CAPE MAY – The Cape May Jazz Vespers series will resume with the following fall events:
Celebrating 50 years of The Beatles! – Oct. 18 at 3:00
Oct. 18 at 3:00, the Cape May Jazz Vespers series takes a small departure from the norm and celebrates 50 years of Beatles music! Several of South Jersey’s finest musicians and Vespers favorites will present their interpretations of their favorite Fab Four songs. Since that time 50 years ago, when the Beatles first hit the charts, their influence has been undeniable throughout the music world, including the jazz world. The Beatles evolution from performing in clubs in Germany as teens, to world renowned recording artists and song writers can be heard in the music, from the first charted hit “Love Me Do” to the final songs from the final album in 1970, “Let It Be”.
This is not a concert to be missed, come see tap your feet with our area’s finest jazz performers on Oct. 18, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church of Cape May located on Hughes and Decatur Streets. A $10 donation is suggested and parking is available. For more information visit us online at www.capemayjazz vespers.com or call 609-576-1841.
Vocalist Phyllis Chapell – Nov. 15 at 3:00
Phyllis Chapell has spent her life developing a universal musical style, singing “world songs.” Her repertoire includes songs in 13 languages from Brazil, Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as American folk, jazz and popular music. She also has a repertoire of award-winning original songs. Phyllis Chapell was named one of the top 521 jazz vocalists of all time by Scott Yanow (Down Beat, Jazz Times, AllMusicGuide) in his book “The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide” published by Hal Leonard. Phyllis Chapell has performed in concert as a solo artist and/or with her ensemble, Phyllis Chapell & SIORA, in the U.S., Latin America, Brazil and Europe. In addition to her CDs with SIORA (“SIORA”, “Vis-a-Vis” , “Vision of the Dry Bones”, and “The Other Side of the River”), she has recorded 2 solo CDs called “World Songs”
