colleagues, like saxophonist Joshua Redman, praise him for being "one of the most musical bassists playing today. To me, he seems to have...this natural, intuitive, empathic sense of how to bring the most out of the other musicians and the music he's playing."
Colley, a four time Grammy nominee, has performed on over 200 recordings, eight of those as bandleader and composer. He is a first-call sideman, as renowned for his role in groups led by well-known headliners— John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Chris Potter, many others-as he is for being part of all-star projects like "Still Dreaming" with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, and Brian Blade; and "Steel House" with Edward Simon and Brian Blade.
JULY 17, 2025 - The Hunter Pullen Quintet
Photo courtesy: https://jazzbarisax.com/hunter-pullen-wins-prize-in-vandoren-emerging-artist-competition/
Hunter Pullen is a 2024 Vandoren Emerging Artist, best known for employing aspects of the trad. jazz, bebop, and blues idioms in the modern era.
He has worked closely with three time Grammy winner Samara Joy, and performed with the esteemed and historic Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Hunter Pullen is a recipient of the Toni Fallon Jazz Scholarship Award 2019, and the James Moody Scholarship 2021.
Hunter Pullen, Baritone Saxophone
Rob Edwards, Trombone
Adam Birnbaum, Piano
Jason Clotter, Bass
Zach Malian, Drumset
He has worked closely with three time Grammy winner Samara Joy, and performed with the esteemed and historic Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Hunter Pullen is a recipient of the Toni Fallon Jazz Scholarship Award 2019, and the James Moody Scholarship 2021.
Hunter Pullen, Baritone Saxophone
Rob Edwards, Trombone
Adam Birnbaum, Piano
Jason Clotter, Bass
Zach Malian, Drumset
July 24, 2025 - Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra
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with 5 Reeds, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 3 Rhythm to be announced...
Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2000 by composer and long-time Nyack resident, Anita Brown. Her eight-year Fellowship with the prestigious BMI Jazz Composers workshop gave her the impetus to build a performance book and to record her CD. Her time in the workshop yielded apprentice relationships with internationally renowned composers Jim McNeely, Nyack's own Manny Albam and Maria Schneider. She has twice been the recipient of Composer Commissions from the New York State Council on the Arts, received project grants from New Music USA, New York Foundation for the Arts, was bestowed a Legislative Proclamation by the Honorable Harriet D. Cornell and the Rockland County Legislature for the Memorial Park premiere of her piece Stand: A Symphony for Jazz Orchestra, honoring the ten year anniversary of our national tragedy on9ll1, and she earned an ASCAP Award for her piece The Lighthouse, bestowed by jazz giants, Dave Douglas, John Clayton and Bob Brookmeyer. As a bandleader, Anita has been working with New York's most seasoned Broadway, studio and jazz musicians since 1997. The musicians on this stage are leaders of their own projects and have played the entire runs of Mama Miq Wicked, MJ The Musical and a plethora of other Broadway shows. They have shared the stage with Blood, Sweat and Tears, Dave Mathews Band, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Westchester Jazz Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider Orchestra and many more outstanding musical acts. Without these musicians breathing life into her works with their impeccable prowess and artistry, Anita asserts that her writing is nothing more than ink on paper.
Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2000 by composer and long-time Nyack resident, Anita Brown. Her eight-year Fellowship with the prestigious BMI Jazz Composers workshop gave her the impetus to build a performance book and to record her CD. Her time in the workshop yielded apprentice relationships with internationally renowned composers Jim McNeely, Nyack's own Manny Albam and Maria Schneider. She has twice been the recipient of Composer Commissions from the New York State Council on the Arts, received project grants from New Music USA, New York Foundation for the Arts, was bestowed a Legislative Proclamation by the Honorable Harriet D. Cornell and the Rockland County Legislature for the Memorial Park premiere of her piece Stand: A Symphony for Jazz Orchestra, honoring the ten year anniversary of our national tragedy on9ll1, and she earned an ASCAP Award for her piece The Lighthouse, bestowed by jazz giants, Dave Douglas, John Clayton and Bob Brookmeyer. As a bandleader, Anita has been working with New York's most seasoned Broadway, studio and jazz musicians since 1997. The musicians on this stage are leaders of their own projects and have played the entire runs of Mama Miq Wicked, MJ The Musical and a plethora of other Broadway shows. They have shared the stage with Blood, Sweat and Tears, Dave Mathews Band, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Westchester Jazz Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider Orchestra and many more outstanding musical acts. Without these musicians breathing life into her works with their impeccable prowess and artistry, Anita asserts that her writing is nothing more than ink on paper.
