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Please check out the Weekly site for
ongoing performances not listed here,
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| 1 Fri | 7:30-11pm | Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest Rico Barr at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 |
| 1 Fri | 8pm | The Love Dogs at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI 401.765.1900. Red hot horn section, barrelhouse boogie woogie piano, swinging Fender guitar, and swinging rhythm section $12 |
| 1 Fri | 9-midnite | Compaq Big Band at Swing City, Located at the Bishop Mackenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA. The power and energy of an authentic 21-piece big band is back! The Compaq Big Band has kept New England swingin' for 30 years, with 15 horns, terrific soloists, a cookin' rhythm section, and a great feature vocalist. These guys are NOT your grandfathers big band. A great medium, slow, and uptempo swing, with tunes just the right length, will keep you on the dance floor all night. www.wannadance.com . |
| 1 Fri | 9pm Show | It's Mardi Gras in Taunton at Steve's Back Stage Pass, Les bons temps arriveront! "Ragtime" Jack Radcliffe has put together a New Orleans-style band to make this a party to remember. Dapper Don Barry on bass, ukelele guitar, vocals, Sam Adams; Original Viper Art Manchester on clarinet, sax, flute, and squirt gun; Dangerous Dan Sweeney on percussion, harmonica and fine wine -- and a lurid assortment of however many other high-caliber musicians can make bail that day. This is a costume party as well, with prizes for 'best', 'worst' and 'just plain stupidest' costumes. $13.95 ($12 if you're in costume, and we'll decide if you are or not. Party favors, hors d'oeuvres, music and other cool stuff. doors open at 7, show at 9. |
| 1 Fri | 10pm | Al Vega Trio at The Beehive, 541 Tremont St. Boston 617.423.0069 www.beehivboston.com Live jazz, R&B, and world beat music nightly. No cover. Valet parking. |
| 2 Sat | 8-11pm | Wendee Glick at The Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 978.369.9200 Featuring: Steve Dale, Piano Bob Ullman, Guitar Bob McHenry, Bass No cover charge/donations accepted. Come and enjoy the music in a room with true New England charm... |
| 2 Sat | 7pm | Fantasy Big Band at the "Crystal Ball", Myriad Ballroom, Mendon MA. Friends of Historic Hopedale sponsor the "black tie optional" event. Cocktail hour 6pm. Tickets: $50, discounted rate for tables of 10, $450. Available at Bancroft Library, Hopedale St. Hopedale MA or call Theresa at 508.473.5020 or Tom at TwM Computer 508.478.6010 |
| 2 Sat | 7:30pm | The Novel Jazz Septet to feature Ellington and Strayhorn works at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The downstairs bar at the Opera House will open at 6:30, serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as coffee and dessert for a perfect winter warmer. Admission will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets are available by visiting the box office at 86 Townsend Ave. Mon-Fri between 10am-4pm, or by calling 207.633.5159, or on line at www.boothbayoperahouse.org. Details... |
| 2 Sat | 8pm food at 6pm |
Gypsy Wranglers at A Mardi Gras Party on Groundhog's Day for the Westhampton Library. To celebrate recent successful fund raising, and maybe raise a little more. Food at 6:30, music at 8:00. $10 adults, $20 per family. Remember, Groundhog's Day is the best holiday because: 1. No army has ever violated a Groundhog's Day truce. 2. Most stores do not start putting up Groundhog's Day decorations until well after Thanksgiving. 3. Sabastian Cabot never made a movie about a man who worked for Macy's Department Store and thought he was the actual Groundhog. 4. No one has ever been haunted by The Ghost of Groundhog's Past. 5. They don't play "Grandma Got Run Over By a Groundhog" on the radio. For more information (about the party, not groundhogs) go to www.librarywesthampton.org |
| 2 Sat | 10pm | Jubilee Gardens with drummer Dave Hartwell at the Sahara Club, 143 Highland St. (Rt. 9) Worcester MA |
