OCTOBER 2009

Battle of the Brass at the Acton Jazz Café by Hal McAleer

2009/10
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Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.
 
1 Thu 6:30-9pm Mark Earley Jazz Sessions with the Debby Larkin/Jeff Stout Quartet with Gray Sargent Guitar, Bruce Gertz Bass, Jeff  Trumpet, Deb Vocals at Latitude 43 Restaurant, 25 Rogers St., Gloucester, MA - 978-281-0223   
1 Thu 7-9:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band at Olivers Tavern, 124 Westbrook Rd. Essex CT 06426  860-767-2633 with Bob Price, Skip Hughes, and Cynthia Fabian! (Route 153) Remember, it's the first Thursday of every month! Come on down and share this party night with the band. We've been having some great crowds!    http://www.oliverstavern.com 
1 Thu 8:30 &10pm NJ: Styles Di Bona, drummer.  Sometimes at the Connecticut Trad Jazz Fests, we meet visiting musicians we'd like to follow. Styles is one of them. On Thursdays, this is where he's at:   "We've been here (Chapala Grill) on Thursday nights for almost three years now. We keep the "clave" alive on all of our arrangements and feature each soloist throughout the night. Chapala Grill Family Restaurant and Bar, 52 South Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ. 201-387-2107 Hope to see you on this 129th serving of Cactus Salad!" Styles Di Bona  mp3's :: Cactus Salad 9-pc latin/jazz band.
1 Thu 9pm Tyra Penn and her slippery Snakes would love to see your smiling face at Nick's, 124 Millbury Street, in Worcester! Everything we hear about Nick's is utterly fabulous, from the atmosphere to the menu. It's a new venue for the Snakes. No cover charge on top of what you eat, drink and tip the This week's Snakes are: Tyra Penn - vocals and witty banter Paul Courchaine (long-suffering) - guitar Glenn DiTommaso (a returning Snake) - electric basses of several types Steve Chaggaris (new Snake, and drummer for the Tough Love Trio and the Ken Clark Organ Trio) - drums and other rhythms Come on out!
2 Fri 5-midnight JAZZ FEST FALMOUTH - Enjoy the Free Jazz Stroll  From Queen's Buyway to Shore St. Falmouth, MA with free jazz in 11 stores and restaurants.  JazzFest Falmouth to be held Saturday 12-10pm. details...
2 Fri 6-9pm The Granite Gumbo plays music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s, at the Three Chimneys Inn, 17 Newmarket Rd (Route 108), Durham, NH, first Friday of each month. John Chivers, banjo, guitar, leader; Dave Cook, clarinet; Robin Verdier, keyboard. Excellent food, no music charge. Reservations at 888-399-9777. www.threechimneysinn.com 
2 Fri 6-10pm Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas (bass) and Jim Gwin (drums) at the Side Bar Bistro 127 Dorrance St.  Providence RI
2 Fri 6:30pm Terry Eaton’s "Satin Swing" every Friday at Scupper Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Rt. 2A, 3 Nagog Park (Mall) Acton, MA (978) 263-8327 Every Fri & Sat
2 Fri 7-11pm White Heat Swing Orchestra in the elegant ballroom of the five-star Wequassett Inn and Resort by Pleasant Bay in Chatham, MA (Cape Cod). Get One Last Cape Weekend off to a swinging start.  Host: Tony Guthrie, general manager.  Tickets $75.00, proceeds to benefit the Harwich Chamber of Commerce. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chamber at 508-430-1165. Additional info at www.wequassett.com 
2 Fri 7-8:30pm C’est Si Bon at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.cestsibonmusic.com  $12 music charge ($10 online)
2 Fri 8-11pm Hannah Rose Diamond Quartet at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
2 Fri 9:30-midnight The Sofferman Perspective at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $15 music charge ($12 online)   www.myspace.com/brookesofferman Jerry Bergonzi- saxophones, Phil Grenadier- trumpet/ flugelhorn, Gabriel Guerrero- piano, Dmitry Gorodetsky- bass, Brooke Sofferman- drums/ compositions.  “Here is a promise: You will not hear a local jazz group play with more talent, more focus, more intensity than the quintet led by drummer Brooke Sofferman.” ~Steve Greenlee of The Boston Globe www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
3 Sat -- Mark Tipton, fine trumpeter from Maine, will perform with a trio for an all day festival in a ten year celebration of Cobscook Community Learning Center (CCLC) in Lubec, ME. Contact: Alan Furth at 207 • 733 • 2233.  http://www.thecclc.org/ 
Mark frequently plays with the State Street Traditional Jazz Band (Portland, ME), a Murder of Crows (Funk), the Rustic Overtones, as well as the Colby Symphony Orchestra. Regular performances (and compositions) include an eclectic mix of styles: he has recorded and toured around the U.S. and Europe. As an educator, he has given master classes at Colby College, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland High Schools, as well as Los Angeles public schools.
3 Sat 12-8pm JAZZ FEST FALMOUTH is a celebration of jazz in Falmouth at Marine Park overlooking Falmouth Harbor on Cape Cod.  Arturo O'Farrill, Pat Martino, Greg Hopkins Big Band with Dominique Eade and Dan Fox, Jonathan Batiste, Quintology, and kicking off with Falmouth's own fabulous Falmouth Academy Jazz Band and Falmouth High School Jazz Band.  http://www.jazzfestfalmouth.org   Enjoy the Free Jazz Stroll  From Queen's Buyway to Shore Street Friday, October 2 - 5 PM to Midnight  details... 
