John Pizzarelli is a member of one of the great families in jazz and is himself the embodiment of the Big Apple jazz style. With that in mind, Lyn provides a pre-concert presentation that explores Manhattan from two perspectives. Riffing on the classic Manhattan cocktail, Lyn traces the intertwined lineage of jazz and cocktail culture, highlighting the role of the guitar in jazz and of the requisite garnish for what may be the greatest cocktail of all. The pre-concert presentation is open to all ticket holders - to purchase your tickets now, visit the Gold Coast Jazz Society web page
Benvenuto Brunello, an event held simultaneously in eight cities worldwide, was the debut of the storied 2019 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s classic, iconic and all-sangiovese wine. I was the presenter for one of the three American debut tastings, and have the story here.