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June 2008

Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.

Hot Steamed Jazz Festival June 27, 28, 29
Traditional jazz and jazz history at its best! Valley RR station in Essex, CT

1 Sun 11am -2:30pm Billy Novick and Ed Saindon at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175
1 Sun ? am Galvanized Jazz Band with Tom Boates, trombone, will perform at the First Congregational Church of Southington CT as part of its regular Sunday morning service.
1 Sun 11am-2:30pm The Leah Souza Trio at Bullfinch's Jazz Brunch, Boston Post Road Sudbury, MA
1 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
1 Sun 1pm New Liberty Jazz Band at Dorchester Days (MA) parade
1 Sun 5-8pm Steve Heck Trio, upstairs at the Red Pepper, (Chinese restaurant) 17 Edgell Road Off of Rt 9 Framingham, MA 508-620-9998. $5 per person
1 Sun 6-9pm Amanda Carr Quintet featuring John Wilkins guitar, Arnie Krakowsky sax, Bronek Suchanek, Bass and Joe DeSantos, Drums at the Szechuan Tokyo Jazz Club on New Britain Ave in W. Hartford, CT.  Tickets and reservations available by calling 860-561-0180 or visit www.asianfusion.net 
1 Sun 7pm

Dixie Diehards at Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton, MA, The Diehards will brew up a brassy cocktail of traditional New Orleans sounds.   more....
2 Mon 6-9pm Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band FINALE at the Dolphin Restaurant ~Dinner & Jazz~ Reservations: 508-655-0669.  12 Washington St. Natick Center.  Bob MacInnis-cornet, Paul Perry-reeds, Tom McAlliser-trombone, Marilyn Kerwin-string bass (in Vintage dress!!)  Bill Flaherty &  Lorrie Carmichael-banjo, Jake Kerwin-piano, Bob Cronin-drums.  This will be their final performance here.
2 Mon 7-8:45pm Nancy Hildegarde on trumpet and vocals, joined by Mark Early, sax joins Jack Senier, Mark Carlsen and Al Boudreau at Captain Carlos Restaurant Jazz Extravaganza, Harbor Loop Gloucester MA 01930 978-283-6342 Price: NO CHARGE.
2 Mon 8-11PM
3 sets		 NY: Vince Giordano & his Nighthawks, Eleven-piece band playing music of the 1920's & '30s for your dining and dancing pleasure, EVERY Monday at Sofia's Restaurant Club Cache (downstairs) at the Edison Hotel 221 W. 46th Street (betw B'way and 8th) New York, NY Cover Charge: $15. cash + $15. food/drink minimum Reservations call: 212.719.5799 www.sofiasny.com 
3 Tue 7-9:30pm Sticky Skillet Swing Orchestra with Franklin's own Mike Peipman - trumpet; Dan Fox - trombone; Crick Diefendorf - guitar; Todd Baker - bass; John McLellan - drums; special guest Arnie Krakowsky - tenor sax at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521   $10 admission. The Sticky Skillet Swing Quintet plays jazz from the Great American Songbook. Trombonist Dan Fox recently acquired the book from the Manny Wise (Manny Denise) Orchestra, one the busiest groups from Boston in the '60's and '70's. Charts in the book were arranged by Bill Levitt, Bob Friedman, and other Boston based arrangers. Musicians from the Skillets have worked with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, Cab Calloway Orchestra, Woody Herman, Tony Bennett, among others.
3 Tue 8-11pm Daryl Lowery, sax & Berklee College of Music Faculty, Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Rd Framingham, MA  $6 ( $5 Mem)
3 Tue 7-11pm Billy Novick Trio at The Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930
3 Tue 7:30-10:30pm The Marshall Wood Quartet at the Sahara Club,14 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 $5 per person
4 Wed 7-11pm Joe Silvestri piano, and Jim Karolides on vocals every Wednesday at Joseph's Winter St. Cafe, Newburyport MA, 
4 Wed 7:30pm Amanda Car at Newport’s famous Sardella’s, a cozy atmosphere restaurant, located the corner of Memorial Drive West and the famous Bellevue Avenue along with the Newport Mansions. Fantastic Italian cuisine. Reservations suggested. No reservation to sit or eat at the bar. 401-849-6312 or visit www.sardellas.com 
4 Wed 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200
5 Thu 2pm New Liberty Jazz Band with vocalist Arlene Boucher at Boston Public Library Concert
5 Thu 7-10pm Blue Horizon Five, with Eric Baldwin guitar, a HOT variation of Stan McDonald's Blue Horizon Jazz Band at Ma Glockner's, 155 Maple St. Bellingham MA (508) 966-1085
5 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 (rescheduled)
5 Thu 7-10pm Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band with Skip Hughes at Oliver's Taverne, 124 Westbrook Rd. Route 153,  Essex CT 06426 860.767.2633 - look for them 1st Thursday of every month.
