Virtual Premiere - The Joel Zelnik Trio feat. Stan Edwards - A Tribute to Bill Evans and Tony Bennett

In case you missed it, the performance of the Joel Zelnik Trio featuring Stan Edwards - A Tribute to Bill Evans and Tony Bennett (recorded on 2/26/23) is now available on the Library's YouTube page.

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The Port Washington Public Library was proud to host pianist Joel Zelnik and his trio, accompanied by vocalist Stan Edwards for an afternoon of live Jazz music. The performance is a tribute to two musical legends, Bill Evans and Tony Bennett. Mr. Zelnik had the great fortune of playing at the Top of the Gate, alternating sets with Mr. Evans. Special highlights include pieces from the collaboration of Bill Evans & Tony Bennett on two albums during 1975 and 1977, which yielded some of the best recordings in the history of jazz.

Joel Zelnik has entertained 5 presidents and has been a pianist and bandleader for thousands of events. He has performed at concert venues in New York, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Japan and Greece and such legendary New York City venues as The Rainbow Room and Windows on the World. The Joel Zelnik Trio also includes Brian Glassman on bass and John Hughes on drums and they appear regularly at concert venues and Jazz clubs throughout the area.

Vocalist Stan Edwards career began with frequent guest spots on a hit CBS radio show where he sang with Ray Bloch and his band. In 1966 he began a 7-year association as MC/ singer at the legendary Village Gate performing tribute shows to two great songwriters: Dorothy Fields and Cy Coleman. Mr. Edwards has performed at such NYC venues as The Gas Light Club, Gregory's, Tavern On The Green, Birdland, The Iridium, and Jillys. Please enjoy this special performance which is a celebration of the legendary collaboration between Bill Evans and Tony Bennett.