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Jazz at Rogers: The Heart of America
Thu, Jul 16
|Southampton History Museum
Songs of our Roots; Blues, Hymns, Gospels & Country
Time & Location
Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
About the Event
The Heart of America: Songs of Our Roots
A 250-Year Musical Celebration of American Roots
Join East End Jazz and the Southampton History Museum for a special evening of music honoring America's 250th anniversary. On Thursday, July 16, experience The Heart of America: Songs of Our Roots, an inspiring concert that explores the sounds that have shaped the American experience for generations.
Set against the historic backdrop of the Rogers Mansion grounds, this unique performance journeys through the rich traditions of Blues, Gospel, Hymns, and Country music, the musical foundations that continue to influence American culture today. Through imaginative jazz arrangements, these timeless songs are reimagined with fresh energy while preserving the stories and spirit that have resonated across generations.
Under the direction of acclaimed bassist and arranger Iris Ornig, East End Jazz presents a stellar quartet featuring Tomas Majcherski on tenor saxophone, clarinet, and flute; Alex Frondelli on guitar;…