Spring/Summer 2019 The Town of Duck was very fortunate to have sustained mini- mal damages from Hurricane Dorian. The damage assessment performed immediately following the storm brought an esti- mate of just under $124,000 in damage. With the National Oceanic and Atmos- pheric Administration's prediction of an above normal storm season, prepar- edness is crucial. For more information on hurricane preparedness and the damage assessment please see page 4 of this newsletter. he Duck Jazz Festival returns to performers and enjoy musical saxophonist Caroline Davis and beloved T Duck Town Park with live jazz improvisation. New Orleans trumpeter Leroy Jones. The music featuring regional, national, and First Flight High School Honors Jazz international artists on October 12 & 13, Band will perform on the Amphitheater 2019. This annual event is free, non- Stage and have opportunities to meet the ticketed, and open to the public thanks to other festival performers. generous support from PNC, grant Various community events, some new or organizations, and sponsor support from expanded, are planned leading up to and local businesses. Our Town Green stage, following the festival's full day of music on Amphitheater, and Town Hall buildings October 13. Pre-festival events include a provide opportunities for musicians and morning story time with rhythm lesson by attendees to interact during performances local musicians (for children ages 2 - 5) and at meet & greet areas on the grounds. Sunday's full day of music on October 13 and a family Movie on the Green This year's artistic vision embraces the begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues until Thursday evening, October 10. 2019 Year of Music in North Carolina, dusk, alternating between two stages in the Community outreach moves to the while still providing the variety of jazz Duck Town Park. Raleigh-based Sidecar schools on Friday, October 11 with the sounds that our attendees have come to Social Club will start the day with their annual jazz and chorus workshop for Dare expect. Saturday's kick-off event, a regionally adored jazz sound. Featured & Currituck County students, led by Community Concert on the Green, will be performer, jazz pianist Benny Green, will saxophonist Caroline Davis. held in conjunction with a sponsor honor North Carolina-born jazz legend Follow us on social media and at reception in the Duck Town Park. Thelonious Monk and perform some of DuckJazz.com to learn about jazz-themed Greensboro-based group, and Outer his work. A set by the Raleigh based events and promotions held by local Banks native, Andrew Sanchez & His Hip Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble (part of the businesses both before and after the Six will perform an original composition Philharmonic Association) will show that festival. Be sure to make your plans now dedicated to North Carolina, entitled "The jazz remains alive and well in North for Columbus Day Weekend and the Carolina Suite." The evening will end with Carolina through these nationally Duck Jazz Festival! an informal live jam at The Blue Point competing high-school musicians. where attendees can mingle with Additional acts include rising star These events are not possible without support from volunteers and community members. You don’t need to live in Duck to participate! Whether you are here for the weekend or the year and want to take part in this great event, we would love to have you. Shifts are 2 – 3 hours, available in a variety of areas in the park, and within listening range of the music. If interested in volunteering during the weekend, please contact volunteer coordinator Betsy Trimble at [email protected] or visit duckjazz.com for more information. The Performers Andrew Sanchez & His Hip Six The Benny Green Trio Offering original music inspired by Throughout his career as one of the world’s the spirit of New Orleans Tradi- premier living Jazz musicians, legendary tional Jazz Music heavily rooted in bebopper Benny Green has established him- the blues and improvisation, lis- self as a powerhouse pianist and bandleader. teners will hear influences of jazz, With drumming master Kenny Washington blues, gospel, swing, romantic, and and revered bassist David Wong completing impressionistic music. Originally the piano trio, Green commands the stage, from the Outer Banks, Andrew will perform portions of his re- delighting international audiences in his 38th cently composed “Carolina Suite.” The band will perform at Sat- year as a bandleader. The Trio will perform their own music as urday night’s Concert on the Green from 4:00-6:00 p.m. well as selections from North Carolina jazz great Thelonious Monk. Sidecar Social Club The Leroy Jones Quintet Spirited, stylish and engag- ing, Sidecar Social Club The legendary jazz trum- draws inspiration from peter Leroy Jones is speakeasy jazz, New Orle- known to music