Jazz Tuesdays

next concert: February 28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The popular Jazz Tuesday concert series, sponsored by the Massillon Public Library, is free and open to the public. Concerts take place at the Massillon Senior Center (39 Lincoln Way West) from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Bring your instrument and join in, if you wish!

The band consists of outstanding musicians gathered together by Library Board member James Chatterton, who plays drums with a similar band in Stow. Most of the musicians have years of experience playing traditional and swing music. The MPL Core Jazz Band’s leader and trumpet player is local optometrist, Tom Altland, who also plays with The Tired Tigers and the Clinton Community Band.  Trombonist Dave Bair, from New Philadelphia, plays gigs around the area and is a regular in several community bands.  Gary Krogh plays clarinet and entertains with small swing groups and at many retirement homes.  Jim Drain, with extensive experience in local blues, rock and country bands, is the group's pianist. Ron Benach, a former school band director and accomplished musician, usually plays banjo, but also joins in on bass and guitar from time to time.  George Dean, local music teacher and martial arts instructor, is the group's guitarist.  Former teacher, Eileen Freaze, sings vocals and plays the ukulele.   She has her own band and participates in many jam sessions and entertains at retirement homes.  The bass guitarist is Paul Matson, an alumnus of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band.

For more information call the library 330.832.9831 ext. 311.