Jazz Vespers Kicks Off Fall Lineup

CAPE MAY — The Cape May Jazz Vespers Series has a great Fall lineup, including a Nov. concert featuring Denis DiBlasio and Brian Betz, then culminating with the third annual Holiday Benefit concert in Dec. In the two previous years, the benefit has raised over $4000.00 for Hurricane Sandy relief and the Philippine Typhoon relief.
Starting in Oct., keyboardist Greg Pordon gets the Fall rolling.
Greg Pordon – Oct. 19 at 3:00
Greg Pordon is an accomplished keyboardist whose career spans many music genres. After studying arranging at Berklee College of Music in Boston, he went on the road with Alex Glover and Company. He recently performed as the keyboardist with the legendary 70’s singing group, The Stylistics. For the past seven years has been the musical director for the 11 a.m. Celebration Service at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May. The Cape May Jazz Vesper Series is proud to have Greg a part of our fall lineup.
Denis DiBlasio/Brian Betz – Nov. 16 at 3:00
The teaming of South Jersey favorite Denis DiBlasio and his protégé Brian Betz has been a fruitful one, spawning a number of acclaimed CD’s and great performances throughout the East Coast. In the 1980’s, Denis joined legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson’s Big Band and went on to serve as the Bands musical director for five years. Denis currently heads the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University. Brian Betz is an award winning educator and performer. Having several solo CD’s released with his own ensembles. Brian is a two-time winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition. Limited free parking is available. A $10.00 minimum donation is suggested. Wheelchair accessible. Call 576-1841 or visit www.capemayjazzvespers.com for more information.