5 Thu 7pm  $32 BeauSoleil avec Michael Ducet at Ioka Theater, 55 Water St. Exeter, NH.   $32.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by parent. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. http://iokaentertainment.com
6 Fri 6-8pm The Onion River Jazz Band with Andy Ellenberger, piano; Dick Toof, trumpet; Bill Brislin, trombone; Tom Stanziola, clarinet; Glendon Ingalls, tuba; Paul Gittelsohn, banjo, vocals; Tony Hall, drums. Dixieland Cruise on Lake Champlain Ferry at King Street Dock, Burlington VT 05401  $18 part of the 25th Anniversary of Vermont's Discover Jazz Festival   (see May 30th) 
6 Fri 6:45-10pm Debby Larkin vocals, Tom Hojnacki piano, at Sushi Island, 397 Main Street Wakefield, MA 781-224-3479
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Fri & Sat		 6:30pm Terry Eaton’s "Satin Swing"  at Scupper Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Rt. 2A, 3 Nagog Park (Mall) Acton, MA (978) 263-8327
6 Fri 7:30-10:30pm Bill's Seafood All Stars with Jim Fryer at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook CT (Exit 65 off I-95) 860.399.7224
6 Fri 8pm Paul Rishell and Annie Raines W.C. Handy Award Winners heat up the stage with their fiery blues at The Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $18 (Stu/Sen $17, Mem $15)
6-7 8 & 10pm John Pizzarelli at Sculler's Jazz Club, Show: $35 Dinner & Show: $80.  John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings, he is the consummate entertainer.
6 Fri 8:45pm-1am Compaq Big Band at the new location of Swing City,  Dormition Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central Street, Somerville, MA.  www.swingcityboston.com.  The same terrific instructors will be there 7:30pm-8:30pm for a group-friendly lesson – the band hours are extended from 8:45pm to 1:00am. There’s a huge dance floor, and a cash beer & wine bar is available. Admission is $15 ($10 with valid student ID).   Poster.  
TWO FOR ONE this Friday! That's right, we want to pack the house for Compaq Big Band, so this week only we're offering two-for-one for anyone that hasn't been to the new Swing City yet. If you haven't come yet or have friends that haven't, here's a perfect opportunity! You must RSVP online by Thursday at midnight to get the deal. There's a few little rules and such, but sign up here »   And - The Annex" downstairs:"California Mix" with Dee Soares
Two-step lesson, 7:30-8:45 More about the Annex »
6 Fri 9pm-12M Toni Lynn Washington Band at the Swing Dance Depot, in the Greek Orthodox Church at 25 Bigelow Avenue in Watertown, MA, 02472.  Dances are held most Friday nights. The night begins with a free lesson from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. The band plays from 9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight. Admission is only $13 at the door! Only $10 with a current student ID.
7 Sat 9:30 & 11pm Greg Abate at Bravo Brasserie 123 Empire St Providence RI  Bop
7 Sat 10-11pm Made in the Shade Family Concert at the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves St. Rockport MA 01966  http://www.rcmf.org/education.html.  Made in the Shade with Dan Fox will take listeners of all ages on a magical, musical tour through the world of jazz music, exploring its many styles of improvisation along the way.
7 Sat 10:00am New Liberty Jazz Band at Foxborough MA Founders Day parade
7 Sat 4pm Amanda Carr at Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA with the Concord Band, conducted by William McManus.
7 Sat 6:30pm Ron Della Chiesa at Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express, 1357 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI. 401 -861-3850. Dinner Theater presenting: Strictly Sinatra, an Evening filled with the music of Frank Sinatra With professional impersonator Mike Dutra! Dinner & Show. Seating is limited. Mike Dutra is a singer with the gift for recreating the sound of Frank Sinatra. Luigi's - "Where our family treats your family like family"
7 Sat 7pm "Enclave", a HOT quartet from Boston at latinFEST, A Latin Jazz Celebration, and Maine’s own “Dos Canosos y Otros" at the Chocolate church Arts Center, Bath Maine - fund raiser for the Maine Jazz Alliance.  $20 MJA/CACC Members, $23/Advance, $26/Door Call 442-8455 to reserve yours now. Latin Dancing in the Street with "Tony Zumba" in downtown Bath - FREE! After the concert, Latin food and wine at  "Solo Bistro" upstairs with Dos Canosos and also Maryellenz with the 7-piece band Primo Cubano.  Fundraiser for Maine Jazz Alliance scholarship fund (helping needy, talented kids attend Maine Jazz Camp), and to also fund MJA’s popular “Improv Clinics” and “Jazz Goes to School” programs in our local schools! Visit MJA on the web: www.mainejazzalliance.org 
7 Sat 8pm $12 The Love Dogs at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI. Take one red hot horn section - alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone, add barrelhouse boogie woogie piano, stinging Fender guitar, and a swinging rhythm section. Based out of Boston, the Love Dogs combine elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock’n’roll into their own powerhouse sound.
7 Sat 8pm Music Worcester presents A Gershwin Celebration with the Worcester Chorus, Andrew Clark Music Director, at Alden Hall, WPI
7 Sat 8:30pm-12:30am Leah Souza Trio with Johnny Souza, trumpet at Tosca, 14 North Street Hingham, MA www.toscahingham.com
8 Sun 11am -2:30pm Billy Novick and guest at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175
8 Sun 3pm Russ Whitman reeds, Carol Leigh vocals, Jon Seiger trumpet and vocals, New York trombonist Harvey Tibbs, Mississippi pianist Sam Gore, Art Hovey string bass, and John Russell drums at a FREE outdoor concert at the gazebo by the firehouse in Old Saybrook, CT.   WOW!
