The concert is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited to 100 patrons. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bedford Library will be served at intermission.

Friends of the Bedford Library present Sunday Concert & Cookies Series 2023-2024

October 1, 2023 Daniel Bennett Group ( jazz/woodwinds)

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett's music as, "a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism." Timeout New York called the music, "hypnotic!" The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the release of their 9th studio album, 'New York Nerve.' Daniel Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo on drums and keyboard and renowned bassist Kevin Hailey. Daniel Bennett has been featured in Timeout New York, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, and NPR. The UK Jazz Journal called Bennett "an outspoken voice of hope" during the COVID 19 pandemic. Daniel Bennett Group was recently voted 'Best New Jazz' in Hot House Magazine. The band performs regularly at the Blue Note (NYC), Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club (London) and Zingari Jazz (San Francisco). Daniel Bennett is a touring woodwind clinician and educator at the New York Jazz Academy. Daniel Bennett is also an active woodwind doubler in the New York City theater scene. Bennett orchestrated the music for 'Whitman at the Whitney,' a multimedia theater production at the Whitney Museum. Daniel Bennett played woodwinds in 'Blank! The Musical,' the first fully improvised musical to launch on a national stage. The New York Times called the show, "Witty, Likable and Ludicrous!" Daniel Bennett's genre-bending sound has captivated audiences throughout the world. 

November 5, 2023 Laszlo Gardony (pianist)
December 3, 2023 Funky Divas (Christmas - rock/pop)
February 25, 2024 Steve Blunt (children's concert)
March 3, 2024 Jeff Snow (Celtic -Guitar/vocal)
April 7, 2024 Rob Dionne (keyboard/vocal/singalong)

Concerts & Cookies are hosted by the Friends of the Library.