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Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew

A Free Interactive Family Concert for Ages 1 to 99 Join non-profit East End Jazz for a high-energy, multi-generational concert that bridges the gap between playtime and world-class live jazz! Led by bassist Iris Ornig, an elite five-piece band transforms childhood favorites like "Old MacDonald" into sophisticated 1940s bebop arrangements. Expect an interactive hour of dancing, scat-singing, and call-and-response patterns that will get the whole family off their screens and into the rhythm.

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East End Jazz presents “Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew” a Free Interactive Family Jazz Concert at Madoo Gardens

- Bringing Generations Together Through Jazz for Ages 1 to 99

Non-profit organization East End Jazz presents "Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew" on Saturday, July 11th at Madoo Gardens in Sagaponack. Offering two morning sets at 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM, this unique, multi-generational concert bridges the gap between playtime and world-class live jazz for audiences aged 1 to 99. Admission is free, with RSVP required.

The 60-minute interactive program transforms childhood favorites like "Old MacDonald" and "The Wheels on the Bus" into sophisticated, high-energy jazz arrangements, seamlessly blending nursery rhymes with 1940s bebop and the Great American Songbook. Led by bassist, bandleader and East End Jazz Director Iris Ornig, the five-piece band of elite professional musicians gets families and jazz enthusiasts off their screens and into the rhythm section through feeling the beat, scat-singing, call-and-response patterns and dancing.

"We wanted to create a space where the next generation doesn't just listen to music, but feels it," says Iris Ornig, Director of East End Jazz. "By pairing familiar melodies with sophisticated arrangements, we’re inviting families and jazz lovers alike to bring out their inner child and share in the spontaneous joy of this art form."

The Jazz Crew features: Lauren Lee (Vocals), Taka Otomo (Piano), John Ludlow (Saxophone), Iris Ornig (Bass),and Brian Woodruff (Drums).

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, East End Jazz strives to keep its flagship family programming free and accessible. Thanks to the support of Madoo Gardens and the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, admission to "Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew" is FREE. While entry is free, donations are greatly appreciated to help sustain future community initiatives.

Come build a community of listeners with us—starting with the very first note!

Event Details:

What: Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew Interactive Family Concert

When: Saturday, July 11th | Sets: 10:00 AM & 11:45 AM

Where: Madoo Gardens (618 Main St, Sagaponack, NY 11962)

Admission: FREE (RSVP required via Eventbrite to maintain a safe, high-quality environment)

RSVP Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiny-toes-the-jazz-crew-at-madoo-gardens-tickets-1988263568857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Seating & Logistics: Open lawn seating (bring blankets/beach chairs).

Weather: Rain or Shine. In case of rain, the performance will move indoors to the gallery.

Location: 
The Madoo Conservancy
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
IRIS ORNIG
Email address: 
Dates: 
07/11/2026
Time: 
10 AM TO 1 PM! TWO SETS 10AM & 11:45AM