8 Sun 5-8pm Steve Heck Trio, upstairs at the Red Pepper, (Chinese restaurant) 17 Edgell Road Off of Rt 9 Framingham, MA 508-620-9998. $5 per person
10 Tue 7-9:30pm Wolverine Jazz Band, with Dan Fox trombone, at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. (Back from acclaimed performances at the Olympic and Chattanooga jazz fests.)  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. Consisting of trumpeter Jeff Hughes, banjoist Jimmy Mazzy, trombonist Tom Boates, pianist Ross Petot, tuba player Rick MacWilliams, drummer Dave Didriksen, and reedman-leader John Clark, the Wolverines will play a selection of standards and jazz tunes from the Jazz-Era and beyond.
10 Tue 8-11pm Ted Knowlton, host/piano w/ Ken Steiner, bass Dan Nadeau, drums, Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Rd Framingham, MA  $6 ( $5 Mem)
10-11 8pm Boston Pops JazzFest live from Symphony Hall, Boston. Featured artists this year include the The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars' Symphony Sessions, with James Moody, Slide hampton, Claudio Roditi, John Lee, Lewis Nash, and Roy Asaf. Along with the Afro-Cuban spirit of Arturo Sandoval, these artists carry the soul of jazz into a promising future. The June 10 and 11 pair of performances showcases the great Cuban trumpeter and pianist Arturo Sandoval with guest conductor Jeff Tyzik.

All performances start at 8pm except for the June 22 performance which starts at 7:30pm. Prices are from $19 to $87. Tickets are available by calling SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200 or online at www.bostonpops.org. 

10 Tue 10:30pm Sam Hooper Group, Boston Blues Quartet at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139, Phone: 617-876-9330. (Sam Hooper-guitar/vocals, Doug Rich-bass, Todd Marston-keyboards, Akira Nakamura-drums)  The kitchen will be open; Seating is limited; Reservations are recommended; $8 cover charge.   
10-15 -- Gypsy Wranglers is Django in June: Ok, so we’re not actually, IN Django in June, but some of us are going to it, and jamming ‘till the break of day. This is the enormous Gypsy potlatch organized by Wrangler extended family guitarist Andrew Lawrence. Still time to get tickets for the big concerts featuring to world class Gypsy groups: The Robin Nolan Trio, and The Ensemble Zaiti, two great Gypsy groups, Friday and Saturday Night at Helen Hills Hills Chapel, and Smith College in beautiful Northampton, MA.   Go to http://www.djangoinjune.com  for details.  Tickets: http://www.djangoinjune.com/Tickets_Registration/index.htm
11 Wed 7:30-10:30pm The Pine Leaf Boys (and a cajun gumbo supper) at The Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA.  $20 (Stu/Sen $19, Mem $17)  Cajun/ Creole/ Zydeco band from Louisiana! They play the biggest and best Cajun festivals in the country! They do it in English and French and they do it real good! They won the Big Easy’s Best Cajun Band of 2007! Not only are we having fabulous The Pine Leaf Boys but we'll be serving a rice and gumbo supper expertly and deliciously cooked up by our friends across the street at Brazzille Restaurant
11 Wed 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200
12 Thu 7-9pm The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band at  St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. 155 Emery St. Berlin, N. H. No charge, donations suggested. For more information: Joan Chamberlain, Executive Director, 603-752-1028.
12 Thu 7-9:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band will return to The Brothers Restaurant in Wallingford CT. We all had a great time last visit, the food is great, so let's do it again. See you soon!  Bill Logozzo
12 Thu 7:30-11:00pm Dave Whitney Big Band at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900  $20
12 Thu 8-midnight Patricia Adams, vocalist, will be joined by the Paul Broadnax Trio, with Paul [piano/vocals], featuring Peter Kontrimas [bass] and Gary Johnson [drums] for a special evening of duets at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA.  more...
13 Fri 6-10pm Ed Harlow Trio~Acoustic Jazz~featuring: Will Slater - bass, Brooke Sofferman - drums at Les Zygomates, 129 South St. Boston, MA http://www.winebar.com/
13 Fri 6:30-8:30pm Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas at WICN and Ecotarium's Jazz at Sunset Series, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester MA, Nathan Williams plays zydeco, the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana, a relatively modern style that emerged after the Second World War. With its trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars and R&B influences, zydeco is distinct from the fiddle-driven music of neighboring Cajuns.  Tickets $18 includes museum, $15 members, Free under 12. Advance Reserved Table seating $80 per table for 4. info@ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2703.