July 31, 2025 - The Jim Donica Quartet
Aug 7, 2025 - Ariacne's Quartet
Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran a virtuoso pianist, arranger, vocalist and educator. She was born in Havana, where she had an extensive career since age 4, as a classical concert pianist and composer, performing at age 14, with Cuba's leading orchestras.
Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has led many projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production "Carmen to Havana and Back."
Her musical essence is dynamic virtuosity on the piano, mixing the genres of Cuba classical music.
Ariacne graduated Summa Cum Laude from New Jersey City University, has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance in the specialty of Voice and Piano, and has taught master classes at conservatories worldwide.
She has performed, shared a stage, and recorded with Paul Simon, Paquito D. Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Gadd, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Diego El Cigala, Alain Perez, Jimmy Bush, Justo Betancourt , Isaac Delgado, Gloria Trevi, and Esperanza Spalding.
Ariacne‘s first solo album “Legacy”, recorded live at Lincoln Center with her 10 piece orchestra, was released in March and is available on all streaming services.
Throughout her 20-year career Ariacne has communicated a message of representation and empowerment of women in the world of music, making her one of the most top Latin Jazz leading musicians of the world.
She is performing tonight with
Ruben Rodriguez: Bass and backup vocals
Manny Marquez: Percussion and backup vocals
and
Xito Love: Trombone and Backup Vocals
Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has led many projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production "Carmen to Havana and Back."
Her musical essence is dynamic virtuosity on the piano, mixing the genres of Cuba classical music.
Ariacne graduated Summa Cum Laude from New Jersey City University, has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance in the specialty of Voice and Piano, and has taught master classes at conservatories worldwide.
She has performed, shared a stage, and recorded with Paul Simon, Paquito D. Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Gadd, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Diego El Cigala, Alain Perez, Jimmy Bush, Justo Betancourt , Isaac Delgado, Gloria Trevi, and Esperanza Spalding.
Ariacne‘s first solo album “Legacy”, recorded live at Lincoln Center with her 10 piece orchestra, was released in March and is available on all streaming services.
Throughout her 20-year career Ariacne has communicated a message of representation and empowerment of women in the world of music, making her one of the most top Latin Jazz leading musicians of the world.
She is performing tonight with
Ruben Rodriguez: Bass and backup vocals
Manny Marquez: Percussion and backup vocals
and
Xito Love: Trombone and Backup Vocals
August 14, 2025 - Ray LeVier and Friends, with Special Guest Etienne Stadwijk
Ray LeVier and friends with special guest Etienne Stadwijk
Lineup:
Etienne Stadwijk: Keys
Al Street: Guitar
Kip Sophos: Bass
Ray LeVier: Drums
Socials:
www.raylevier.com
https://www.facebook.com/rlevier
https://www.instagram.com/raylevier
Bio:
Ray LeVier’s story is one of resilience, passion, and triumph. At the age of twelve, he survived a life-altering camping accident, spending seven months in a burn unit fighting for his life. It was during his recovery that Ray’s love for drumming became a powerful source of inspiration and healing. After his release, his father gifted him a drum set—a gesture that sparked a passion and launched a remarkable musical journey.
Defying the odds, Ray has risen to become a world-class session drummer and composer, performing and recording with legendary artists such as Paul Shaffer, Will Lee, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, and John Abercrombie. His 2010 album Ray’s Way climbed into the top twenty on the jazz charts, showcasing his dynamic range and compositional voice.
Ray was featured in the acclaimed documentary Humanity Stoked, which celebrates diversity, creativity, and mutual respect. He was also featured on the cover of Drumhead Magazine in 2019 and highlighted as an “Up and Coming” artist in Modern Drummer in 2024.
In addition to performing, Ray is a passionate educator and author. His groundbreaking drum method book, Drumming in Flow (Hudson Music), helps drummers access the flow state through breath work, mindful meditation, and principles of neuroscience.
From the depths of adversity to the heights of artistic expression, Ray LeVier’s journey is a testament to the healing power of music and the human spirit.
