The West Stockbridge Historical Society Jazz Series begins its 2023 season with the Brian Patneaude Quartet. The quartet of award-winning musicians features Patneaude on saxophone, Rob Lundquist on keyboard, Jarod Greico bass, and Danny Whelchel drums. Based in New York’s Capitol Region, Patneaude has been a mainstay in the Northeast jazz scene for many years. He was honored as Jazz Artist of the Year at the inaugural Eddies – Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2019. In addition to leading his own quarter (with five critically acclaimed albums) the saxophonist has enjoyed lengthy tenures with numerous area ensembles.