| 3 Sun | 10am | Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band at the Cheshire CT Episcopal Church Jazz Service |
| 3 Sun | 11am-2pm | Billy Novick at 1640 Hart House 51 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA (978) 356-1640 w/ Jack Senier, piano. A great mix of medium, slow, and uptempo swing, with tunes just the right length, will keep you on the dance floor all night. |
| 3 Sun | 12-3pm | Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas and Les Harris Jr. at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A) Acton MA 01720 • (978) 263-6161. Every Sunday! reservations requested/ walk-ins welcome $14.95 continental buffet: pastries, fruit and juices. $24.95 full brunch buffet: eggs, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, waffles, green salad, bagels, lox and cream cheese and more! (Patrons enjoying beverages only will be charged a $10 music fee) www.paulbroadnax.com |
| 3 Sun | 7-8pm | Ray Smith's Jazz Decades will have Coon-Sanders Nighthawks (1928-1929), Art Hodes "Liberty Inn Drag" (1943), Fletcher Henderson "Jangled Nerves" (1936) on www.wgbh.org 89.7 Radio |
| 4 Mon | 6-9pm | Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band at the Dolphin Restaurant ~Dinner & Jazz~ Reservations: 508-655-0669 12 Washington Street, Natick Center. Arlene Boucher-vocals, Lou Borelli, trumpet, Marilyn Kerwin-string bass (in Vintage dress!!) Paul Perry-Reeds,Tom McAllister-Trombone. Bill Flaherty & Lorrie Carmichael-banjo, Jake Kerwin-piano and Bob Cronin-drums |
| 4 Mon | 6-7pm | Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra on www.wicn.org 90.5FM features "American Music Abroad" |
| 4 Mon | 7-9pm | Steve Taddeo and Dick Donovan's Big Band every Monday at American Legion Hall, River Rd. Middleton, MA 7-9pm |
| 4 Mon | 8pm | Tim Ray: Luminous 6 Rays of Pianistic Elegance, Johnson Theater, Paul Arts Center, U. of NH, Durham, NH - "Traditional Jazz Concert" #4 After several striking ensemble appearances on this stage, prudent judgment dictates that it is time for Tim to Join our distinguished roster of solo pianists. Tickets: $8.00 / $6.00 students and seniors. Season tickets $40. Info: 603-862-2290. Schedule |
| 4 Mon | 8-9:30pm | NJ: Underground All-Stars and Abbie at The Bickford Theatre/Morris Museum, Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ. 6th annual Groundhog Jam jazz concert. Fred Vigorito cornet, Dan Levinson clnt & sax, Bruce McNichols banjo, Chicken Joe Hanchrow st bass & tuba, Robbie Scott drums, Abbie Gardner vocals, Herb Gardner leader/tmbn & pno. On Columbia Turnpike/Road (County Road 510) at the corner of Normandy Heights Road, east of downtown Morristown. 300-seat hall, Wheelchair access. Tickets $13 in advance, $15 door. (973) 971-3706. Sponsored by Wyeth. www.njjs.org/bickford.html |
| 5 Tue | tba | Billy Novick at Berklee Performance Center Boston, MA w/ John McGann, mandolin & guitar |
| 5 Tue | 6-9pm | Dixie Diehards at Taunton MA holiday Inn, Big Mardi Gras Show! |
| 5 Tue | 6-9pm | Mardi Gras in the
Delaware Valley: Philadelphia, Wilmington, Lancaster: Barbone Street
Mardi Gras Bands at 6 Iron Hill Breweries: West Chester - Band led by Steve Barbone Newark DE - Band led by Rob Swanson North Wales - Band led by Jim Parker Media - Band led by John McClernan Wilmington DE - Band led by Tex Wyndham Lancaster - Band Led by Ben Maugher |
| 5 Tue | 7-9:30pm | Monte Carlo Jazz Ensemble at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Come celebrate Mardi Gras, and Cast your Vote for Robin Verdier and the Monte Carlo Jazz Ensemble, who create jazz and hot dance musical arrangements following the model of exciting bands of the Roaring Twenties like the Dixie Syncopators, the Red Hot Peppers, and the Cotton Pickers. The musicians are Bob MacInnis, cornet and fluegelhorn; John Clark and Craig Ball, clarinet and saxophones; Al Bernard, tuba; tba, drums; and Robin Verdier, piano and leader. Flyer |
| 5 Tue | 7:30-10:30pm | Brad Hatfield's Sisters of Swing at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 $10 |
| 5 Tue | 8pm | Jim Fryer at Southern Connecticut State University Mardi Gras in New Haven, where he'll be featured with a student/community band under the leadership of Prof David Chevan |
