GREENWICH, CT - Continuing an annual tradition, the Eric Mintel Quartet will perform “An Evening of Outstanding Jazz” on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. and take part in the worship service Sunday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Second Congregational Church, at 139 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.
Returning to the church for the ninth time, the Pennsylvania-based quartet will follow its Jan. 21 concert with a meet-and-greet reception. Free-will donations are suggested. The quartet will perform with the church’s Chancel Choir on Jan. 22.
Mintel, a pianist and composer, formed the Eric Mintel Quartet in 1993. The quartet’s concerts feature the rarely-heard sacred choral music of Duke Ellington, as well as selections by Dave Brubeck, Johnny Mercer and Mintel.
With more than 10 concerts at the Kennedy Center and willingness to bring jazz to different regions, the Eric Mintel Quartet connects with audiences of all ages throughout the world. The quartet has played venues from the White House to major jazz festivals and has opened for Brubeck. Mintel has been featured in “Down Beat Jazz Magazine” and been a guest on “Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz” on NPR. Real Jazz XM 70 aired a one-hour performance by the quartet. A composer of orchestra and choral music, Mintel performs his composition, “Millennium Suite,” with various symphonies throughout the United States. The quartet recently released a CD, “Live at XM Satellite Radio.”
Reservations are recommended for the Jan. 21 concert. For more information or reservations, contact Gloria LaDestro at 203-869-9311, ext. 120 or gloria@2cc.org.
