The Ocean City Pops Orchestra, William Scheible, Artistic Director, present the swinging Barbone Street Jazz Band on Sunday, August 3rd, at its historic venue, the Music Pier, located at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk at 8:00 PM. Hear this fantastic New Orleans style jazz band play a tribute to jazz great Louis Armstrong. Tickets are available for $10 by calling the box office at 609-525-9291 or online at www.ocnj.us
Barbone Street’s jazz performances are a continuation of jazz’s evolution. They put their own stamp on New Orleans jazz by combining musicians’ individual styles into a free swinging band sound.
A Rehoboth, De jazz club owner says, “It is simply amazing how [their] music crosses all age groups. It is clearly a demonstration of the respect for the music and the musicians in Barbone St. [They] have done a great thing.” And the Jazz Concert Review writes, “Barbone Street was superb! Great music played in a bright, colorful, original and playful style that is the hallmark of this marvelous band.”
The bands members have played with many jazz greats such as Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk, Buddy Rich, Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Max Roach and also perform in orchestras and clubs in and around the Philadelphia area. Be sure not to miss this exciting concert!
