Jazz and More at the Library this November

Live music at your library? That’s exactly what’s happening Sunday November 9th as “Jazz and More at the Library” continues its 18th year at the Veterans Memorial Library branch of the Chippewa River District Library System.

On Sunday October 12th bring the family to a free performance of the Carlos Melendes Trio starting at 3pm. The performance will be followed by a social hour hosted by the Friends of the Library.

Carlos Melendez is the third generation of musicians in his family and after listening to ART BLAKEY, ELVIN JONES, PHILLY JOE JONES, JOE MORELLO, MITCH MITCHELL, GINGER BAKER, CHARLIE WATTS, and MAX ROACH, decided to become a drummer at the age of 15.... He currently records, tours, and performs with the fabulous organ trio "Organissimo" as well as freelances and teaches drum lessons.

“Jazz and More at the Library” takes place every 2nd Sunday of the month through Sunday April 5th, 2009 (the first Sunday of the Month due to the Easter Holiday). All performances start at 3pm at the Veterans Memorial Library, are free and open to the public, and are followed by a social hour hosted by the Friends of the Library.

For a complete list of Jazz and More at the Library dates and performers, call 989-773-3242 or click events at www.crdl.org.

“Jazz and More at the Library” is made possible by The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library, the Chippewa River District Library, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and Art Reach of Mid Michigan.