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Joy Jan Jones Sings Holiday Jazz

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Jazz singer Joy Jan Jones performs at the First Presbyterian Church in Southampton on Saturday. COURTESY THE ARTIST

Jazz singer Joy Jan Jones performs at the First Presbyterian Church in Southampton on Saturday. COURTESY THE ARTIST

authorStaff Writer on Dec 10, 2024

Joy Jan Jones, a highly praised jazz singer who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and nightclubs and theaters throughout New York, will sing jazz songs from the Great American Song Book at the First Presbyterian Church in Southampton on Saturday, December 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. She will be accompanied by her band, The Fiancés. The concert is a benefit performance for Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach.

As a recording artist and songwriter, Jones has earned studio credits since the age of 12. In addition to performing, she has found time to serve as associate music director and principal cantor at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton. She earned a bachelor of music degree in performance from Sam Houston University and a master of music degree in performance from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

Tickets are $45, which includes a reception with Jones and the musicians following the concert. The First Presbyterian Church is at 2 South Main Street in Southampton. Further information is available at maureenshaven.org or by calling 631-727-6831.

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