(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- James Langton's New York All Stars Big Band takes center stage to kick off Algonquin's 2024-2025 Jazz Series with Big Band Royalty bringing timeless melodies to life, delivering an authentic and electrifying performance on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Big Band Royalty is a musical journey through the ages with the soul-stirring sounds of jazz royalty, including the iconic "Duke" Ellington, the velvety Nat "King" Cole, the swinging "Count" Basie, the innovative "Earl" Hines, and Benny Goodman, the "King" of Swing. Tickets are available for purchase online.
The series continues on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm with Perfectly Frank. James Langton hand picks some of the tri-state area's top musicians for this special event. Step back in time to the golden era of jazz with "Perfectly Frank" - a mesmerizing performance that pays homage to the legendary Frank Sinatra's small band "Symphonette" with which he made iconic radio appearances in the 1950s and '60s. "Perfectly Frank" is not just a concert; it's a journey into the heart of swing and the enduring legacy of one of music's greatest icons. Tickets are available for purchase online.
The third and final show in the series is Boogie Woogie Band on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00pm. Get ready to swing and shuffle your way into a stimulating conclusion of the 2024-2025 Jazz Series with "Boogie Woogie Big Band" featuring the sensational James Langton and his dynamic New York All Stars. From the irresistible beats of boogie-woogie to the timeless allure of swing and the fabulous vocal harmony of Gimme Four, this performance is a celebration of the vibrant music that defined an era. Get ready to dance, groove, and immerse yourself for an afternoon of musical brilliance that will leave you wanting more. Tickets are available for purchase online.
ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film. Located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.