13 Fri 7:30-11:30pm Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest, Steve Marvin, vocals, at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900
13 & 14 8:30pm-12:30am The Leah Souza Trio with Johnny Souza Trumpet and Michael Shea piano at the Radisson Plymouth Harbor Hotel, 180 Water Street Plymouth, MA
13 Fri 9pm-12M The Swing Legacy Swing Dance (admission $13) with HENRY THINS FRANCIS, Piano DEBBY LARKIN, Vocals TED CASHER, Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet JOHN CLARK, Alto Sax, Baritone Sax MIKE PEIPMAN, Trumpet TODD BAKER, Bass GARY JOHNSON, Drums at the Swing Dance Depot, 25 Bigelow Ave (just off Rte 16), Watertown, MA.  Swing dance lesson 7:30-8:30.  Bar, AC, free parking. www.swingdancedepot.com,  617-448-9898   617-448-9898
13 Fri 10pm Ken Steiner brings back Johnny Walker at Sahara 10 pm 143 Highland St, Worcester MA
13-14 -- 37th Annual Jazz Record Collectors’ Bash,  78s, LPs, CDs & Memorabilia, Buy-Sell-Swap-Schmooze Hilton Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 http://www.hiltonwoodbridge.com/
14 Sat 1-2:30pm Fred Vigorito joins the Coast Guard Jazz Band for a concert on the Cheshire Town Green, celebrating the town's Strawberry Festival, Cheshire CT
14 Sat 6-8:30pm Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band at the Madison Winter Club. Contact Bill Logozzo at Bill@nutmegchrome.com  or www.heartbeatjazz=band.net for information on the band and how to order CDs
14 Sat 6pm New Liberty Jazz Band at Dedham MA Flag Day parade
14 Sat 8pm Jubilee Gardens performs at The Palladium, 261 Main St. Worcester MA along with the Alchemystics and Black River Sound headlines the all ages show!!!!!!!!! doors open at 7:30  Rock
14 Sat 7-10pm Dan Weiner and Eric Baldwin guitars plus bassists at Chole's Bistro 23 Main st. Hudson MA 978.568.1500
14 Sat-Aug 31 7:30pm L.L.Bean Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chairs to L.L.Bean's 10th annual Summer Concert Series at L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport, Maine in Freeport. Enjoy the incredible talents of local and national performers. From blues to folk and country to pop, there's music for every taste — and it's free!
14 Sat 8-10:30pm Jean Mancini Gough, vocals, with drummer Ed Conley, bassist Tom Grandprey, trumpeter Pete Martin, and pianist Morgan Scott at The Java Room, 14 Littleton Rd. Chelmsford, MA 978.256.0001
14 Sat 10pm The Ed Melikian Ensemble plays at Sahara, 143 Highland St. Worcester MA 508.798.2181 Excellent Mediterranean food.
15 Sun 12:30pm New Liberty Jazz Band at Charlestown Bunker Hill Day parade
15 Sun 2-4pm Johnny & Leah Souza Quintet at WINNEKENNI CASTLE - Father's Day Jazz Concert, 347 Kenoza Ave (RT # 110) Haverhill, MA
15 Sun 6-8pm Wolverine Jazz Band at the Dam at the Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street in South Natick, MA
15 Sun 5-9pm Jack Senier - Piano, Mark Carlsen - Bass, Al Boudreau on Drums/Vocals, Barbara Boudreau - Vocals at the Studio Restaurant, Jazz at the Studio, Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester MA 01930 978-283-4123 Price: $5.00
15 Sun 5-8pm Alanna Manning Trio, upstairs at the Red Pepper, (Chinese restaurant) 17 Edgell Road Off of Rt 9 Framingham, MA 508-620-9998. $5 per person
15 Sun 7:15pm
Sold Out		 Another great (SOLD OUT) show at Chow (964 Chapel ST New Haven) featuring Joel Schiavone and Smith Street Society; that's Bruce McNichols (banjo/sax), Chicken Joe Hanchrow (tuba), and Herb Gardner (tromb). Doors open at 6:30. The $20 admission includes food - something more than hors doeurves, but not quite a dinner. There is only room for 60 people, so email Joel at joel_banjo@hotmail.com  now to reserve a seat. Forget that, it's too late.
16 Mon 7-8:45pm Al Boudreau Quartet at Captain Carlos Restaurant Jazz Extravaganza - Harbor Loop, Gloucester MA 01930  978-283-6342  Price: NO CHARGE  Sax player-MARK EARLY join Jack Senier, Mark Carlsen and Al Boudreau play for the ever-popular NANCY HILDEGARDE on trumpet and vocals
16 Mon 8pm Guillermo Nojechowicz Trio Featuring Nando Michelin (Uruguay): piano;  Fernando Huergo (Argentina): acoustic bass; Guillermo Nojechowicz (Argentina): drums at The Beehive 541 Tremont Street Boston 617-423-0069
17 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 Al Ehrenfried, 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! 
