Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Wine and jazz at the Ford Piano Factory in Peekskill, NY!

Join us for for wine, beer, and jazz by the Antonio Ciacca Quintet in a program entitled “The Italian-American Songbook.” Featuring performances of some of the most time-honored and beloved jazz standards, the evening will feature pianist Antonio Ciacca, vocalist Daniella D’Ercole, trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, bassist Marco Panascia, and drummer Luca Santaniello.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the music starting at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $25 and are available in advance or at the door.

Purchase your ticket today!

Ford Piano Factory
15 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
For more information, visit www.fordpiano.com

• For information about Italian Jazz Days, please download this poster (.pdf)
• For the complete Italian Jazz Days schedule, please download this brochure.

NY Jazz Workshop

October 1, 2011 in Peekskill, NY
Join Antonio Ciacca and his ensemble at the Ford Piano Factory in Peekskill for one-one-one jazz lessons, master classes, and ensemble rehearsals.
The band will help you to develop your sight-reading, jazz theory, and improvisation skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Classes begin at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 4:00 p.m. That evening, join us as Antonio’s band takes the stage for the opening night performance of the
Italian Jazz Days music series. Please see below for complete concert information.

The workshop schedule is as follows:
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lecture and discussion: “Beethoven Was a Jazz Musician. He Just Didn’t Know It”: Jazz Harmony, Theory, and Instrumentation
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch break
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Master class on blues, swing, and improvisation
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Jazz combo rehearsals and practice
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Open rehearsal with the Antonio Ciacca Quintet
8:30 p.m. – Concert begins with Antonio Ciacci on a special piano rebuilt for this occasion, with Daniella D’Ercole – vocals, John Magnarelli – trumpet, Marco Panasica – double bass and Luka Santaniello – drums.

The workshop is open to students of all ages and is free for all participants. Space is limited, so please RSVP immediately.

Ford Piano Factory
15 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
For more information, visit www.fordpiano.com

To reserve your place, please fill out the  form below.

We look forward to working with you!

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