3 Sat 1-4pm Debby Larkin/Jeff Stout Quartet with Deb vocals, Jeff trumpet, Paul Schmeling piano, Dick Lupino bass at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI, 401-847-3777  
3 Sat 2-5pm The Seacoast Stompers, a Battle of the Brass, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet and Dave Whitney trumpet,  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 highly recommended. Call 978-263-6161. Tix $12 at the door; $10 when purchased in advance online at www.actonjazzCafé.com.  Advance reservations are highly recommended.  Call 978-263-6161  Poster   YouTube   AJC Memberhip Drive
3 Sat 6:30pm Terry Eaton’s "Satin Swing" every Saturday at Scupper Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Rt. 2A, 3 Nagog Park (Mall) Acton, MA (978) 263-8327
3 Sat 7-8:30pm The Doug Lowe Group at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. Doug Lowe/ saxophone, Jane Miller/ guitar, Jerry Wilfong/ bass, Chris Poudrier/ drums.  music charge $12 ($10 online)  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
3 Sat 8pm Rick Foster and Third Shift Jazz play your Sinatra favorites like "Come Fly With Me", "The Lady Is a Tramp," "The Summer Wind", "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and more at Morin's Restaurant, 6 South Main St. Attleboro, MA, fundraiser for the Attleboro Energy Fund. Suggested Donation $5.  10-midnight New Son Rising (Rock)
3 Sat 8pm Geoff Muldaur w/ Andrew Green Opening at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis S. Framingham, MA [Folk Blues Acoustic] $20 (Stu/Sen $19 Mem $17)
3 Sat 8-11pm Beth Logan and Harvey Diamond with the Workingman's Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
3 Sat 8pm Magnolia Cajun Dance Party at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. Cumberland RI 401.725.9272
3 Sat 9:30-midnight Geezer & The Lakeview Horns at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  A a rockin' blues band that gets everyone dancing! www.geezer-blues.com  music charge $15 ($12 online)  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
4 Sun 11am-2pm The Winiker Band's Sunday brunch with Bo Winiker at Skipjack’s restaurant at 226 Patriot's Place next to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA is now in its 8th month and growing all the time! They’ve had a great response to the music, the food is terrific, the setting is beautiful and you can see right into the stadium from the restaurant. Note: if the Patriot's are playing, they may not be. Call the restaurant at 508-543-2200 to confirm.
4 Sun 11:30am-2:30pm The Winiker Band, with Bill leading, continue with their regular Sunday appearance in (2009 is their 18th year!) at Skipjack's Seafood Emporium, 199 Clarendon St Boston, MA 02116-3789 (617) 536-4949 .  www.winikermusic.com
4 Sun 12-2pm JEM Jazz Trio at the Tryst Restaurant 689 Mass. Avenue, Arlington MA every Sunday jazz brunch 781-641-2227   www.jemjazz.com 
4 Sun 1pm New Liberty Jazz Band plays great Traditional Jazz on their 1941 Fire Truck at the Roslindale, MA  parade
4 Sun 1-5pm Lee Childs reeds and Kurt Wentzel piano at the Top of the Hub, overlooking the city of Boston, 800 Boylston St # 52 Boston, MA 02199-8142 (617) 536-1775 http://www.topofthehub.net/
4 Sun 4pm Ken Steiner with Dave Rasmussen's Boiler Room Sextet at at Sally Obrien's in Somerville MA 
4 Sun 4-7pm Steve Berke & Friends host the Original Sunset Jams at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA, participants can expect to call the tunes, keys and tempos, after the opening house band set. (Note to vocalists, in particular: please bring charts!) We have great food, great atmosphere, and lots of supportive people! All ages Welcome! $5 music charge  
4 Sun 5-8pm Shaun England Big Band Special Event at Benjamins, in the upstairs ballroom. Shaun England, Arnie Krakowsky, Gary Johnson, John Turner with very special guests, April Hall and the harmonica player Mike Turk. It is also a fundraiser for St. Vincent Depaul. Tickets are $15. or $10 with five canned goods. https://www.benjaminsrestaurant.com/secure.htm.  Band plays here 1st Sunday of every month in the Library Lounge.
4 Sun 7:30-10:30pm Dino Govoni (sax) and Friends www.dinogovoni.com host AJC’s New “Starlight” Jazz Jam!   Bruce Bartlett - guitar, Mark Poniatowski - bass, Brooke Sofferman - drums, Dino Govoni - saxes at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. In the Starlight Jams, participants can play on any tune at any time after the opening house band set, but only the host band will call tunes, keys or tempos. Players: be prepared to read and solo on an unfamiliar jazz chart with facility. $5 music charge. Note: Listeners are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Where would we be, without you?  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
4 Sun 7:30-10:30pm Rico Barr & The Jump 'n' Jive Review perform for Dance 2Swing Event - $12 per person. Doors open 6pm. Beginner swing lesson 6:30pm. Leominster Elks, 134 N. Main St. Leominster, MA For More Information Visit: http://www.leominsterelks.com/new_site/html/index.html   http://www.dance2swing.com/ 
5 Mon 6-8::30pm Bela Sarkozy, guitar, every Monday at  Gourmet Night, Benjamin's Restaurant, 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313  
5 Mon 6:30pmFREE John Clark and Henry "thins" Francis Duo in concert at Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320    860.447.1911 details..... They will be doing a program of standard and not-so-standard numbers from their CD "Two for Tea" and elsewhere. It will be in Fortune Recital Hall and will be about 85 min (from 6:30-7:30 pm). Free to the college community, it is $10 general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Hope to see you there!
6 Tue 2-4pm 2nd annual benefit concert for the Jazz Foundation of America, with Joe Lovano, Jack Scofield, Lee Konitz and more in support of all those jazz musicians in need of health care today, at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th St., NY. $100pp includes glass of wine and passed hors d'oeuvres. For reservations, beginning September 8th call Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at 212-258-9595 or visit www.jalc.org/dccc.  The price of admission, minus $25, is tax deductable. All proceeds from this concert will go to The Jazz Foundation of America’s Jazz Musicians’ Emergency Fund.  details...
