Author: BartlettPair

Hi friends and jazz lovers – the time is rapidly approaching for the Bartlett-Benedum get-together on July 13, 2013. We honor invitees whom we admire, respect, and love.

We start the day at 1:00 p.m. with a welcome and a blessing. Then, the dean of jazz piano in Pittsburgh, Frank Cunimondo and his trio kick off the afternoon with great selections from his 20 records and CDs. Frank is a legend in jazz along with his many Westinghouse High School’s Wall of Fame honorees who include such artists as Ahmad Jamal, Dakota Staton, and many more. Frank played the “Tonight Show” and had the “best Jazz CD” in Paris, France just a couple of years ago. It is great to have Frank back along with his trio – Pat Crossley and our “house” drummer, Tom Wendt.

We welcome back the Rockwood Area High School and Alumni Jazz Band. They were a big hit at the last Jazz in the Meadow. Donations collected at that event in the sum of $500. were donated to the Music Department at Rockwood Area High School. We hope to continue this way of encouraging jazz in the high school age group.

And, what a finale we have arranged this year. The Joe Negri Quartet tops off the day at 5:30 p.m. Joe’s resume reads like the history of jazz in Pittsburgh – a radio and television star who often performs with the Pittsburgh Symphony, records with all of the great jazz artists, and is Michael Feinstein’s favorite guitar player. World wide, Joe is known as “Handyman Negri” on the Fred Roger’s Neighborhood. Joe is the epitome of a great jazz musician and great guy in life. Joe will be accompanied by the talented Max Leake on piano, Tony Depolis on bass, and the inimitable Tom Wendt on drums.

So, arrive early. Enjoy hardy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and some of the best company with whom to spend a summer afternoon.

Official invitations will be arriving soon by land mail with RSVP status, directions to our meadow, etc.

P.S. Those wishing to spend an overnight in the Laurel Highlands should make early reservations at the local B and B’s and/or Seven Spring. Reservations are going quickly.

Jazz in the Meadow
July 13, 2013
1:00 p.m. to 7: 00p.m.

As many of you know, the Brooks Bartlett family and Benny Benedum started this musical adventure as a dedication to and promotion of friendship and jazz. We invite persons we admire, respect, and love. With these qualities in mind, we invite you to spend a summer day with us.

The tent has been reserved, the stage set, and the musicians scheduled.

We start the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with the Frank Cunimondo Trio. Following Frank, we again will be entertained by the Rockwood Area High School/Alumni Jazz Band. At 5:30 p.m. the Joe Negri Quartet will wrap up this marvelous day of music and conviviality.

More information and up-dates will be on our website – JazzintheMeadow.com – and a formal invitation will arrive in June.

We look forward to sharing this day of festivities with our friends!

Here’s a “heads up” regarding the 2013 edition of the Bartlett-Benedum Jazz in the Meadow. This event is scheduled for July 13 (Saturday).

We start the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with the Frank Cunimondo Trio. Following Frank, we again will be entertained by the Rockwood Area High School/Alumni Jazz Band. At 5:30 p.m. the Joe Negri Mike Tomaro Quartet will wrap up this marvelous day of music and conviviality.

So, come early (1:00 p.m.) and stay late (7:00 p.m.). Help us to continue the theme of our lawn party that promotes jazz, friendship, and conviviality.

We suggest early reservation at the local B and B’s and/or Seven Springs if you plan to stay overnight.

Brooks & Helen Bartlett