JAZZ! at the Barn

2 High Street , Huntington NY

Jazz at the Barn is produced by Vince Scuderi, Huntington resident, seasoned jazz musician, and bandleader. Since its founding, the series has welcomed a diverse lineup of celebrated performers, including Grammy-nominated musicians Lewis Porter, Ralph Lalama, Ron Jackson, and Joe Lovano, as well as innovative contemporary artists such as Dominic Duval, Gilad Hekselman, and Yvonnick Prene.

“Our goal has always been to create an accessible space for jazz on Long Island—where audiences can hear legendary artists up close and discover fresh new voices,” says Scuderi.

Remembering Sonny’s Place

Reel Jazz inaugural program at The Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, NY

Sunday, April 12, 2026 was an incredible afternoon at The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, NY as jazz lovers from all over met to celebrate an iconic club that left a lasting impression on so many. Sonny Meyerowitz created a true jazz nightclub experience in Seaford, NY that hosted jazz legends including Roy Haines, Billy Mitchell and Sarah Vaugh.

Sonny’s Place helped nurture a generation of emerging jazz talent such as Jerry Weldon, Carl Fischer, Bill Easley, Andy Farber and more. Here are just a few highlights from the afternoon spent with an amazing group of people.

Link to short film tribute complied by filmmaker Danangelowe “Artboii” Spencer- Remembering Sonny’s Place – YouTube

Memories, Memorabilia and More – YouTube

Pictured: Left: Artist Talk with Ralph Lalama, Giacomo Gates & Dave Lalama, live set by the Dominic Duval Trio, Sonny Meyerowitz’s son & family, Susan Turner & Napoleon Revels-Bey, Center: Memorabilia from Sonny’s Place Right: full house at Cinema Arts.

A short list of the many talented musicians that got their start at Sonny’s in Seaford, NY. Visit their sites to learn more about their journey and how they are still making the music swing!

DAVE LALAMA
https://sites.hofstra.edu/david-lalama/
RALPH LALAMA
https://ralphlalama.com/
GIACOMO GATES
https://giacomogates.com/
CARL FISCHER
https://fischmusic.com/
NAPOLEON REVELS-BEY
https://revels-bey.com/
JERRY WELDON
https://www.jerryweldon.net/
BILL EASLEY
http://www.billeasley.net/
MARK MARINO
https://markmarinojazz.com/
RICH IACONA AND MADELINE KOLE
https://liu.edu/post/Academics/Faculty/Faculty/I/Richard-Iacona?rn=Faculty
https://youcansingnewyork.com/about
MARK MORGANELLI
https://jazzforumarts.org/
RON APREA – ANGELA DENIRO
https://www.ronaprea.com/#/
https://angeladeniro.com/