By: Richard L. Smith
The Englewood Public Library will wrap up its 13th annual “Jazz Under the Stars” series with a performance by acclaimed pianist, composer, and author Sharp Radway on Thursday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m.
The free concert will be held on the library’s front plaza and marks the eighth and final installment of this year’s summer lineup.
The beloved series has brought live jazz to Englewood every Thursday evening since July 10, drawing audiences to enjoy world-class music under the open sky.
No registration is required, though library parking is limited. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets.
In case of rain, the performance will be rescheduled for September.
Radway, known for his artistry and deep respect for jazz tradition, has performed alongside some of the genre’s most celebrated names.
His piano influences include Bud Powell, Red Garland, Thelonious Monk, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, and Herbie Hancock.
In addition to his work in film and theater, Radway authored Musicianship 101 (What They Don’t Tell You In School) and released his debut recording, Hymns and Things (Introspection and Reflection).
He has collaborated with The Spirit of Life Ensemble, The New York Metropolitan Big Band, and currently serves as music director and pianist for The Celebration of Lionel Hampton Big Band.
For more details, visit www.englewoodlibrary.org or stop by the library at 31 Engle Street, Englewood.