Join us for an afternoon of fun-filled, swinging renditions of the timeless songs from the American Popular Songbook with vocalist Dick Smolens (left) and guitarist Bill Wurtzel (right). Bill has played in the greater New York area, both as a leader and as part of many other small groups.
Dick, a former Long Islander, moved to Pennsylvania in 2002 and divides his performing between there and Sarasota, Fla. They have happily reunited their Swingtet and will be joined by three outstanding players: pianist/vocalist Janice Friedman, a leader in her own right, bassist Tom Kirchmer, and
drummer Mike Campenni.
This concert pays tribute to the late Dillwyn “Dill” Jones, a renowned jazz pianist who lived the last years of his life in Port Washington. Dill was one of the leading figures in London jazz circles, prior to his coming to the United States in 1961. He is remembered as a performer of the “Harlem Stride Piano School” of jazz.
Please note that this will be a hybrid event. Participants are invited to join us in person in our Lapham Meeting Room or via zoom. Visit www.PWPL.org/events to register. Sponsored by the Library’s Music Advisory Council.
