Live Music with Norm Zamcheck & Andrew Livingston (Bride of Science)

Join NYC duo Norman (Real Stormin) Zamcheck (composer, vocalist, keyboard) & Andrew Livingston (upright bass), ⅔ of Bride of Science, for an acoustic concert described as upbeat, unique, & eclectic, featuring a humorous & folk feel.

The group, ​​Bride of Science, is the acoustic outlet of pianist composer Norman (Real Stormin) Zamcheck’s prodigious songwriting outlet. – 800 compositions & counting! Norman Zamcheck & Andrew Livingston, ⅔ of Bride of Science will perform as a duo at the JCC Saturday February 28th at 7pm.

Bride of Science is a nearly half century collaboration between multi-guitarist Mat Kastner and Norm Zamcheck. College classmates, they met sophomore year, traveled southward after graduation with an eclectic rock band called “Milkweed,” and continued to jam together over the years. They had their Nashville debut at Douglass Corner Cafe in 2023. Over the years Mat, whose specialty is bluegrass and folk, has lent his gifts to nearly all Norm’s songs, and has contributed to nearly all of Norm’s 8 album releases over the past decade. Accompanying them is Andrew Livingston, on upright bass. The trio is named after one of their songs, a ditty loosely based on “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelly, and also Norm’s mother, wife of a world renowned scientist.

Band info: realstorminnormanband.carbonmade.com

Music: https://realstorminnorman1.bandcamp.com/album/bride-of-science

Supper & Standards with Christopher Louis

Supper and Standards

featuring

Christopher Louis — vocals, trombone

Sabrina Mason — vocals

TJ Thompson — piano

Niles Spaulding — bass

James Allen — drums

Enjoy a buffet-style supper prepared by local chef Lori Hendrick, followed by an evening of jazz standards. Menu Coming Soon! (Due to a rise in the cost of groceries, we have had to slightly raise our pricing for this event. Thank you for your understanding)

Christopher Louis

A jazz vocalist and trombonist with over three decades of experience, Christopher Louis is a retired U.S. Navy musician who has performed on stage and screen for millions throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa. He is a strong advocate for music as a force for peace.

Sabrina Mason

Sabrina Mason is a vocalist and pianist who studied music and audio engineering at Western Connecticut State University. A versatile jazz singer, she is known for her warm tone, expressive phrasing, and natural sense of swing.

TJ Thompson

A jazz pianist and composer with decades of performance experience, TJ Thompson has appeared at the Kennedy Center with Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead and been featured on NPR’s Branford Marsalis Jazz Set. He has worked with artists including Mel Tormé, Ed Thigpen, Dave Liebman, and Koko Taylor.

Niles Spaulding 

Niles Spaulding is a graduate of the Western Connecticut State University jazz program. A versatile bassist and private instructor known for his strong time, musical sensitivity, and adaptability across all musical styles, he is in high demand throughout the Northeast.

James Allen James Allen is a professional percussionist whose performance experience spans Broadway, jazz, and global music traditions. A versatile drummer and composer, his playing reflects a wide range of influences, blending formal training with a deep passion for frame drumming, body percussion, and rhythm-driven storytelling.