Ocean County Library, Toms River, NJ




Molly Ryan

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Wednesday, November 17, 8 PM. The vocalist, who has appeared here with other groups, is putting together her own program for this date. Reedman Dan Levinson will be in the band, with opportunities for solos and full instrumentals too. The unique rhythm section behind them is made up entirely of celebrated string players: Tom Landman and Matt Munisteri playing guitars, with Brian Nalepka on bass. This is an interesting way to capitalize on the intimacy of Mancini Hall.

"Ryan is quite a find," writes Harvey Barkan in the American Rag. He notes she has an "expressive full voice and the right sound for this kind of music, with a believable presentation." Molly performs some endearing vocals drawn from the classic period of jazz and swing. She's sung for us often at Bridgewater and The Bickford, and has been featured at the Hot Steamed and Orange County Classic jazz Festivals, among others.


This series is temporarily quartered at the Toms River Library building while its home at Ocean County College is under renovation. It's less than a mile from Parkway exit 81; directions below. Request tickets, directions from the OCC Box Office at (732) 255-0500.

Concerts are one long set, from 8 to 9:30 PM, allowing working people to attend and still get home at a decent hour. The tab is reasonable too: only $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Ticket info below.

The New Jesey Jazz Society is a proud co-sponsor of Jazz for Shore.


All concerts start 8 pm. Ticket info below.

Wednesday
Jan 14
MIDIRI BROTHERS QUARTET. Clarinetist Joe and drum/vibe/trombonist Paul return with Pat Mercuri on guitar and bassist Ed Wise.

Wednesday
Feb 4
GROUND HOG DAY JAM. Our annual freewheeling session of hot jazz. Stars include Herb Gardner (tromboner & piano), Dan Levinson (reeds) and Abbie Gardner (Vocals).

COMING
in 2009
Violinist Aaron Weinstein with Bucky Pizzarelli, Jim Fryer/Bria Skönberg, and more.


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Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Purchase in advance from the Ocean County College box office: (732) 255-0500. The box office can also provide information and directions.
Directions: Just 4 miles from the OCC campus and less than a mile from Parkway exit 81, either direction. From Exit 81, bear right onto Lakehurst Rd, then bear right onto CR-527. Turn left onto Main St. and right onto Washington. The Library's street address is 101 Washington Street, 08753 if you are using a navigator. The Library itself does not sell the concert tickets.

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