| 6 Wed | 7-11pm | Joe Silvestri, piano and Jim Karolides every Wednesday at Joseph's Winter St. Cafe, Newburyport MA |
| 6 Wed | 8pm | Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200 |
| 7 Thu | 5:30pm | Amanda Carr at Ruth's Chris Steak House, 10 Memorial Drive, Providence RI 401.272.2337 |
| 7 Thu | 7-10pm | Blue Horizon Five A hot variation of Stan McDonald's Blue Horizon Jazz Band at Ma Glockner's 155 Maple St. Bellingham, MA (508) 966-1085. Come help us celebrate a new year! |
| 7 Thu | 7-10pm | Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band at Oliver's Taverne, 124 Westbrook Rd. Essex Ct. 06426 Tel: 860.767.2633 with trombonist Skip Hughes and Gim Burton guitar - look for them 1st Thursday of every month |
| 8 Fri | 6:45-10pm | Debby Larkin vocals, Jack Senier piano, at Sushi Island, 397 Main St. Wakefield MA 01880 781-224-3479 |
| 8 Fri | 7:30-11:30pm | Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest Charlie Harris at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 |
| 8 Fri | 8pm | Laszlo Gardony Group at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Rd. Framingham, MA. Born in Hungary, Laszlo was improvising on the piano by the time he was five, showing an early talent for composing music and later immersed himself into the music of Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck and John Coltrane. Laszlo has been living in Boston for the past twenty years, where he is a Professor of Piano at the Berklee College of Music. Call for tix and info 508-405-ARTS or visit www.amazingthings.org |
| 8 Fri | 8pm $12 | The Fat City Band at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI. A bluesy roots-rockin' sextet from Boston. Led by harmonica player and singer Paul Redmond, the Fat City Band features tenor sax man Diamond Jim Baker, bassist Mike Janelle, drummer John Litwin, pianist Rich Cesarini and guitarist Mark Andersen. Fat City operates most often in that territory where the roots of rock and roll were formed, with rhythm and blues, swing, jump blues, New Orleans gumbo and boogie woogie all meshing together in some smoky roadhouse jam session. |
| 9 Sat | 7:30-11pm | Leah Souza Trio at Stoneforge at Bert's Restaurant. Leah Souza/vocals, Paul McWcilliams/piano & Johnny Souza/trumpet & vocals 140 Warren Avenue Plymouth, MA |
| 9 Sat | 8pm | Harry Allen Quartet Bates College, Lewiston ME with Tom Snow, piano, Marshall Wood on the bass and Les Harris Jr. on drums. |
| 9 Sat | 8pm | Jay Geils, Howard Alden and Gerry Beaudoin at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road Manchester, CT 06040. The New Guitar Summit combines the talents of three of the finest guitarists performing today. Two time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Jay Geils of the legendary J.Geils Band shows of his fret board prowess along with Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin and to quote Jazz Times Magazine “ the finest jazz guitarist of his generation” Howard Alden in a program of jazz, blues and swing guitar. Tickets: $25/VIP, $20/gen. |
| 9 Sat | 8pm | King's Row, New England's #1 Oldies Band at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, Monument Square, Woonsocket RI. Tickets: $20-$15. Sponsored by Christopher J. Bouley of CitiSmith Barney |
| 9 Sat | 9-midnight | White Heat Swing Orchestra: Boston Swing Dance Network's monthly dance at St. James Armenian Hall, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown. with a swing dance lesson at 8pm; admission charge. Full band, always a fun-filled hot dance night. once a year only. |
| 9 Sat | 10pm | Ed Melikian Ensemble at the Sahara Club, 143 Highland St. (Rt. 9) Worcester MA |
| 10 Sun | 11am-2:30pm | Leah Souza & Johnny Souza Quartet at Bullfinch's, Leah Souza/vocals, Michael Shea/piano & Mark Pucci /bass with Johnny Souza/trumpet & vocals, 730 Boston Post Road Sudbury, MA |
| 10 Sun | 11am-2:30pm | Billy Novick (clarinet) with Anthony Weller (guitar) twice a month at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175 |
