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Ben Cassara Trio

  • Shanghai Jazz 24 Main Street Madison, NJ, 07940 United States (map)

Ben Cassara performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 16 and he has been enthralling audiences since. "He connects emotionally with a song’s sentiments and actions—and does so without overstatement or fuss. He’s one jazz singer for whom words aren’t just syllables on which to hang notes. They’re the very center of the song." No music charge, $25 food & drink minimum. Performance will begin at 6:00. Reservations strongly recommended.

Dean Johnson is an acclaimed bassist who has performed with the likes of: Paul Jost Quartet, Roseanna Vitro, Bill Mays, and many others. Most prominently, Dean spent over 10 years with Gerry Mulligan playing in his big band, symphony orchestras, the Israeli Philharmonic, NY Philharmonic, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Jim Ridl is a pianist, composer, arranger, and educator who performs internationally and nationally with his own bands, Dave Liebman Big BAnd, with Diane Monroe and many more. Jim has 5 critically acclaimed cd releases and is in great demand throughout the music world.

No music charge, the first set begins at 7:00. $25 food & drink minimum, reservations strongly recommended.