6 Tue 7-9:30pm Mollie Malone's La Crème featuring the Seacoast Stompers at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. A musical entourage featuring vocalist Molly Malone and the Seacoast Stompers. Molly, long recognized for her flirty, vintage style, combines the pulse and repertoire of the early swing era with the nuance and intimacy of a vocalists like Billie Holiday. Seacoast Stompers Traditional/Dixieland Jazz Band plays music with a beat to lift you off your feet, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet/guitar, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Steve Taddeo drums   Poster
6 & 7 7, 8, & 9pm The Rico Barr Duo performs 3 shows at Topsfield Fairgrounds www.topsfieldfair.org  
6 Tue 7:30pm Billy Novick Trio at Franklin Café, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.
6 Tue 8pm Jazz Ensemble and Chapel Jazz Ensemble at Bowker Auditorium, UMass Amherst, Jeffrey W. Holmes, Paul Lieberman and Steve Sonntag, directors Music by Chick Corea, Fred Sturm, Neal Hefti, Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Gillespie, Mercer Ellington, Tom Wolf, Bob Mintzer & UMass grad students Alex Lee-Clark & Marek Novotny $3 UMass Amherst students/$5 Other students, children & seniors/$10 General public Box office: 413-545-2511 Online ticketing www.umasstix.com  
6 Tue 8:30pm The Winiker Orchestra and Jazz Band presents a classic Dinner Dance at Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA 02138 in  Harvard Square.  www.upstairsonthesquare.com. no cover (featured on TV Diner.) This is a great time to sample the new fall menu! As always, They’ll be swingin’ out front while the chefs are cookin’ out back, to give everyone a fabulous evening of delicious food and terrific music. For reservations, please call Upstairs On The Square at 617-864-1933 or you can make them online at http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/contact_us.html.
7 Wed 11:30am-1pm The Heartbeat Jazz Band Jazz Lunch every Wednesday, at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634), with Bob Price, Noel Kaletsky, and Cynthia Fabian-vocals. Seating is on a first come basis. So come on down and have the best time of your life. 
7 Wed 7, 8, & 9pm The Rico Barr Duo performs 3 shows at Topsfield Fairgrounds www.topsfieldfair.org  
7 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday (you never know what musician will show up at the last minute - it's great fun and great food!) at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
7 Wed 7-9ish NY: Jon Erik Kellso will be playing a duo set at Small's with pianist Ehud Asherie. 183 W. 10th St. at 7th Ave. South, Greenwich Village, NYC (212) 252-5091 "If you can't be there, you can watch us live on Small's's's website: www.smallsjazzclub.com.  Also check out their archived audio clips from gigs past." 
7 Wed 7-8:30pm Paul Broadnax/ piano & vocals with Peter Kontrimas/ bass at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rte. 2A Acton MA www.paulbroadnax.com $5 music charge  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
7 Wed 9-11:30pm Phil Grenadier- trumpet Jerry Bergonzi/ saxophone Bruce Gertz- bass Bob Kaufman- drums and invisible naked dancers from outer space!!  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rte. 2A Acton MA $8   (I publish what they send me! Marce)
8 Thu 6:30-7:45pm Starchild, with Gwenn Vivian/ vocals Molly Flannery/ piano www.mollyflannery.com Larry Roland/ bass Miki Matsuki/ drums  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rte. 2A Acton MA www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
8 Thu 6:30-9PM Matt Fogg Trio at The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave. Kennebunkport, ME 04046 207-967-4050 or 800-552-5651 No Cover Charge. Matthew Fogg is a twenty-nine year old musician and entertainer residing in West Bath, Maine. He is currently a professor at the University of Maine at Augusta (teaching music theory and jazz piano), and an adjunct professor at Bowdoin College (jazz piano). In addition to his time spent in the academic world, Matt maintains a busy performing schedule—working as a solo jazz pianist/vocalist, as well as playing keyboards, handling arrangements, and co-writing material for several different bands.
8 Thu 7-10pm NY: Jon Erik Kellso trumpet, leading a swinging trio with Chris Flory on guitar and Neal Miner on bass at the Marriott Residence Inn 212-768-0007, 1033 6th Ave. (Ave. of the Americas) at 39th St., NYC, (careful--this is about a block away from a different place called the Marriott Courtyard--confusing!) In the 3rd floor bar, "Studio 100." NO COVER, not even a tip jar. Parking on the street starting at 7:00. "Come keep us company--have a taste, have a nosh-- it's a nice place with a scenic view of the Avenue of the Americas. I'm there about once a month, I'll keep you apprised." Jon
8 Thu 7:30pm Jazz Tuber Trio, with Eli Newberger, Jimmy Mazzy, and Ted Casher in Concert at Orchard Cove, One Del Pond Drive,  Canton, MA 02021
8 Thu
rescheduled to the 22nd		 7:30-10:30pm New Black Eagle Jazz Band at J. P. O'Hanlon's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 9 Main St. Ayer MA 978.772.9282 $10 "The Black Eagles, as we are often known to our fans, have been a fixture on the international jazz scene since 1971, bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans Jazz to audiences all over the world. Many observers regard us as the premier band playing in the traditional jazz style; we do regard ourselves as the "Keepers of the Flame”!"  http://www.blackeagles.com
8 Thu 8-midnight Pat “Hatrack” Gallagher & friends host the Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. Newcomers, musicians & listeners welcome! $5 music charge all night on Thursdays Continuing special: women admitted free of charge at the blues jam!!  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
9 Fri 11am Jean Kelly Memorial service at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road, Concord MA. We lost Jeanie September 19th of lung cancer.
