It was a night of great music in Park Slope’s JJ Byrne Park, featuring local performers, as well as a group that harked from the far reaches of Jersey City.

The night also marked the near-end of a culture-filled July in that ever-so-lively park.

The month included: Midsummer’s Night Dream by Piper Theater, Opera on Tap, the Democracy in Action film series (Manchurean Candidate, The Candidate and 1776) and more.

Kudos to the energetic and innovative Kim Maier, executive director of the Old Stone House, for organizing the Shakespeare camp, the Piper Theater performances, Brooklyn Film Works, Music on Tuesday nights and MORE. Props to all the actors, theater tech, A/V tech, and other staff and volunteers who sold popcorn and water night after night.

On Tuesday night’s bill: Hank Crawford, Calamity Sam solo and with and his band (pictured above) and the tuneful and introspective Lily Konigsberg.

The 2-piece Jersey band, Plush Interior, a drummer and 10-string bass player, wowed the crowd with improvised, trippy jazz. Their music reminded Hepcat of Deodato, an Arabic jazz player from the 1970’s.

Perhaps most importantly, photographer Richard Gin was on the scene and he grabbed this lofty shot of Calamity Sam and the band. Gin is working on an impressive photo essay about the youthful Brooklyn music scene. You can see many great shots of local teen bands on his blog. His work as a professional photographer is equally impressive.