Aug. 3, 2014 By Christian Murray
Sunnyside Shines hosted the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert underneath the Sunnyside Arch yesterday.
The concert, a big draw for residents and Beiderbecke fans throughout the Tri-state area, marked the 83rd anniversary since the jazz legend died in his 43-30 46th Street apartment on Aug. 6, 1931. He was 28.
The event featured the Sunnyside Social Club, a group of residents who play classic blues to reworked modern pop songs, and the Sunnyside Wolverines.
The Sunnyside Wolverines, which is organized by Paul Maringelli, a Sunnyside jazz fanatic, played Beiderbecke hits as well as other popular compositions from the 1920s.
The following videos were provided by Joe Depace and George Burles.
6 Comments
Who sings with a megaphone???
This was a great event. I love Sunnyside Social Club and hope they keep doing their thing.
Also, the photobooth at this event was a nice touch. Thanks to all who made it happen.
There’s things that need addressing, Ain’t nobody got time for Jazz !
This is a wonderful event and a credit to the neighborhood. Glad to see so many people attending and enjoying. A great reason to check out Sunnyside.
finally an article from this blog about something positive. always articles about crime and violence.
August 2nd is close enough