9 Fri 1-4pm Mark Tipton, trumpet, Old Jazz and Novelty Favorites performed by Mark and members of the Bellamy Jazz Band: "Strolling Jazz" at the Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, ME. 
9 Fri 7-8:30pm The Maxim Lubarsky/ Alexei Tsiganov Quintet with Alexei Tsiganov – Vibes, Maxim Lubarsky - Piano, Yulia Musayelyan - Flute, Fernando Huergo – Bass, Pablo Bencid – Drum,s at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great  Rd. Acton, MA   www.maximlubarsky.com  www.alexeijazz.com  music charge $12 ($10 online)  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
9 Fri ? Sunny and Her Joy Boys with Billy Novick in Portland, ME
9 Fri 8pm Mark Hummel's Harmonica Blowout featuring Lee Oskar (of War) Sugar Ray Norcia and Billy Branch at the Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA 02721.  508.324.1926 8pm www.ncfta.org . It will be 2 hours of harmonica bliss by some of the finest blowers on the planet.  (blues)
9 Fri 8-11pm Henri Smith, New Orleans Vocalist, and the Workingman's Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
9 Fri 9pm-1am Boilermaker Jazz Band  (about the band) at Swing City, at the Somerville City Club, 20 InnerBelt Rd. Somerville, MA 02143 617-513-9841 $20.  7pm-9pm Beginner Dance Lesson & Three Workshops (FREE! with advance purchase admission ticket, $5 at the door)
9 Fri 9:30-midnight The Nowheremen  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA.  New England's feistiest Beatles' Tribute Band $12 music charge ($10 online)  www.myspace.com/realnowheremen
9 Fri 10pm Lisa Marie with Ken Steiner, John Walker and Mike Avery at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
10 Sat noon Mark Tipton trumpet plays New Orleans Jazz at The Portland Fire Museum, Spring St., Portland, 
10 Sat 4:30-6:30pm Sinti Rhythm Gypsy jazz ensemble at Atwood's Tavern, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141. Hot jazz, originals by Django Reinhardt. No cover charge. (617) 864-2792       Poster               Sinti Rhythm
10 Sat 10pm Sunny and Her Joy Boys  with Billy Novick at the Hi Hat, 3 Devol Square, Providence, RI 401.453.6500
10 Sat 7-8:30p The Hiro Honshuku Ensemble at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA (978) 263-6161 www.a-no-ne.com  $12 music charge ($10 online) www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
10 Sat 7:30 & 10pm Donal Fox at the Regatta Bar, Charles Hotel, One Bennett St. Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 617.395.7757 Two shows $25. YouTube
10 Sat 8pm Greg Abate Quintet with Greg Abate sax, John Almark trumpet, Greg Wardson piano, Dave Zinno bass, Artie Cabral drums, at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI 401.765.1900 (bop) Flyer     www.gregabate.com
10 Sat 9-midnight Solomon Douglas Swingtet, 10-piece NY band rooted in Basie & Ellington, at Dance to Swing's first monthly dance of the season at St. James Armenian Church St. 465 Mt. Auburn St Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-924-6603. Solomon Douglas is a jazz pianist and bandleader whose various bands have played at more than fifty Swing Dance events in North America, Asia, and Australia in the past seven years.  Enter our Dance Contest to win Solomon Douglas' CD! Beginners are Welcome: Swing dance lesson from 8-9.  Admission: $15 or $10 for students  
10 Sat 9:30-midnight The Kenwood Dennard Band at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA (978) 263-6161  www.kenwooddennard.com $15 music charge ($12 online)  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
11 Sun 11am-2:30pm Billy Novick and Anthony Weller gtr at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175
11 Sun 11am The Johnny Badessa Big Band with Ted Casher (former Jazz Director at PHS) at the Scituate Art Festival. He’s looking forward to all of his old friends!  FREE,  on the main stage. Everyone wearing a Knuf Said. shirt will receive a free CD!!
11 Sun 2-4pm Knuf Said at Scituate Art Festival, FREE, 2:00 to 4:00 on the main stage. Everyone wearing a Knuf Said. shirt will receive a free CD!! Appearing at 11:00 will be the Johnny Badessa Big Band with Ted Casher (former Jazz Director at PHS), He’s looking forward to all of his old friends!  
11 Sun 4-7pm Linda Roberts sings the Molly Flannery Song Book at the Acton Jazz Café's Original Sunset Jazz Jam, with Shane Allessio on bass, Miki Matsuki on drums, Molly Flannery on piano, during the first hour. After that, it's open season, so bring your horns, voices, guitars, basses, whatever and make music with us. Or just listening is great too. And of course, there's full bar and dinner, snacks, deserts.... For details visit www.ActonJazzCafé.com  Cover $5.  452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A Acton, MA
11 Sun 4-7pm Granite State Stompers at "Symposium: Water...more important than oil?"  Conserving Land and Water Resources, So. Cove Activity Center at Eastman in Grantham, NH 
11 Sun 7:30-10:30pm Joe Simon/ piano, Dave Fox/ drums, Shane Allessio/ bass at the Acton Jazz Café's New Starlight Jazz Jam, In the Starlight Jams, participants can play on any tune at any time after the opening house band set, but only the host band will call tunes, keys or tempos. Players: be prepared to read and solo on an unfamiliar jazz chart with facility… 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
11 Sun 8-11 NY: Jon Erik Kellso at the Ear Inn with Scott Robinson on various and sundry, James Chirillo on guitar, and Pat O'Leary on bass. "Best to get there early to make sure you secure your spot, and bring an appetite if you wanna sit at a table near the band. The Ear Inn is at 326 Spring St., between Washington and Greenwich Streets, way out west near the Holland Tunnel, New York City. It's one of the oldest bars in NYC, with a very interesting history going back to 1817. No cover or minimum, but please visit our friend Phillup DeBucket."  Jon
13 Tue 11am Ross Petot, performance at Lecture Luncheon at the All Newton Music School. The series is called Con Brio and further info should be available on the school web-site: www.allnewtonmusicschool.com  
13 Tue 7-9:30pm Lost in the Sauce! with Jeff Hughes trumpet, Craig Ball reeds, Ken Steiner string bass, Dave Bragdon drums, and returning to his rightful and righteous place at the big Yamaha Grand, Richie Giordano, that master on Boogie-Woogie and Swing, at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission
13 Tue 8pm Ted Knowlton Jazz Jam with Ken Steiner at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA
13 Tue 8pm Syncopation at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111  http://www.scullersjazz.com Show: $20 Add Dinner for $38.  The Boston Globe calls Syncopation the “Manhattan Transfer of the 21st Century,” and it is easy to see why. Like that legendary vocal group, Syncopation performs jazz and pop music that is both timeless and up-to-the-minute.
