Sunday Jazz Picnic 10/7: The Dave Fox & Jessica Mashburn Experience

Sunday Jazz Picnics presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Yost & Little Realty The music of composer and pianist Dave Fox includes solo piano compositions, instrumental jazz, blues, and eclectic pop and rock. Fox has collaborated with a wide range of well-known musicians, including Frank Gratkowski, Melissa Reaves, Eugene Chadbourne, Scott Sawyer, Bruce Eisenbeil, Mike Wezolowski, Wally West, Ron Brendle, Greg Hyslop, and Kenny Soule. Since beginning his recording career in 1999, he has released five jazz recordings and one rock/Americana album to critical acclaim. Jessica Crysta Mashburn was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Both of her parents were musicians. Her mother played guitar and piano, and her father was a singer and played the upright bass. Jessica was extremely shy as a child and her mother would try to break her of that by having her sing at family gatherings as early as age 5. She began to play piano and guitar by ear shortly after and started writing songs as a teenager. In high school, Jessica competed in talent shows all over Greensboro, and was also the President of the Honors Vocal Ensemble her senior year. Jessica attended UNCG School of Music and went on to receive a fine arts music degree for piano/vocal performance from Sandhills College. In 2008 she was cast in the Triad Stage production of David Sedaris’ “Santa Land Diaries”. Her “Miss Peppermint” character received rave reviews providing soothing and sometimes humorous interludes during the entire show, which sold out for 26 performances. Jessica still actively writes and performs locally at weddings, country clubs and fine local establishments.  Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty - Friendly Center [https://www.facebook.com/BHHSYostandLittleFriendlyCenter/] for bringing us eight Sunday evenings with free live jazz music and lawn games. It's the perfect time for families, young professionals and visitors to relax and enjoy the parks. All concerts are free and open to the public!  Sundays September 2 - October 28 9/2: Real Jazz 9/16: Gregory Amos Trio 9/23: Class Act 9/30: Titus Gant 10/7: The Dave Fox & Jessica Mashburn Experience  10/14: Chan Hall Smooth Jazz 10/21: Workbook Jazz Trio 10/28: Scott Marvill