The Historic Village at Allaire is pleased to announce that “The Nocturnes” will be bringing their Big Band Sound back to Allaire Village on Friday, The concerts will be held outdoors near the Allaire Gazebo. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be performed in the air-conditioned Allaire Village Chapel. The first 100 reserved ticket holders will be guaranteed seating the Chapel. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. You can reserve your tickets for either night by calling the Allaire Village Office at 732-919-3500.
The “NOCTURNES” is a 15+-piece orchestra that will perform the big band sounds of the 1940's. The group is comprised of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, bass, piano, guitar, drums and a vocalist. Our members have extensive musical backgrounds in performance.
The Nocturnes library consists of standards and classics made famous by Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Ray Anthony, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, Henry Mancini, and many others. Songs that you will remember include “In the Mood”, “Tuxedo Junction”, “Harlem Nocturne” “720 In the Books” “Satin Doll” and many more.
This musical presentation is presented as a fundraiser by Allaire Village, Inc. Allaire Village, Inc. is licensed to operate the 40-acre, Historic Village at Allaire, site of James P. Allaire's Howell Iron Works Company in the 1830s. Allaire Village, Inc. receives no state funding towards the educational programming presented through the year, but is entirely supported through private donations, membership fees, fund raising events, and patronage of our retail stores.
The Historic Village at Allaire is located in Allaire State Park at 4265 Atlantic Avenue/Route 524, on the border of Wall Township and Farmingdale , N.J. 07727 . The Historic Village at Allaire is located off Exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway and off Exit 31-B of Interstate 195, follow the signs to Allaire State Park . For more information, contact the Historic Village at Allaire office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm , at 732-919-3500 or visit us on the web at www.allairevillage.org.
Visit the Nocturnes at their web site http://www.nocturnesbigband.com/
