Henson Jazz at Amherst Java and Jazz

194 2nd Street,Amherst VA 24521

28 August, 2021

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Henson Jazz to Open Amherst Java and Jazz 2021-2022 Joseph Henson Saxophone, Neal Perrine, bass; Isaac Williams, Piano;Stefan LaRue, drums Henson Jazz to Open Amherst Java and Jazz 2021-2022Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) and Second Stage Amherst (SSA) join together to present the inaugural concert in their 2021-2022 season of "Amherst Java & Jazz" on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm. The concert is at Second Stage Amherst, 194 Second Street, Amherst. Henson Jazz is a quartet led by Joseph Henson, saxophone, featuring Neal Perrine on bass, Isaac Williams on piano and Stefan La Rue on drums.Joseph Henson said last Thursday: "I'd like to make this concert a statement of gratitude to all the good people at AGAR and Second Stage Amherst for the hard work they put in to make this event happen. Without the Amherst Java was & Jazz concerts, this area might not be able to hear live music---jazz in particular---played at such a high level. Jazz is America's music and deserves to be heard and valued by every generation, no matter where audiences live. Henson Jazz will play a variety of originals and standards that say "thank you" for blessing us with your love for jazz."