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Washington Hotel, 201 Sunbury St, Minersville, PA, 17954, United States
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Jazz quartet at the beautiful Washington Hotel.
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Bear Prince Opera
Originally commissioned by the Yocum Institute for Arts Education
Chris Heslop – Composer & Musical Director, Vicki Haller Graff – Librettist
Briefly, it’s the story of a poor woodcutter who allows a bear to marry his younger daughter, Nina, in exchange for sparing his life. She discovers that the bear is really an enchanted prince who only appears as a human being at night. When she breaks a promise to him, she must try to find him at the Castle of Faith; on her way she encounters a witch, the sun and moon, wizards and the wind. After many trials, the two are reunited.
Performed by four opera singers, and a three-piece jazz pit (piano – bass – drums)
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Duo
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Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Road, Douglassville, 19518, United States
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Chris Heslop & Bob Kreitz Traditional Jazz
Chris Heslop is a saxophonist and composer with a varied musical background. As a saxophonist, Chris is often seen playing with big bands, jazz combos, salsa, and polka bands. A composer, he has written for big bands, orchestras, movies, theatrical productions, and several operas. An early jazz enthusiast, he incorporates the styles of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and other early greats into both his playing and composing.
Bob Kreitz has played piano in the Reading area professionally for over forty years. He presently performs regularly with his dance band, By Request, and the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band throughout Central Pennsylvania. Bob also works with other groups focusing on traditional jazz as well as doing solo engagements.
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Duo
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Time:
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Location:
Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Road, Douglassville, 19518, United States
Calendar:
Chris Heslop & Bob Kreitz Traditional Jazz
Chris Heslop is a saxophonist and composer with a varied musical background. As a saxophonist, Chris is often seen playing with big bands, jazz combos, salsa, and polka bands. A composer, he has written for big bands, orchestras, movies, theatrical productions, and several operas. An early jazz enthusiast, he incorporates the styles of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and other early greats into both his playing and composing.
Bob Kreitz has played piano in the Reading area professionally for over forty years. He presently performs regularly with his dance band, By Request, and the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band throughout Central Pennsylvania. Bob also works with other groups focusing on traditional jazz as well as doing solo engagements.
Hesse’s Hot Jazz Parade Band
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Wyomissing July 4 Parade, Wyomissing, PA, 19610, United States
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Join us for our annual traipse through Wyomissing.
Mission Impossible
Traditional Jazz and rock/pop through the 1970s with the 7-piece band led by Ben Mauger.
Kutztown Band Shell
Music & Mindfulness
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June 16, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Location:
Graves Mountain, 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, Virginia, VA, 22743, United States
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Orchestral playing & concerts
Chamber music sessions
Jazz improv. & performance
Bluegrass picking & jams
Sight reading sessions
Jazz Katz
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Washington Hotel, 201 Sunbury St, Minersville, PA, 17954, United States
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Jazz Quartet at the beautiful Washington Hotel
AFM Union Jazz Jam
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Reading Leiderkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
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Our 5th annual jazz jam feature the area’s best jazz players.
Bob Peruzzi Trio
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Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St, Easton, 18042, United States
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Traditional jazz with two of my favorites! Bob Peruzzi on trombone and Bob Kreitz on piano