Arts & Entertainment
FREE "Jazz in the Courtyard" with Henry Franklin's Quartet, Sunday, July 17, 2011, 5 to 7 pm
“Jazz in the Courtyard” is a free summer concert series sponsored by St. James Anglican Church, and kicks off Sunday, July 17 from 5 to 7 pm with the smooth sounds of jazz bassist Henry Franklin and his amazing quartet.
Franklin has more than 100 albums to his credit, including two gold records -- The Secret Life of Plants and Grazing in the Grass. His collaborators include some of the great musicians of our time: Pharoah Sanders, Joe Williams, Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, and Sonny Fortune!
In dddition to the free concert, several local restaurants will be on hand with their signature dishes available for a nominal charge. On-site will be Alta Coffee, Blue Water Grill, Ho Sum Bistro, Regatta Cafe, and Newport Rib Company!
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All are welcome. Childcare is free, along with the pizza for kids. Please RSVP for childcare to Beth Borbon by Thursday, July 14, 949/675.0210 x302. More concert info at: www.stjamesnb.org
- Our next concert is Sunday, August 14, 5 to 7 pm, so save the date! Guest artist: Arnie’s Swing Machine featuring jazz favorites.
Questions? Please call St. James: 949/675.0210. Church website: www.stjamesnb.org