The Jazz Series in partnership with the Wayne Public Library presents the 2024 Jazz Concert Series!

This is the final concert of the series -- come hear an eclectic mix of music presented by these longtime friends.  This concert is held at Our Lady of Consolation Church (1799 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ). This is a FREE event (with suggested donation).

Attend in-person or via livestream (YouTube).  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LIVESTREAM.

Registration is not required - all are welcome! We seek to welcome guests of all abilities and make their experience as accessible as possible!

Percussionist PHILLIP KING has a long history in the world of music both as a performer and as media support for other musicians. While still underage he performed in clubs in New York’s Harlem, and after graduating for William Paterson University’s Jazz program played in some of the more well known uptown venues. At university he benefitted from tutelage from jazz luminaries like Rufus Reid, Dave Samuels, and Mel Lewis. Along with his long career in the world of media design, he continues to perform with musicians throughout the region, and also makes art using today’s electronic music tools.

Pianist GARY MANCINELLI is a graduate of William Paterson’s jazz program, having studied with Thad Jones, Sir Roland Hanna, Barry Harris, and Gary Kirkpatrick. He subsequently performed with Jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, George Mraz, and Mel Lewis. In the world of pop music he’s performed on stage with major artists such as Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald, George Duke, The Whispers, The O’Jays, and many more. Most notable has been the time he has spent touring the world with The Manhattans and with Gerald Alston, culminating with Gary appearing on The Manhattans’ segment of PBS’s “My Music of the 70’s” as Orchestra Director. This program can still be seen on air and online. Gary still performs in the New York Metropolitan area with many bands in a wide variety of musical styles, and teaches piano and guitar to students of a wide range of ages and talents.

Bassist EARL SAULS has developed an original and highly musical approach to his instrument. During a career that has spanned over four decades, he has played with some of the all-time jazz greats, including Stan Getz, Pepper Adams, Howard McGhee, Woody Herman, Warren Vache, Warne Marsh, Chuck Wayne, and many others. Noted for his fine sound,