Jazz legends, one unforgettable night
The 19th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival celebrates Lou Colombo and Louis Prima with Lori Colombo and the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet.
Two Legends, One Evening
Lou Colombo (1927–2012) was a renowned jazz trumpeter who graced the Provincetown Jazz Festival stage in 2007. Tonight, his daughter Lori honors his legacy with the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet, drawing from the Great American Songbook and the jazz standards that defined his era. The evening opens with a Louis Prima tribute—a salute to "The King of Swing"—before moving into Lori's celebration of her father's artistry and influence.
Two Tributes, One Evening
A celebration of jazz legends and the artists who keep their music alive.
Lori Colombo Honors Lou
Lori Colombo returns to her Cape Cod home to present a tribute to her father, the renowned jazz trumpeter Lou Colombo (1927–2012), who performed at the Provincetown Jazz Festival in 2007. After years in California performing with Billie Holiday's West Coast Band and opening for George Winston at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Lori brings a deep command of the Great American Songbook and American Standards. Fluent in Italian, she recorded in Italy with producer Franco Migliacci, best known for his hit 'Volare.' She performs with the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet: Steve Ahern on trumpet, Fred Boyle on piano, Ron Ormsby on bass, and Bart Weisman on drums.
Louis Prima Tribute
The evening opens with a salute to 'The King of Swing,' Louis Prima. Steve Ahern returns on trumpet alongside festival debuts from Dennis Flaherty on vocals and Matt Hutchinson on piano. Ron Ormsby on bass and Bart Weisman on drums complete the ensemble, delivering the energy and swagger that made Prima a jazz icon.
Lori Colombo Honors Lou
Lori Colombo returns to her Cape Cod home to present a tribute to her father, the renowned jazz trumpeter Lou Colombo (1927–2012), who performed at the Provincetown Jazz Festival in 2007. After years in California performing with Billie Holiday's West Coast Band and opening for George Winston at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Lori brings a deep command of the Great American Songbook and American Standards. Fluent in Italian, she recorded in Italy with producer Franco Migliacci, best known for his hit 'Volare.' She performs with the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet: Steve Ahern on trumpet, Fred Boyle on piano, Ron Ormsby on bass, and Bart Weisman on drums.
Louis Prima Tribute
The evening opens with a salute to 'The King of Swing,' Louis Prima. Steve Ahern returns on trumpet alongside festival debuts from Dennis Flaherty on vocals and Matt Hutchinson on piano. Ron Ormsby on bass and Bart Weisman on drums complete the ensemble, delivering the energy and swagger that made Prima a jazz icon.
Lori Colombo's Jazz Legacy
A performer steeped in the Great American Songbook, with a career spanning New England's finest stages and beyond.
Opened for the Boston Pops
Summer Jazz Series at Wequassett Resort
Devoted to American Standards
Recorded with Franco Migliacci in Italy
Meet the Lineup
The Musicians
Two tribute acts, one unforgettable evening of jazz.
Steve Ahern, Trumpet
Carries the melody through both the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet and the Louis Prima tribute, his horn bright against the stage lights.
Fred Boyle, Piano
Anchors the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet with harmonic depth, his fingers finding the soul of every standard.
Ron Ormsby, Bass
Walks the low end for both acts, the heartbeat that holds the evening together.
Bart Weisman, Drums
Keeps time and sets the groove, driving the rhythm from opening note to final bow.
Dennis Flaherty, Vocals
Makes his festival debut singing the Louis Prima tribute, bringing swagger and warmth to the King of Swing's greatest hits.
Matt Hutchinson, Piano
Also making his festival debut, he voices the Louis Prima tribute with precision and joy.
19th Annual Festival