Jody Espina and Friends – Savannah, Georgia
Saxophonist, Jody Espina, has done it all. He is a highly regarded and much in-demand Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and flutist with a unique and personal sound. From 1985 to 2008, New York city was his stomping ground until he relocated to Savannah Ga, in the Spring of 2008.
He has performed and toured with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mel Torme, Milton Berle, Patty Page, Eddie Arnold, Louis Bellson, Don Alias, Bob Moses, Dave Douglas,, Lew Solof, Vic Juris, Harvie Swartz, the Charlie Persip Superband, Rachel Z, and the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble. He is a frequent conductor of Soundpainting and has given seminars and workshops in Europe and the United States teaching it.
He has performed in recording sessions, jingles, appeared with Broadway pit orchestras, and played in pop, R&B, funk, and avant-garde groups. He has done numerous sessions for film, television and CD recordings. Jody is president of the internationally renowned, JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces.
Jody Coordinated the Jazz Department at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale NY. He also was Adjunct professor of saxophone and clarinet at Concordia College in Bronxville, NY.
Jody was Professor of saxophone, clarinet and flute in Barcelona, Spain, and the Director of the Big Band at the Aula de Musica i Moderna Jazz.
He has been involved with the Grammys In The Schools Program, bringing performing artists to inner city schools and has written and performed “What Is Jazz?” -an entertaining educational concert for children.
In Savannah, Jody is a Board Member of The Savannah Children’s Choir, and does coaching for the Jazz band at the Savannah Country Day School and also gives lessons for the Salvation Army.
Sunday, August 23rd at 5 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah – 520 West Bryan Street. (Bryan & MLK). The event is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. Join and admission is FREE.
www.coastal-jazz.org OR 912.675-5419
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Free Weekend at National Parks on the Coast
Visit one of our national parks on Saturday July 17th or Sunday July 18th without paying admission. The National Park Service offers a couple of free weekends every year, and one of those weekends is coming up in July.
It’s the perfect opportunity to take family and friends out to a state park for a visit. This weekend you can for example visit Fort Moultrie, the Castillo de San Marco or Fort Pulaski.
Below is a complete list of participating National Parks in our area:
SOUTH CAROLINA
Fort Moultrie National Monument – Charleston, South Carolina
The National Park Service’s fee-free weekends apply to Fort Moultrie, a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. Fort Moultrie is a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The site is located on Sullivan’s Island and is accessible by car. Fort Sumter is always free – but there is a fee for the ferry boat ride to the fort.
For more information about Fort Sumter visit http://www.nps.gov/fosu
GEORGIA
Fort Frederica National Monument – St Simon’s Island, Georgia
Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island in 1792. Fort Frederica’s troops defeated the Spanish troops. Georgia remained a British colony.
For more information about Fort Frederica visit http://www.nps.gov/fofr
Fort Pulaski National Monument – Savannah, Georgia
The Battle of Fort Pulaski in April 1862 featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. The fort surrendered, which was a turning point, signaling the end of masonry fortifications.
For more information about Fort Pulaski http://www.nps.gov/fopu
Cumberland Island National Seashore – St Marys, Georgia
Cumberland Island is Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island.
For more information about Cumberland Island http://www.nps.gov/cuis
FLORIDA
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument – St Augustine, Florida
The Castillo was constructed to defend Spain’s claims in the New World. It was never defeated in battle. The Castillo witness to over 330 years of history and culture and is an impressive place to visit.
For more information about Castillo de San Marcos http://www.nps.gov/casa
ArtSquared in Savannah July 24th – 26th, 2009
ArtSquared Savannah July 24th – July 26th
Savannah is a city of history, romance, charm and art – and even more so during the event ArtSquared Savannah July 24th – July 26th, 2009.
Friday, July 24, 2009
On Friday evening, City Market kicks off the event and becomes the Art & Soul of Savannah. Galleries will stay open into the evening.
City Market Savannah, 5 p.m. – 8p.m.
Jefferson at West Saint Julian St.
Savannah, GA 31401
www.savannahcitymarket.com
Saturday, July 25, 2009
On Saturday, “artsquares†can enjoy a Palette to Palate Gallery Hop throughout the Historic District. Sample Southern delicacies and wines while enjoying the sounds of jazz and classical music. Kicks off in Telfair Square from 6 p.m. – 9p.m., $15
www.SavannahVisit.com
Sunday, July 26, 2009
On Sunday, it’s time for a Gospel Brunch at the Jepson Center featuring Mt. Zion Baptist Church “Voices of Praise.
Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts
$15 admission for non-members, $20 brunch
Brunch 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Music performance at 1:30 p.m.
207 W. York Street, Savannah, GA 31412, 912.790.8823
www.telfair.org
Participating Galleries:
Chroma Gallery
31 Barnard Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.chromagallery.com
Goldeneye Gallery
5 W. York Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.goldeneye-gallery.com
Kobo Gallery
33 Barnard Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.kobogallery.com
Wayne Chambers Gallery
7 West York Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.waynechambers.com
SCAD’s Red Gallery
201 East Broughton Street
Savannah, GA
www.scad.edu
SCAD’s Pei Ling Chen
322 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Savannah, GA
www.scad.edu
Iocovozzi Fine Art, ltd.
1 West Jones Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.iocovozzifineart.com
ArtSquared in Savannah in our calendar event
