Tribute To Bobby Hackett 2006

We are pleased to announce that the Jazz in Bridgewater concert series will present “A Tribute To Bobby Hackett,” co-sponsored by the New Jersey Jazz Society, to benefit the United Way of Somerset County, New Jersey.

Nationally-known musicians will perform a musical tribute to this most unique and gifted jazz performer, best known for his lyrical, melodic style of playing, and pristine tone. Beloved by his fans, friends, and contemporary musicians, this performance will explore his life and music.

Saturday, October 21st, 2006 • 8:00 PM

Theatre of the Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools, Bridgewater, NJ.

Tickets: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door.

This concert commemorates the 30th anniversary of Bobby Hackett’s untimely death, as well as the “Be There for Bobby” benefit concert presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society.

Bobby Hackett, 1915-1976

“Now, Bobby Hackett—he’s the most dedicated musician that I’ve ever met. Whenever you see him, he rehearses, actually. He’s playing all the time. I’ve never seen anyone work as hard as Bobby. And it comes out that way, doesn’t it? He has a knowledge of chords from being a guitarist with Paul Whiteman and Glenn Miller through the years. It gave him this great ear he has, when he transferred himself over to cornet.”

                                                                 —Tony Bennett