John Coltrane Music Fest to spotlight county’s talents
“This is the third year of the festival, and we expect it to be the best one yet,” said G.A. Morrison, of Hamlet. “The festival is a way for us to celebrate the contributions of John Coltrane and others from Richmond County.”
Festival Shows Off Best of New England
The New England Autumn Festival, now in its second year, will also feature equestrian demonstrations, arts, crafts and food booths and more.
“It’s about jazz, horses, lobster and beer. It’s a big party where we’re trying to create a jazz festival, a family festival that really captures the spirit and essence of New England,” Fast said.
Weekend Pick: Lake Anne Jazz Festival
The festival kicks off with Rashida Jolley, a Washington, DC, jazz harpist and vocalist. Jolley has appeared on America’s Got Talent, the Today Show and has toured with Lady Gaga.
After Jolley, World View takes the stage at 2 p.m. The acoustic group Veronneau performs Latin jazz and gypsy music at 3 p.m. At 4 p.m., the Wayne Wilentz Quartet entertains with their arrangements of Latin, R&B and jazz pieces.
Toots Thielemans On Piano Jazza
Thielemans got his big break in 1950 when he joined Benny Goodman's band on their European tour. Two years later, he immigrated to the US and quickly found work along side such groups as Charlie Parker's All Stars and the George Shearing Quintet. ...