| 10 Sun | 12-3pm | Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas and Les Harris Jr. at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A) Acton MA 01720 • (978) 263-6161. Every Sunday! reservations requested/ walk-ins welcome $14.95 continental buffet: pastries, fruit and juices. $24.95 full brunch buffet: eggs, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, waffles, green salad, bagels, lox and cream cheese and more! (Patrons enjoying beverages only will be charged a $10 music fee) www.paulbroadnax.com |
| 10 Sun | 2-3:30pm | Galvanized Jazz Band, at the Westport Connecticut Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport CT for a free indoor concert featuring Skip Hughes on trombone and vocals, with Herb Gardner on piano. The Center's phone number is 203-341-5099 |
| 10 Sun | 2 & 4:30PM | Haim Pickholz and his jazz piano students present two jazz concerts at Memorial Hall, 30 School St, Milford MA. FREE. Come see and hear a mix of bands, groups and individuals playing jazz from standards to Latin to Blues. Everyone is saying we need to bring more young people into our jazz world. This teacher sets a great example of how it's done! Katrina concert 2005 |
| 10 Sun | 2pm | Dixie Diehards with Teen vocal sensation Maria Ventura, named R.I. Female Vocalist of The Year for 2007 by the Providence Phoenix and Motif Magazine appear at a raucus, Mardi Gras Week show at the Blackstone River Theater in Cumberland, R.I. The versatile singer/pianist/guitar player will belt out old-time standards like W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues” along with the band and have an opportunity to showcase several of her own tunes. Visit www.riverfolk.org |
| 10 Sun | 4-5pm | Wendee Glick at The Amherst NH Town Library 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH in the Adult Reading Room 603.673.2288 "The Cycle of Love" Show. With: Steve Heck, Piano Bob Ullman, Guitar No cover charge |
| 10 Sun | 7-8pm | Ray Smith's Jazz Decades will have Benny, Artie and Harry, The Count, The Duke and Earl on www.wgbh.org 89.7 Radio |
| 12 Tue | none | Cancelled. That Old Feeling at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. That Old Feeling is a novelty group that emulates some of the great swing and society bands of the 1930's and 40's. The many trumpet stylings of Mark Greel, the sweet childlike voice of Lynnette DeCoste Alameddine, Ben Goldstein's old Texas style tenor sax, Steve Hershman's warmth and versatility with elements of stride piano, Jim Dillon's solid time bass playing, and Steve Taddeo's Gene Krupa like drum solos, are all like a throwback to one on the most fun eras in musical history. Whether you listen, dance or sing-along, you're sure to have a good time. |
| 12 Tue | 7-11pm | Billy Novick Trio at The Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930 |
| 13 Wed | 7:30pm | Harold McAleer - "Revisiting Some Classics" at the Lincoln Library, Bedford Rd. & Trapelo Rd. Lincoln Center, MA, Recordings & Lectures/Discussions of our kind of music. Museum passes available. |
| 13 Wed | 8pm | Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200 |
| 13 Wed | ? | Greg Abate at Newport High School. Newport, RI. |
| 13 Wed | ? | Buckwheat Zydeco at the Regattabar www.regattabarjazz.com |
| 14 Thu | 1-2pm | Grace Kelly, 15-year-old sax phenom appearing live with Tyra Penn on Jazz New England at www.WICN.org Radio 90.5FM. Grace will be telling stories about her trip to L.A. and the Grammy awards. |
| 14 Thu | 6 & 9pm | Leah Souza Trio, Valentines Day at Avenue One at the Hyatt Regency, Boston. Leah Souza/vocals, Michael Shea/piano, Dave Zox/bass & special guest Johnny Souza/trumpet & vocals 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM One Avenue de Lafayette Boston, MA For info click on http://www.avenueoneboston.com/events.html |
| 14 Thu | cancelled | Amanda Carr at the Oak Room, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston, has been cancelled. |
| 14 Thu | 7:30-10:30pm | Black Eagle Jazz Band at J. P. O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 9 Main St. Ayer MA (978) 772-9282 |
| 14 Thu | 7:30-11pm | Dave Whitney Orchestra with vocalist Sophia Stevens at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 |
