You are warmly invited to a special concert in celebration of All Saints’ Day. Talented musicians from PRCC will perform a selection of songs that honor the memory of loved ones who have passed, as well as pieces that evoke cherished memories of them. It will be a meaningful and beautiful evening of reflection and remembrance. We hope you can join us in commemorating our beloved!
As winter approaches, let's come together to make a difference! We are seeking gently used winter coats for all ages to help those in need. Your generous donations will be collected and delivered to the Northern Westchester Community Center, ensuring that everyone stays warm this season.
Join us in spreading warmth and kindness—every coat counts! 🧥❤️ Drop off your donations and help us create a cozy winter for our community. Thank you for your support!
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, he has won DownBeat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. He has also received numerous awards from JazzTimes and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1952 he attended the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where years later he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Since 2001 he has held the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance and is a founding faculty member since 2009 of the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee directed by Danilo Pérez. He is a guest lecturer at New York University’s Jazz Program, Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music as well as Clinician at Universities around the globe.
Joe has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Mel Lewis, Bob Brookmeyer, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Gunther Schuller, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Ed Blackwell, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Hank Jones, Dave Liebman, Michael Brecker, Dave Douglas, Judi Silvano, Ravi Coltrane, Chucho Valdés, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, and many others. Joe has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles including strings, woodwinds, his horn-rich Nonet, the Classic Quartet, Trio Tapestry, and more.
Julieta Eugenio is an Argentinian saxophonist based in New York city. As she developed as a musician, she embedded herself into the Argentinian jazz scene and performed in renowned jazz venues in Buenos Aires alongside master musicians. After moving to New York City in 2013, she completed her Masters degree from Queens College in 2015 , and has since become a part of the city’s vibrant music scene. She has had the opportunity to perform and record alongside outstanding musicians including David Kikoski, Eric Reed, Pete Malinverni, Philip Harper, and Leon Parker. She has shared the stage with the jazz legend Johnny O’Neal as a featured guest in residencies at Smoke Jazz club, Ginny’s Super Club, Smalls Jazz club, Mezzrow and more.
In April 2017, Julieta Eugenio won the International Women in Jazz Competition as a member of the SIJ trio and performed as part of festival that year in NYC. In October 2021, she performed a two week residency at the Joyce Theater with the Eyal Vilner Big Band as part of the SWING OUT series.
Julieta recorded her debut album in March 2021 with her trio including bassist Matt Dwonszyk and drummer Jonathan Barber. JUMP, released on March 4th, 2022, features Julieta’s original compositions as well some choice jazz standards. Julieta and the trio won the 2022 DCJazzPrix International Band Competition following the album’s release.
Scott Robinson and his unusual reed and brass instruments have been heard throughout 55nations and 280 recordings with a cross-section of jazz greats representing nearly every imaginable style of the music, including Bob Brookmeyer, Tom Harrell, Frank Wess, Maria Schneider, Anthony Braxton, Joe Lovano, Ron Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Braff and Roscoe Mitchell. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, Scott once placed directly below the great Sonny Rollins in a DownBeat Readers Poll. As a composer, his works range from solo performance pieces to chamber and symphonic works. He has been a writer of essays and liner notes, an invited speaker before the Congressional Black Caucus, and a Jazz Ambassador for the State Department. Scott releases highly adventurous music on his ScienSonic Laboratories label, and his Doctette (celebrating pulp adventure hero Doc Savage) gave what The Boston Globe called "the most quirky and delightful set" of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival.
We are thrilled to announce that Pound Ridge Community Church is partnering with the United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco to launch the "Dream to All" ministry starting this May! Our journey will begin with a violin group lesson program, and we are eager to expand its capacity. If you are seeking a life-changing experience through collaboration and empowerment, this is the program for you to apply to!
Messy Church is for all age and Christ centered gathering where you share your stories, creativity, and meal time together!
Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY® Award-winning (2024) jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond.
As a recording artist, Nicole has released five albums as leader, and her sixth album How Love Begins, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride (2023), features all original music and was awarded the GRAMMY for BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM. In addition to leading her quartet, Nicole is the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band and frequently headlines iconic NYC jazz clubs like Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Carlyle, 54 Below and the late, great 55 Bar. She has appeared as a featured soloist with the Savannah Philharmonic, Asheville Symphony,and Macon Pops, and has supported iconic singers like Melanie, Morgan James, Darren Criss, and Livingston Taylor on piano and vocals.
Nicole's arrangement of Dolly Parton's Jolene, co-written with renowned drummer and bandleader Dan Pugach, was nominated for a 2019 GRAMMY®, springboarding her career and making her a household name in the modern-day jazz landscape. In 2020, she was named in the top 40 under 40 for 2020 in Connecticut Magazine, and her weekly livestream during the Covid-19 crisis, "Virtual Piano Lounge," was featured in Forbes Magazine. Nicole has collaborated with an extensive list of luminaries, including Christian McBride, David Cook, Gilad Hekselman, Veronica Swift, Benny Benack, Stephen Feifke, Cyrille Aimee, Antonio Sanchez, Dave Stryker, Omar Hakim, Rachel Z, Helen Sung, and Bernard Purdie. She is a proud educator and currently vocal faculty at NYU and SUNY Purchase.
An ardent activist with a decade-long track record of giving back, her 2023 album release coincided with a self-produced music festival and day of activism for Save the Sound.Org. For more information, visit www.nicolezmusic.com or tag @nicolezmusic.
Come join us!
By the time she blew out the candles for her recent 25th birthday, Lucy Wijnands had toured all over the world, completed a 16-week residency singing with the world-famous Birdland Big Band, became a regular at Manhattan’s Mezzrow and other jazz clubs, won the prestigious Ella Fitzgerald competition, and picked up a degree in jazz studies from SUNY Purchase’s Conservatory of Music, graduating as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar and President’s Award recipient.
Join us! All are invited to this full of creativity and warm gathering!
We start with crafts (station by station), celebration (song and story time), and sharing meals.
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy Win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations, he has won DownBeat Magazine ’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. He has also received numerous awards from Jazz Times and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1952 he attended the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where years later he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Since 2001 he has held the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance and is a founding faculty member since 2009 of the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee directed by Danilo Pérez. He is a guest lecturer at New York University’s Jazz Program, Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music as well as Clinician at Universities around the globe
Details:
📅 Date: February 14, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm
📍 Location: PRCC Common Room (1st floor)
For the gift exchange, let's keep it budget-friendly at $5 per gift (one per family, but more gifts are always welcome).
We're looking for food makers and donations! If you'd like to whip up a tasty spaghetti meal or contribute any food/beverage, please reach out to Rose in the office.
Let's make it a memorable evening together!
