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Locals, families, and jazz-lovers descended on Long Island University’s Post Campus for Tilles Center’s second annual Jazz Fest on Saturday, July 19th. Visitors enjoyed performances on Post’s Great Lawn, in the Winnick House (former estate of C.W Post), Rose Garden, and Tilles Concert Hall. Performers included the LIU Jazz Ensemble, New Jazz Underground, Vanisha Gould,…
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Tilles Center Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn recently joined Dime Community Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Steven Miley for an interview that touched upon Dime’s support of upcoming Tilles Jazz Fest, their shared love of jazz and the blues, and Dime’s community-oriented mission. Hello. This is Tom Dunn, executive and artistic…
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Kennedy Center honoree and ten-time Grammy award winner Arturo Sandoval returns to Tilles Center as headliner for the second annual Tilles Jazz Fest on July 19. Sandoval will be co-headliner alongside the John Pizzarelli big band, led by NY-based guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli. In addition to Sandoval, Pizzarelli has worked with artists including James…
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Trumpeter Summer Camargo recently joined Tilles Center for an interview that touched upon Jazz Fest, composing, and influences (musical and non musical). Camargo is a trumpeter and composer hailing from Hollywood, Florida where she began making music at a young age. Camargo attended the Juilliard School, graduating with a BM in Jazz Studies in 2023…
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Meet the artists performing at Tilles Jazz Fest 2025. This year’s lineup includes musicians ranging from early jazz band The Gotham Kings to master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and bata drumming, Pedrito Martinez. The second-annual Tilles Jazz Fest will conclude with a performance by headliner Arturo Sandoval and the John Pizzarelli Big Band. Pedrito Martinez…
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Vocalist Vanisha Gould recently joined Tilles Center for an interview that touched upon Jazz Fest, composing, and influences (musical and non musical). Originally hailing from California’s Simi Valley, Gould moved to New York in 2015, where she developed a unique sound that combines her soulful singing with the stylings of jazz masters including Billie Holiday,…
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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, known for his work with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, discussed his career and and upcoming performance at Tilles Center on June 21st with WCWP’s Bobby G.
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Can you guess the famous actor’s voice-only roles? Many know Mandy Patinkin for his work in famous films and musicals like The Princess Bride and Sunday in the Park With George. He has starred in Broadway shows including Evita where his portrayal of Che Guevarra earned him a Tony for best actor. Patinkin’s role as…
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Locals, families, and jazz-lovers descended on Long Island University’s Post Campus for Tilles Center’s first annual Jazz Fest on Saturday, July 20th. Visitors enjoyed performances on Post’s Great Lawn, in the Winnick House (former estate of C.W Post), Rose Garden, and Krasnoff Theatre. Performers included Elmont and Harborfields High School jazz bands, Georgia Heers, Jalen…
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Cellist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma is known worldwide for his renditions of music ranging from the Bach Cello Suites to Appalachian folk songs. Lesser known, but also famous, are his three cellos, each with its own history of famous owners and performances. His cellos include a 2003 instrument made by Moes & Moes, a 1733…