17 Tue 7-11pm Billy Novick Trio at The Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930
17 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Harry Allen & Ken Peplowski with Tim Ray, Marshall Wood, Les Harris, Jr. at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA Call 603-898-1591 for reservations and tickets $15
17 Tue 8-11pm John Funkhouser, host/piano, Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Rd Framingham, MA  $6 ( $5 Mem)
18 Wed 7pm Galvanized Jazz Band with Art Baron (tromb), Bob Price (bnjo), and Jane Campedelli will do a free concert at the Sherman Green Gazebo in Fairfield CT. Bring chairs, blankets, food, drink, and enjoy some great New Orleans Jazz under the stars
18 Wed 8:30pm Pete Collins & Friends at the Winsor House, 390 Washington St. Duxbury MA 02332 781.934.0991
18 Wed 7-9:30pm Paul Broadnax at Bullfinch's, Rt. 20 Sudbury, MA Broadnax Scholarship Fund Raiser
18 Wed 7-8:30pm Galvanized Jazz Band at the gazebo on the green in Fairfield, CT for another free outdoor concert with Bob Price (the Banjo Crackerjack) and trombonist Art Baron, formerly with Duke Ellington and Bruce Springsteen.
18 Wed 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200
19 Thu 6-9pm Amanda Carr w/ pianist Ben Cook at “Ruths Chris Steakhouse” in Providence, RI. Located at G-Tech Ctr., 10 Memorial Blvd. Free valet. For more info, call 401-272-2271 www.ruthschris.com 
19 Thu 7-10pm Paul Monat Quintet with Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals, Craig Ball reeds, Bill Rayne trombone, Eric Anderson tuba, Steve Taddeo drums, and Wild Paul on cornet at Ma Glockner's Restaurant, 151 Maple St. Bellingham, Ma 02019 508-966-1085
19 Thu 7-10pm Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band "will be at Oliver's Tavern, Route 153, Essex, the first and third Thursday of every month through the summer, by your popular requests. So we hope to see you tomorrow, Thursday, for one of our great times at Oliver's, 7 - 10pm. our followers have been showing up in great numbers lately and we thank you!"    Bill
19 Thu 7:30-11:30pm New Jersey - Jim Fryer 's first gig at one of NJ's top venues, Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant, 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042 with a stellar rhythm section: Janice Friedman, piano; Brian Nelepka, bass; Rob Garcia, drums, Jim Fryer trombone. Cover charge is $10, with a $5 minimum. Jim will be doing an eclectic mix of styles, from trad styles (swing, New Orleans) to Latin and etc. Come on down to this very fine music venue. www.trumpetsjazz.com 
20 Fri 1:15-2:15pm The Cool Cats are playing for children and families on the New Haven CT Green, as part of the New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas. http://www.artidea.org/calendar
20 Fri 6pm Titan Hot 7 at Town Party and Dick Withington’s Second Funeral!, Hillsboro, MA 603-464-3232
20 Fri 6:30pm Houston Person at WICN and Ecotarium's Jazz at Sunset Series, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester MA.  As eclectic as he is talented, global performer Person has recorded everything from disco and gospel to pop and R&B. In addition to his trademark, soulful hard bop, Person is a master of popular songs played in a relaxed, highly accessible style. Enjoy a relaxing, swinging evening.  Tickets $18 includes museum, $15 members, Free under 12. Advance Reserved Table seating $80 per table for 4. info@ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2703.
20 Fri 7:30-10:30pm Bill's Seafood All Stars with Jim Fryer and Noel Kaletsky at Bill's Seafood, Westbrook CT. Jim Fryer is making a special appearance at Bill's Seafood. Jim has quickly become one of the busiest trombonists in the northeast, and doesn't make it down this way very often. Don't miss this special performance as Jim joins Noel Kaletsky and the Bill's eafood All Stars for a VERY HOT SESSION! No cover, no minimum!
20 Fri 7:30-11:30pm Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest, Sophia Stevens, vocals, at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900
20 Fri 7:30pm Alan Trebat will be hosting a benefit show and jam session to help support live music at Waltham's Oasis Coffeehouse with members of the original Elm Street Jazz Sextet as the house band. The show starts at 7:30 P.M., with ESJ performing a short set. Then  the session will be open to jammers. Sign up in advance by email to  AlanTrebat@aol.com to ensure a slot, or just show up to play. Admission is $12 at the door - musicians who come to jam get in free! The Oasis Coffeehouse, 24 Alder Street, just off Moody Street in Waltham http://www.oasiscoffeehouse.org 
20 Fri 8-11:30pm New Black Eagle Jazz Band  at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900  $15
20 Fri 8pm Elin Sings, Brazilian jazz at the Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 01701. Lush, luxurious sounds float to you in a multitude of languages. Blending classic Brazilian and American jazz with fresh new originals, Elin takes you on a journey back in time with her own unique and modern approach, incorporating the sounds of soul, pop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. $18,  Stu/Sen $17, Members $15  www.elinmusic.com
20 Fri 8-12pm Amanda Carr w/ the Bart Weisman Group at Grand Cru Winebar at the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyanough Rd. (Rte.132 & Bearse’s Way) in Hyannis, MA For more information or directions visit: www.grandcruwinebar.com  or call 508-771-3000.
