Allow me a Mom moment -- my son is in the opening band at a concert tonight, Aug. 4th, on this stage!

I have grown to love spending time in Red Bank. In fact, I've had plenty of time there over the past couple of weeks because my son has become part of the Jazz Arts Academy for teens.

Benj is a jazz drummer and has thoroughly enjoyed jamming with some other talented teens, alongside professional, grammy-winning musicians at the Count Basie Theater Performing Arts Academy, and at Two River Theater. Now he and some other band members are opening for an amazing jazz musician this evening at Riverside Gardens Park.

So bring a blanket,  picnic basket, or a lawn chair, maybe grab some ice cream or something to drink, and come out for a great summer evening overlooking the river, brought to you by the Jazz Arts Project. Riverside Gardens Park is at 40 West Front Street in Red Bank. Benj's band plays at 7 pm, opening for Brazilian Jazz artist Claudio Roditi.. (Allow time for parking and walking to the park.)

I hope to see you there!

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