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CitySpace presents The Chestina Thrower Quartet in performance on August 30, 2025, in CitySpace’s Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main St., Easthampton, MA. Doors open and beats by Delisio begin at 7pm. The Chestina Thrower Quartet performs at 7:30PM. Tickets are available at cityspaceeasthampton.org.With rich vocals, heartfelt interpretations, and captivating improvisation, The Chestina Thrower Quartet brings an evening of soulful jazz to CitySpace’s Blue Room as part of their Pay It Forward residency. Blending original arrangements and timeless standards, the performance honors Black musical traditions while celebrating the vibrancy of live storytelling through sound.
About Chestina Thrower
Chestina Thrower is a vibrant and soulful jazz vocalist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. Known for a voice that holds deep warmth and resonance, Thrower is quickly gaining recognition in the jazz scene for their distinctive tone and presence.
Thrower’s musical journey includes performing alongside legendary saxophonist Charles Neville, and studying with jazz greats Charles Tolliver and Sheila Jordan. They’ve taken the stage at a variety of prominent venues, including the MassMutual Center, the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Holyoke Community College, and the Jazz in July All-Stars Concert at UMass Amherst.
A skilled scat singer, Chestina draws inspiration from iconic voices such as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, B.B. King, and Esperanza Spalding. Their unique blend of tradition and innovation continues to evolve, offering audiences a deeply personal and resonant musical experience.
About Delisio
Delisio is a producer and beatmaker laying down hard-hitting, rhythm-driven tracks. He’s recently brought his beats to the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival and Make-It Springfield. Find him on Instagram @delisiomusic.leaks.
Pay It Forward
Chestina Thrower is a Pay It Forward recipient. Pay It Forward is a program by CitySpace that offers artists venue access to develop works and produce performances in CitySpace’s Blue Room. Pay It Forward is made possible by the generous funding from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
43 Main St, Easthampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01027
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