An Evening with James Gedeon & Friends
Singer-songwriter James Gedeon (former Morristown Onstage champion), keyboardist Jim Nuzzo (Distinguished Company, Network), bassist Bruce Alcott (Bernie Williams Band, Paul Simon) and drummer Lou Gioia (Bernie Williams Band) draw from a vast pop music catalog including James Taylor, Sting, Billy Joel and The Doobie Brothers as well as original songs in an evening of music and stories.
Join us in person at MPAC for this limited capacity concert, or stream live from home! Click here to purchase.
Bringing more than a century’s worth of musical experience to the stage, James Gedeon, Jim Nuzzo, Bruce Alcott and Lou Gioia will draw from a vast musical catalog to provide an evening of music and stories sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
James Gedeon has produced and recorded 3 albums of original music, with his single Might as Well Be Me garnering a Recording of The Year nomination in 2018 from The Tennessee Songwriters Association International. As a performer, James has opened shows for America, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jerry Seinfeld, Vanessa Williams, Livingston Taylor, Dana Carvey and Jay Leno. He can be seen regularly throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, in addition to participation in a number of Songwriter Showcases in Nashville each year.
Jim Nuzzo has been entertaining in New Jersey for over 40 years. In the 70’s and 80’s, he fronted the bands Distinguished Company, Raritan and Network, developing a reputation as a consummate keyboardist and vocalist. Since the mid 80’s, Jim has had an active solo career performing in various venues throughout New Jersey. Jim, along with Oscar winning songwriter Franke Previte, also penned Coming Home, for Grammy winning artist Kim Carnes (Bette Davis Eyes). He also wrote Subway which became a cult baseball classic in 2000 when the Yankees and Mets faced off in the World Series.
Lou Gioia is one of the most sought-after drummers and percussionists in the New York City music scene. Through is association with drum legend Dave Weckl, Lou was introduced to former New York Yankee – turned contemporary jazz guitarist – Bernie Williams, which has led to Lou performing regularly with Bernie’s band over the last 12 years. As part of that band, Lou has also shared the stage with music icon Paul Simon. In addition, Lou and James Gedeon have been performing regularly together in a host of venues over the past 18 years.
Bruce “Doc” Alcott brings more than 4 decades of music experience to the fold. Most recently, Doc has served as the bassist for Bernie Williams and has backed up Paul Simon. In addition to having opened shows for Al Green, The Trammps and Pieces of a Dream, he’s also an accomplished keyboardist and guitar player.
An Evening with James Gedeon & Friends
Singer-songwriter James Gedeon (former Morristown Onstage champion), keyboardist Jim Nuzzo (Distinguished Company, Network), bassist Bruce Alcott (Bernie Williams Band, Paul Simon) and drummer Lou Gioia (Bernie Williams Band) draw from a vast pop music catalog including James Taylor, Sting, Billy Joel and The Doobie Brothers as well as original songs in an evening of music and stories.
Join us in person at MPAC for this limited capacity concert, or stream live from home! Click here to purchase.
We are excited to welcome patrons back in the theatre in a limited capacity. This event will be held with a maximum capacity of 150 patrons and will be seated with social distancing measures in place, per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 183. Please click here to learn more about MPAC’s health and safety guidelines.
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