14 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Jazz Band weekly jazz lunch at The Yankee Clipper Restaurant on route 156 in Niantic CT. "We will feature our fabulous horn section of Skip Hughes, Noel Kolesky, and Sherman Kahn. So come on down and hear the best Dixieland available. Oh yeah, our drummer will be back from his travels!"
14 Wed 7-9pm
CANCELLED		 Craig Ball's "White Heat Prohibition Jazz Quartet" with Jeff Hughes, Michael Feldman and Bronek Suchanek at Hastings House, 115 Cochituate Road (Rte. 30) Framingham, MA. No cover. If you like, bring an appetizer or dessert. It will be a very exciting evening   CANCELLED
14 Wed 7:30pm Dean Smith presents program #309, "Boogie Woogie - History and more,  A little Pinetop is always a good thing" at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Public Library, Bedford Road, Lincoln MA 01773 (781) 259-8465
14 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday (it's great fun and great food!) at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
15 Thu 12-1:30pm Dixie Diehards at Carlisle Council on Aging, 27 School St. Carlisle, MA. Public welcome. The Diehards dish out a thick gumbo of New Orleans "hot jazz" and blues of the early 20th century typified by such greats as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton. The lineup includes Jim Kelleher on trombone, Santo Pullara on clarinet; Bill Kiesewetter on sax, Alan Shapiro on trumpet; Steve Shaw on tuba; Dolly Fruzzetti on piano/vocals; Dale Ellenberg on drums; Chris Wadsworth on banjo, and Rick Foster on vocals/cornet 978-371-2895
15 Thu 6:30-9PM Chris Humphrey at.The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave. Kennebunkport, ME 04046 207-967-4050 or 800-552-5651 No Cover Charge. Chris Humphrey is a veteran jazz singer and pianist, having worked with Denon recording artists, The Ritz, and vocal jazz quintet, Vocalease. He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, Japan. He has also appeared at numerous jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad. Chris has an extensive resume... jazz piano at The University of Southern Maine, jazz voice at Bowdoin College, jazz band and choir at The University of New Hampshire. Mr. Humphrey is in frequent demand as a composer, arranger, performer, conductor, and clinician. He has performed and conducted his own music as guest conductor/artist in residence at numerous festivals throughout New England, as well as Washington State, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Germany
15 Thu 7-9pm The Mark Earley Jazz Sessions, Celebrating one year of music in the most beautiful dining room on the Northshore - Latitude 43 - 25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930  978-281-0223 with Mark Early tenor sax, John Turner bass, Eric Baldwin guitar  No Cover
15 Thu 7-10pm The Rico Barr Trio performs at CR Sparks, Bedford, NH for Jazz Thursday. For more information visit http://www.crsparks.com.  
15 Thu 7pm Ken Steiner with Melvern Taylor and the Fabulous Meltones at Toad in Cambridge, MA
15 Thu 8 & 10pm
two shows		 Amanda Carr and The Kenny Hadley Big Band, CD release performance of their new CD "The Common Thread" at Scullers Jazz Club. Call 617-562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com  for either the 8PM or 10PM show. Dinner and Overnight packages available. Show tickets $22   details
15 Thu 8-11pm John Fitzsimmons & Friends, traditional pub songs, at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
16 Fri 7-8:30pm The Ferdinando Argenti Quartet at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA $12 cover charge ($10 online)  
16 Fri ? Rico Barr performs as guest vocalist at Ricardo's Café Trattoria www.ricardosCafétrattoria.com,  110 Gorham St Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 453-2777  
16 Fri 8-10:30pm Mark Tipton with Luke Goodine playing Soul Jazz at the Dogfish Bar & Grille - the quartet will feature Luke Goodine on Piano, Kim Bird on Bass and Chas Lester on Drums, 128 Free Street, Portland, ME. Phone: 207 • 772 • 5483 
16 Fri 8pm 35 Annual Multiband Pops Concert, UMass, Amherst - Fine Arts Center Concert Hall,  Jeffrey W. Holmes, producer. An Extravaganza! Marching Band; Choral, Jazz, Wind, Percussion & Orchestral Music & Dance. An exciting, fast-paced showcase of 14 ensembles: Chamber Choir, Chapel Jazz, Horn Choir, Jazz Ensemble I, Mass Marimba Band, Minuteman Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Symphony Band, UMass Dancers, UMass Marimba Ensembles, University Orchestra , Vocal Jazz Ensemble & Wind Ensemble $15 Students, seniors, children / $20 General public Online ticketing www.umasstix.com  Box Office: (413) 545-2511  
16 Fri 8:30pm Al Vega Trio at Johnnie's on the Side, 138 Portland Street, Downtown Boston.  www.johnniesontheside.com  or call 617-227-1588  
16 Fri 9pm Toni Lynn Washington at Swing City Boston's authentic Swing Diva! Free Intermediate and Beginner Lessons with Slick Mike and Karen Leeds (respectively) at 7:45, live music at 9pm $15 ($10 with Student ID) All ages admitted. At the: Somerville City Club near Sullivan Square 20 InnerBelt Rd, Somerville (diagonally across from the Holiday Inn' Front Entrance off of Washington St.) Free Parking Directions and more info at http://swingcityboston.com  or call 617-513-9841 
16 Fri 9:30-midnight The Circadian Rhythm Kings at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA $15 cover charge ($12 online)  
16 Fri 10pm Lisa Marie, John Walker & Friends, with Ken Steiner at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
17 Sat 11am-2pm

Walk begins at 10AM		 New Liberty Jazz Band 11am-1pm & Jazz Jam 1-2pm, - Rain or Shine - Funraiser at the Milford Congregational Church, 4 Congress St. Milford MA  for CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) There will be a reception with JAZZ, and grilled hotdogs, hamburgers and pizza for sale, as well as chips, goodies, fresh fruit, and a variety of beverages. Because of the expected cold weather, the reception will be in the church hall.  This is Milford's first CROP Hunger Walk on Saturday, October 17th, beginning at 10am. This fundraiser, through the  humanitarian agency, is one of over 2,000 walks throughout the US. 25% of the funds raised will go directly to the Milford Daily Bread Food Pantry, with the remaining funds directed toward disaster relief and food sustenance programs already in place throughout the United States and the world.
