Jennifer Holliday Headlines Jazz-N-Caz

“Dreamgirls” star and Tribute to the Late Jack Maheu top this year’s lineup

(Cazenovia, NY – Sept. 2013) Broadway sensation Jennifer Holliday headlines the 2013 AmeriCU Jazz-N-Caz, to be held Thursday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College. 

In addition to Jennifer Holliday, the 12th Annual Jazz-N-Caz lineup features Jeff Stockham & the Jazz Police; The Allan Harris Band; Al Chez & the Brothers of Funk; and Igor Butman & the Moscow Jazz Orchestra.

A Special Tribute to the late Jack Maheu – one of the finest clarinetists in all of jazz and a member of the original Salt City Five –  will take place on Friday evening, Sept. 20, featuring Warren Chiasson on vibes, Danny D’ Imperio on drums, Ron Joseph on clarinet, and Linc Milliman on bass.

According to Theatre Manager and Jazz-N-Caz Chair Colleen Prossner,  Maheu was the first hired musician at the inception of Jazz-N-Caz 12 years ago and went on to play four more years.

“Jack was an incredible musician who graced our stage but, more importantly, he was a dear friend to Cazenovia College,” said Prossner.  “We are grateful that he was able to share his talents with the College and community for so many years.”

The 2013 Jazz-N-Caz schedule is:

Thursday, Sept. 19

7:30 p.m.

Kick Off Party at the Brae Loch Inn

Jeff Stockham & the Jazz Police

Friday, Sept. 20

7 p.m.

Jennifer Holliday – The original Broadway Dreamgirl

Catherine Cummings Theatre

8 p.m.

A Tribute to Jack Maheu
with Warren Chiasson, Danny D’Imperio,

Ron Joseph, Linc Milliman & guests

Catherine Cummings Theatre

9 p.m.

The Allan Harris Band

Catherine Cummings Theatre

10:30 p.m.

Jazz After Hours – Jam Session at the Lincklaen House /Seven Stone Steps

All musicians welcome

Saturday, Sept. 21

7:30 p.m.

Al Chez & the Brothers of Funk

Catherine Cummings Theatre

9 p.m.

Igor Butman & the Moscow Jazz Orchestra

Catherine Cummings Theatre

10:30 p.m.

Jazz After Hours – Jam Session at the Lincklaen House/Seven Stone Steps

All musicians welcome

The 2013 AmeriCU Jazz-N-Caz is free and open to the public. A $10 donation is suggested at evening events that take place in the Catherine Cummings Theatre.  Visit www.cazenovia.edu/jazz for more information.

The Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College is located at 16 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia, N.Y. Event tickets are available at the door before the event, and may also be purchased by calling 315-655-STAR (7827), and at Cazenovia Jewelry, Albany Street in Cazenovia. For event information contact Colleen Prossner, theatre manager, at 315-655-7238 or cprossner@cazenovia.edu.