Monthly Jazz Jam
Honoring Military Veteran Musicians
Flushing Town Hall137-35 Northern Boulevard, New York 11354
Carol Sudhalter leads an open jazz jam honoring military veteran musicians, joined by house-band players Joe Vincent Tranchina on piano, Eric Lemon on bass and Scott Neumann on drums. Sudhalter plays flute, baritone sax and tenor sax, and musicians on any instrument, including vocalists, are invited to take part. The program draws inspiration from musician-veterans John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Josephine Baker, Harry Belafonte and B.B. King.
Sudhalter and the house band each bring more than 40 years of jazz experience.
Flushing Town Hall is a historic Romanesque Revival building that now serves as a lively performing arts center celebrating Queens' rich cultural diversity and jazz heritage. The venue features a spacious main hall with seating that invites attentive listening, often hosting ticketed shows that highlight global music and community arts. The building’s classic brick facade and triple-arched portico hint at its past as a town hall and courthouse, while inside, the air conditioning offers relief on warm evenings. Located near the last stop of the 7 subway line, it’s easy to reach and surrounded by a neighborhood known for its ethnic variety and vibrant food scene. Expect an evening of focused performances where the audience is engaged, with occasional community events and exhibitions that deepen the connection to Queens’ artistic landscape.