| 14 Thu | 7:30pm | Karrin Allyson Trio at University of Vermont Recital Hall, continuing their tradition of romantic jazz on Valentine's Day. Vocalist Karrin Allyson recently won a Grammy Award for best Jazz Vocal Album for her new release Footprints which sets original lyrics to jazz standards by composers like John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter and other legends. Tickets: $30 Adults, $25 Students. |
| 15 Fri | ? | Duke Heitger (trumpet), Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Hal Smith (drums) at Part of the Arts Council of Moore County's (ACMC) Heart 'n Soul of Jazz Festival. Info from ACMC at (910) 692-4356. Pinehurst, North Carolina Time TBD, Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, 1 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst, NC 28374. |
| 15 Fri | 7pm SOLD OUT | Compaq Big Band back for their annual Valentine's Dance at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH (603) 673-7683. We are COMPLETELY SOLD OUT of all available space for the Valentine's Dance this Friday. We can guarantee that there will not be any tickets available for sale at the door. We're sorry to disappoint those that have been calling or emailing after we reached capacity, and next year we'll definitely look into a larger facility. |
| 15 Fri | 7-8:45 | Eric Baldwin, guitar, at Willow Books & Cafe, 279 Great Rd. Acton MA 01720 (Rt. 2A/119) 508.266.0066 |
| 15 Fri | 7:30-11:30pm | Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest Deb Larkin at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 |
| 15 Fri | 8pm | Amanda Carr with big band vocalist Rob Zapullo at CHENEY HALL, 177 Hartford Road Manchester, CT 06040. This show will include great music from Broadway and the American Songbook...all swinging! Tickets: 860-647-9824 or log onto: http://www.cheneyhall.org/calendar.htm |
| 15-16 | 8 & 10pm | Jane Monheit at Sculler's Jazz Club, Show $35, Dinner & Show $80 |
| 16 Sat | 2pm | Winter Jazz with Bart Weisman at Provincetown Art Association and Museum - Clarinet Summit, a FIRST for the Cape! Featuring Paul Nossiter, Henry Duckham, Elmer Drotos and Ted Casher, with John Harrison III (piano), Laird Boles (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), Jamie Bryce (banjo) and Bob Leach (tuba). 460 Commercial St. Provincetown, 508.487.1750 www.PAAM.org FREE! |
| 16 Sat | 7:30pm | Gypsy Wranglers at an elegant champagne reception at Valentine Hall, Hosted by State Sen. Stan Rosenberg and State Rep. Ellen Story, immediately following the "Love Notes" Benefit Concert at Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College. The concert and reception are for the benefit of area service organizations supported by the Amherst Club of Amherst College. Tickets are $20, Concert & Party $35, Preferred seating $50, available from Club Members or at Hastings, by calling 413.253.5179 or by printing out the mail form on the Club's website http://www.amherstclub.org/lovenotes.htm |
| 16 Sat | 7:30pm | Cassandre McKinley with Brad Hatfield at Glory, 9 Essex St. Andover, MA 01810 978-475-4811 |
| 16 Sat | 8pm | New Orleans Serenaders at Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College, 160 Pearl St. Fitchburg MA 01420. 978.345.2151. Don Vappie leader, is a former member of Preservation Hall. The banjo player is a fourth-generation Creole musician who also plays guitar, mandolin, and bass, while fronting the Serenaders with tunes sung in traditional French patois. |
| 16 Sat | 8pm | Grace Kelly Quintet returns to TCAN, Summer St. Natick MA. This Newton-born fifteen year-old moves effortlessly between alto sax and piano, stunning audiences with a lyrical sophistication well beyond her years. She will be at Sculler's March 6th, then off to Moscow, Idaho and the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival the next week |
| 16 Sat | 9:30pm-12:30am | Dan Fox Quartet at Tosca, 14 North Street Hingham, MA 781-740-0080 |
| 16 Sat | 10pm | The Red Riders at the Sahara, 143 Highland St. (Rt. 9) Worcester MA. Jump Blues and Swing |
| 17 Sun | 11am -2:30pm | Billy Novick (clarinet) with Anthony Weller (guitar) twice a month at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175 |