We're up to $9500... Walkers/Donations
17 Sat 7-8:30pm Comedy Night! dinner show at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA, featuring Acton’s own Chris Oake, Joe Wong (as seen on Late Night with Dave Letterman,) & Erin Judge (as seen at Comedy Central) The Acton Democratic Town Committee Annual Fundraiser: $15 music charge ($12 online)  
17 Sat 7:30pm The Dave Brubeck Quartet & The Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble at the The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street • Pittsfield MA 01201 • ( 413) 997-4444, In Association with the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival. A: $25, B: $15. Dave Brubeck, designated a “living legend” by the Library of Congress, continues to be one of the most active and popular musicians in both the jazz and classical worlds. The Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble, a big band comprising high school students, will perform and later join the Brubeck Quartet onstage. www.davebrubeck.com/live    www.BerkshiresJazz.org
17 Sat 8-11pm Wendee Glick The Black Orchid Grille, 8 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 603.577.8910 Featuring: Steve Heck, Keyboard Bob Ullman, Guitar
17 Sat 8-11pm Phyllis Fallon and the Workingman's Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
17 Sat 9pm-12:30am Jim Bogus Crew with Ed Harlow, sax, at Captain Carlo’s 27-29 Harbor Loop Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-6342  
17 Sat 9:30-midnight Comedy Night! dinner show at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA, featuring Acton’s own Chris Oake, Joe Wong (as seen on Late Night with Dave Letterman,) & Erin Judge (as seen at Comedy Central) The Acton Democratic Town Committee Annual Fundraiser: $15 music charge ($12 online)  
17 Sat 10pm Red Riders with Kevin Aucoin on sax at the Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
18 Sun 4-7pm Bart Weisman Jazz Jam third Sunday of every month at the Island Merchant, 302 Main St. Hyannis MA 508-771-1337.  www.theislandmerchant.com.  The rhythm section will be Ron Sanfilippo (teaches Jazz Piano at Brown University), Laird Boles (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums).The Island Merchant features regional seasonal cuisine, is a great place to hear Jazz, all are welcome to listen or join in, and there is no cover
18 Sun 4-8pm Pocket Big Band at Sally O'Brien's Bar and Grill 335 Somerville Ave. Somerville, MA 02145   617-666-3589  "This is a nine piece powerhouse with an outstanding jazz book. The group is tight, swings as an ensemble, and features fine solo performances by all." - Ted Belastock, Quarter Notes Magazine
18 Sun 6pm only The Artie Shaw Orchestra directed by Dick Johnson, at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111  http://www.scullersjazz.com Show: $28 Add Dinner for: $45. The Artie Shaw Orchestra, under the direction of Dick Johnson, hews to the Shaw legacy, and continues with the time-tested formula that has always pleased a full spectrum of audiences for over 60 years; from the "Begin the Beguine" fans of yesteryear to the new jazz fans who want to imbibe in an exciting and heady evening of Swing.
18 Sun 6:30-10pm Baldwin's Balladeers with Paul Brennan reeds and trumpet, Dan Fox trombone, Eric Baldwin guitar, Justin Meyer bass and Steve Taddeo drums at the Chit Chat Lounge, 103 Washington St, Haverhill, MA 978-374-9710 
18 Sun 6-9pm Amanda Carr with the Ryan Park Quartet at  The Press Room, Portsmouth NH. Tickets $10. For more info, call603-431-5186 or visit their great new website at www.pressroomnh.com 
18 Sun 8-11pm NY:  trombonist/cornetist Dan Barrett visits Jon Erik Kellso at the Ear Inn, 326 Spring St., between Washington and Greenwich Streets, way out west near the Holland Tunnel, NYC. No cover or minimum, but "please visit our friend Phillup DeBucket."  Jon
19 Mon 5pm Jubilee Gardens entertains at The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, food tasting event at Mechanics Hall,  321 Main Street, Worcester. MA. tickets through www.marchofdimes.org  
19 Mon 8pm Wolverine Jazz Band at UNH's Traditional Jazz Series, #195  It's Not All In The Name: Imaginatively evoking Bix, Louis, and many others from the rich annals of those early decades, John Clark's robust New England ensemble makes a welcome return to our immediate environs. Jeff Hughes cornet/flugelhorn, Tom Boates trombone, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Ross Petot piano, Rick MacWilliams tuba, Dave Didriksen drums, John Clark leader/clarinet, bari sax. 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,  83 Main St. Durham NH 03824-3594 (hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)  Also available at the door one hour prior to concert.
