Jeff Kazee will have a special twist for his next "Live From the Living Room Lounge in Astoria, Queens" Facebook Live performance which takes place on Wednesday, April 29 at 8:00pm. The longtime member of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes will perform the music of various New Jersey musicians on his home piano and share personal stories of how the musical selections have impacted his life and career. 

“New Jersey has turned out so many stellar musicians—and I’ve picked four artists that have been highly present in the playlist of my life: Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and from the band that I’m in, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes," said Kazee. "I’ve been lucky enough to actually perform with three of these artists in various settings and I’ve always been interested in re-arranging some of their songs to fit my style and interpretation. And to do it in a sport coat and pajamas, in my living room? Well, that’s quite a bonus.”

During the first five "Live From the Living Room Lounge in Astoria, Queens" performances, Kazee played songs of some of his favorite recording artists including Leon Russell, Crowded House, Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Fountains of Wayne, Squeeze, The Police, Elton John, Billy Joel, NRBQ, Rolling Stones, The Band, John Prine, Beach Boys and more.

Added Kazee: “I figured, since (due to the coronavirus pandemic) I’m not gonna have a stage to perform on in the near future, I might as well sort of make believe I’m on one—from home—and surprisingly, quite a few people are joining me in my delusion.”

The series of shows, born out of recent adjustment from quarantine-life, can be seen exclusively on his facebook page.

Probably best known for his high profile role as Bandleader/Keyboardist/Producer for Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and Pianist/Vocalist with the powerful piano-driven Early Elton Trio—Jeff's skills have led him through an eclectic career: touring, recording and performing with the likes of Bon Jovi, SNL/Dylan Bandleader G.E. Smith, Folk’s Dar Williams, Roger Waters, Co-founder of the Americana side project Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools, The Blues Brothers Band and the eclectic sound of Chocolate Genius. 

Kazee has produced and written original songs for The Asbury Jukes'  "SOULTIME!", "Pills & Ammo", "Men Without Women: Live From The Stone Pony", & The Poor Fools' "Songs From The Barn.  He lives in Astoria, Queens with his wife Constance, and two daughters, Vassileia and Sophia.