lovers as ans blues, Latin American the "keeper of the flame" dance halls, big band for traditional New Orle- swing, and vintage R&B. ans jazz and to critics as With a number of infectious originals sprinkled in for good one of the top musicians measure, SSC delivers a fresh take on songs, old and new. The ever produced by the Raleigh-based group is returning to the festival weekend due to Crescent City. Jones himself, a native of New Orleans, whose playing has been described as a blend of Louis Armstrong and Caroline Davis bebop virtuoso Clifford Brown, has been a critical figure in the Mobile since her birth in history of New Orleans music. A documentary about his life, “A Singapore, composer, and Man and His Trumpet: The Story of Leroy Jones” was screened saxophonist Caroline Davis at the 2019 North Carolina Black Film Festival. lives in Brooklyn, New The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble York. In 2018, she won the Downbeat Critic’s Poll The award-winning Triangle “rising star” in the alto sax- Youth Jazz Ensemble (TYJE) ophone category. Caroline’s third album, Heart Tonic, was re- is based in Raleigh under the leased on Sunnyside Records to much acclaim. Davis’ self-titled direction of Dr. Gregg Gelb. Alula, featuring Matt Mitchell and Greg Saunier, was released on The 2015-16 TYJE was select- New Amsterdam Records May 10, 2019. She will be leading the ed to go to the finals in New Dare County Jazz Workshop on Friday, October 11. York City in the national competition, Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Festival, and earned second place (out of an First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band original field of 92 ensembles). They are the first and only group from North Carolina selected for this honor. The group was First Flight High School again selected as a Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Honors Jazz Band is made Festival finalist during the 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 sea- up of approximately 20 sons. student performers and is Meet your favorite performers after their set for directed by Bob Ebert. autographs and merch! Read more about the performers at duckjazz.com. Share your photos using Duck Jazz Festival DuckJazzFest #DuckNC #DuckJazz 2 Town of Duck Public Relations Christian Legner– Director of Public Information, Marketing, and Special Events Nature Out Loud! [email protected] Concert on the Green Betsy Trimble– Asst. Public Information Officer and Event Coordinator [email protected] That’s a Wrap! Wow! That was a busy summer! With nearly performances. Nature Out Loud!, a saw bands of all genres. Each week the 90 events between Memorial Day and Labor children’s band from Manteo, performed town Green was filled with residents and Day week, there was truly something for interactive and educational concerts. Movies visitors enjoying a fun and family friendly everyone in the Duck Town Park. The on the Green returned for four evenings. evening of live music in town. 2019 season saw new additions as well as Hula Hoop & Play The 15th Annual 4th of July Parade and expanded weeks of returning events. Community Celebration welcomed over This year we kicked off the season with a 6,000 attendees to the Town of Duck. This concert by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing year’s Grand Marshal was retired Deputy Band. On Memorial Day, the thirty-five- Fire Chief Bill Walker who was honored to piece brass band stationed in Cherry Point, be chosen and very excited to finally see his NC regaled over four hundred attendees first Duck 4th of July parade. with traditional military favorites. Congratulations goes out to all of the Summer in Duck would not be complete parade trophy winners: The Ohio Shay Juggler Ivan Pecel without Fitness on the Green. This summer Clan, The Drum Guys, Life’s a Beach, and we saw record numbers of people starting The Roadside Bar & Grille. their Tuesdays and Wednesdays outside We would like to say a big thank you to our with Yoga and Dynamic Flow. Children and summer event sponsors: The Duck adults alike mixed fun and fitness at Hula Merchants Association, Urban Cottage, Hoop & Play on Thursday mornings. Village Realty, Carolina Designs Realty, The In the Amphitheater, world renowned Village Table & Tavern, Ships Watch Realty, illusionist Clive Allen was back with Sanderling Resort, 99.1 the Sound, Towne fourteen shows of mind-bending magic and Bank, Outer Banks Popcorn Shoppe, and comedy. The North Carolina Aquarium East Carolina Radio. brought live animals to educate and inspire families about the wild world around us. Performers from The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island brought their children’s show, The Mystery of the Lost The Duck Amphitheater played host to a Colony, and invited audience members on brand-new comedy Variety Show series stage to participate.