Ray composes for television, contributing thousands of songs to networks like TLC, The History Channel, and ESPN. His message of hope and perseverance is reflected in his book, "Drumming In Flow," which teaches the power of breathwork to achieve mindfulness and balance. Ray LeVier inspires others to overcome adversity and reach their true potential.
The Band:
The Ray LeVier Band is a dynamic fusion of jazz, groove-driven funk, and modern jazz fusion, bringing together some of the most expressive and seasoned musicians on the scene. Led by drummer and composer Ray LeVier, the group weaves deep musical chemistry with vibrant improvisation and soulful energy.
Keyboardist Etienne Stadwijk has been the band’s musical director and a longtime collaborator. Ray and Etienne first crossed paths in the early 2000s while playing in KJ Denhert’s band, and the connection was immediate. When Ray released his debut solo jazz album in 2010, Etienne was the first person he called for live shows—and he's been an essential part of the band ever since.
On bass, Kip Sophos is a true force of nature. Known for his powerful groove and deep tone, Kip brings not only musicality but also craftsmanship—he designs and builds his own custom basses, each one a unique piece of art that reflects his creative spirit.
Guitarist Al Street adds a timeless edge to the band’s sound. Ray first heard Al playing at Smoke Jazz Club with the funk outfit Hot Pants, where they held down a legendary Monday night residency. Ray was immediately drawn to Al’s feel and phrasing, and the two have been collaborating ever since.
Together, the Ray LeVier Band delivers a rich, electrifying sound that blends tight grooves with spontaneous interplay—a celebration of deep friendship, musical mastery, and the joy of the moment.
Ray LeVier
Drummer | Composer | Producer | Author | Motivational speaker
linktr.ee/raylevier
Lineup:
Etienne Stadwijk: Keys
Al Street: Guitar
Kip Sophos: Bass
Ray LeVier: Drums
Socials:
www.raylevier.com
https://www.facebook.com/rlevier
https://www.instagram.com/raylevier
Bio:
Ray LeVier’s story is one of resilience, passion, and triumph. At the age of twelve, he survived a life-altering camping accident, spending seven months in a burn unit fighting for his life. It was during his recovery that Ray’s love for drumming became a powerful source of inspiration and healing. After his release, his father gifted him a drum set—a gesture that sparked a passion and launched a remarkable musical journey.
Defying the odds, Ray has risen to become a world-class session drummer and composer, performing and recording with legendary artists such as Paul Shaffer, Will Lee, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, and John Abercrombie. His 2010 album Ray’s Way climbed into the top twenty on the jazz charts, showcasing his dynamic range and compositional voice.
Ray was featured in the acclaimed documentary Humanity Stoked, which celebrates diversity, creativity, and mutual respect. He was also featured on the cover of Drumhead Magazine in 2019 and highlighted as an “Up and Coming” artist in Modern Drummer in 2024.
In addition to performing, Ray is a passionate educator and author. His groundbreaking drum method book, Drumming in Flow (Hudson Music), helps drummers access the flow state through breath work, mindful meditation, and principles of neuroscience.
From the depths of adversity to the heights of artistic expression, Ray LeVier’s journey is a testament to the healing power of music and the human spirit.
Ray composes for television, contributing thousands of songs to networks like TLC, The History Channel, and ESPN. His message of hope and perseverance is reflected in his book, "Drumming In Flow," which teaches the power of breathwork to achieve mindfulness and balance. Ray LeVier inspires others to overcome adversity and reach their true potential.
The Band:
The Ray LeVier Band is a dynamic fusion of jazz, groove-driven funk, and modern jazz fusion, bringing together some of the most expressive and seasoned musicians on the scene. Led by drummer and composer Ray LeVier, the group weaves deep musical chemistry with vibrant improvisation and soulful energy.
Keyboardist Etienne Stadwijk has been the band’s musical director and a longtime collaborator. Ray and Etienne first crossed paths in the early 2000s while playing in KJ Denhert’s band, and the connection was immediate. When Ray released his debut solo jazz album in 2010, Etienne was the first person he called for live shows—and he's been an essential part of the band ever since.
On bass, Kip Sophos is a true force of nature. Known for his powerful groove and deep tone, Kip brings not only musicality but also craftsmanship—he designs and builds his own custom basses, each one a unique piece of art that reflects his creative spirit.
