Jay Rowe's Benefit Concert for Milford Schools Returns In April

MILFORD — The popular Smooth Jazz For Scholars Benefit Concert to Milford on April 28 and 29th, featuring world-renowned jazz musician and composer Jay Rowe.

"Our two-night lineup has been very well received over the past few years," Rowe said. "Each year, we welcome many of our long-time supporters who travel to Milford from out-of-state and the many resident jazz fans. Patrons can attend one night – or both!"

Through the benefit concert, Jay Rowe has donated almost $90,000 to the Milford Public Schools music department over the past two decades.

The concert features two separate world-class artist lineups each night at the Parsons Complex Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 70 W. River St. in Milford. Doors open at 7 p.m., and showtime is 8 p.m.

On Friday, April 28, the featured artists are Cheili Municci (guitar), Nelson Rangell (saxophone/flute), Marion Meadows (saxophone), Ken Navarro (guitar) and Jay Rowe (Keyboards).

On Saturday, April 29, the featured artists are Jessy J (Saxophone), Paul Taylor (saxophone), Kim Waters (Saxophone), JJ Sansaverino (guitar) and Jay Rowe (Keyboards).

A graduate of the New England Public School System and participant in the music program in the district, Rowe received his Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA and established this benefit concert as a way to give back to the school that fostered his love of music.

"I am so pleased to be able to bring a show of this quality to Milford for two nights – it gives residents the opportunity to see a first-class festival-like performance right here in town without having to travel to New Haven, Hartford, or New York City," Jay remarked. "And, of course, I am so pleased to be able to contribute in this way to our schools. We do this every year to bring awareness and attention to the importance of music education."

Tickets for one night are $50; for both nights, it's $85. The first 250 tickets sold are reserved seating; after that, general admission seating will be available. Group discounts are also available.

Various payment methods are available, including online through PayPal, Venmo, Cashapp and credit card; In-person from local Milford Outlets: Cafe Atlanqique (33 River St.), The Canvas Patch (5 River St.), Milford Fine Arts Center (40 Railroad Ave.) and Arciuolo's Shoes (74 Broad St.); or through the mail by sending a check/money orders payable to Smooth Jazz for Scholars Inc. Send Payment along with your name and other contact information to Smooth Jazz For Scholars Inc., P.O. Box 3723, Milford CT. 06460.

Proceeds from the annual concert benefit the Milford Public Schools student program.
Limited Sponsorships Available

The Milford Bank and Barrett Outdoor Communications are corporate sponsors for this year's show. Additional limited sponsorships remain available; contact Jay directly for details.

For more information, visit www.jayrowemusic.com.