Drop by the Museum for a Bloody Mary or mimosa and light brunch bites, available for purchase from Kaffeina. Each brunch performance showcases a different duo or group in a fun, casual, and social atmosphere. Seating is first-come, first-served, with standing room available throughout the Museum. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the music while exploring the galleries.
The performance is included with general admission, but beverages and brunch items are sold separately. January’s Live! Music Brunch features artist The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience.
Make a day of it by joining DelArt Cinema after brunch for film screenings in our 160-seat auditorium. Snacks from Kaffeina Café and a bar with beer and wine are available. Learn more and see what’s playing this week at DelArt Cinema.
The vibraphone’s relative rarity in jazz is a curious mystery, especially given its beautiful sound and the influence of legends like Lionel Hampton and Milt Jackson. Joe Baione, however, is a vibrant exception. A virtuoso with a deep passion for the instrument, he brings a fresh yet tradition-honoring voice to jazz. Baione made waves early in his career with Oh Yeah, showcasing his talent as a young vibraphonist steeped in music from childhood. One of three musical brothers, he began playing the vibraphone in ninth grade, studied at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and was mentored by jazz great Benny Golson. Despite the touring opportunities that followed Oh Yeah, Baione chose to stay home and raise his family, teaching band for 27 years while performing locally. Since retiring three years ago, he has returned to the jazz spotlight. His new album, Vibe Check, features six original compositions and three songs written by his late father for a musical over 40 years ago. Joined by longtime collaborators Duane Eubanks, Toru Dodo, Jerome Jennings, and Marco Panascia, Baione blends personal history with vibrant creativity. With Vibe Check, Baione enters a new chapter, cementing his status as a major force on the vibraphone and sharing his stories with the jazz world.