The Little Yough Summer Music Festival kicks off this Friday, July 7th featuring The Jenny Wilson Trio. The family-friendly, free concerts are held at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in the Oakland Town Parking Lot every Friday evening from July 7th to September 1st, with a break in the schedule on Friday, August 4th. Food vendor D’s Eats will open at 6:00 PM and the performances begin at 7:00 PM.
Original music is the primary focus of the Jenny Wilson Trio. With the addition of jazz standards, contemporary and familiar, as well as unique arrangements of popular songs, they perform a program that appeals to a wide audience.
The sound of the trio is influenced by traditional jazz, Americana, and classical music. Not often heard as a melodic instrument, Nathan Wilson utilizes the singing quality of the double bass. Jenny’s vocals have been compared to those of Diana Krall and Norah Jones and Carole King. Jenny’s piano style is highly influenced by modern jazz pianists and by her classical training. With the addition of drums and horns the duo can expand to a trio or quartet ensemble. In a few words their music can be described as ‘subtle swing, lilting Latin, and cinematic original composition’. They are experts at tailoring the music to fit the needs of the client and venue.
Jenny and Nathan are full-time musicians performing at arts venues, music festivals, jazz clubs, corporate and private events, as well as house concerts and occasional fine dining establishments. They regularly perform in WV, PA, MD, and OH, and have toured the east coast from Maine to Florida.
The concert series would not be possible without the support of the sponsors, donors, and volunteers. If you are interested in being a sponsor or volunteering on concert nights, please contact Nicole McCullough at 301-334-2691 or mainstreetgoba@gmail.com.
The LYSMF has funding support from the Garrett County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. For additional information about the concert series please visit oaklandmd.com/ly-schedule.html.
