Drop in for this free show and warm up with an afternoon coffee, latte, espresso, tea or hot soup. Homemade sandwiches and salads available from the kitchen too. Hailing from North Bennington, Justing is a Mount Anthony Union High School (MAUHS) graduate and is currently a senior at the University of Rhode Island (URI), majoring in jazz piano and music therapy. He has had the opportunity over the past years to study jazz piano from great mentors Zaccai Curtis and Andrew Wilcox. Justin has performed in some major ensembles like the Dave Zino’s Standards Ensemble, Zaccai Curtis’ Afro-Cuban and Latin Ensemble, and the URI Jazz Big Band lead by Dr. Emmet Goods. The most notable performance for Justin was when he played with the URI Rams Band this past summer at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival.

While a student at MAUHS, Justin had the opportunity to take part in Big Band, Jazz Band and to study with piano teacher Matt Edwards. He also took part in VAE’s Bennington Music Exchange project where he wrote, recorded and performed his first original work alongside musicians and recording engineers, Sam Clement and Matthew Scott. Justin has performed locally at Prospect Coffee House with fellow Jazz friend Dave Cuite and has sat in with the local favorite band, Beard and Glasses at the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show’s opening party.

VAE is happy to present Justin as part of their emerging artists program. For more info, call 802-379-3763.