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Bernie Williams - Gil Parris Quartet

Friday, October 22, 2021 @ 7:30pm



The Woodland
60 Woodland Drive, Maplewood, NJ 07040

New York Yankees legend, Grammy nominee, guitar virtuoso, Bernie Williams will be performing with fellow guitarist, and Grammy nominee, Gil Parris in the Great Hall at the Woodland in Maplewood.

Billed as the Bernie Williams-Gil Parris Quartet, this super group is rounded off with the legendary “World’s Most Dangerous Bassist” Will Lee, and the multitalented Drummer and Vocalist Josh Dion.

The group will be doing a mix of classic songs with creative arrangements, as well as original material. The shows are always entertaining, improvisational, and interactive.

The production will be presented by Smooth Jazz New Jersey, and audio will be upgraded by Live At Nite. Tickets range from $50-$60 and are available for purchase online.

The Woodland is a historic Georgian style Mansion and adjoining auditorium completed in 1930, nestled in Maplewood Village just steps away from the most diverse choices in eating as you will find anywhere. Less than a minute away from the Maplewood train station, the venue and restaurants are easily accessible on the Dover Line and the N.J. Transit Mid-Town Direct (37min. door to door) from Penn Station N.Y.C.




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