{"product_id":"jazz-concert-friday-july-25th","title":"Jazz Concert Friday July 24th, 7pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease join us for an energetic evening of Jazz with Eric Hangen and Matty Stecks Friday, July 24th at 7pm!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-p1\"\u003eEric Hangen studied piano and jazz performance at Brown University and Berklee College of Music, where he was a recipient of the Berklee Professional Music Scholarship.\u003cspan class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe performs and writes across a range of musical idioms including jazz, Latin, gospel and new age.\u003cspan class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHangen played in the Puerto Rican salsa scene, performing with renowned stars and Latin Grammy winners such as Celia Cruz, Willie Rosario, Andy Montañez, José “Cheo” Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Orquesta Mulenze, Giovanni Hidalgo, Cano Estremera, Orquesta Panamericana, and many more.\u003cspan class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the jazz scene in the United States, he has performed and\/or recorded with George Reed, Alex Alvear and Mango Blue, Amir Milstein, Bertram Lehmann, Chris White, Jacques Schwartzbart, and Bill McHenry.\u003cspan class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe composed music for two albums, “First Principles” with the Cayuga Jazz Ensemble (2002), and “Real You Real Me” with La Ruta (2017).\u003cspan class=\"yiv7746716464gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe has taught piano and coached ensembles at Brown University and Bennington College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew Steckler, aka Matty Stecks, performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist\/woodwind specialist, he brings a dynamic, holistic approach to the live musical experience. As an artist, Matthew has appeared at prominent festivals and concert series; has recordings on Ropeadope, Skydeck, Cuneiform and Innova labels; and has made Best CD lists in Downbeat and Jazz Times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo+Green.VT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48754595004586,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/5495\/3898\/files\/C8289001-3E06-447F-A0D3-320AC50DD55A.jpg?v=1783527096","url":"https:\/\/indigogreen.shop\/products\/jazz-concert-friday-july-25th","provider":"Indigo+Green.VT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}