And All That Jazz

The Arts Center Killingworth presents its first Fall Jazz NightOut concert on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook.  Gregory Generet is the guest artist, a blues, jazz and soul singer that “has a voice so strong and forceful that it seems to erupt from deep within” says Stephen Holden of the New York Times.  The opening act is the

Mike Asetta Quartet with special guest jazz trumpeter, Cindy Bradley. Tickets are $25 for balcony seating or $35 which include orchestra seating and hors d’oeuvres.  Cash wine bar and desserts are available for all.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Gregory Generet's career in show business did not begin behind the microphone but rather behind the camera.  A three time Emmy Award winner he was a post-production editor on some of the finest news broadcasts on television including The Evening News with Dan Rather, CBS News 48 Hours, The NFL Today for CBS Sports and many other CBS network programs.  But his love and appreciation of jazz never wavered and he began to hone his craft as a jazz singer.  Working with pianist, producer and arranger, Onaje Allan Gumbs he produced his debut CD titled (re)generet-ion produced by Monsieur Music/Mosaic Records.  Here is a link to some of the tracks on that CD. 

Taking on the theme of romance, Generet has re-imagined the Standards, adding his own unique styling and vocal flexibility.  Once his CD project was completed Gregory went on to work with his band and they had sold out performances at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center. From there he performed at other renowned venues such as Joe’s Pub, The Highline Ballroom, The Kitano, Feinsteins at the Lowes Regency in New York City and Smoke Jazz Club, where he’s currently in residence. Mr. Generet has performed with: Wycliffe Gordon, Branford Marsalis, Mike Renzi, Bucky Pizzarelli, Victor Goines, Kenny Werner, Sherman Irby, and Billy Stritch, among others.
His music continues to receive rave reviews from critics, listeners and colleagues alike. Sheila Anderson of WBGO-Jazz 88 says, “Gregory is a welcomed addition to the music scene. Not locked into any style of music, he is a true performer. Be it ballads or blues, (he) delivers and he swings too!"

Order your tickets now as the Jazz NightOut concerts are always and sell out. Don't miss the chance to see this new star on the jazz scene!