The Jazz Loft will be presenting its most impressive event of the summer season with the John Monteleone: Art of the Guitar Festival, August 11-13. The festival, named for the world-renowned guitar craftsman John Monteleone, will feature more than 18 musicians over the days and nights and include performances by Monteleone, Russell Malone Quartet, Anthony Wilson Trio, John Pizzarelli Trio, Tal Yahalom Quartet and Ratko Zjaca Duo with James Commack.
Monteleone, luthier to the likes of Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and Ben Harper, has been described as “a living master” and “the modern-day Stradivari of guitar”, Monteleone’s instruments are part of the permanent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
“I am so honored to present this world-class festival with artists coming from near and far,” said Tom Manuel, founder of the Jazz Loft. “It’s a privilege to present the artistry of John Monteleone for all to experience up close and personal. I’m especially happy to be working with the Pizzarelli family to honor the legacy and career of Bucky Pizzarelli in a museum exhibit
which celebrates the long and rich history and contributions he made to Jazz. The exhibit will feature some of Bucky's guitars, photographs, awards; even some of his paintings and his signature hat and raincoat."
The schedule for the festival:
Thursday August 11:
Opening Reception
6 p.m. Exhibit viewing
6:30 p.m. John Monteleone and Steve Salerno play and discuss guitars with guests
$25 All
7 pm. Russell Malone, Richard Germanson, Neal Smith, Vincent DuPont.
$35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students, $20 children, kids under 5 FREE
Friday, August 12:
7 p.m., Anthony Wilson Organ Trio, (Anthony Wilson, guitar, Brian Charette, organ, Bill Dobrow, drums)
$35, $30, $25, $20, kids under 5 FREE
Saturday, August 13:
12 p.m., Feature Documentary Film Screening, "The Chisels Are Calling" produced by Street Singer Productions, with a Q&A with John Monteleone to follow, $25 ALL View trailer here: https://
2 p.m. Monteleone and Friends: John Monteleone, Steve Salerno and Anthony Wilson will play Monteleone guitars, followed by discussion. This event is FREE for 12p.m and 3 p.m. ticket holders.
3p.m., Ratko Zjaca, guitar Duo with James Commack, bass, $35, $30, $25, $20, kids under 5 FREE
5 p.m. Tal Yahalom Quartet, $35, $30, $25, $20, kids under 5 FREE
7 p.m., John Pizzarelli Trio, featuring Mike Karn (Bass), Isaiah Thompson (piano) and John Pizzarelli (Guitar and vocals).
$50 ALL
The Jazz Loft is also offering a FULL FESTIVAL PASS, limited to 50 passes, and will include a post festival VIP reception with food and drink:
Adult $235
Senior $210
Student 1$85
Child $160
Or purchase a SATURDAY DAY PASS
Adult $145
Senior $130
Student $115
Child $100
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets can be purchased at TICKETS