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Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes With Special Guest Kaitlyn Fay at Hudson Valley Community College

Courtesy of Debby Gardner | Posted on August 17, 2023

Where

Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY
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When

Thu, September 21, 2023
12:00 pm

Musicians

Michael Benedict
vibraphone
Jon LeRoy
organ, Hammond B3
Brian Melick
percussion
Kaitlyn Fay
vocals

About

Michael Benedict, named 2023 Best Jazz Musician by WCDB Radio (SUNY Albany), plays the vibraphone, a melding of a xylophone and marimba. Jazz Vibes, one of several jazz ensembles led by Benedict, features three of the region’s most sought-after musicians: Jon LeRoy, organ; Pete Sweeney, drums, and Brian Melick, percussion. Guest vocalist Kaitlyn Fay is “swinging and sweet; a joy and a natural” says Peter Eldridge of New York Voices. The group performs original compositions, jazz standards and Brazilian-influenced jazz, aka Bossa Nova, that appeal to all ages. No reservations required for this free, hour-long concert; visit www.hvcc.edu/culture, or contact [email protected] for more information.

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