Elliot Scozzaro Quartet
Band Members:
Elliot Scozzaro – alto saxophone
Matt Michaud- guitar
Paul LaDuca – bass
John Bacon – drums
About:
The Elliot Scozzaro Quartet plays a variety of original compositions, Great American Songbook standards, and arrangements of Bebop, Hard Bop, and Post-Bop tunes by artists such as Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, James Moody, and Donald Byrd. The quartet also performs the music of celebrated Western New York jazz musicians Don Menza and Sam Noto.
Carnegie Art Center to Host Monthly Outdoor Music Series this Summer
NORTH TONAWANDA- The Carnegie Art Center (CAC) will host the “Live on the Lawn” music series once a month on their lawn space this Summer. The purpose of the Carnegie Art Center is to sponsor, promote and encourage the development of visual and performing arts. The
organization provides educational and cultural enrichment to the Western New York region.
“Live on the Lawn” is an outdoor music series that features an array of musical talent from the Western New York region ranging from funk, indie, jazz and more. Attendees should bring their own blanket or chair for the lawn space. They will have the option to pre-purchase food and drinks from Webster’s Bistro or they may bring their own. All of the shows take place 6-8PM and cost $10 for Members of the Carnegie Art Center or $15 for Non-Members.
“We started Live on the Lawn in 2020 during the height of COVID as a safe option for people to enjoy live music and as a way to support local musicians,” says Program Coordinator, Natalie Brown. “We are excited for this year’s lineup of performances.”
2023 Live on the Lawn Music Series Lineup:
May 18: The Darts (Soul/Groove Instrumental Band)
June 15: ABtrio (Instrumental: influenced by jazz, hip hop, R&B & psychedelia)
July 20: tuesday nite (Harmony-driven ambient indie-rock duo)
August 17: Matt’s Music Vocal Performers (Vocal performers covering the hits)
September 7: Elliot Scozzaro Quartet (Jazz/Instrumental)
