The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series

Spring/Summer 2025 Season at The Avram

Presented by Stony Brook Southampton & The Jazz Loft

Curated by Dr. Thomas Manuel, SBU Jazz Department Endowed Artist in Residence Fellow

Join us for an unforgettable 2025 season of jazz in collaboration with The Jazz Loft! The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series is a celebration of creativity, history, and artistry, with each performance offering a unique experience. Curated by renowned jazz artist Dr. Thomas Manuel, this series will explore various facets of jazz music and its influence on democracy, culture, and community.

CONCERT DATES

Concert #1: Jazz As Democracy - Thursday, April 24 | 7:00 pm

Concert #2: The Art of New - Thursday, May 29 | 7:00 pm

Concert #3: Long Island Jazz Legends & Local Juke Joints - Thursday, June 19 | 7:00 pm (Juneteenth)

Concert #4: The Spirit & Soul of Latin Jazz - Thursday, July 24 | 7:00 pm

Concert #5: Abstract Angularity - Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 pm

TICKET INFORMATION

General Admission: $36
Seniors: $33
SBU Students: $18
Series Pass (All 5 Concerts): $144

Tickets are available online or at the door.
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting lineup of jazz performances! Secure your tickets now and enjoy a season of outstanding music, history, and culture.

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CONCERT DESCRIPTIONS

Date: Thursday, April 24 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Avram

Celebrate the pioneers who intertwined jazz with the principles of democracy. From improvisation to swing, jazz reflects our individual rights and collective responsibilities. This concert will highlight artists such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Billy Strayhorn, and others.
Ensemble: The Jazz Loft All Stars featuring vocalist/composer/pianist Mala Waldron.

Tom Manuel, cornet
Darrell Smith, drums
Mala Waldron, piano
Dean Johnson, bass
John Marshall, tenor saxophone
Joe Devassy, trombone

Performer Bios
Date: Thursday, May 29 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Avram

Jazz is about freedom, respect, and finding your voice. This concert showcases fresh, original compositions by some of the most exciting voices in jazz today.
Ensemble: Grammy-winning artists Dan Pugach (composer/drummer/arranger) and Allison Rumley (vocalist), with an all-star ensemble.
Date: Thursday, June 19 | 7:00 p.m. (Juneteenth)
Location: The Avram

Celebrate jazz musicians with deep roots on Long Island’s East End. This concert will highlight legends such as Teddy Charles, Teo Macero, Hal McKusick, and more.
Ensemble: Project 464 featuring jazz greats with a combined age of 464 years.
Date: Thursday, July 24 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Under the Tent (Athletics Fields)

Explore the vibrant rhythms and cultures of Latin Jazz from Spain, Cuba, the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond.
Ensemble: Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet
Date: Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Avram

In partnership with The Pollock-Krasner House & Duck Creek Arts Center, this concert will celebrate the connection between art and music, featuring a gallery presentation of local artists and a performance that pushes the boundaries of jazz.
Ensemble: The Jazz Loft Jazz Orchestra (17-piece ensemble)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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