(above) Acclaimed Jazz vocalist, Sandy Sasso, performing at a benefit concert at the Watchung Arts Center on Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m.
Jazz Diva Sandy Sasso Presents Benefit Concert
A Benefit Concert featuring acclaimed Jazz vocalist, Sandy Sasso, will be held at the Watchung Arts Center on Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. Ms. Sasso will be accompanied by master musicians, Brad Mandigo on the piano, bassist Mike Carino, and vibraphonist Behn Gillece. All sales from tickets will be donated to the Arts Center to help it present additional dynamic musical and artistic programming to the community.
“The WAC is a gem of a venue for all the arts. Because all proceeds from our concert will benefit the WAC, I feel I’m doing something very worthwhile, not only for me and my band, but for all the people who work so hard at keeping the Arts Center open and thriving,” said Sasso.
The performance will be followed by a dessert reception with an opportunity to meet the performers.
Sandy Sasso started her musical journey with piano studies at 6, sang in every school show, in choirs, in church and was a voice major/piano minor at the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton. From there she decided to hit the clubs and audition for band gigs. As a young woman, Ms. Sasso had a chance audition and started working with a local big band. This eventually opened the doors to steady work with the Dorsey, Goodman, Riddle and Pops big bands. She currently has four CD’s to her credit, with two more in the works.
Sandy sings with and for the best in the business: jazz legends, presidents, entertainment giants, and some of the best road bands traveling today. Ms. Sasso is a very popular vocalist, possessing a wonderful instrument and a delightful and fun personality for her audience. Jazz Inside said of Sasso “Her greatest gift is the manner in which she delivers a lyric – smooth and seductive.”
An internationally-known artist, Sandy tours world-wide, while keeping her performance base in New York City, with everything from small jazz combos to 17 piece big bands. Sandy Sasso is one of the busiest singers in the business. In addition to performing, Ms. Sasso has been a sought-after vocal coach and piano teacher for over three decades. She also shares the love and joy of music with her children’s choir. Originally started fifteen years ago, this wonderful little choir, ages 6 to 13, continues to grow. “It is such a great feeling to see these young ones raising their voices in a spiritual setting.”
All tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com or by mailing a check to the Watchung Arts Center. Please include an email address or phone number with your ticket order.
The Watchung Arts Center, located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on the Watchung Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung, the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area. To obtain more information about upcoming performances, classes and workshops, and monthly art exhibitions, please visit WatchungArts.org or call 908-753-0190.
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