A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,
1st Lady of Song

Tuesday, August 1
@ 7:30PM

General Admission Tickets: $45
VIP Tickets (includes front row, cafe table seating): $75

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Jane Hastay & Peter Martin Weiss

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A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,
1st Lady of Song

Starring Jane Hastay & Peter Martin Weiss

Featuring Vocalist Darcey

Produced by Josh Gladstone

Local veterans and champions of the East End music scene Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss have been hailed as “two artists completely at ease with each other and their material . . .performing with exquisite taste and timing, elegance and passion.” They are joined by singer Darcey for a swinging evening of piano, bass and vocal jazz celebrating the legend, influence and style of America’s First Lady of Song, the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald.

As a young pianist Jane Hastay dove into the multicultural San Francisco music scene. She toured Europe with Lilith Theater Company, danced and played percussion with the Brazilian samba troupe Escola Nova de Samba, played in the American Hawaii Cruise Lines Orchestra, accompanied Concord recording artist Denise Perrier, studied electronic music at Mills College and had steady engagements at the Fairmont Hotel and Hyatt on Union Square. A Masters Degree in Jazz Piano Performance from Manhattan School of Music was followed by appearances at the Blue Note, The Lenox Lounge, The Five Spot, DeFemios and the New Haven and Newark Jazz Festivals. Jane toured Japan with the all woman Kit McClure Big Band, and also played with Etta Jones, Michael Carvin, Houston Person and Frank Wess. Jane is currently the organist, chancel and handbell choir master at the historic First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton.

Peter Martin Weiss, an established New York Jazz bassist in the 80s and 90s, often performed at Birdland, the Village Vanguard, and the Blue Note. In addition, he played with the Bronx Symphony, the Greenwich Village Symphony, Ain't Misbehavin', and Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. From 1986-1996 Peter was a member of the Etta Jones/Houston Person Quintet. He toured internationally and recorded on over 40 CDs, including his own, Bass Hits, on the Savant record label. Additional performance credits include Nat Adderly, Ray Bryant, Randy Brecker, Frank Wess, Winard Harper, Michael Carvin, Claudio Roditi, Donald Harrison, Hank Crawford, Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate, Kenny Washington, and Lorez Alexandria. Peter's education includes Berklee School of Music, a graduate degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and 5 yrs of private study with Homer Mensch, former principal of the NY Philharmonic.
Peter became an established bassist on the New York Jazz scene. Venues include Birdland, Tavern on the Green, The Village Vanguard, a six-year engagement at the Blue Note for Saturday brunch, and many live radio broadcasts from the West End Cafe. He also performed with the Bronx Symphony, the Greenwich Village Symphony, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.

From 1986-1996 Peter was a member of the Etta Jones/Houston Person Quintet. He toured internationally and recorded on over 40 CDs, including his own, Bass Hits, on the Savant record label. The group was like a family, the music swinging and passionate, performing at premier jazz festivals and concerts. His 35 years of performance credits include playing with Nat Adderly, Ray Bryant, Randy Brecker, Frank Wess, Winard Harper, Michael Carvin, Lew Soloff, Claudio Roditi, Donald Harrison, Hank Crawford, Richard Wyands, Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate, Kenny Washington, Melvin Sparks, Lorez Alexandria, and Della Griffin.

Peter met pianist Jane Hastay in San Francisco while on tour and soon after they were married. The couple produced a CD entitled Never Never Land, named after a song that encourages us to follow our dreams. Peter and Jane have a brand new CD with saxophonist Richie Scollo entitled “The Good Life.”

As an educator, Peter taught at the State University of NY at New Paltz on the jazz faculty. Now living in East Hampton, he currently teaches private guitar and bass lessons, sings with the Choral Society of the Hamptons, and performs locally on bass and guitar.

Measure by measure for 45 years, Darcey has been swinging with effervescence and joy. Growing up, the player piano at home was a resource for learning a variety of songs and styles. Early professional work included musical theater roles, a show band Canadian tour, and house band vocalist for 5 years at Gurney’s Inn, in Montauk. Concert appearances include NYC’s The Triad and Danny’s Skylight Room, and Art of Song concerts at the Bridgehampton Museum’s Archives Building. Darcey loves to bring to life the stories in lyrics, enhanced with the art of Vocalese, which she embraced at a young age. Darcey’s 3 studio recordings include a handful of originals. She is compared to jazz legends Carmen McRae, Mel Torme and Ella Fitzgerald, her greatest jazz influences.

Reviews

"Two artists completely at ease with each other and their material …exquisite taste and timing, elegance and passion."

— Leslie Gourse, Jazz Now

"Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss added their considerable talents to the evening. These two are highly respected performers here in the Hamptons (and elsewhere) and deservedly so – they are that good."

— Eileen Casey, Hamptons.com

"Enjoy the sensitive interpretations of pianist Jane Hastay and bassist Peter Martin Weiss. The playing is expressive and the choice of songs is excellent."

— James Williams, Pianist

"Bassist Peter Martin Weiss brings an elegant intimacy to the music."

— Rico Mitchell, Los Angeles Times

"Jane Hastay, whose beautifully understated and delicate phrasings
are the real centerpiece."

— Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

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A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, 1st Lady of Song

Tuesday, August 1 @ 7:30PM

General Admission Tickets: $45 VIP Tickets (includes front row, cafe table seating): $75

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, 1st Lady of Song

Produced by Josh Gladstone

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"Jane Hastay, whose beautifully understated and delicate phrasings are the real centerpiece."

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— Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,
1st Lady of Song

Tuesday, August 1
@ 7:30PM

General Admission Tickets: $45
VIP Tickets (includes front row, cafe table seating): $75

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,
1st Lady of Song

"Jane Hastay, whose beautifully understated and delicate phrasings
are the real centerpiece."