Events
Summer Concert Series: HAILEY BRINNEL + MERVIN TOUSSAINT
Abington Art
Center Annual
Summer Concert
Series
Free and open to the public
Thursday Evenings
Grounds Open at 5:30pm
Opening Band plays 6:30pm
Headlining Band plays 7:15pm
7.9 | Hailey Brinnel with special guest Mervin Toussaint
Sponsored by Valley Forge
Food Trucks│Beer, Wine, & Cocktails│Dancing Under the Stars
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and get cozy on our beautiful back lawn. Bring a picnic basket or enjoy delicious food and drinks from our onsite food trucks and beverage vendors. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! This year’s bands will have us dancing under the stars all summer long.
About Tonight’s Sponsor: Valley Forge
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is committed to inspiring the world to fall in love with Montgomery County, PA! We unlock unique travel destinations, attractions, events, and local treasures for visitors and locals alike. Whether you seek a memorable family vacation, a rejuvenating weekend escape, or a business convention, our team of experts is passionate about guiding you to extraordinary experiences.
MontCo Jazz Fest is a proud sponsor of Abington Art Center. Celebrate Montgomery County’s vibrant music, cultural, and community scenes with a week of live performances and interactive workshops. Discover great music, connect with neighbors, and learn why Montgomery County’s music and arts are some of the best in Pennsylvania!
About the
Musicians
Hailey Brinnel
Hailey Brinnel
Hailey Brinnel is a trombonist, vocalist, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. At the age of 12 she began performing throughout New England with her father Dave Brinnel. Brinnel was a finalist in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and named one of GRAMMY.com’s “10 Emerging Jazz Artists to Watch”. She has performed at venues around the world, having played with artists such as The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, RAYE, Terell Stafford, Bobby Rydell, John Clayton, Wayne Bergeron, The Philly Pops, Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Ingrid Jensen, Anat Cohen, and Haley Reinhart. She shared the stage with Maurice Hines and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of the national tour of the Hines’ off-Broadway production “Tappin’ Thru Life”.
Mervin Toussaint
Mervin Toussaint
Mervin Toussaint is an emerging saxophonist and composer making waves as both a performer and educator in the Philadelphia area. A Haitian American, Toussaint grew up in the Haitian church which provided an important incubator for his musical voice. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2016 Mervin has embraced the musical influences around him including Jazz, RnB, Neo-soul, and other contemporary styles into his own voice. He has presented his music as a leader in a wide array of venues and spaces, including South Jazz Kitchen, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Paris Bistro, and the MAAS building. He has also performed as a soloist at a variety of churches, including the historical Tindley Temple United Methodist Church. As a side musician, Mervin actively collaborates with rappers, poets, and spoken word artists and incorporates those mediums into his original compositions; his five-song debut EP, Another Name for Everything reflects his diverse musical language creates a beautiful preamble to his first full-length release in the fall of 2022.
About Our Presenting Sponsors
Mayfield: We are a landscaping and hardscaping company that believes in going further—being bold and exploring the new. We create outdoor spaces that inspire and surprise, where people love to relax, gather, and enjoy. Let’s start building beyond. Learn more at mayfieldcorp.biz.
Edelmans: Celebrating 100 Years & 4 Generations as Jenkintown’s Trusted Business for Gold, Silver & Coins.
About Our Supporting Sponsors
Lindy: Proudly creating apartment homes since 1939, Lindy Communities has grown into a fourth-generation family housing provider dedicated to the Resident Experience. Learn more at lindyproperty.com.
Thompson Lexus: You can find a wide selection of new and pre-owned Lexus vehicles at Thompson Lexus Willow Grove, along with expert service to keep your car in top condition. We are committed to providing an honest, respectful, and stress-free experience for every customer.
Jefferson: Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans, through Health Partners Plans Inc., is a not-for-profit managed healthcare organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 370,000 members for more than 40 years.
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Parking
Parking for this event is limited, but additional parking is conveniently located across the street at the Triangle Parking Lot, courtesy of Abington Friends School, on the corner of Meetinghouse and Jenkintown Rd.
Weather
Weather These events are rain or shine! Our concerts will go on in light rain and will only be cancelled in the event of hazardous weather. Weather related cancellations will be made 24 hours in advance. All other weather updates will be posted as needed, so check back often!