New England Traditional Jazz Plus other good music

February 3rd 7-9:30pm with the Wolverine Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Jeff Hughes cornet, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Tom Boates trombone, Ross Petot piano, Rick MacWilliams tuba, Dave Didriksen drums, and John Clark leader/reeds. $10. Please call for reservations - if you have to cancel, please let them know so they can notify the waiting list. This band is on the move!!

February 7th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 Flyer

February 10th 7-9:30pm FEATURED with the The JimJams at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. The JimJams...a band featuring Jimmy Mazzy, the man & his music, augmented by four of his fantastic musician friends, John Clark, clarinet and bari sax; Jeff Hughes cornet, trumpet, flugle horn; Ross Petot piano; and Albie Bernard acoustic string bass. This will be an unforgettable evening of hot jazz from the 20's and 30's, and wherever else Jimmy's imagination will take us.

February 22nd 2:30pm with the Jazz Tuber Trio with Eli Newberger, tuba, Ted Casher, clarinet, and Jimmy Mazzy, banjo and vocals, at Rivermead , Peterborough, NH http://www.rivermead.org/

March 7th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 Flyer

March 10 7-9:30pm with the Jazz Jesters Novelty Orchestra at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Fans of Ray Smith's Paramount Jazz Band are sure to enjoy the Jazz Jesters! JJNO has Jeff Hughes (cornet), Robin Verdier (piano), and Jimmy Mazzy (banjo & vocals) from the ol' PJB, plus the dynamic reed duo of John Clark and Craig Ball, and rhythm stalwarts Albie Bernard (tuba) and Bill Reynolds (drums), doing some swell tunes from the heart of the Jazz Decade. The sound is reminiscent of that fine band Ray put together years ago, but with its own excitement and personality. Hot Dance with a passion! In addition, JJNO features delightful chanteuse Ginny Briggs, who specializes in the unique repertoire of classic '20s singer Jane Green.

April 4th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door YouTube

April 7, 7-9:30pm at the Sherborn Inn again with the Wolverine Jazz Band

April 13, 8pm WOW!! with Bria Skonberg & Jim Fryer's Borderline Jazz Band all-star group, with Jim Fryer, Bria Skonberg, Jimmy Mazzy and John Clark at UNH, Memorial Union Ticket Office, 83 Main St. Durham NH 03824-3594 Tickets are $8.00 each (or $6.00 for students and seniors). Season tickets are available for $40.00. You may order tickets in advance by calling 603-862-2290, or you may visit the UNH Memorial Union Building Ticket Office (hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

April 14, 7-9:30pm WOW!! with Bria Skonberg & Jim Fryer's Borderline Jazz Band, with drummer Kevin Dorn (New York) & bassist Ed Wise (Philadelphia) PLUS Local Stars John Clark (reeds), Ross Petot (piano) at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA Reservations accepted. (508) 655-9521 Brilliant young, hot trumpeter/singer Bria Skonberg and multi-instrumentalist (trombone, trumpet, euphonium, vocals) Jim Fryer will be augmented by our talented local musicians. An exceptional jazz trombonist at ease in any style, Jim Fryer is noted as one of the foremost traditional jazz exponents on the scene today. Bria Skonberg, from Chilliwack, British Columbia, has a big sound, impressive technique, a thoughtful way of constructing phrases. This promises to be an extraordinary evening. $15

May 1st 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door YouTube

May 13 & 20 The Heartbeat Jazz Band continues their Jazz Lunch gig 11:30am-1pm with Noel Kaletsky and Russ Whitman-reeds, Jimmy Mazzy on banjo, and Cynthia Fabian-vocals at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). The fans love the music, and they love the food too! The band will be there every Wednesday. Very easy to get to, just take exit 72 off I95, left on 156, 1 mile on left just past Rocky Neck State Park, and you're there! Contact Bill Logozzo at Bill@nutmegchrome.com or www.heartbeatjazzband.net for details

May 19 The Seacoast Stompers perform LIVE at Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773. This evening you will hear some of the best toe tapping jazz by some of our great local musicians, How can you go wrong with Craig Ball, Jimmy Mazzy, Steve Taddeo, Scott Philbrick, Bob McHenry, and the leader Frank Stadler? FREE Sponsored by Friends of the Lincoln Library. Call Lincoln Library for directions 781-259-8465. Bob Nilsen's sketch of the Stompers. more... You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PaJGnaJA8s

May 24th at 10:30am with the Williams Reunion Jazz Band participating in a Jazz Service at the First Parish Church Unitarian in Duxbury, MA

June 6 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door YouTube

June 12 Duo performance with Eli Newberger at the Farmer's Market, Lenox MA 2:30-3:30pm

June 21 Wolverine Jazz Band at the South Natick Dam, by the Bacon Library, Natick, MA. "Jeff and Tom will be rocketing in from Martha's Vineyard, so we will start off with Dave Whitney, myself, Ross, Rick and Dave Didriksen." John

June 24 Jazz Tuber Trio, Ted Casher, Jimmy Mazzy, Eli Newberger, at Les cocktails sur l’herbe, with lavish hors d'oeuvre, elegant drinks, and mystery guests at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Waltham, MA $75pp 781.894.2798 http://www.goreplace.org/

June 25-28 Wolverine Jazz Band at the America's Dixieland Jazz Festival, Olympia, WA

June 30 Butch Thompson Trio, with Butch Thompson, piano and clarinet, Eli Newberger, tuba, and Jimmy Mazzy, banjo and vocals in Concert at the Centre Street Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Machias, Maine. $15, $8 students.

July 1st 7:30pm Concert with Butch Thompson, piano and clarinet, Eli Newberger tuba at Centre Street Congregational Church, Machias, ME http://www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com

July 2nd 7:30pm Concert with Butch Thompson, piano and clarinet, and Eli Newberger tuba at the Strand Theater, 345 Main Street, Rockland, ME http://www.rocklandstrand.com/

July 11 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door YouTube

July 31-Aug 2 at The Great Connecticut Jazz Fest with everyone who is trying to grab him!

August 15, 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door

Sep 9th 6-7:45pm Dick Miller & Friends, with Dick at the piano and Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals at Provincetown Art Association and Museum's Early Evenings devoted to popular songs.

Sep 12th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door

Sep 22nd 7-9:30pm with the Wolverine Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn

Oct 3rd 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, a featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door

Oct 6th 7-9:30pm with Molly Malone and The Seacoast Stompers, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums

Oct 19th with the Wolverine Jazz Band at U.N.H. Durham NH

Nov 7th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, John Clark clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door

November 20-22: Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Festival, Clearwater FL. with the Wolverine Jazz Band. Other bands: Titan Hot Seven, Mighty Aphrodite, Cornet Chop Suey, Wally's Warehouse Waifs, Bill Allreds Classic Jazz Band http://www.jazzclassic.net/

Dec 5th 2-5pm with The Seacoast Stompers featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door

2010

April 23-25 Jazz in the Olympics, Port Angeles, Washington http://www.jazzolympics.com/ with the Wolverine Jazz Band, Other bands: Big Bang Jazz Band with Bria Skonberg, Uptown Lowdown, Grand Dominion, Climax, Titanic, Bob Schultz Jazz Band, New Orleans Ale Stars with Simon Stribling, Dixieland Express (Vancouver) Climax Jazz Band

May - European Tour!!

June 24 - June 27th, Olympia Jazz Society's 20th Annual America's Dixieland Jazz Festival, in Olympia, Washington www.olyjazz.com with Wolverine Jazz Band; also the Grand Dominion, Uptown Lowdown, Titan Hot Seven;