A Taste of Jazz

On Sunday, February 2, from 2 to 4 PM, the Foundation for Geneva Public Library proudly presents A Taste of Jazz in the Library’s Reading Room.

Enjoy live music from Johnny Russo’s East Hill Jazz Ensemble of Ithaca, savor wine tastings provided by FLCC’s Viticulture & Wine Center, and indulge in refreshments courtesy of Wegmans.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available for purchase at the Library’s first-floor desk or online here.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: principal sponsor, Community Bank, N.A.; supporting sponsors, Lyons National Bank and Charles & Nancy Bauder; contributing sponsors, Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union and John Cromartie; and donors Wegmans and Finger Lakes Community College.

About Johnny Russo & the East Hill Classic Jazz Band

Founded by Geneva native John Russo, the East Hill Classic Jazz Band has evolved into one of the Finger Lakes’ finest traditional jazz preservation musical organizations. The performers will be Johnny Russo on trombone and trumpet, Douglas Robinson on guitar, Brian Earle on clarinet, and Drew Frech on banjo. 

Russo has experienced a varied musical career, including early years teaching all levels from grade school to college, to performing, composing, and recording in the competitive cultural mecca of Ithaca. Russo grew up in Geneva and studied music at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. His band appeared at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium in 2003 and has performed at Geneva on the Lake and at Taughannock Falls State Park for many years. 

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