The Carriage Barn Arts Center will be hosting an evening of live jazz music and more, featuring local musician Michael-Louis Smith and friends. Presented by DiRusso & Brooks Law Group, the evening will include a lively performance that blends jazz, funk and afrobeat. Attendees can also sample great locally produced products such as spirits Asylum Distillery spirits (Bridgeport, CT), Thimble Island Brewing Company beer (Branford, CT) and sweets from Speakeasy Confections (New Canaan, CT). The current exhibit, The Primacy of Color III will also be on view, featuring the work of several local artists. Doors open at 8pm and live music from 8:30-10pm. $10 advance tickets are for sale at www.CarriageBarn.org/jazz. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith is a bandleader and recording artist who tours nationally at venues such as LA’s Troubadour Club, NYC’s Apollo Theater and Vermont’s Discovery Jazz Festival. His ensemble will showcase a medley of jazz, funk and afrobeat.