20 Fri 8:30pm-12:30am Leah Souza Trio with Johnny Souza trumpet, at Tosca, 14 North Street Hingham, MA www.toscahingham.com 
20 Fri 8:30pm-1am Hot Cat Jazz Band at Swing City, 29 Central St., Somerville (off Somerville Ave btw. Porter and Union Square) Free Lesson: 7:30-8:30 Dancing: 8:45-1am.  All ages welcome $15 ($10 w/ student ID) Help spread the word: Print a Swing City Poster for the office, gym, or coffeehouse!  Plus, beer and wine will be available, tons of free parking, great dance floor, fabulous sound, and superb ambiance. 617-448-9898
20 Fri 6:30pm The Swingtime Big Band, Debut at Music Mountain, Falls Village, CT . The Swingtime Big Band vividly brings this classic music to life for a new generation in three-dimensional sound, authentically recreating the style, musicality and essence of each Swing Era band that originated the hits from the Great American Songbook.
20 Fri 10pm Ken Steiner and Dave B & The Hot Shots back at Sahara, 143 Highland St. Worcester MA 508.798.2181 Excellent Mediterranean food.
21 Sat 11am The Cool Cats are playing for children and families at the Mill River Park & Greenway in Stamford CT http://www.millriverpark.com/
21 Sat 4-6:30pm Made in the Shade at Francis William Bird Park, East Walpole - Made in the Shade plays the Annual Ice Cream Social Celebration, Francis William Bird Park, East Walpole 508/668-6136
21 Sat 8-11pm Eric Baldwin guitar at Serene Restaurant, 12 Main st. Andover MA 978.475.7711
21 Sat 8-11pm Jazz Quartet with Debby Larkin – vocals, Russ Hoffmann – piano, Bob Sinicrope – bass, Jim Lattini – drums, at All Season's Table, 64 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 (781) 397-8188 (781) 397-8788 Live Jazz from 8:00 -11:00 (Fridays and Saturdays) Featuring many of Boston’s finest jazz musicians 
21 Sat 8pm $15 The Follen Angels at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI, The Follen Angels, international jazz and cabaret artists, will fill the air with the fabulous melodies and sophisticated lyrics which transport you back to a time of white pianos, tuxedos and backless satin evening gowns and champagne with their highly acclaimed show, "An Evening of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends" featuring the wonderful music of George and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter.  In addition, they are including favorite songs by acclaimed jazz composers of the 20th Century such as Fats Waller and Duke Ellington and others.
21 Sat 8-11pm Swing North Big Band  at Town Hall, Irasburg, VT. Old Stone House Museum Fundraising Dance
21-22 8pm,
Sun 7:30pm		 Dizzy Gillespie All Stars at Boston Pops JazzFest, Symphony Hall, Boston. James Moody, Slide Hampton, Claudio Roditi, John Lee, Lewis Nash, and Roy Asaf. Tickets: $19.00 - $87.00, 888-266-1200 or www.BostonPops.org 
21 Sat 9:30pm-12:30am "Ludwig and Hilda" AKA Lou and Jan Borelli at Nick's, It's always Oktoberfest at Nick's, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA! Come on down and 'Prosit' with us.
21 Sat 10pm Red Riders back at Sahara, 143 Highland St. Worcester MA, folk, rock 508.798.2181 Excellent Mediterranean food.
22 Sun 11am -2:30pm Billy Novick Duo and guests at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175
22 Sun 11am Candida Rose at St. John's Baptist Church, 38 Everett St. Woburn MA, Sunday service Guest performance with the Tony Vaughn Band
22 Sun 11am-2:30pm Dave Whitney Trio at Bullfinch's Jazz Brunch, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094
22 Sun 12:30pm Art Hovey's Sugarfoot Youth Band in the Essex CT Fire Department parade,  providing some hot jazz, with a little help from Art Hovey, Russ Whitman and Fred Vigorito. That's right, the old guys helping the young guys/gals! The parade starts in Ivoryton center
22 Sun 1-4pm Milford Geriatric Authority open house, marking completion of its 18-month $9.1 million building renovation project. 1 Countryside Dr. Milford, MA 01757. Refreshments and music.  Amongst other things, a new rehab suite was added that allowed the facility to expand to a dozen physical and occupational therapists.  My 'personal internet room' that allowed me to continue this newsletter while recuperating was changed to a visitors' room, complete with couch and TV.  Now each room has it's own internet.
22 Sun 2pm Tri-State Jazz Society Jam Session, at Brooklawn American Legion Hall, Browning Road and Railroad Avenue, Brooklawn, NJ 08030. It is led by Joe Midiri with Ed Wise, Al Harrison, Paul Midiri, Pat Mercuri, and Herb Roselle, plus other professionals and good amateurs sittting in. $20 and $10 Students   TSJS Schedule
22 Sun 2-5pm Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks with Jim Fryer, in Easton PA, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Jazz Society http://www.pajazzsociety.org/
22 Sun 5-8pm Matt Savage, 16 year-old New Hampshire piano prodigy, at The Inn & Spa at Church Landing, Meredith, NH, fund raiser for Lakes Region Community Services. Ticket $50 at http://www.lrcs.org/ - Includes lakeside reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and admission to Matt’s concert. Only 300 tickets will be sold.   Flyer
22 Sun 5-7pm Blackstone Valley Community Chorus Band at Town Park, Dutcher St. Hopedale (MA) band concerts, raindate June 29th
22 Sun 6-8pm Wolverine Jazz Band at Band Stand Park, 1 West Boylston St. West Boylston, MA 01583 (Rt. 12)
22 Sun 6-9pm Paul Broadnax at the Press Room, 77 Daniel St. Portsmouth NH  (603) 431-5186 Featuring vocalist Sharon Jones
22 Sun 5-8pm John Baboian Trio, upstairs at the Red Pepper, (Chinese restaurant) 17 Edgell Road Off of Rt 9 Framingham, MA 508-620-9998. $5 per person
22 Sun 7-10pm Compaq Big Band at Rockafellas of Salem, MA, famous for great food and entertainment, right in the heart of the Witch City. Cover is only $5. Walk-ins are welcomed, and Rockafellas suggests dinner reservations – you can call them at (978)745-2411. Rockafellas is located at 231 Essex Street in Salem. Check them out at www.rockafellasofsalem.com.
