GSA JAZZ NIGHT
Concert Series
PRESENTING
high-caliber, live jazz music to experience up-close and personal! Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $10 is welcome and appreciated and goes towards the GSA Jazz Program. The MacArthur Center parking garage is recommended as street parking is limited.
7 - 8:15 PM
Doors open at 6:30 pm
The Governor's School for the Arts
Miner Music Hall, 3rd Fl
254 Granby St., Norfolk, VA
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October 26, 2023
Justin Kauflin | Jeff Smith | Billy Williams | Joe Bussey
FOR the first-ever GSA Jazz Night, we featured a very special band. Not only do I love playing with these guys, but they all have a special connection to the Governor’s School as well.
Jeff Smith was one of my first jazz instructors, and it’s been amazing to continue making music with someone who helped me take my first steps in this music.
I met Billy Williams a little later when he joined the GSA ranks, and he’s been putting up with my nonsense ever since. That’s my brother right there.
Fast forward about 20 years to meeting Joe Bussey and joining him here at the school to help bring this music to a new generation. It has been a tremendous gift to work alongside Joe and you couldn’t ask for a more swinging bass player.
Photos by Eddie Williams Photography
November 9, 2023
Eddie Williams | Emre Katari | Chris Brydge | Justin Kauflin
FOR the second installment of GSA Jazz Nights, we featured an awesome band that I’ve been playing with for a few years now. When I first heard Eddie Williams performing with John Toomey, Howard Curtis, and Jimmy Masters, I was so blown away. I couldn’t believe a player like him was living here in the 757. He’s got an incredible approach to playing and I love the vision he has for creating a group sound.
The band also happens to feature some of my most favorite people and musicians. Chris Brydge on bass and Emre Katari on drums, with Eddie leading on sax. Thanks to everyone for coming out, it was a full house with SRO!
Very special thanks to Roy Muth (GSA audio engineer), Dr. Shelly Cihak, Deborah Thorpe, and my bosses Amanda Gates and Stephen Coxe for all your support!