On Friday, May 31st at 9pm, the Inter-Media Art Center in Huntington, Long Island will host a concert with jazz guitarist CHUCK LOEB and jazz saxophonist JEFF KASHIWA.

Although few are aware of it, millions have heard the music of CHUCK LOEB. The guitarist/ composer/ producer has played on more than 1,000 sessions for albums, films, TV and jingles; he has composed underscore for soap operas and themes for such programs as the "Montel Williams Show", ABC's "Gulf War Crisis Special Coverage", CBS News "Up To The Minute", PBS "Puzzle Works" and "P-Pals", themes songs for the New York Yankees, The New York Knicks, The Atlanta Braves, ESPN, NCAA College Basketball and special events airing on HBO. Nominated for Guitarist and Producer of the Year by the National Smooth Jazz Awards, Chuck has written music, performed on albums by and produced recordings for Gato Barbieri, Nelson Rangell, Larry Coryell, George Garzone, Warren Berhardt, Sergio Salvatore, Michael Franks, Earl Klugh, Carly Simon, Special EFX, and Spyro Gyra.

Many smooth jazz fans were taken by surprise in early 1999, when JEFF KASHIWA left the Rippingtons after ten years to devote more time to develop his career as a solo artist, but in truth, the popular saxophonist has always had his eye on striking out on his own. Kashiwa's renown in smooth jazz became secure with the ten years with the Rippingtons, playing hundreds of gigs and recording such as "Welcome to the St. James Club", "Curves Ahead", "Black Diamond", and "Live in L.A.". This kind of care and dedication has made Jeff Kashiwa one of smooth jazz's most popular performers over the last decade. He has enjoyed sharing the first part of his journey with an ever-expanding audience and invites those fans and new listener to join him on his vibrant future as a solo artist.

Tickets for this performance are $30.00 ($22.50 for IMAC Members). For tickets to this performance, or for other IMAC programs, call IMAC's 24-hour Arts-Line at (631) 549-ARTS. Tickets can also be purchased at the theater from noon to 6PM, Tuesdays to Fridays, and after 2PM on the day of the show. For further information, call IMAC's business office at (631) 549-9666.