24 Tue 12-2pm Rick MacWilliams' Commonwealth Jazz Trio with Bob Sundstrom banjo and John Clark -or- Noel Kaletsky, reeds.   Post Office Square, Boston.  Starts June 24th through September 2nd. Check calendar.  Come have lunch on the Square!
24 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Krisanthi Pappas at Devens Commons, Ryans Way, Devens, MA. Grab your lawn chair and picnic basket and come hear Krisanthi and her band perform a lively concert of jazz and swing to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society presented by the Blister Buddies, Tickets $10, Military & Seniors $5, Children under 12 Free
24 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds gala opening night at Milford MA Musicians pavilion, Milford Town park, corner of Congress & Walnut Sts. 01757 Rain dates the following Thursday.
24 Tue 7-9:30pm 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 23 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. This new band will perform at the Hot Steamed Jazz Festival in Essex, CT at the end of June. Catch them on their rise!
24 Tue 7-8pm Ed Saindon will be teaching at the Berklee Percussion Festival in Boston, Massachusetts from June 23rd to the 27th. The curriculum will include clinics, concerts, classes and ensembles for mallet players, drummers and percussionists. As part of Percussion Week, Saindon will be performing music from his latest recording Depth of Emotion along with Matt Marvuglio-flute, Bruno Raberg-bass, and Mark Walker-drums on Tuesday, June 24th on the Berklee campus in the David Friend Recital Hall from 7-8.  Contemporary   Details...
24 Tue 7:30-10:30pm El Eco with Nando Michelin piano, John Lockwood acoustic bass, Guillermo Nojechowicz drums, at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA Call 603-898-1591 for reservations and tickets
24 Tue 8-11pm Jamie Stewardson (host/guitar) & Rivers Music School Faculty, Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Rd Framingham, MA  $6 ( $5 Mem)
24 Tue 8-9:30pm Max Whiting's Musicmakers - An Evening of Jazz Favorites at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge (Inman Square)  617.876.9330 (Ryles Jazz Club)  $8.00 @ the door (mention Max & Musicmakers)
24 Tue -- Ivory & Gold, Jeff & Anne Barnhart present 100 Years of Music  at Landmark Tours & Cruises' Annual Landmark Lobster Bash, Lighthouse Inn, New London CT. 413-569-1500
25 Wed 6-10pm White Heat Swing Orchestra starts its summer schedule with a Tribute to Sinatra, Part 1, featuring Steve Marvin at the Boston Harbor Hotel on the Waterfront patio behind the great arch on Atlantic Avenue, Boston MA from June 25 through August 27
25 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Sticky Skillet Swing Orchestra - at Titus Sparrow Park - South End Boston, MA - http://www.titussparrowpark.org/concerts.php
25 Wed 6:30-10pm  Lee Childs & Kurt Wenzel at another RooBar, every Wednesday 907 Route 28, Chatham, MA,  508-945-9988
25 Wed 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men - Traditional Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA (978) 369-9200
26 Thu 5:30pm Compaq Big Band is the featured performer for the second year in a row at the 'Best of New Hampshire' Party presented by New Hampshire Magazine at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. The event runs 5:30pm to 8:30pm, and we will open and close the party with one-hour sets. Ticket price TBD. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the Verizon Wireless Center Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location. You will also be able to charge by phone at (603) 868-7300, or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.com . Group sales will be offered by calling (603) 644-5000 x6008. All proceeds will benefit a local charity TBD. For more information visit www.nhmagazine.com  or www.bestofnh.com. For directions visit www.verizonwirelessarena.com.
26 Thu 7 & 8:30pm NJ: Vince Giordano's Classic Jazz Quartet Featuring John Bucher: trumpet, Dan Block: clarinet, Ken Salvo: guitar Vince Giordano: string bass, bass sax, tuba and vocals Shanghai Jazz 24 Main Street ,Madison, NJ Reservations and Info: 973.822.2899 www.shanghaijazz.com/
26 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.  The band is in their fourth year of Novel Jazz evenings at Skidompha, bringing live jazz to mid-coast audiences. Performing in the horn section will be Barney Balch (soprano, alto and tenor trombones), Mike Mitchell (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Bruce Boege (tenor and soprano saxophone). Powering the rhythm section will be Eric Davis (acoustic bass), Mark Macksoud (drums), Dan Clark (guitar) and special guest, Dana Malseptic (piano). Admission $10, $5 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by parent go free. Call 207-563-5513 for more information.  details....
