When Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base opened five years ago, there were many skeptics who said the weekly jazz series would not last.

Those skeptics believed the local jazz community would not support the Jazz Base.

Well, those skeptics were wrong. The Jazz Base will celebrate it's "5th Anniversary" on Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Reading.

Appropriately, Gerald Veasley and his band, along with special guests vocalist Carol Riddick and the Berks Jazz Fest Horns, will headline the musical celebration.

It's going to be a great night for the "loyal" Jazz Base fans who HAVE supported the club the past five years.

There will be special ticket giveways, free cake and other surprises.

Hope to see you at the Jazz Base Thursday night!