Norfield Grange will celebrate the holidays with Weston-based musician Chris Coogan by hosting a special concert for the release of his new holiday jazz CD on Sunday, December 12. 

The event, titled “A Chris Coogan Christmas Concert” will take place 7:00 PM at Norfield Grange Hall, 12 Goodhill Road, in Weston. Tickets, priced $25 for adults, will be sold at the door. Admission for children is $10.

The concert will begin with Coogan and his jazz quintet playing original music from the new CD, titled “Stars and Wind.” 

"From there we will play Christmas jazz music," says Coogan. "A major feature of our concert is to take the traditional carols and rearrange them with new jazz sensibilities."

He adds, "We will also perform original Christmas music that I have composed. The special soloist of the evening will be Michele Grace, who is a fine actress and singer."

"Stars and Wind," Coogan's first jazz release since 2001, will be available for purchase during the concert.

"Stars and Wind" features a contemporary jazz composition performed by a traditional jazz quintet including strong melody on sax and trumpet. "The music also features cool grooves with the rhythm section," says Coogan.

The CD has been three years in the making. "We've been working on this CD during our spare time, doing a lot of fine-tuning to make sure everything sounds just right," says Coogan. "The end result is really wonderful. It's joyful jazz!"

The Chris Coogan Jazz Quintet is comprised of Coogan on piano, Rex Denton (Madison) on trumpet, Jim Royle (Monroe) on drums, Jim Clark (Norwalk) on sax and John Mobilio (Watertown) on bass.

For information on the CD or the Chris Coogan Christmas Concert call 203-454-4695, e-mail chris@cooganmusic.com or visit www.cooganmusic.com.

Directions to Norfield Grange: Merritt Parkway South to  Exit 42, head north on RT 57 approximately 2 miles.  Turn right onto Good Hill Road – Norfield Grange is on your left.