Katonah Studio Jazz Band headlines at Via Vanti!
The Katonah Studio Jazz Band returns to its Mount Kisco home base, Via Vanti! Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m., featuring keyboardist Robert Kessler, saxophonist R.J. Marx, drummer Jack Falco and bass player Phil Rowan. Founded in 2005 by Grammy-award winning composer, audio producer and pianist Robert Kessler and saxophonist R.J. Marx, KSJB received its name from the rehearsal space at pianist Kessler’s Katonah studio. Kessler has recorded, mixed and mastered several independent classical, folk and jazz albums including Playscape Recordings “The Three B’s (Bill Evans, Bud Powell and Beethoven)” and “From Sorry Free” and “Hoping It Might Be So” by the vocal ensemble Charis. Via Vanti!, owned by proprietor Carla Gambescia, celebrated its fifth anniversary in September. A full menu is available and reservations are strongly suggested for the evening of this event. ViaVanti! Restaurant is located at the Mount Kisco Train Station, 2 Kirby Plaza. For more information, visit www.viavanti.com, 666-6400; or katonahstudiojazzband.com.
