The Second Annual Baisie Summer Jazz Fest

Considering its namesake was one of the most influential band leaders of the big band swing era (and a Red Bank native to boot), it's a no brainer that the historic Count Basie Theatre would open its doors for their second annual Basie Summer Jazz Fest. Spread over two glorious days, this years headliners for Day 1 include Michael Franks, Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, the Bob James Trio and Lizz Wright.

A forerunner of the Quiet Storm Movement, a form of jazz, pop and R&B fusion music characterised by slowed down tempos, nuanced dynamics and chilled out rhythms, Michael Frank's influence has spread across a range of genres. He's played with the likes of Art Garfunkel, David Sanborn and Patti Austin, as well as recorded with Kurt Elling, Diana Krall and Shirley Bassey amongst others.

Check out the Count Basie Summer Jazz Festival Day 2 Line Up here:
https://www.newyorkcitytheatre...