Wednesday, October 29, 2008
by: Kathy Coyle

The upbeat, syncopated rhythm of the Jazz age is back with Vince Giordano, who has been the leader of The Nighthawks for thirty years. Still going strong with their passion for early jazz, The Nighthawks are swooping in to leave their mark on the Seton Hall community in South Orange. They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). General admission tickets are $25, seniors and alumni are $15, and students are $8. Call the SOPAC box office at (973) 313-278 to order your tickets today.   
     
Raised in Brooklyn, Vince Giordano has been listening to `20s jazz for as early as he can remember. His 11 piece big-band has been performing all over the country and has brought in numerous fans with its authentic, vibrant sound reminiscent of the roaring `20s and flirtatious `30s. Playing in “The Big Apple” at least twice a week, many fans come to dance and enjoy a fun night out in New York City with their favorite jazz band. Performing frequently at Cajun, located in downtown Manhattan, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks rock the dance floor while enjoying the restaurant’s New Orleans cuisine.

The band also continues to perform numerous shows throughout the country, successfully entertaining hundreds of audiences. Giordano and The Nighthawks have made quite a number of guest appearances, most frequently heard on Woody Allen Soundtracks and also with the Woody Allen Jazz Band. The Nighthawks have also accompanied artists such as Bette Midler, Kathy Lee Gifford, Daryl Sherman, and even worked on Broadway with Madonna! Having made a film appearance in The Aviator and worked on the soundtrack for Family Guy, Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks are ready to bring their upbeat rhythms to South Orange for a night of fun. For information on this concert and other events sponsored by the Seton Hall University Arts Council visit the website at artsci.shu.edu/artscouncil or call the Council at (973) 313-6338.

For more information please contact:
Kathy Coyle
(973) 378-2647
diamanka@shu.edu