Essex Winter Series

For the second concert of the season on February 22, 2026, Essex Winter Series Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of fan favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of  Hot and Sweet Music of the 1920s and ‘30s ! Beyond at an Essex Winter Series performance, you have probably heard or seen these outstanding musicians in many movies and streaming series, but Vince told Jeff that our audiences are among the...

The 49th season of Essex Winter Series begins with its first concert on January 25, 2026 at Valley Regional High School. Crafting a season that weaves together stellar performances with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, our new artistic director, flutist Tara Helen O’Connor begins by gathering friends for a program called Timeless Bonds &New Horizons. Joining Tara for the inaugural Mihae Lee Legacy Concert are Ani Kavafian,violin; Peter Wiley, cello; and Shai...