We were so pleased to learn that the Town of Darien, Connecticut, recognizing Gerry’s many talents, proclaimed March 1, 2019, as Gerry Mulligan Day! First Selectman Jayme Stevenson visited Gerry’s studio this afternoon to present …
Continue ReadingNew Jazz Program on WUTC-FM
Timeless Jazz, a weekly radio series produced from 1987 to 2002 by jazz journalist and collector Ken Dryden from his personal jazz library, will return to WUTC’s broadcast schedule beginning on Sunday, from 3-5 p.m. …
Continue ReadingLucas Gazianis Wins Mulligan Prize
On Friday, March 1, the Greenwich High School Jazz Ensemble took first place at the Darien High School Jazz Jamboree competing against other local high school ensembles. GHS pianist Lucas Gazianis was recognized as the …
Continue ReadingDarien Jazz Jamboree on March 1st
Darien High School will host its sixth Annual Jazz Jamboree at 4 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Twelve area high school ensembles will be competing. Admission is five dollars. The Darien High School jazz …
Continue ReadingOn the Next All This Jazz: “In Tribute”
Listen for the next All This Jazz, starting at 9pm on Saturday the 3rd, right here on KWGS / Public Radio Tulsa. Every Saturday night, both online and over the air, ATJ delivers three hours of recent and …
Continue ReadingTrombonist John Fedchock to perform with CLC jazz band
John Fedchock, a New York based trombone virtuoso, composer and leader of the New York Big Band, with two Grammy nominations, and who has toured with T.S. Monk, the Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson, the Manhattan …
Continue ReadingTed Rosenthal & Trio perform Nov. 4 at Woodstock Playhouse
Ted Rosenthal & Trio, will perform Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation. He actively tours worldwide with …
Continue ReadingCurtis Stigers to play Concorde Club
A-list American saxophonist and songwriter Curtis Stigers, who soared to international fame with the chart busting You’re All That Matters To Me, I Wonder Why, and his version of Peace, Love and Understanding which provided …
Continue ReadingCT students receive 2018 Gerry Mulligan Scholarship
Each year the Gerry and Franca Mulligan Foundation provides scholarships for Darien High School students and students from neighboring towns. On June 8 three Darien High School Students and a Norwalk senior received the scholarships …
Continue ReadingDarien HS Jazz Perform on Beach
The soul-soothing sounds of the Darien High School jazz ensemble and the Darien Community Band entertained a sunset crowd at Weed Beach on June 6. The jazz group performed a 45-minute set and included compositions …
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