One of New York”™s most prominent jazz bands ”” the Curtis Nowosad Quartet ”” will perform a rare local area concert, open to all regardless of religious affiliation, on the front lawn of Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Ave., Southport, on Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m.
A key player in galvanizing New York”™s jazz cultural and spiritual awakening, Nowosad has been a major force in The Harlem Sessions, organized by renowned pianist Marc Cary. His New York-based ensemble has held court throughout the city, including full-week residencies at Dizzy”™s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC).
“We”™re delighted to present the Curtis Nowosad Quartet to our community,” said Robert Kwan, music director at Trinity Episcopal Church. “They are master musicians and we”™re in for a fun afternoon of top-notch entertainment. We welcome everyone who loves jazz.”
To comply with federal, state and local guidelines, social distancing measures will be in place. All attendees must wear masks and be registered in advance for contact tracing purposes. Attendance at the event will be limited to 100 and no one will be admitted without tickets and advance registration. People should bring their own chairs.
Tickets for the Curtis Nowosad Quartet are $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $55 for a family (2 adults and unlimited students/children); children 10 and under are free.