Philly jazz bassist hosting virtual jazz festival this weekend on Facebook

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) Philly jazz great Gerald Veasley will be the host this weekend of a virtual jazz fest that you can only see on Facebook. 

Berks Jazz Fest Encore begins Friday night at 9 p.m. with a complete recorded performance by Brian Culbertson from his 2017 appearance.

Veasley says it continues Saturday at 3 p.m.

“A tribute to the late, great Al Jarreau and that features Chris Walker, a wonderful vocalist, and the great Regina Belle. And they’re calling that, ‘We’re in this Love Together,’ which was one of Al Jarreau’s signature songs,” Veasley explained. 

Veasley says there’s also going to be a special encore performance on Easter Sunday at 7 p.m.

“Then, one of my good friends, Kirk Whalum and the Gospel According to Jazz, which is a phenomenal presentation, very inspiring music,” he added. 

You can find the complete schedule at BerksJazzFest.com.