The Temptations had a big hit with "My Girl." Otis Williams, bottom
right, is the last living band member. The others were, clockwise from
bottom left, David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, and in the
center, Eddie Kendricks.
George Benson brings a little jazz back to Wednesday, but he's also know for pop, R&B and scat.
MARTIAL TREZZINI/SUBShow MoreShow Less4of36July 27 - Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
The series closes out with some classic 80s rock from Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
CourtesyShow MoreShow Less5of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less6of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less7of36
Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.
Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less8of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less9of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less10of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less11of36Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less12of36
Gloria Gaynor performs during the opening night of Jazz-Up July at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The weekly concert starts at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday of July. Hearst Connecticut Media is a sponsor of the event.
Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less13of36Tito Puente Jr., pictured here, and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less14of36Tito Puente Jr., pictured here, and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less15of36Stamford native Ernie Ricketts Jr. smiles as Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra performed as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less16of36Tito Puente Jr., pictured here, and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less17of36People were dancing in the streets during as Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra performed as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less18of36The crowd cheers for Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less19of36Laura Galvis of Stamford claps for PANA, the warm-up band that played prior to Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra performing as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less20of36Tito Puente Jr., pictured here, and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less21of36Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less22of36Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less23of36Bradley Mayer, 12, plays the card game "Spit" prior Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra performing as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less24of36Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less25of36Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra perform as part of the Jazz-Up July concert series in Columbus Park, Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night,Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less26of36Tito Puente Jr. and his 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Earlier this week, the highly-anticipated Alive@Five lineup was announced. Now music fans in Stamford can get excited about Columbus Park's other summer concert series.
Jazz Up July is back with a new name and a new vibe. Wednesday Nite Live! will branch out from just jazz music to feature all types of genres from doo-wop, to jazz, to funk and rock.
Since Alive@Five is only open to those 21 and older this year, Wednesday Nite Live! is an option for younger music fans, in fact, children are admitted free of charge (though the lineup does cater toward an older crowd).
Last year, Jazz Up July's big headliner was disco legend Gloria Gaynor. Other notable acts have included the B.B. King, Boz Scaggs and The Bacon Brothers.
