Acclaimed jazz singer Sarah Tolar will lend her signature smooth vocals and heartfelt style to Rhapsody in Hope, a special benefit concert for Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS). The performance will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. at the Berger Theater.
Joined by a four-piece band, Tolar will perform original selections from her three albums along with classic jazz standards featuring the great Jewish composers.
“I’m excited to share my music in support of the life-changing work of JFCS,” Tolar said. “I love Tucson and am proud to give back to a community that has become my home.”
A seasoned performer, songwriter, and educator, Tolar has graced international stages and festivals, including Coachella and Lollapalooza, and has performed with icons such as James Taylor, Bon Jovi, and Billy Joel. Her recordings — “Big Blue Moon,” “Vision,” and “Something Sarah” — seamlessly blend jazz, folk, and electronic influences.
Founded in 1941, JFCS of Southern Arizona provides trauma-informed, person-centered care to individuals and families of all backgrounds. Its services to the whole community include behavioral health counseling, financial wellness, emergency financial assistance, and support for children, teens, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. JFCS also provides services to Holocaust survivors, Jewish holiday programs, support for Jewish survivors of cancer, and Jewish Elder Access, which helps Jews age 60+ or people who need support for their parents, friends, and neighbors connect with a wide range of services.
“Our clients represent the full spectrum of faiths, identities, and life experiences,” said Carlos A. Hernández, JFCS President & CEO. “Our mission is to meet their needs with compassion, respect, and dignity.”
Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/RhapsodyinHope. General admission is $36, while VIP tickets are available for $144 and include a post-concert reception with Tolar.
All proceeds benefit JFCS’s essential programs serving Southern Arizona. For more information, visit jfcstucson.org.
