Jazz On 2 at Katmandu September 27, 2009

The sounds of Bebop, Dixieland, Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz and Blues will fill the air as Mercer County Community College (MCCC) presents "Jazz On 2 at Katmandu" on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Katmandu on Route 29 in Trenton.


Celebrating the one-year anniversary of WWFM radio's return to jazz, the all-day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A lineup of world-class talent includes Jazz On 2 program hosts Joe Cataldo, Tom Tallitsch, Gail Dixon, Buzz Herman and the Jazz Duchess herself, Doris Spears. Area performers will include Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings, vocalist Miche Braden, Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe, and "Zingu," a jazz band featuring MCCC's Vice President for Academic Affairs, Guy Generals. Special performances include the MCCC Jazz Trio and MCCC Music Director James Kelly.

There is no charge for the entertainment, but patrons can enjoy a jazz brunch from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., complete with New Orleans-themed cuisine as part of the menu selections. Call for brunch reservations: (609) 393-7300.

Jazz On 2 airs on 89.1 HD2, a digital channel of WWFM The Classical Network, a station of Mercer County Community College. 

For more information about the event, contact Winifred Howard at Jazz On 2 radio, 609-570-3189. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Donations to WWFM will be appreciated.

Official Website: http://www.mccc.edu/~symonss/whatsnew/pr_8-17-09_jazz%20at%20Katmandu.htm