| 17 Sun | 12-3pm | Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas and Les Harris Jr. at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A) Acton MA 01720 • (978) 263-6161. Every Sunday! reservations requested/ walk-ins welcome $14.95 continental buffet: pastries, fruit and juices. $24.95 full brunch buffet: eggs, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, waffles, green salad, bagels, lox and cream cheese and more! (Patrons enjoying beverages only will be charged a $10 music fee) www.paulbroadnax.com |
| 17 Sun | 1-4pm | Memorial for Chicago Six's Bob Finch at |
| 17 Sun | 2pm | The New New Orleans Jazz Band features Mardi Gras Music at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St. Concord MA 978.371.0820 $10 gen. admission, $5 senior and student admission |
| 17 Sun | 6-8:30pm | Galvanized Jazz Band at Marisa's, 6540 Main St. Trumbull, CT 06611. Tel: 203.459.4225. No cover. Great Food, Dancing. Mom Vigorito's 94th birthday is the next day, so let's make this special for their oldest fan!! |
| 17 Sun | 7-8pm | Ray Smith's Jazz Decades will have Gin Bottle 7, Basin Street 6, Dixieland Rhythm Kings, Red Onion, Hall Brothers, Queen City, Bob Wilber's Jazz Band and others on www.wgbh.org 89.7 Radio |
| 17 Sun | 7-9pm | Elm Street Jazz, featuring vocalist Wendy Nottonson, at Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St. Taunton, MA Wendy Nottonson - Vocals Jeremy Quick -Guitar Sven Larson - Bass Alan Trebat - Drums. Steve's Backstage Pass features a family-friendly atmosphere with full bar service, appetizers and delicious dessert items. Steve's Sunday Night Jazz series is the Taunton-Attleboro area's only music series featuring a wide variety of jazz on a regular basis. Admission is $10 for the show. Info: 508-824-3436 or visit www.thedessertclub.com |
| 17 Sun | 9pm-12am | The Leah Souza Trio at Azure at the Lenox Hotel. Leah Souza/vocals, Michael Shea/piano, Dave Landoni /bass with Johnny Souza/trumpet & vocals, 170 Boylston Street Boston, MA http://www.lenoxhotel.com/boston-restaurants.html |
| 18 Tue | 7-9:30pm | Blue Horizon Jazz Band
at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main
St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission.
Formed
in 1981, acclaimed for its firm but flexible grasp of the hot and danceable
tradition from New Orleans to early swing, the Blue Horizon introduced classic jazz to the Sherborn Inn
in 1989. Stan McDonald’s passionate soprano sax and clarinet,
Jeff Stout’s stirring trumpet and Gerry Gagnon’s gritty trombone
Creolate a pungent front line. Backed by the cooking rhythm of stride
pianist Ross Petot, the simmering guitar/banjo of Eric Baldwin,
the full-bodied string bass of John Pierce, and the lean drumming of
Dave Bragdon, the members – whose ages span five decades – dig to the
roots of jazz and present a varied and succulent repast, fulfilling their
motto: The Future of the Music with a Past!
*May 27th don’t miss special guest British pianist NEVILLE DICKIE! |
| 19 Tue | 7:30-10:30pm | The Marshall Wood Quintet with Marshall on bass, Tim Ray keyboards, John Wilkins guitar, and Jim Gwin drums, and special guest TBA at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 $5 |
| 20 Wed | 5:30-7:15pm | Jim Fryer, trombone, back at Birdland in NYC, with David Ostwalt's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, featuring the best trad jazz players in town. |
| 20 Wed | 8pm | Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200 |
| 21 Thu | 7-10pm | Wolverine Jazz Band at Ma Glockner's, 151 Maple St. Bellingham, MA $10 admission. Since 1995 the Wolverine Jazz Band has been entertaining lovers of Traditional Jazz all over Boston and southern New England. In Massachusetts alone, they have raised the roof at the Sherborn Inn, crisped the leaves at sundry Town Green summer concerts, and flaked the varnish on church pews in the Boston suburbs. Musicians are Jeff Hughes-trumpet, Jimmy Mazzy-banjo,Tom Boates-trombone, Ross Petot-piano, Rick MacWilliams-tuba, Dave Didriksen-drums, and reedman-leader John Clark-clarinet, alto & bass sax. Since it will be during February vacation and the kiddies don't have to get up the next day, John Clark is instituting a $5 charge for students (college and under). Bring the kids, grandkids, whatever! It's time to start building the audience again. |
