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Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards
Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards A graduate of a college in Westchester has been nominated for two major Grammy Awards.  Samara Joy, who graduated from Purchase College in 2021, has been nominated for both Best New Artist and Best New Jazz Vocal Album for her second album, Linger Awhile, according to an announcement by the college from Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Joy is known for introducing a younger generation to jazz standards through her albums and on Tik Tok, where she has over 196k followers, according to Purchase College officials.  Additionally, in February 2022, Joy appeared on the TODAY show perform…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Jazz Club To Open In Northern Westchester Jazz Club To Open In Northern Westchester
Jazz Club To Open In Northern Westchester A new jazz club is set to open in Northern Westchester in the spring.  Jazz on Main Inc. announced on Tuesday, Nov. 9, that construction is underway for the business, which will open in downtown Mount Kisco. The performance space will have 60 seats, and host musical performances, stand-up comedians, poetry readings, magic shows, and more, representatives said.  Mediterranean cuisine will also be offered at the location. The business will be located a short walk from the Metro-North train station, representatives said. The proprietor at Jazz on Main, Shaul Dover, is also th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M
Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M The legendary Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant in Montclair is for sale. The Depot Square facility is listed at $3.6 million and includes a liquor license along with several upstairs apartments. The club first opened in 1985 and has seen world-renowned performers such as Dave Valentin, Gato Barbieri, Wynton Marsalis and more.  Current owners Enrico Granafei and his wife Kristine Massari purchased the space in 1999, with a mission to maintain its legendary status. But with Massari set to retire as a West Orange teacher this year, the couple is hoping to start a more flexible…

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by Cecilia Levine