Jazz Singer To Perform At Summit Free Public Library

SUMMIT, NJ — Jazz musician Ellen LaFurn will be performing at the Summit Free Public Library this November, according to a recent announcement.

LaFurn is a vocalist, flautist and former long-time New Jersey public school teacher, who began her studies in music and continued her practice throughout her career.

Now, having retired from teaching, she performs her repertoire across the New Jersey and New York area. She will perform "Swinging the Songbook" on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rotunda of the Summit Free Public Library.

The Library’s concerts are free and open to the public.

“Our Sunday concerts offer the opportunity to enjoy a range of musical styles including jazz, Klezmer, bluegrass, classical, and well known hits,” said Abby Brady, Head of Adult Services at the Summit Library. “These concerts create a delightful ambience for everyone at the library. We are thrilled to bring the highly talented Ellen LaFurn back to perform tunes from the great
American songbook. Her concerts are always a crowd pleaser.”

LaFurn first began singing professionally at the age of 17 with a "show group" called Chang Lee and the Zaniacs, and played with many groups throughout the years.

At Kean University, she was the featured vocalist with the Big Band Workshop and was also featured on several albums.

"I 'retired' from performing to raise my special daughter and taught in Jersey City’s public schools
for many years," LaFurn says on her website. “Now, I’ve retired from teaching and am back to my
first love—music performance. In my music you will hear the passion and excitement of a young
person together with the experience of a life lived. ENJOY!"

The library's program is made possible, in part, by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs — a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

You can check out more events the library is hosting on their website here.

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