Great vocalists put on great performances at the Monmouth County Library in May! Come hear acclaimed jazz  singer Carol Fredette, and enjoy tributes to rock legends The Mamas and the Papas and Buddy Holly. For those more classically-minded, the Festive Flutes provide some spring and summer pieces.

The schedule is as follows: 

Jazz Concert: Carol Fredette & Trio
2 p.m. Sunday, May 6
Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan 07726
732-431-7220 X7222

Jazz vocalist Carol Fredette returns to Library Headquarters, backed by an experienced trio. Fredette, who regularly performs at New York City’s Birdland and Iridium, has been described as “one of the few true jazz singers one the scene today.”

Words of Love: The Music of the Mamas & Papas
2 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan 07726
732-431-7220 X7222

Enjoy the music of the legendary Mamas and Papas!  Words of Love: The Music of the Mamas and the Papas features musicians of the area’s beloved Holiday Express including Joe Petillo, Amy Broza, Layonne Holmes, Maureen McCrink, Mark Murphy, Tim McLoone, Andy McDonough, and Bob Boyd.

Rave On: The Music of Buddy Holly
2 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Wall Township Library
2700 Allaire Road, Wall 07719
732-449-8877

Come listen and dance to such Buddy Holly hits as "That'll Be the Day," "Peggy Sue," and "Not Fade Away," as performed by Rave On’s Chris Roselle (guitar & lead vocals), Pete Farley (bass guitar & background vocals) and Don Guinta (drums & background vocals).

The Festive Flutes: A Music Garden
2 p.m. Saturday, May 12
Wall Township Library
2700 Allaire Road, Wall 07719
732-449-8877

The Festive Flutes present their 2012 spring concert, A Music Garden.  The group will perform spring and summer classic musical pieces by such composers as Vivaldi, Schumann, Handel, Hays, Gershwin, Berlin and more.  

For more information on programming at the Monmouth County Library, please visit our webpage at www.monmouthcountylib.org