Cecil Brooks III at Summer Jazz Cafe

For five weekends, the Summer Jazz Cafe is the coolest spot in NJ, as the Jazz Arts Project and artistic director Joe Muccioli present the annual series The venue for the 2010 Jazz Café series inside the “black box” room of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ (birthplace of the iconic Count Basie). The modern performing arts facility is located just steps from NJ Transit’s public transportation station and an array of popular restaurants, with plenty of free off-street parking.
Last call for the Summer 2010 Jazz Café happens on August 6 and 7, when drummer, bandleader, producer and nightclub owner Cecil Brooks III closes down the joint in grand style. The proprietor of Cecil’s Jazz Club in West Orange, NJ will also be conducting a free jazz workshop for young musicians, on the afternoon of August 7 at Two River Theater....

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For five weekends, the Summer Jazz Cafe is the coolest spot in NJ, as the Jazz Arts Project and artistic director Joe Muccioli present the annual series The venue for the 2010 Jazz Café series inside the “black box” room of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ (birthplace of the iconic Count Basie). The modern performing arts facility is located just steps from NJ Transit’s public transportation station and an array of popular restaurants, with plenty of free off-street parking.
Last call for the Summer 2010 Jazz Café happens on August 6 and 7, when drummer, bandleader, producer and nightclub owner Cecil Brooks III closes down the joint in grand style. The proprietor of Cecil’s Jazz Club in West Orange, NJ will also be conducting a free jazz workshop for young musicians, on the afternoon of August 7 at Two River Theater.
Of course, it’s not just about the music but the mood as well — with patrons enjoying coffee, tea and delectable treats at candlelit cocktail tables while the music plays. And, with tickets priced at just $20 per person, it’s got the makings of a classic “Big City” experience, at a fraction of the cost.
All performances in the 2010 series are at 8:00 p.m., and there’s a 20% discount available when you subscribe to five featured shows. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Two River box office at (732)345-1400, or via the venue’s website at tickets.trtc.org.

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