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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED
THE 2026 ANNUAL JAZZFC BENEFIT!!!!

Dear Friends:
The benefit was magical! We had a total of 27 world class, award winning musicians playing their hearts out to benefit the efforts of the Jazz Society of Fairfield County. Our aim is to celebrate great jazz music and make it acessible to our Fairfield County Community, especially to our underserved and the next generation through performances, educational workshops and college scholarships for aspiring jazz professionals. We are thrilled that so many of you joined us and contributed in so many ways!!!

We want to thank all of you who made this special night possible.
First a big thank you to all our wonderful jazz musicians who taveled from all over to be here and played to support the Jazz Arts and education in Connecticut! We love you!

Bass

Brian Glassman
Will Goble
Phil Bowler
Boots Maleson
Harvie S
Hillard Greene
Yuriy Galkin

Piano

Amina Figarova
Steve Sandberg
Roberta Piket
Dave Childs
Joe McWilliams
Chris Coogan
Marco Scott
Mitch Schecter
Rob Aries

Guitar

Rale Micic
Ed Cherry

Trumpet

Mike Mossman

Flute

Bart Platteau

Sax

Greg Wall

Trombone

John Fumasoli

Vocals

Alma Micic

Drums

Joe Corsello
Adam Nussbaum
Eric Halvorson
Aaron Alexander

Thank you to all of our silent auction donors!

Rabbi Greg Wall
Christina Morrow
Eric Bibler
Richard Epstein
Gold’s Delicatessen
Raphe Elkind
Leon Pasternack
Westport Country Playhouse
Rona Wall

Thank you to all who made generous donations!

(All amounts are generous.)
We are not listing names to protect your anonymity, but are beyond grateful and with permission, will thank you again at a later time.
And thank you to our numerous weekly donors who put money in the baskets after each performance to help keep all the programs running.

Thank you to all of our volunteers and event supporters!

Melissa Newman
Gregg Glaser
John Pyrch
Teresa Derr
Alan Phillips
Ina Chadwick
Jennifer Bangser
David Labarski
Neil Swanson

Thank you to our wonderful caterers, Cater Daddies LLC!

Chef Derek Furino and Maitre’d Leon Pasternak and team knocked themselves out with a sumptuous Caribbean Feast, worthy of our Jazz Cruise theme!

And a big thank you to the Westport VFW Post 399 for letting us perform in their wonderful venue each week!

Your beverage orders support them directly. Special shout out to Matt Zako, Bar Manager and staff, Phil Delgado, Quartermaster and Al Strazza, VFW board member.
If we skipped anyone, our sincere appologies. With heartfelt thanks, The Jazz Society of Fairfield County Board

Rabbi Greg Wall - - Artistic Director
Eric Bibler
Raphe Elkind
Richard Epstein
Christina Morrow
Elissa Moses
Mark Shornick

Some highlights from the JazzFC Benefit:

The Jazz Society of Fairfield County

Our mission is to enrich the cultural life of Fairfield County by promoting the performance and appreciation of Jazz music

It don't support itself!

It's up to you to support live jazz in Fairfield County with a tax-deductible contribution! Consider helping us bring live jazz and its appreciation to our community with our weekly club Jazz at the Post, outreach to students and seniors, maintenance of our legendary piano, and fund scholarships and special events.
JazzFC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
Please check whether your employer offers a charitable contribution matching programs.

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