Jazz Concert and Jam Session September 21st

Jazz Concert and Jam Session

- featuring music students from local universities as well as veteran jazz artists

- advance signup required for jam session

- contact Shyla Murray (students) at shylamurray@bluetrufflemusic.com or Chris DeVito at chris@chrisdevitojazz.com

- Sponsored by Blue Truffle Music

Sunday, September 21, 2025 (3:00-5:30 pm)

Chris DeVito Trio, featuring John Lenis (double bass), Gavin Davies (drums,) and Chris DeVito (piano) plus special guest Rutgers jazz student TBD

John Lenis plays acoustic bass; he has been active on the N.Y. jazz scene for the past 20 years, performing and recording as a long-time member of ensembles led by such accomplished artists as Nobuki Takamen, Hyeseon Hong, Noshir Mody, and Julia Barry. In addition to appearances at many of the areas renowned clubs and festivals, John has toured the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and extensively in Japan.

Gavin Davies has been an active drummer in the N.J. music scene for the past 30 years. He holds a degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami and later earned his N.J. teaching certificate from N.J. City University. He subsequently taught music in the N.J. public schools for 25 years.

Chris DeVito is a jazz pianist born in NYC to a family of avid jazz fans and musicians and has been playing regularly since age 3. He has been performing for many years both as a leader and sideman at various jazz venues, restaurants, churches, and private events throughout the greater NYC metro area with many of the area’s finest jazz artists.