SOLD OUT: Amani presents

This concert is sold out.

Join us for this tribute to the Beatles, featuring the jazz collective, Amani. In addition to Beatles tunes, Marty Eigen and his band will perform music of all seasons, such as Spring is Here, Autumn Leaves, Summertime, and Winter Wonderland.

Performers

• Marty Eigen – Leader and Woodwinds
• Carrie Jackson – Vocals
• Laurie Vega – Vocals
• Tomoko Ohno – Piano
• Radam Schwartz – Piano
• Flip Peters – Guitar and Vocal
• Gordon Lane – Drums

Program

• Up Jumped Spring by Freddie Hubbard
• The Summer Wind by Johnny Mercer
• Stormy Weather by Ted Koehler
• Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma
• Blue Skies by Irving Berlin
• When I’m 64 by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
• Norwegian Wood by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
• Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison
• And I Love Him by Paul McCartney and John Lennon
• In My Life by Paul McCartney and John Lennon
• Yesterday by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
• Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith
• Medley – Summertime by George Gershwin
• Fever by Otis Blackwell and Edd Cooley
• It Don’t Mean a Thing by Irving Mills
• Orange Colored Sky by Milton Delugg and Willie Stein
• Something by George Harrison
• Let It Be by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
• Hey Jude by Paul McCartney and John Lennon

About Amani

Amani means “peace” in Swahili.  The group was formed to share the concept of peace through music. The core veteran musicians are frontmen Stephan Fuller on vocals, and Marty Eigen on woodwinds. Amani is a collective with connections to dozens of talented musicians who perform alongside them regularly. Amani performs hits from a variety of genres including:  The American Songbook, Folk, Blues, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Bossa Nova and Broadway.

Thank you for your support!

Leadership Support for the Lot of Strings Concert Series is provided by Will and Mary Leland and Lot of Strings founding donor, F. Gary Knapp.

Support for the Back Deck Concert Series is provided by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace and Morris County Tourism Bureau, a Division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance.

Back Deck Visitor Information and Guidelines

Attendees must bring their own chairs and are welcome to bring refreshments. Tickets are $63 for an 8’x8’ block that accommodates up to two patrons or $33 for a block that accommodates one. There is a $3 handling fee per block included in the price. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM. Patrons are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 PM to enjoy their picnics. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor performances will be held in the Museum’s Bickford Theatre, general admission. For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706.

About the Back Deck

Since launching in July 2020, The Back Deck has presented over 72 performances of critically acclaimed artists, welcomed more than 11,000 patrons, and received critical praise from local and national media. The series has presented established artists and rising stars with several ensembles going on to receive national acclaim. Now an established part of the regional cultural landscape, the Museum’s elevated parking deck has become known for elegant tailgates and world-class music each summer.