Vocalist Jaana Narsipur Trio.. Exciting Jazz, R&B & Soul Reimagined Sept 30
About this Event
Doors open at 6:00pm. Try to be seated by 6:30pm to have your dinner order taken. Showtime begins at 7:00pm when we transform the space into a theater.
Out of respect for the performers and other patrons, please keep talking to a whisper during the performance.
Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. Single, general admission tickets are also available. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $25.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Having problems with the ticketing system? Call 203-247-4273
Parking: Please park in LaZingara's lot or on Greenwood Ave. or School Street. Please avoid parking in P.T. Barnum Square.
Jaana Narsipur - Vocalist
Inspired by a rich musical background of jazz, pop songwriters, and a deep love of R&B and soul, Jaana Narsipur is a diverse vocalist who moves effortlessly from classic standards to soul-jazz to modern interpretations of pop tunes. Jaana plays regularly at venues in NYC and the Hudson Valley including The Flatiron Room, Winnie’s Jazz Bar, Jazz on Main, The Bean Runner Café, and many others. Coming in Spring 2026, Jaana will release her second album, “The Re-Collection,” a jazz reimagining of 80s pop classics from Kate Bush, The Eurythmics, Joe Jackson, and many other iconic artists!
In 2022, Jaana released her debut album “Better Than Anything” featuring her original arrangements of Horace Silver and Bob Doroughs compositions, a tribute to the hard bop and bebop masters. Jaana is also an accomplished music educator, with a Music Education degree from DePaul University, and she has taught young students and adult aspiring musicians of all ages.Currently, Jaana teaches at a music conservatory in New York, gives voice lessons in her private studio, and performs throughout the metro NYC area!
Ron Drotos - Pianist Ron Drotos began improvising on the piano as a child, creating the dinosaur sounds he heard in his imagination. He spent his teenage years playing in jazz and rock bands, and in 1985 received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from The University of Connecticut, where he studied with Hale Smith. During this time, Ron studied jazz piano with Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop, Jr., Harold Danko, and Ellen Rowe. From 1987-88, Ron worked as assistant to the baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, and then began to pursue a music career of his own.
After moving to New York City in 1989, Ron served as Associate Music Director and created orchestrations for the Broadway musical Swinging On A Star, which received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Musical in 1995. Additional Broadway credits include Smokey Joe’s Café, The Life, and Fosse. Ron has orchestrated for the New York Pops Orchestra, with whom he has appeared several times at Carnegie Hall. He has been featured as Music Director on the 92nd St. Y’s famed “Lyrics and Lyricists” series, and has performed with vocalists Julius LaRosa, Judy Collins, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nell Carter, and Giacomo Gates. In addition, Ron has taught at the Fairbanks (Alaska) Summer Arts Festival since 1999, where he has been inducted into the festival’s Hall of Fame.
In 2012, Ron created the KeyboardImprov.com website, through which he helps beginning to advanced pianists all over the world learn how to improvise with a sense of joy and fluency. His book The Inner World of Piano Improvisation is available on Amazon.
Jim Donica - Bassist Jim Donica is a bassist, composer, teacher, sideman, and bandleader who has performed and recorded with some of the finest artists in the world.
An eclectic and highly accomplished bassist, Jim Donica is a seasoned performer, composer, and bandleader with a career spanning decades of diverse musical experiences, from extensive jazz collaborations to high-profile Broadway and international pop/punk tours. A true master of both the upright and electric bass, Donica is also a dedicated composer who has just completed a new recording, Live from Maureen's Jazz, Together again featuring the Jim Donica Quintet with Tim Armacost on sax, Alan Farnham on piano, Jeff Barone on guitar, and Tim Horner on drums.
Career Highlights and Jazz Pedigree
Donica completed his formal jazz education at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, earning a Jazz Studies degree and a coveted Performance Certificate. Under the tutelage of jazz legend David Baker, he honed his craft as a member of the 20th Century Be Bop Band. Moving to New York City, he became active in the jazz and improvisation scene, leading successful groups like Urban Survival (which released two recordings and toured nationally) and the Jim Donica Group, featuring notable musicians such as Tim Armacost, Peter Erskine and Randy Brecker.
A Diverse and Eclectic Performer
Donica's versatility is evident in his performances across multiple genres. He has played with jazz artists like Maynard Ferguson, The David Becker Tribune and George Garzone. He also toured England and Scotland with punk rocker Joe Strummer, appearing on the recordings Trash City and Permanent Record. Additionally, Donica has performed globally as the bassist for Broadway star Chita Rivera and has held bass chairs in numerous Broadway productions including Dancers Life, Allegiance and The Visit as well as supporting on Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, Girl from the North Country and Some Like it Hot
We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser can not make the rescheduled date. In the event, an artist cancels a date, and Bethel Jazz is unable to reschedule the artist, Bethel Jazz reserves the right to provide a substitute performer of equal quality without notice to the ticket purchaser. If a date is canceled and not rescheduled, Bethel Jazz will provide a refund (in some cases minus the Eventbrite fee) or credit for another performance at the choice of the ticket holder. Bethel Jazz will always do its best to accommodate for changes in seating, table sizes, or changes to tickets.
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USD 23.18 to USD 97.88