Guitarist Al Street adds a timeless edge to the band’s sound. Ray first heard Al playing at Smoke Jazz Club with the funk outfit Hot Pants, where they held down a legendary Monday night residency. Ray was immediately drawn to Al’s feel and phrasing, and the two have been collaborating ever since.
Together, the Ray LeVier Band delivers a rich, electrifying sound that blends tight grooves with spontaneous interplay—a celebration of deep friendship, musical mastery, and the joy of the moment.
Ray LeVier
Drummer | Composer | Producer | Author | Motivational speaker
linktr.ee/raylevier
Etienne Stadwijk
Kip Sophos
Ray Levier
August 21, 2025 - Marya Lawrence Quartet with Eric Person, Cameron Brown, and Ben Perowsky
Marya Lawrence
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Marya Lawrence
Marya Lawrence has music in her blood. The daughter of saxophone legend Arnie Lawrence, who co-founded and taught at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York, Lawrence found her voice early on and began composing and improvising as a child, frequently collaborating with her older brother, the noted saxophonist Erik Lawrence. She made her public debut as a vocalist leading the all-female Bitches Brew and released her first album, All the Way Back, with her jazz quartet Metamorphosis in 1998. On her latest release, recorded just before Covid struck, Lawrence anticipated the pandemic by doing what every musician did when all their gigs dried up: hustled to keep Paying the Bills. She also doubled down on the title with a play on words that fulfills a longtime goal: to pay tribute to all the Bills who influenced her as an artist, from Billie Holliday to Bill “Count” Basie to the recently deceased Bill Withers, to whom Lawrence dedicated the album. In the process of giving the Bills their due, she puts a fresh retro contempo twist on many classics from the jazz canon, which dovetail nicely with her own originals. An inspired vocal chameleon, Lawrence doesn’t remake songs to conform to a dominant style. Instead, she lets every song reveal itself, using her voice as a vehicle that often changes course along the way. “God Bless the Child,” her homage to Billie Holliday, starts out sassy and sweet and gradually becomes more forlorn, spurring her to testify with gospel-like vocal swoops punctuated by her trademark scats. “You Are So Beautiful” (Billy Preston), her intimate duet with her brother Erik, crescendos on a swell of scats before gently fading into a murmur, while her “digga doo” take on “Use Me” is full of feisty surprises and just plain fun. Recorded with two stellar lineups of world-class musicians, Paying the Bills enhances its message with beautifully produced videos for several of the tracks that give other creative artists a chance to shine. Two tap dancers double down on Lawrence’s scatting in “Use Me,” while Lawrence herself takes wing as a dancer on her own “Night Butterfly,” a jazzy bossa nova number that shines a light into the darkness. While the music speaks for itself, the videos really make the songs come alive and are worth seeking out. |
Eric Person
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Eric Person
Renowned saxophonist Eric Person has notched an impressive resume performing and recording with many legends in jazz such as Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, Houston Person, John Hicks and many others. Eric has performed with genre-bending musicians Vernon Reid, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Will Calhoun, and Ben Harper. An active band leader, Person leads the Eric Person Quartet, Trio-kinesis, Eric Person Big Band and Person2Person (features Houston Person). He is a prolific composer with eleven CDs under his leadership, with his latest being 2022’s Blue Vision. In 1982, Person moved to New York City from St. Louis Missouri. The following year, he received the opportunity to perform with legendary drummer Chico Hamilton. For 15 years, Eric toured the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America, recording six CDs with him as well. From 1994-1997, Eric was a pivotal member of theDave Holland Quartet. This high-energy ensemble performed at prestigious concert halls and festivals throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada and recorded the classic Dream of the Elders. During this same period, Person was a member of the World Saxophone Quartet and is featured on the band’s CD Moving Right Along. After many years as a sideman, Person recorded his debut as a leader. Arrival, the 1993 release, emphasized a variety of styles, fresh compositional approaches, and a willingness to take chances. It was an auspicious beginning with Josef Woodard of Down Beat Magazine saying “Person swerving to the left, finding a fresh path between mainstream jazz and chancier, more personalized terrain.” Eric’s sophomore release Prophecy, is a daring, conceptual release which focuses on Eric’s saxophones in solo, duos, and trio settings. James Marcus of Jazz Times states that Person’s successes within