20 Tue 7-9:30pm Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Unlike many "Dixieland" bands, the Blue Horizon blends the unaffected spontaneity of early New Orleans jazz with a variety of tightly arranged passages and solos spanning the classic periods of American traditional jazz music to early swing.  Stan McDonald, soprano sax and clarinet, Jeff Stout trumpet, Gerry Gagnon trombone, Ross Petot piano, Al Ehrenfreid string bass, Dave Bragdon drums.
20 Tue 7-11pm Adriel Azure and his Dream Indigo Orchestra Inspired by those golden days of the Art Deco era and the Jazz Age in to the prohibition 30s and WWII 40s at  Club Café 209 Columbus Ave. Boston, MA. Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, we do encourage period style dress to add to the mystique. Have fun with it! http://www.myspace.com/aadreamindigo  
20 Tue 7:30pm Billy Novick Trio at Franklin Café, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.
20 Tue 8pm John Funkhouser  hosts the Jazz Jam w/ Greg Loughman, bass Mike Connors, drums at the Amazing things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA  $6 ($5 Mem)  
20 Tue 8pm
2 shows		 The Hal McIntyre Orchestra directed by Don Pentleton with Steve Marvin vocals, and featuring the alto saxophone of Dave Chapman; http://www.halmcintyre.com/ 2 shows beginning at 8:00pm at The Sahara Club 34 Bates Rd. Methuen, MA 01844 Call for reservations, 1-603-898-1591 $15 at the door. Reservations recommended!
21 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Jazz Band with Noel Kaletsky, Bill Logozzo, Art Hovey, Fred Vigorito and Bill Sinclair, jazz luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634).
21 Wed 12-2pm Big Easy Rhythm jazz brunch every Wednesday with John Russell drums and harmonica, Paul Boehmke clarinet, sax and vocals, Ian Frenkel piano and guests at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224
21 Wed 8pm Dominique Eade & Lake Street Dive Featuring. Rachael Price presented by the New England Conservatory, (celebrating NEC Jazz40 Summit) at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111  http://www.scullersjazz.com. Show: $18 Add Dinner for: $38. NEC’s Generations of Jazz Series spotlights Jazz Vocalist & faculty member Dominique Eade with recent NEC grad and Scullers favorite Rachael Price with Lake Street Dive. All proceeds from the show will benefit NEC's Jazz 40th Scholarship Fund
21 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday (it's great fun and great food!) at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
22 Thu 6:30-7:45pm Starchild at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA ~a jazz quartet with a modern approach to standards. Gwenn Vivian/ vocals Molly Flannery/ piano www.mollyflannery.com  Jim Guttman/ bass Miki Matsuki/ drums  
22 Thu 7-9:30pm The Novel Jazz Septet will appear at the Skidompha Public Library, Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine. This is the fifth season of the band’s library performances, bringing straight-ahead, 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 (saxophone). Powering the rhythm section will be Mark Macksoud (drums), Micky Felder (piano) and special guest Dr. Fitz Jenkins on acoustic bass. Father and son, Dan and Dave Clarke, will be sharing the guitar duties. Admission $10, $5 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by parent go free. Call 207-563-5513 for more information.  
22 Thu
rescheduled from the 8th		 7:30-10:30pm New Black Eagle Jazz Band at J. P. O'Hanlon's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 9 Main St. Ayer MA 978.772.9282 $10 "The Black Eagles, as we are often known to our fans, have been a fixture on the international jazz scene since 1971, bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans Jazz to audiences all over the world. Many observers regard us as the premier band playing in the traditional jazz style; we do regard ourselves as the "Keepers of the Flame”!"  http://www.blackeagles.com
22  Thu 7:30-10pm Bela Sarkozy at The Mockingbird Restaurant ,  838 North Bedford St. (Rt.18) East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-4911 (largest martini menu on the South Shore!) 
22 Thu 8pm The Playing for Change Band at the Orpheum Theatre, One Hamilton Place, Boston; doors open at 7:15 p.m. This concert is a part of the Songs around the World: Peace Through Music Tour. Tickets at $38, $30 and $22 will are on sale now at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling: 877-598-8689. For more information, call: 617-482-0106. The Orpheum Theatre is wheelchair accessible.  Details...     “Stand By Me”  Video
22 Thu 9-11pm The Winiker Orchestra, invite you to another of their special Thursday evening dinner dances at Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA 02138 in  Harvard Square.  www.upstairsonthesquare.com . This is a great time to sample the new fall menu! As always, They’ll be swingin’ out front while the chefs are cookin’ out back, to give everyone a fabulous evening of delicious food and terrific music. For reservations, please call Upstairs On The Square at 617-864-1933 or you can make them online at http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/contact_us.html.
22 Thu 9pm Ken Steiner with Truckkdrivin' Neighbors at the Point in Boston, MA
22 Thu 9:30-11pm B.J. Magoon & friends host the Blues Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA www.bjmagoon.net Newcomers, musicians & listeners welcome! $5 music charge all night on Thursdays Continuing special: women admitted free of charge at the blues jam!!  
23 Fri 6:30-7:45pm Joan Watson-Jones & Judi Silvano at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.joanwatsonjones.com  www.judisilvano.com  with Frank Wilkins/ piano John Lockwood/ bass Bob Gullotti/ drums $12 music charge ($10 online)  
23 Fri 7-10pm NJ: Jim Fryer and his Unusual Suspects at the Cajun Queen, 680 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 732-634-6060. "My buddy Ken Salvo (banjo, guitar, vocals) will join me along with Joe Hanchrow on his amazing tuba and string bass. Musos, stop on by with your ax and play (or sing) a tune. BEST OF ALL, anyone coming from my email list, will receive a 20% discount on food that night - come talk to me, I'll have the coupons in hand. It's a really nice place, good food & friendly service." Get on his email list at jim@jimfryer.com .
