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Petrof Grand Piano Featured at New Jersey Jazz Festival
 
As major supporters of ’s 2011 JAZZ FESTIVAL, and Petrof dealer recently participated in the annual arts event.Jazz performances by renowned artists highlighted the event showcasing “young, hip, jazz musicians”.Also participating were outstanding visual artists and the Somerville-based non-profit ‘Operation Shoebox New Jersey’ which collects supplies for and distributes personal care boxes which are shipped to military personnel deployed to and ..
 
The performance grand, model “Pasat”,dominated the stage for the performance of jazz pianist, Helen Sung and her ensemble. With roots in classical piano, Sung’s jazz style has been described as “welcoming listeners into her world: a place of passion, adventure and drama, and truckloads of rhythm….taking audiences for a ride they won’t soon forget.” ( Gazette).“It is a distinct pleasure to know that Helen featured our Petrof grand in her outstanding performance,” said , CEO Petrof .“Her style is exciting and inclusive and it was beautifully supported by the tonal response of this instrument.” 
 
Ken Smith, owner of The Pianosmith, and Petrof ‘Pasat’ Concert Grand
Ken Smith, owner of The Pianosmith, and Petrof ‘Pasat’ Concert Grand
 
Additionally, one of the leading trombonists of his generation, Wycliffe Gordon, formerly with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, presented a virtuoso performance accompanied by his band.Gordon, whose program included a special salute to an American icon with “The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong”, has also played with Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Shirley Horn and Branford Marsalis.
 
Other artists adding their outstanding talent to this event were international jazz singer and guitarist, Allan Harris – hailed as one of Tony Bennett’s favorite singers – performing with his band and the multi-talented, sultry Mimi Jones featured on the bass and vocals with the Mimi Jones Band.
 
“We wholeheartedly support the efforts put forth by so many of Somerville’s community to stage this wonderful arts event”, said Ken Smith, owner of The Pianosmith, “and it is a special privilege to be able to provide this epic instrument for Ms. Sung’s performance.”
 
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