Prophecy are “evidence of a formidable talent.” More Tales to Tell, Person’s1997 release, features his working band along with two performances by guest bassist Dave Holland. By this time, strong arrangements and compositions were a hallmark of every Eric Person CD. The band was expanded on select numbers to include acoustic guitar, bass clarinet, bassoon, and flute. In 1999, Person formed his own label Distinction Records and under the newly formed moniker Meta-Four released Extra Pressure and Live at Big Sur. Reviewing Live at Big Sur, Russ Musto of All About Jazz says “Person is more then fine; he’s a major talent of his generation.” In the 2000s, he released a succession of CDs that put his saxophone in different contexts, revealing his versatility. Reflections The Best of Collection, Rhythm Edge, The Grand Illusion, Thoughts on God and Duoscope all spotlight Eric’s personal sound, dexterity, and compositional prowess. Of The Grand Illusion, Donald Elfman of All About Jazz says: “Person seems to find something new to say and a different direction to follow with every project he undertakes.” Since arriving in New York, Eric Person’s career has featured many highlights from being a featured soloist with the New York City Symphony at the Apollo Theater to performing with the McCoy Tyner Big Band at the Newport Jazz Festival. Today, jazz education is at the top of the list of endeavors. In addition to performing, Eric is currently an adjunct saxophone instructor at Bard College in upstate New York. In 2015, Eric was selected to study orchestration at the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA with many of jazz’s top composers and arrangers like James Newton, Steve Coleman, Nicole Mitchell, and others. In 2019, Person received his bachelors degree in music from Empire State College. This fulfilled his personal mission to receive his degree in music and make education an important part of his wheelhouse. |
Ben Perowsky
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Ben Perowsky
Perowsky’s notable career has placed him among a small vanguard of players able to move between jazz, experimental music and cutting edge pop and rock. He cut his teeth as a youth playing drums for the likes of Rickie Lee Jones, John Cale, Roy Ayers, James Moody, Bob Berg, Mike Stern and Michael Brecker. Broke ground driving back beats for NY bands Elysian Fields and Joan as Policewoman as well as John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards. He Co-founded the electric jazz group Lost Tribe and has continued to record and perform with pop and jazz legends such as John Scofield, Belle and Sebastian, John Zorn, Dave Douglas, Lou Reed, Pat Martino, Tegan and Sara, Uri Caine, Steven Bernstein, Walter Becker, Vernon Reid, Loudon, Martha and Rufus Wainwright. Ben has produced 8 critically acclaimed records to date. He currently plays in a band called RedCred with John Medeski and Chris Speed. He also co-produced and launched the Woodstock Jazz festival in 2014 and is the drummer/percussionist for the critically acclaimed musical by Anaïs Mitchell, “Hadestown”. http://www.perowsky.com/ |
Cameron Brown
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Cameron Brown
Bassist, composer and educator Cameron Brown began his career in the mid-1960s, recording in Europe with George Russell and Don Cherry. These important innovators remain life-long inspirations and influences, along with early mentors and band leaders Sheila Jordan, Roswell Rudd, Archie Shepp and Beaver Harris. Cameron has anchored some of the most important ensembles of the past fifty years, including Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and various ensembles led by Dewey Redman, Don Cherry, Dannie Richmond, Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Terumasa Hino, Mal Waldron, Marco Tamburini, Betty Carter, Houston Person/Etta Jones, Lou Donaldson, Lisa Sokolov, Jim McNeely, Joe Locke, Dave Ballou, Salvatore Bonafede, George Cables, Tony Malaby, and Carl Størmer (Jazz Code). The Don Pullen/George Adams Quartet, featuring Dannie Richmond, developed into an intense and rewarding partnership which lasted nearly ten years, and Cameron has enjoyed special relationships with master drummers Philly Joe Jones, Edward Blackwell, Ben Riley, Eddie Moore, Idris Muhammad, Billy Hart, Joe Chambers, Lewis Nash, and Matt Wilson. He has helped young people around the world nurture their passion for jazz and is on the faculty of the New School University. At present, Mr. Brown performs and records with Sheila Jordan in a long-standing Bass and Voice duo (20+ years), and with Joe Lovano, Rob Scheps, Jason Rigby, Neils Vincentz, Jane Ira Bloom, Jay Clayton, Don Byron, Harvey Diamond, Lena Bloch, Kryzysztof Popek, John Bailey, Kazuki Yamanaka, Kristen Lee Sergeant and the Royal Bopsters. Website: www.jazzhalo.be/musicians-files/camwn/ |
AUGUST 28, 2025 - 45th Anniversary "All-Star" Bash! (scroll down for details)
Join us to celebrate in style. Find ticket information and details by scrolling down.
