The Walpack Inn will feature an “acoustic” Jazz program every Friday throughout the summer at 8 p.m. This Friday, June 27, Israeli pianist Roy Assaf, along with Calvin Jones and Karl Latham, will appear. After spending three years in the Education Corps, Assaf graduated from the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. He was awarded several scholarships to the Berklee College of Music. Assaf moved to Boston in 2003 to pursue his undergraduate studies there. While at Berklee, he studied with such distinguished musicians and teachers as Joanne Brackeen, Danilo Perez, Kenny Werner, Michel Camilo, Richie Beirach and Sonny Bravo/Roy also earned additional scholarships and awards from the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. In May 2005, Assaf was invited to perform at the Promising Artist of the 21st Century Performance Series in Costa Rica. Shortly thereafter, he performed with his jazz quartet at the Phoenix Jazz Festival in Kobe, Japan. In September 2006, Assaf began a two-year program at the Manhattan School of Music toward earning a master’s degree in jazz performance. He was taught by pianist Kenny Barron. Most recently, in summer 2007, Assaf was invited to play with The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band and share the stage with such jazz legends as Jimmy Heath, James Moody, Slide Hampton, Roy Hargrove, Antonio Hart and many more. He joined them on a European tour consisting of 13 cities, as well as for additional performances in Canada, Puerto Rico, and one week at the famed Blue Note in New York City. Over the last few years, Assaf has additionally performed with Joe Lovano, George Garzone, Dave Samuels, Claudio Roditi, Victor Mendoza and Giovanni Hidalgo, among other world renowned musicians. For additional information, visit www.walpackinn.com and information on the jazz program, Call 973-948-3890 for reservations.