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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re passionate about the cool, red hot, sultry sounds of jazz, and adore the genre that carries an air of timeless sophistication and swing, you won’t want to miss the Al Lambert Jazz/Swing Jam at Z 2 on Thursday, Feb. 26, where the music hits at 7 p.m.
On tap at the Charleston dining spot will be the talented Janice Friedman on piano, and her two jazz greats, Mike Campenni on drums, and Dave Kingsnorth on bass, along with Lambert who’ll perform classic tunes from the Great American Song Book.
The show will continue to unfold every last Thursday of the month, with various musicians who will sit in each week.
FYI: Professional musicians and singers are welcome to join in and all are welcome to take in the show.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Friedman’s credits include playing with the Woody Herman Orchestra, with Frank Sinatra Jr.’s band — and she was the first woman in the Buddy Rich Big Band Machine touring band.
Her resume includes appearing at Birdland, Smalls and Sweet Basil in Manhattan, and touring with Marion McPartland’s Band.
A giant in the music industry, Lambert has opened shows for notables with names like Pat Cooper, Rodney Dangerfield, Jill Corey, Chuck Mangione, Vito Picone, The Shirelles, Sha Na Na, and Stiller and Meara, to name only a few. But that doesn’t mean he hasn’t rubbed elbows with Staten Island folks at the neighborhood barber’s birthday party.
As a member of the South Shore Rotary for the past 50 years, he’s raised more than $2 million for over 35 worthy borough charities and has served in every capacity from board member to president.
He’s created and produced South Shore Rotary Shows since 1997 and, creator and director of the South Shore Rotary Chorus, he expanded the cast to 60 singers who’ve performed throughout New York and the Tri-State area.
Lambert is celebrating 63 years in the auto industry and 63 years in the entertainment business. “Two full-time careers and I’m not tired of it. In fact, I’m just getting started.”
ABOUT THE SHOW
Steve Osman owner of Z2 commented: ”Al and I are friends over 30 years since we were across the street from each other on Hylan Boulevard when I had Bistro and Al was with GM with Villa Marin. Always glad to support events that serve Staten Island with good entertainment. Our staff is ready to serve all that night with quality and courtesy.”
Lambert goes on to explain: “The high level of musicianship and respect for the craft that Janice brings to the table is infectious and musically nourishing. Then, having all these other pros sit in really makes for a great evening for me and the crowd. Come on down.”
The tab is just $10 at the door.
Food, drink and all types of refreshments are also available.
“All will be pleased to hear, see and play or sing with this group,” continues Lambert. “Come early, stay late and come down to support live music. There’s plenty of parking and an extensive menu.”
CELEBRATIONS – FEB. 22 tO FEB. 28
FEB. 22
Happy birthday Sunday to Bridget Gormley who turns 92, Anthony Crimeni, Rebecca Stockert, Anthony Sciascia, Sean Noyce, and twins Shannon and Meghan LaPiedra.
FEB. 23
Birthday greetings on Monday to go Doug Johnstone, Robert E. Lally, Debbie Hills, Susan Donovan Pellegrito, Lennie Boone, Thomas Margadonna, Matthew Geissler who turns 40, Mark Montalbano, Anthony Dominick Gentiluomo, Robert Schiele, Jennifer Green Farrell, Marie Kerrick and James Frevola who turns 33.
FEB. 24
Tuesday is birthday time for Justin D. Lally, Jackson Steele, John Franzreb III, Shawn Moynihan, Christopher Chiarelli, Carole Hassell, Joan Runer, Erik Andersen, Gabriella Brandofino and her mom, Audra Brandofino.
FEB. 25
The happiest of birthdays Wednesday to Janet Robinson, the Kwanzaa Lady, a 2014 Advance Woman of Achievement, philanthopist/hotelier, Richard Nicotra, Linda Flannagan, Theodore Wright, Jim Ramos, Jim Guerriero, Danielle Marie Schiavone, Kenny Lorentzen, Nicholas Motola, Victoria Fish, Jean Foley, and Dee Dee Gramprey.
Happy wedding anniversary Wednesday to Bernadette and Steven Scully, Barbara and Tony Palumbo, and Sandra and John Bumbalo.
FEB. 26
Birthday greetings on Thursday go to Jack Furnari, Bob Cutrona, president ofo Project-One Services, Inc. Alex Antonopoulos, Bryan Pearson, Karen Cullen Lohsen, Kristina Imhof, Charlie Dunn, and Vincent Marini.
Happy wedding anniversary Thursday to Christopher and Michelle Capasso.
FEB. 27
The happiest of birthdays Friday to Federal Court Judge Eric N. Vitaliano, to Frank Iervasi, Barbara Casey, Mike Paquette, Steven Rose, Patty Clearwater and Joseph John Consola.
FEB. 28
Birthday greetings on Saturday go to Doreen Cugno, president and CEO of St. George Theatre, Mike Lapetina, who turns 85, Stephanie Foley, Maureen Costello, Nick Ruggiero who turns 44, Maureen Seaberg, brothers, Eric and Glen Johnsen, Bruce Struthers, Patricia Adamo, Danny Quilty, and twins Christine and Carolyn Gibbons.
Those cheated out of a birthday since they were born on Feb 29th include Dominick Galletta, Gloria Curla, Jill S.Galipean and twins Kathleen and Elizabeth Pesce.
