With the sound of a night club singer out of a 1940’s film noir Gerri DiMaggio and her band will perform a special holiday themed show celebrating the joy and the magic of the season. They will feature the music of Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Joni Mitchell, and more. Gerri’s expressive singing, warm earthiness, and emotional insight, proves that she is a true believer in the power of storytelling. We wish you all a happy and joyful season! Musician bio:Gerri DiMaggio’s take on jazz is as original as it is enticing.
Gerri DiMaggio Quintet, Hanah Jon Taylor Ensemble
Aug 4, 2021 5:30 PM to
8:00 PM
July 16, 2021
Hanah Jon Taylor
Event organizers have had to be both flexible and improvisatory to react to changing public health needs due to COVID-19. One example: Jazz at Five moved to Fitchburg to allow for more social distancing room. An improvisatory response followed by Jazz at Five co-founder and longtime director Cathy Sullivan, who quickly pulled together a new concert series for the downtown area: Jazz on State. The opening concert on Aug. 4 will feature music by the Gerri DiMaggio Quintet and Hanah Jon Taylor Ensemble. Attendees are encouraged to visit area restaurants, so there will be no on-site food or beverage sales. Concerts continue on the following two Wednesdays, with Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band on Aug. 11 and Leo Sidran and special guests on Aug. 18.