| 22 Fri | 7-8:45 | Eric Baldwin guitar at Willow Books & Cafe, 279 Great Rd. Acton MA 01720 (Rt. 2A/119) 508.266.0066 |
| 22 Fri | 7:30-11:30pm | Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest Jack Alessi at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 |
| 22 Fri | 8 & 10pm 2 shows |
Scott Hamilton sax, with special guest (and high-school friend) Fred Bates guitar. Reunion concert featuring Marshall Wood-string bass, Jim Gwinn-drums, and Paul Schmeling-piano at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI 401.765.1900. Both $24, 8pm $20, 10pm $15 |
| 22 Fri | 8pm-12am postponed to Feb. 29th |
Compaq Big Band back for a third straight year at a fabulous public swing dance night at Brown University's Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St. Providence RI. The Brown Swing Club's 'Zoot Suit Ball' is back, and the public is enthusiastically invited. FREE! Visit www.brown.edu/Students/Swing_Club . |
| 22 Fri | 8 & 9:30pm | Cassandre McKinley at Enzo's Jazz, NY, NY Jolly Madison Hotel Towers, 22nd East 38th St. (at Madison Ave.) |
| 22 Fri | 8:30-Midnight CANCELLED |
The Beantown Swing Orchestra at Swing City, The Bishop MacKenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Boston's newest and hottest big band consists of 18 musicians in their 20s playing classic Swing Era dance music from the '30s and '40s. Most are scholarship students or recent graduates from Berklee and New England Conservatory, and the band's youthful makeup translates into an incredible amount of energy and hipness. Listen to their Big Band SOUND!!! |
| 23 Sat | 7-8pm | The Old Possum Jazz Band led by tuba player extraordinaire Gary Battery with Jeff Hughes and John Clark at the Garde Theatre, 325 State St. New London, CT 06320 for the premiere of The Real McCoy. The Real McCoy is a feature-length documentary film directed and produced by Mystic resident, Bailey Pryor. The film follows the life of America’s pioneer rum runner during the Prohibition, Bill McCoy. Attend the movie’s VIP party before the screening and receive a book on rum running, a DVD of the film and feast on hearty hors d’oeuvres while meeting the filmmaker, author and Museum president. The Old Possum Jazz Band featured in the film will play live jazz for everyone to enjoy. Period dress is welcome. Tickets are $20 in advance or$25 at the door. VIP party tickets are $100. Purchase tickets online at http://gardearts.org/show/207 or call 860.444.7373. |
| 23 Sat | 7:30pm | Craig Ball and the White heat Swing Quintet at Cabaret Night,First Parish in Concord, Lexington Road, Concord, MA Clarinetist: Craig Ball and the White Heat Swing Quintet with Vocalist Debby Larkin also featuring: Arnie Krakowsky - Tenor Saxophone, Dave Whitney - Trumpet, Steve Dale - Piano, Chris Rathbun - Bass, Dave Bragdon - Drums. TICKETS: $20.00 available at First Parish Office and at the Door For info. call 978-369-9602, 978-369-3779, or visit http://whiteheatswing.com/ |
| 23 Sat | 9:30pm | Greg Abate at Bravo Brasserie,123 Empire St., Providence, (401) 490-5112 (bop) |
| 24 Sun | 12-3pm | Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas and Les Harris Jr. at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A) Acton MA 01720 • (978) 263-6161. Every Sunday! reservations requested/ walk-ins welcome. See Feb 17th. |
| 24 Sun | 2pm | NJ: The Hot Winds Quartet: Marty Grosz, Dan Block, Scott Robinson, Vince Giordano at Brooklawn N.J. American Legion Hall for Tri-State Jazz Society. Zip is 08030. TSJS Schedule |
| 24 Sun | 3-5pm | Northeast Traditional Jazz Ensemble with Scott Philbrick cornet, Dan Levinson reeds, Herb Gardner trombone, Jimmy Mazzy banjo and vocals, Art Hovey tuba and string bass, Robin Verdier piano, Ed Stockmal drums, Jane Campedelli vocals,. special Jazz Concert in Deep River, produced by Stu Ingersol at Valley Reginal High School, Kelsey Hill Rd. Deep River, CT. WOW, WHAT A LINEUP! For ticket information call 526.9681 or 767.4904 |
