AJP All Stars at The 21st Atlanta Jazz Party

In the swinging, Atlanta Jazz Party! classic jazz tradition, were excited to introduce two magnificent new musicians to this years all-star line-up Rossano Sportiello on piano and the vocal stylings of New Orleans native Topsy Chapman. Rossano graduated from the Italian Conservatory in his native Italy and began his musical career at the age of 18 with the Milano Jazz Gang, one of Europes historic jazz bands. Topsy is a well established jazz singer who has charmed and endeared herself to crowds all over the world with her authentic style and clear melodious voice.

Joining Rossano and Topsy will be long-time AJP favorites Duke Heitger and Ed Polcer on cornet; Allan Vach, Dan Block and Tom Fischer on reeds; Dan Barrett and Bob Havens on trombone; Johnny Varro and John Cocuzzi on piano and vibes; Eddie Erickson and Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar; Frank Tate, Nicki Parrott, Richard Simon and Vince Giordano on bass; Ed Metz Jr. and Joe Ascione on drums. John and Nicki will also provide vocals in addition to Topsy. Music is in the tradition of Chicago/New York, BG Quartet, West Coast, New Orleans jazz bands and combos....

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In the swinging, Atlanta Jazz Party! classic jazz tradition, were excited to introduce two magnificent new musicians to this years all-star line-up Rossano Sportiello on piano and the vocal stylings of New Orleans native Topsy Chapman. Rossano graduated from the Italian Conservatory in his native Italy and began his musical career at the age of 18 with the Milano Jazz Gang, one of Europes historic jazz bands. Topsy is a well established jazz singer who has charmed and endeared herself to crowds all over the world with her authentic style and clear melodious voice.

Joining Rossano and Topsy will be long-time AJP favorites Duke Heitger and Ed Polcer on cornet; Allan Vach, Dan Block and Tom Fischer on reeds; Dan Barrett and Bob Havens on trombone; Johnny Varro and John Cocuzzi on piano and vibes; Eddie Erickson and Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar; Frank Tate, Nicki Parrott, Richard Simon and Vince Giordano on bass; Ed Metz Jr. and Joe Ascione on drums. John and Nicki will also provide vocals in addition to Topsy. Music is in the tradition of Chicago/New York, BG Quartet, West Coast, New Orleans jazz bands and combos.

As always, we will transform the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter into a cabaret jazz hall where we assemble superb combos of classic improvisational jazz for your listening and dancing pleasure. All-star musician line-ups will play six sets on Friday night, five sets on Saturday afternoon, six sets on Saturday night, and five sets on Sunday. Every player is featured in each session. Atlanta Jazz Party! patrons get to attend all four sessions plus the exclusive Saturday morning jazz brunch just for patrons and musicians.

Our party continues to be widely talked about by both musicians and fans all over the country. Atlanta Jazz Party! patrons come from all over the United States and nine countries and we are especially pleased that our Atlanta-area patronage continues to grow. Table assignments are made in the order we receive your reservation, but there are no bad seats in The Grand Ballroom! Our party is a clean air jazz party with a smoking area nearby. The music is played in a casual, cabaret setting, with a cash bar right outside the ballroom. Mention the Atlanta Jazz Party! when making your reservation at the Westin Atlanta North for a special discounted room rate.

Flying in? Use AirTran and receive 10% off on the lowest fares available by using promo code : (ATL042410) You must reserve through AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) Mention ATLANTA JAZZ PARTY start saving today! We are looking forward to seeing you in April!

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