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10/31/2026

In the not too distant future.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th: The Van Dyck Music Club welcomes Studio Blue to Schenectady’s historic Stockade for a killer night of West Coast Jazz!

With a Club Menu by Stella Pasta Bar & a 2nd floor bar by Seven Points Brewery, this night of live music with the incredible Studio Blue octet has got to be the best “Dinner & a Show” location in the 518 on 11/14. Hope to see you in the Stockade for an unforgettable, energetic, extra-special night of entertainment at the Van Dyck!

The Studio Blue octet features:
Chris Alsdorf - trumpet/flugelhorn
Jim Corigliano - tenor sax
Tom Gerbino - bari sax
Jay Mosier - trombone
Mike Novakowski - guitar
Steve Viglucci - piano/keys
Ed Tourge - bass
Gene Garrone - drums & cymbals

* Advance Tickets Available Online, or In-Person & Over-The-Phone via Stella Pasta Bar & Seven Points Brewery during regular business hours *

PS. check out what’s coming up the Van Dyck for via our online calendar at www.stellapastabar.com/calendar

10/30/2026

Exciting Jazz filled weekend.
Friday-Ernie Watts- APFJ
Sat- Japanese Folk Spirits-Halloween-Van Dyck
Sunday-Rudresh Mahanthappa Trio @ the Local Saugerties

Lots of other gigs out there! Checkout APFJ website for details.

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10/28/2026

Looking forward to 10/30. A rare performance by the Ernie Watts Quartet.

10/22/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/10/22/esp-plays-contemporary-jazz-without-labels-at-the-van-dyck-music-lounge-on-10-17-26/

By: Rudy Lu To persons who have never heard them, the band has a tough time explaining what the band sounds like. As explained by bassist Matt Vicante, the band plays music that they enjoy and an audience will enjoy hearing. They have been at their craft for 26 years. The band is Syracuse based […...

10/19/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/10/19/recap-cookers-continue-cooking-at-a-place-for-jazz-carl-b-taylor-auditorium-suny-schenectady-on-10-16-26/

By: Rudy Lu The Cookers have been together for 17 years and have produced 6 recordings. They drew on those recordings to perform 2 sets of music. The members are all veterans of the world Jazz scene. Their age ranges from 50 (Jeremy Pelt) to 91 (Cecil McBee). All of them have had bands of […]

10/14/2026

10/16/26 will have Jeremy Pelt substituting for Eddie Henderson.

10/11/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/10/11/recap-person2person-celebrates-life-with-jazz-standards-at-the-falcon-10-9-26/

By: Rudy Lu Houston Person is 91 years old. He is welll known as a melodic swinging saxophone player. His sound is firmly rooted in the Swing, post Bop and Soul Jazz traditions. The other Person is a more contemporary jazzman. Eric (no relation) crosses genres with regularity. At 62, He is known for...

10/10/2026

Address

Carl B. Taylor Auditorium (Begley Building), SUNY Schenectady Community College, 78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY
12305

Website

http://www.aplaceforjazz.org/

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