The first annual Warwick Jazz Festival.....

The first annual Warwick Jazz Festival will be in the late summer of 2010 in the village of Warwick NY, August 26 - 29, 2010.

Find us listed amongst other jazz festivals on WBGO Jazz Radio site.

This event, conceived and produced by local jazz musician Steve Rubin, in cooperation with venues presenting live music, the village of Warwick and local business will be an extension of a vibrant local jazz culture.

Warwick and nearby area is home to many jazz musicians including, but not limited to; Mark Egan, Jeff Ciampa, Joe Vincent Tranchina, Gabriele Tranchina, Bob Rosen, Richard Kimball, Dave Smith, Mike Jackson, The New York Swing Exchange, Jon Werking, Dave Edwards, Andy Ezrin, John Arbo, Chris Persad, David Crone, Frank Vignola and James Emery.

The Music in the Courtyard Series supported and sponsored by the Railroad Ave. merchants led by George Lawrence of The Eclectic Eye has been featuring jazz for 6 years. They were among the first to hire and support local musicians. George Nitti, with Baby Grand Productions, featured artists in music series at Baby Grand Books. George continues to support the jazz community.

The Dautaj Restaurant on Oakland Ave presents jazz regularly. Ray Townley on their behalf has helped shape interest in jazz, presenting weekly quality shows. Coquito, has featured top artists such as Dave Valentin , Gabriele Tranchina, with Joe Vincent Tranchina and Bobby Sanabria, Jeff Ciampa and Mark Egan in concert. Coquito features jazz, salsa, dancing and special events. The Peach Grove Inn, The Grappa and the Village of Warwick are all regular participants in this developing scene.

The Tuscan Cafe on South St. which features a variety of music will have a jazz electronica performance.

Vision Community Church and the Albert Wisner Library in cooperation with the village of Warwick will continue the tradition of presenting music by participating in the jazz festival.

The purpose of this event is to pull together these working entities under one collective umbrella, The Warwick Valley Jazz Festival. In addition to its direct effect on artists by hiring them, it synthesizes the tourism, local business and community interests.

The success of the festival can have a broad positive effect on the community by heightening awareness of this great American musical art form and celebrating Warwick’s diverse and beautiful environment as an attractive destination in NY State.
Schedule of Events  >  http://warwickvalleyjazzfest.com/index.php/schedule-of-events.html