George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert at Cape May Music Festival at Cape May Convention Hall

Jazz fans and friends will once again come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the late George Mesterhazy, Cape May’s favorite jazz pianist, in Cape May Convention Hall during the 8th Annual George Mesterhazy Tribute concert under the direction of Barry Miles.,“Come Rain or Come Shine,” featuring classic songs to brighten one’s day. Mesterhazy (1954-2012) performed nationally and abroad with jazz legend Shirley Horn until her death in 2005. His performing and arranging credits include the two Grammy-nominated Shirley Horn recordings: “Loving You” and “May the Music Never End.” Not only was he a regular headliner in the Cape May Music Festival, many in Cape May know him from his regular performances on the piano at The Merion Inn, with trio mates Bob Shomo and Tim Lekan...

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Jazz fans and friends will once again come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the late George Mesterhazy, Cape May’s favorite jazz pianist, in Cape May Convention Hall during the 8th Annual George Mesterhazy Tribute concert under the direction of Barry Miles.,“Come Rain or Come Shine,” featuring classic songs to brighten one’s day. Mesterhazy (1954-2012) performed nationally and abroad with jazz legend Shirley Horn until her death in 2005. His performing and arranging credits include the two Grammy-nominated Shirley Horn recordings: “Loving You” and “May the Music Never End.” Not only was he a regular headliner in the Cape May Music Festival, many in Cape May know him from his regular performances on the piano at The Merion Inn, with trio mates Bob Shomo and Tim Lekan. Jazz musicians and singers from New York, Philadelphia and beyond regularly traveled to Cape May just to sit in with him. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) as part of the 30th Annual Cape May Music Festival.

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