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Chamber of Commerce Concert Series to bring live music to West Linear Park |
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Oswego, NY - The Veterans’ Stage on West Linear Park in downtown Oswego will
host a series of concerts this summer as the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of
Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Oswego, sponsors the West Linear
Park Summer Concert Series.
“We are pleased to once again be working with
the city to sponsor this popular music series,” said Jennifer Hill, Executive
Director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. “The stage at West
Linear Park provides us with a perfect location for the concert series. The
concerts will provide members of our community and visitors with the opportunity
to listen to some wonderful music while enjoying a breathtaking view of the
river and the Oswego harbor.”
The concert series will begin Tuesday, June
17th with the smooth jazz sounds of the Anthony Joseph Swingtet. The local
group is popular among jazz enthusiasts who appreciate the refreshing new energy
that they bring to various classic jazz standards and ballads that have stood
the test of time. The group provides the listener with a ‘swingin’ sound that is
smooth, sweet, and in the groove. Usually performing as a trio, the group has
been described as providing a ‘chamber jazz’ music setting, creating a pleasant
atmosphere that makes it easy for the listener to enjoy the music as much as the
band enjoys performing for them.
Featuring primary members Anthony J.
Joseph of Oswego, band leader, on clarinet and vocals; Joe Ferlo of Rome on
guitar; and Matt Vacanti of Liverpool on acoustic bass, The group’s program
includes selections that were made popular by some of the most famous American
jazz composers and performers such as George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Harold
Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, and Syracuse native Jimmy Van Heusen.
The Anthony Joseph Swingtet will perform from 7 – 9pm.at the Veteran’s Stage on
West Linear Park.
The concert series continues with performances by local
favorites, the Cortini Brothers Jazz Band on Tuesday, July 15th, and Halfway to
Nowhere on Tuesday, August 19th.
All concerts will be from 7 – 9 pm at
the Veterans’ Stage on West Linear Park. Please bring you own blankets or lawn
chairs for the concerts.
About the photo: The Anthony Joseph
Swingtet will kick off the 2008 West Linear Park Summer Concert Series with a
performance at 7pm on Tuesday, June 17th at the Veterans’ Stage. Pictured above
from left are band members Matt Vacanti on acoustic bass, Band Leader, Anthony
J. Joseph, clarinet and vocals, and Joe Ferlo on guitar. The Greater
Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oswego are sponsoring the
concert series.
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