Belleayre Music Festival Kicks Off Jazz Club with Two Shows This Weekend

Highmount, NY - The Belleayre Jazz Club kicks off this weekend with two stellar shows guaranteed to please jazz aficionados. On Friday July 30 at 8pm, tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson leads his renowned quartet with special guest the legendary Jimmy Cobb on drums. Javon Jackson rose to international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and has since fashioned his own signature sound. In addition to Blakey, Javon has contributed his smooth jazz style on tours and records with luminaries like Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd and Curtis Fuller. Javon has appeared on over 125 recordings and has developed a formidable career as a leader. The innovative drummer legendary Jimmy Cobb, known for his work with Miles Davis on the album "Kind of Blue", will join Javon Jackson in launching the 2010 Belleayre Mountain Jazz Club Series. Tickets are $25 for general admission.

Saturday, July 31 at 8pm jazz violinist Regina Carter will grace the stage of the Belleayre Jazz Club. Acclaimed as one of the most transcendent voices of contemporary violin, Regina Carter brings her tenacious force to Belleayre and will showcase her new release, "Reverse Thread". This recording is her latest contribution to the world of contemporary jazz, offering an uplifting and stirring perspective on music from home and around the world. Known for her original compositions and collaborations with many jazz greats, Regina was the first jazz player allowed to play and record with Nicolo Paganini's treasured Guarneri del Gesu violin. Tickets are $25 for general admission.