CNY Jazz will once again be bringing national artists to their downtown Syracuse theater with the revival of “Live at Jazz Central” shows, beginning with a concert by internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jeff Lederer on November 14.
The evening will feature the Lamb, Mack & Sorgen Trio as the host rhythm section, a group that has served in residence at the CNY Jazz & Wine Festival in Clinton Square for many years, backing national acts like Clay Jenkins, Lucas Pino, Eric Alexander, and others.
“Since our outdoor festival has been discontinued, we’re turning to our theater as the venue to bring national talent here in air-conditioned comfort throughout the year, rather than exposed to the elements,” said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz Executive Director. “This move also extends our longstanding partnership with our festival’s main stage “house trio”, and there’s none better anywhere.”
Lamb, Mack & Sorgen are well-matched to the adventurous approach of the Brooklyn-based Lederer, who leads several groups of his own as well as working with Matt Wilson, Bobby Sanabria, and many others. As a composer, he’s been commissioned by the Chicago Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic. A serious educator as well, he is presently Director of Jazz Studies and professor of Jazz Saxophone at Long Island University and is the founder of the Visionary Youth Orchestra.
Live at Jazz Central is underwritten with corporate support from Mack Studios. Tickets are available at cnyjazz.org/tickets with discounts for CNY Jazz donors.
What: Live at Jazz Central with Jeff Lederer and the Lamb, Mack & Sorgen Trio
Where: Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St, Syracuse NY
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Nov. 14
Cost: $25 Advance/$30 Door/CNY Jazz Donors $20
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