CAPE MAY — For a number of years it has been hard to find any good Dixieland Jazz in south Jersey. It seemed that all the clubs, concerts and festivals provided other types of jazz. This presented a real problem for all the true Dixieland Jazz lovers who want to be able to hear and see their favorite kind of music in a live setting.
This problem was solved in 2008 when Ray Petit, Bob Ashman and Charlie Logeman formed the “Cape May Traditional Jazz Society”. The purpose of the non-profit CMTJS is to develop, educate, promote and enjoy Traditional Jazz (Dixieland, Blues, Ragtime & New Orleans Style) in south Jersey. Their goal is to keep this unique original American Art form of great music alive and affordably available on a regular basis.
CMTJS vision is to: have Sunday afternoon gigs monthly with professional jazz musicians playing Traditional Dixieland Jazz in a local venue; develop local youth musicians by forming partnerships with local high school and college music departments and our local Traditional Jazz musicians to help their youth learn, love and have an opportunity to play this type of jazz; publish a quarterly Newsletter with pertinent Traditional Jazz information; build a strong membership and group of volunteer workers.
Upcoming events:
Cape May Traditional Jazz Society, Washington Street Mall Merchants, Community Food Bank of NJ, WCFA & Center For Community Arts sponsor Mardi Gras in September in Cape May:
“Bourbon Street comes to Beach Ave, Fri., Sept. 17, free concert at the Gazebo on Washington St Mall 4-5 p.m.
• At Cabana’s, 429 Beach Ave., Herb Roselle’s “Atlantic City Jazz Band” 7-10 p.m.
• At Carney’s, 401 Beach Ave., Al Harrison Dixieland Band” 9-11 p.m.
•Marquis deLafeyette 501 Beach Ave., Steve Barbone’s “Barbone Street Jazz Band” 7-10 p.m.
The night features great New Orleans Jazz, food and fun with a special free After Glo Party at the Merion Inn 10 pm-?, Jammin’ with George Mesterhazy & Friends.
Single admission $20, good for entrance to all evening venues
Purchase tickets at the door. Profits donated to Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Full details of all Cape May Traditional Jazz Society activities and how to become a CMTJS member can be found on their website www.capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com or email them at info@capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com.
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