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| 'Red, White & Louis' ties in America's 250th anniversary with legacy of Louis Armstrong The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its annual Jazz@ThePoint festival Oct. 15–17, bringing three days of world-class jazz, history and celebration to Somers Point. This year's festival, themed "Red, White & Louis, " honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. while celebrating the music and legacy of one of America's most influential and beloved musical artists Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, the internationally famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader and singer known for songs like "What a Wonderful World, " "Hello, Dolly!, " "Star Dust, " and "La Vie En Rose." The festival commences Thursday, Oct. 15, with a special presentation by historian Ricky Riccardi, director of research collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum and a leading authority on Armstrong's life and music. The following days of the festival will feature two acclaimed headliners at Gateway Playhouse: world-renowned trombonist and bandleader Wycliffe Gordon 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, and legendary trumpeter Jon Faddis 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Following each headliner concert, a free late-night event will take place at Gregory's Bar at 9:30 p.m. On Friday, songstress Paula Johns will perform her Ella Fitzgerald tribute. write your comments about the article :: © 2026 Jazz News :: home page |