26 Thu 7:30pm Tri-State Jazz Society presents the world's finest boogie woogie pianist on his annual East Coast visit from Michigan. Bob Seeley Boogie Woogie Piano Concert at The Porch Club, Fourth and Howard Streets, Riverton, NJ 08077 $20 ($10 Students) www.tristatejazz.org
26 Thu 7:30-11:00pm Dave Whitney Big Band at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900 $20
26-29 -- Olympia Jazz Society's 18th Annual America's Dixieland Jazz Festival at St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Avenue, SE Lacey, WA 98503.  Olympia Jazz is a non-profit society dedicated to preserving and promoting the live performance of Dixieland Jazz, Encouraging and promoting the hiring of Dixieland Jazz bands for various community events, and Encouraging youthful musicians to play Dixieland Jazz through educational programs.
27 Fri 6:30-8:30pm Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Jazz Orchestra at WICN and Ecotarium's Jazz at Sunset Series, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester MA. A Boston-based group of 19 young players and vocalists combines Basie-style swing and foot stomping, head-bobbing arrangements with high-powered rhythms, an unrestrained brass section, elegant vocals and an assortment of spectacular soloists to produce its infectious sound.  Tickets $18 includes museum, $15 members, Free under 12. Advance Reserved Table seating $80 per table for 4. info@ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2703.
27 Fri 7-8:30pm The Army Of Snakes, with Tyra Penn vocals, Paul Courchaine guitar; John Funkhouser bass; and the Mighty Mike Connors on drums. at the Acton Jazz Cafe early show. Your gracious presence would be greatly appreciated! Watch as Tyra undertakes to evade the jazz police for yet another gig, while boldly flinging Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell songs around the room!  John and Mike will also be playing the late show, with John's trio "Funkhouse". If you've never heard Snakes make music, now may be your time!
27 Fri 7:30-11:30pm Dave Whitney and the Steve Hershman Trio, with special guest, Steve Wark, vocals, at Angelica’s Restaurant, Rt. 114 Middleton MA, on the Danvers Town Line (978) 750-4900
27 Fri 8-10pm Paul Broadnax at Moonstruck Cafe, 47 A Woodside Avenue, Winthrop MA  617.846.8866 (reservations please)
27 Fri 8 & 10pm
$15, $10,
$18 both		 James Montgomery Band at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI. Blues. A New England blues legend for over 30 years, singer/harp player James Montgomery is one of the most dynamic performers on the scene. His new band concentrates on Montgomery’s original compositions and searing covers of tunes by blues artists such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, and Mose Allison.
27 Fri 8:30pm-12:30am Al Vega Trio with Johnny Souza at Johnnie's on the Side, 138 Portland St. Boston, MA 617-227-1588
27 Fri 8:30pm-1am Eight to the Bar at Swing City, 29 Central St., Somerville (off Somerville Ave btw. Porter and Union Square) Free Lesson: 7:30-8:30 Dancing: 8:45-1am.  All ages welcome $15 ($10 w/ student ID) Help spread the word: Print a Swing City Poster for the office, gym, or coffeehouse!  Plus, beer and wine will be available, tons of free parking, great dance floor, fabulous sound, and superb ambiance. 617-448-9898
27-29 -- The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival! at the famous Essex Steam Railroad, Essex, CT  Non-profit event with proceeds supporting The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp.  Four separate sessions: $90 for all Weekend; $25 Friday Night 7 pm to 11:30 pm; $30 Saturday Afternoon Noon to 6 pm; $30 Saturday Night 6 pm to 11:30 pm; $25 Sunday Afternoon Noon to 5 p.m. • A Sunday New Orleans style Gospel Service 10:30 AM.> Advanced Ticket prices by June 6th>.
bullet  NY Stompers featuring Ed Polcer and Phil Flanigan - New York;
bullet  Summa Cum Laude Orchestra – Dan Levinson – New York
bullet  The Galvanized Jazz Band Connecticut
bulletBob Seeley Worlds most talented Boogie Woogie & Blues Pianist - Michigan
bulletBuffalo Ridge Jazz Band - Cincinnati
bulletRialto Rhythm Revellers Jazz Dance Orchestra – Ottawa, Canada
bulletDoc Scanlon Trio – Don Dworkin, Dan Levinson, Don Young – New York
bullet Olivier Lancelot - World Acclaimed Stride Pianist - Paris
bulletPalomar Quartet with Dan Levinson and Jon-Erik Kellso – New York
bulletAnnette St. John – Blues and Gospel and Jazz Singer – New York
bulletFestival All Stars, Jeff Hughes - Massachusetts
bullet The Sugarfoot Youth Band Connecticut
bullet The Wolverine Jazz Band Dr. John Clark, Jimmy Mazzy - Massachusetts
bulletExpanded Gospel Service – Annette St. John and Mitch Margo
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