Schedule may be subject to change
Visit Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center before the concert! On concert evenings, the Garden opens at 6:30pm. Concerts start at 7pm and go until 9pm (with intermission).
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FOOD TRUCKS AT JAZZ:
July 17 Bongos Fries July 24 Bongos Fries July 31 Mama Lou's BBQ (IG: @mamalousfood FB: Mama Lou’s Food Truck ..LLC) August 7 Mama Lou's BBQ (IG: @mamalousfood FB: Mama Lou’s Food Truck ..LLC) August 14 The Taco-ish (IG: @thetacoish, FB: The Taco•ish) August 21 The Taco-ish (IG: @thetacoish, FB: The Taco•ish) |
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Concerts will be held at nearby location. |
SEATING: Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket. |
SAFETY: Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center is compliant with DOH / CDC guidelines. |
SUPPORT: Your ticket purchase supports preservation of the House & Garden. |
REFRESHMENTS: Please feel free to bring your own refreshments! We kindly ask that you take with you any recycling or trash. |
“Jazz in the Garden at Edward Hopper House Museum is synonymous with the arts scene in Rockland County. The artistic vision born of the dreams of Bert and Chris Hughes and Ray Wright in the early 1970s and runs parallel with my own involvement with jazz in Nyack,” says musician Erik Lawrence, a member of the 2025 music committee with Steven Bernstein, Shirley Crabbe, and Mayra Casales. “Bert believed in the greatness of people, and made sure that all ethnicities, genders, flavors of jazz were represented, each week represented another aspect of people from our own community at the same time as cultures from all over the world. It was a multilayered puzzle,” Lawrence adds. “Just before Bert’s passing in August 2024, he asked me to be present to preserve that vision and it’s my honor to be part of the team that is doing just that. I believe this year we truly honor Bert with the incredible lineup for our 2025 season.”
To celebrate in style, the 2025 music committee created this lineup of seven magnificent concerts with talented jazz musicians, many with ties to the area. For the eighth concert the committee is coming together as the 45th JAZZ in the GARDEN All-Stars, accompanied by Mike Holober (keyboard), Cameron Brown (bass), and Ben Perowsky (drums), to perform. This concert and the pre-concert reception will pay tribute to co-founders Ray Wright and the late Bert Hughes and his wife Chris, and to honor, for the first time, a legendary jazz musician from Rockland County, the bassists Bill Crow. “Can’t wait to see you all for the big 45th Gala on August 28th. Enjoy the Jazz Season!!!, exclaims Lawrence.
“Thorough these performances the Edward Hopper House Museum will celebrate the history of Jazz as a wonderful form of American music and, most importantly, as a vibrant, living art, just as it honors the artwork and legacy of Edward Hopper, one of America’s most iconic painters of the 20th century,” says executive director Kathleen Motes Bennewitz.
To celebrate in style, the 2025 music committee created this lineup of seven magnificent concerts with talented jazz musicians, many with ties to the area. For the eighth concert the committee is coming together as the 45th JAZZ in the GARDEN All-Stars, accompanied by Mike Holober (keyboard), Cameron Brown (bass), and Ben Perowsky (drums), to perform. This concert and the pre-concert reception will pay tribute to co-founders Ray Wright and the late Bert Hughes and his wife Chris, and to honor, for the first time, a legendary jazz musician from Rockland County, the bassists Bill Crow. “Can’t wait to see you all for the big 45th Gala on August 28th. Enjoy the Jazz Season!!!, exclaims Lawrence.
“Thorough these performances the Edward Hopper House Museum will celebrate the history of Jazz as a wonderful form of American music and, most importantly, as a vibrant, living art, just as it honors the artwork and legacy of Edward Hopper, one of America’s most iconic painters of the 20th century,” says executive director Kathleen Motes Bennewitz.
