Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes With Special Guest Kaitlyn Fay at Hudson Valley Community College
Posted by Debby Gardner 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
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Musicians
Michael Benedict
vibraphoneJon LeRoy
organ, Hammond B3Pete Sweeney
drumsBrian Melick
percussionKaitlyn Fay
vocalsAbout
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.