Summer Solstice Sunset Party at Mystic Seaport

A riverside jazz fest -- hot jazz, food & fun

June 20 (rain date June 21)
7 -10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Kick off summer with a jazzy evening of food, dance and fun. This year the 1921 schooner L.A. Dunton is front and center as the stage. Since she was launched during the Jazz Age, what better music by which to enjoy the sunset than jazz! And who better to make jazz come alive for us than the soulful tenor saxophonist Don Braden. An acclaimed jazz musician and historian, he's played extensively with greats like Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard and Roy Haynes. You'll most likely recognize his work from the "Bill Cosby Show."

Joining Don Braden will be:

Vincent Gardner - Trombone - an alumnus of The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra he has toured with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, The Count Basie Orchestra, and others.

Joris Teepe - Bass - originally from the Netherlands, Joris has worked with a "who is who in Jazz" from Benny Golsen to Randy Becker to Rashied Ali.

Xavier Davis - Keyboard - Pianist " Xavier Davis, simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing," said writer Bob Blumenthal. He's worked with many of today's great jazz musicians - including Betty Carter.

Cecil Brooks III - Drums - a second generation drummer and band leader, Cecil Brooks III, has produced over 40 recordings on the Muse, High Note and Savant labels for artists ranging from John Hicks to Arthur Blythe to Don Braden.

Sunset is a magical time to be at Mystic Seaport, when rich colors play off the water and ships. Once the sun is down, the river serenade really begins. Chubb's Wharf will echo to the sounds of Don and his quintet performing from the deck of the L. A. Dunton. And we are sure to have a few surprises, just like last year.

Event Tickets
Members: FREE
Non-members: $15 adult, $5 children (5-17)

Dinner Tickets:
$35. Dinner is 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy a fish-inspired menu at the Boat Shed on the river (cash bar).
Reservations required by June 10. Non-members must also purchase an event ticket.

VIP Seating on Chubb's Wharf
Members only: $20 (Limited - reservations required by June 10)

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Mystic
• Seaport
• Museum
• Summer
• Solstice
• Sunset
• Party
• Dancing
• Music
• Jazz
• Tall
• Ships
• Village
• Maritime
• June