| 26 Tue | 1-2pm | Tyra Penn with guest Ron Gill on Jazz New England at www.wicn.org Radio, 90.5 |
| 26 Tue | 7-9:30pm | Rags to Riches at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. "Rags to Riches" reaches back to reveal and revel in the early jazz repertoire, including rags, cakewalks, stomps, and even a few music hall specialties, with Scott Philbrick cornet/guitar, Robin Verdier piano, Albie Bernard tuba, John Clark clarinet and alto sax, Jeff Hughes, cornet/leader, and vocalist Ginny Briggs. More.... |
| 26 Tue | 7-11pm | Billy Novick Trio at The Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930 |
| 26 Tue | 7-10pm | Amanda Carr at The Hi Hat, Providence, RI. One Davol Square w/ Vinny Pagano Trio. www.thehihat.com or call 401-453-6500 |
| 26 Tue | 7:30-10:30pm | Syncopation, a vocalese group, with Chris Fawson, Lee Aby, David Scott, and Aubrey Logan at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 $10 |
| 26 Tue | 9pm | Ron Gill Live on Eric In The Evening, www.wgbh.org Radio 89.7 |
| 27 Wed | 8pm | Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200 |
| 27 Wed | 8pm | Ron Gill Band, with Manny Williams-piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa-bass, Reid Jorgensen-drums, John Stein-guitar, Philippe Crettien-saxophone and reeds, and Ron Gill vocals at the Regattabar. Ron returns with Black Composer's Second Edition, with a diverse program of stellar composers in jazz, R & B, and contemporary music. |
| 28 Thu | 5-12pm | Amanda Carr at the Elixir Restaurant and Bar, White River Junction, VT 802-281-7009 www.elixirrestaurant.com |
| 28 Thu | 7-9:30pm | The Novel Jazz Septet will be performing an evening of swinging jazz at the Skidompha Public Library, Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine. This begins the fourth year of Novel Jazz evenings at Skidompha, bringing live jazz to midcoast audiences. Performing will be Barney Balch (trombone), Mike Mitchell (trumpet), Bruce Boege (saxophone), Ken Gaspar (piano), Eric Davis (acoustic bass), Mark Macksoud (drums), and Dave Clark (guitar). Admission $8, $5 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by parent go free. Call 207-563-5513 for more information. more... |
| 29 Fri | 7:30-11:30pm | Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest Christy Bluhm at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 - LEAP YEAR |
| 29 Fri | 8pm-12am postponed from Feb. 22nd |
Compaq Big Band back for a third straight year at a fabulous public swing dance night at Brown University's Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St. Providence RI. The Brown Swing Club's 'Zoot Suit Ball' is back, and the public is enthusiastically invited. FREE! Visit www.brown.edu/Students/Swing_Club . |
| 29 Fri | 8pm | The Wilton Singers with Jonathan Russell (Feb 29th only) and other guests http://wiltonsingers.com/ Brubeck Room Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Tickets Available Here : http://wiltonsingers.com/tickets.html. $20. Jonathan has a new CD with Bucky Pizzarelli and others and will be heading to Hungary for the Boehm Ragtime Festival and a few other tour dates. |
| 29 Thu | 8 & 10pm | Slippery Sneakers at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI. High energy Zydeco dance band, up tempo Zydeco, Blues & Soul, Cajun waltzes, and a bit of Rock'n Roll $15 (no dance floor) |
| 29 Fri | 8-10:30pm | Jim Fryer & The Usual Suspects with Genevieve Rose on bass return to the Silvermine Tavern in Norwalk CT for a LEAPing night of rare songs. |
| 29 Fri | 8 & 10pm | Dianne Schuur at Sculler's Jazz Club. Shows $28, Dinner & Show $73 |
| 29 Fri | 8:30pm-midnight | The Hostage Situation, at Swing City, The Bishop MacKenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459.A nine piece Swing orchestra with a HUGE sound. Start with plenty of Swing era favorites from Ellington, Basie, Miller, Sinatra, add a healthy portion of jump blues and boogie from Louis Jordan, Joe Turner and Louis Prima...the recipe for an exciting evening of dance fun! |
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