Smooth Jazz for Scholars 2017 dates/lineup December 22, 2016

Keyboardist Jay Rowe has announced the dates and lineup for his 2017 Smooth Jazz for Scholars benefit concert series. The announcement came earlier this week on Facebook:

… reserved seating tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Smooth Jazz For Scholars benefit concerts to be held on 5/5/17 and 5/6/17. Tickets cost $40 each for 1 night and $70 for 2 nights. The artist line up for 5/5/17 is Rick Braun, Nick Colionne, Jeff Kashiwa and Will Donato. The line up for 5/6/17 is Steve Oliver, Steve Cole, Chieli Minucci and Nelson Rangell. The show will be held at the Parson’s Complex 70 West River Street Milford, CT. 06460. Doors open at 7pm showtime at 8pm. Send check or money order payable to Smooth Jazz For Scholars Inc. P.O. Box 3723 Milford, CT. 06460. Call 203-874-4150 for additional assistance and questions if needed. Thanks.

Yes, Smooth Jazz for Scholars is in its 15th year. It will be my 11th year in attendance; my 10th anniversary. This will be the first time SJFS is held in May since 2012, the last year the event was only one night.

It’s the first time at SJFS for trumpeter/flugelhorn player Rick Braun and saxophonist Will Donato. Can we expect Rick and Will to play through the audience on songs like “Cadillac Slim” (Rick) and “New Life” (Will)? What whistle song does Nelson Rangell have in mind? Why have I made a habit of asking questions in these lineup posts? Two out of three questions and more will be answered in early May. And I’m happy to report that SJFS will not conflict with the 2017 WCWP Hall of Fame Ceremony. That will be held on April 1; no foolin’.

Friday, May 5
Rick Braun
Nick Colionne
Jeff Kashiwa
Will Donato

Saturday, May 6
Steve Oliver
Steve Cole
Chieli Minucci
Nelson Rangell

Location:
Parsons Complex
70 W. River St.
Milford, CT 06460

Tickets: $40 for one night, $70 for two nights

Reserved seating tickets can be purchased by check (like I will) or money order payable to:
Smooth Jazz for Scholars, Inc.
P.O. Box 3723
Milford, CT 06460

For questions or additional assistance, call:
(203) 874-4150

I leave you with recaps of the first and second nights of the 14th annual Smooth Jazz for Scholars.

5/8/17 UPDATE: This year’s Smooth Jazz for Scholars is complete. Recaps can be seen here and here.