Summer Concert Series: Shane Wood Jazz Trio to Perform Thursday

The weekly Thursday concerts, sponsored by the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization, MEMO, continues into August with the Shane Wood Jazz Trio making its debut Aug. 4 at the Gazebo.

A composer, pianist and vocalist, Shane Wood is a Medfield resident who graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Composition and over 20 years experience in the music industry.  Wood has traveled throughout the United States and Europe playing pop, jazz, funk, and blues in large outdoor concerts, small clubs or private functions.

The trio consists of Neil Kruszkowski on saxophone and vocals Bruce Owens, the featured drummer and Wood on piano and vocals.  The trio plays a unique blend of jazz arrangements including original compositions as well as songs from contemporary artists and classic composers. The hosts for the evening will include the Medfield Cultural Council and the Lowell Mason Foundation, also new to MEMO’s roster of concert supporters this year. 

On Aug. 11, will host Songs for Ceilidh, as they return to the gazebo stage. This local Celtic band, pronounced Kay-Lee, blends Irish, Scottish and Canadian Maritime influences with American heartland roots. The band, Grass Gypsys, returns to Medfield on Aug. 18 for the final concert hosted by The Math Connection. Needham Bank, a MEMO member, is the Corporate sponsor for the 10-week series again this year. Most of the weekly hosts are MEMO members as well.

The concerts, free and open to the public, begin at 6 p.m. in the park adjacent to the library. The venue is ideal for family picnics or just to sit and enjoy the music and a pleasant evening. In event of rain the Library will offer a family friendly film in its meeting room on the lower level at 6:30 p.m.

The Gazebo weekly concerts are part of MEMO’s seasonal events as a way for this business organization to thank its customers. Join MEMO again on Sept. 17 for its annual fall fair “Discover Medfield Day.” Information about the organization can be found at www.medfield-memo.org. Membership is open to all businesses that are located in Medfield or serve its residents.  For membership information contact Cathleen@beginningyears.com.