Legendary drummer Charlie Rice with saxophonist Bootsie Barnes!

On December 5th, the Collingswood Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series continues with 93-year-old drummer Charlie Rice and his All-Stars, featuring saxophonist Bootsie Barnes. Rice has toured and recorded with Louis Jordan, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, and Harry "Sweets" Edison. Bootsie Barnes has been a local and international name on the saxophone for many years, recording many albums as a leader and with other jazz artists. Appearing with Rice and Barnes will be organist Dan Kostalnick, a mainstay in organ trios in the area.

If you haven't experienced a jazz concert at the Collingswood Community Center every First Thursday of the month from October thru May, you are truly missing out on a unique experience! Running 11 years, this jazz series has won the musical hearts of many - come on out and bring the family!

One Show. 7:30 pm - 9 pm. Tickets $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free sodas. BYOB. Free CD giveaways. The 2014 Jazz Bridge calendar will be on sale for $20; it makes a great holiday gift!

To find out more about Jazz Bridge and upcoming concerts, visit http://www.jazzbridge.org