A Night with Beverly Ritz. “Cool and Soothing Solo Piano Jazz”

July 30  7:30 pm

Tickets $15

Lacey Mae is the latest recording by Waldport’s newest resident, Beverly Ritz. A blending of “west coast cool” and “modern impressionism,” Ritz’s nine solo piano tracks are made up of six jazz standards and three original pieces. The pieces are very different from each other, but Ritz gives them all a “cool” and relaxing treatment that creates a consistently pleasant mood from start to finish. Some of her unusual chord voicings add spice to her arrangements, but there are no jarring discordances or “acid” moments.