23 Fri Joan Watson-Jones & Judi Silvano, A Vocal Collaboration, www.joanwatsonjones.com  www.judisilvano.com  with Frank Wilkins/ piano, John Lockwood/ bass, Bob Gullotti/ drums at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA $12 music charge ($10 online)  www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-61611
23 Fri 8pm New England Conservatory's Jazz40 Summit. $25 NEC's Jordan Hall http://necmusic.edu/nec-jazz40-summit  Hot and Cool. At New England Conservatory, jazz runs hot in young musicians' veins. It means the blaze of improvisation and individual creativity, the warmth of interaction in small ensembles. Experimentation is encouraged. And that's cool! This tradition goes back 40 years, when NEC launched the first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory. In celebrating the 40th anniversary of this creative first, NEC dips into the past, present, and future. Tonight's performers are a who's who of jazz innovators that includes alumni and past faculty like Carl Atkins, Bob Brookmeyer, Don Byron, Roger Kellaway, Gunther Schuller; current faculty like Ran Blake, Dominique Eade, Billy Hart, Fred Hersch, and Cecil McBee; and the face of the future of jazz found in recent alumni like Rachael Price.
23 Fri 8pm The Love Dogs [Jump Blues / Rock] at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA  $15 (Stu/Sen $14, Mem $12)  
23 Fri ? Michael Dutra's Rat Pack Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean & Sammy as they sing classic Rat Pack hits. Enjoy a delectable 4 course dinner, dancing and an awesome show. Call 617.282.7700. Reserve Now for the Phillips Boston's tribute to the Rat Pack with Frank, Dean & Sammy on or go to http:///www.phillipsboston.com 
23 Fri ? Linda Eder, vocalist at the The Barry Price Rehabilitation Center in West Newton, which supports people with developmental disabilities and will host its 19th Annual Gala at the Brookline Holiday Inn. Tickets include a fabulous buffet and electrifying entertainment by vocalist Linda Eder. Call Franktix 781.239.1480 or go to http://barrypricecenter.org/  
23 Fri 9:30-midnight The Daniel Bennett Group at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.danielbennettgroup.com  $15 music charge ($12 online)  
23 Fri 10pm Ken Steiner with Jim Perry and Ron Ouimette at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
24 Sat 6-12pm Adriel Azure and his Dream Indigo Orchestra plus Adriel's Hawaiin group, The Blue Orchid Islanders and more at Wachusett Village Inn 9 Village Inn Rd. Westminster, MA celebrating Wesminster's 250th Anniversary.
24 Sat 7-8:30pm The Cercie Miller Quartet at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.cerciemiller.com  music charge $12 ($10 online)  
24 Sat 8pm The New Familiars,   www.myspace.com/thenewfamiliars  at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St Framingham, MA 01702 508-405-2787  ($17  Stu/Sen $16, Mem $14) From North Carolina, these five gentlemen combine an amazing passion for harmony with multi-instrumental talent and unusual storytelling abilities. While describing their songwriting as "folk music from the core", the band has constantly stretched the boundaries of 'genre labels'   
24 Sat 8-11pm Wendee Glick with the Workingman's Jazz Band at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 978.369.9200 with: Steve Heck, Piano Bob Ullman, Guitar; Rick Maida, Bass; David Hurst, Drums; No cover charge, but donations are graciously accepted The Forge fills up quickly, so get there early for great food and entertainment!  www.concordscolonialinn.com
24 Sat 8pm Wayne Shorter Quartet + Orchestra at NEC's Jordan Hall for NEC's Jazz40 summit—and Vic Firth drumsticks for the first 100 to arrive! more
24 Sat 9pm Mark Tipton at BLUE, 650A Congress St., Portland, Maine. Phone: 207 • 774 • 4111  This night will showcase Mark's recent original compositions, "Les Sorciers Perdus" as well as Standards and a bit of Free Improvisation including band members Ben Noyes on Cello, Chris Sprague on Bass, Gary Gemmitti on Drums, and Kelly Muse on Piano
24 Sat 9:30-midnight The Fran Dagostino Band at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA music charge $15 ($12 online)   www.actonjazzCafé.com 978-263-6161
25 Sun 11am-2:30pm Billy Novick and Anthony Weller gtr at 75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 227-2175
25 Sun 11am-2:30pm Steve Hershman Trio at Bullfinch's Jazz Brunch, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094
25 Sun 2-4pm Dan Weiner guitar, Al Ehrenfried acoustic string bass, and we may well have special guests sitting in at the Willow Books & Café, 279 Great Rd. Acton MA 01720  (Rt 2A) (508) 266-0066. All to make for a joyous afternoon - come browse in the bright, inviting Willow Bookstore atmosphere, have refreshment, and listen to cool, soothing, American Song Book and contemporary sounds.
25 Sun 2pm Krisanthi Pappas at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, MA. Krisanthi is the guest singer in "Everything's Coming Up Rosie!", a memorial benefit event honoring the life of acclaimed dancer Rosemarie Delutis Boyden. This fabulous show, hosted by Rhee Gold, will feature many dancers including some of the most esteemed dance teachers in the area, as well as master tappers Josh Hilberman and Mark Santoro, along with a live band and jazz vocalist Krisanthi Pappas. Tickets are selling fast and are on sale at the MMAS Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker Street, Mansfield, 508-339-2822 and may also be purchased online at http://www.rheegold.com/rosemarie.html  Regular price seating is $25.
25 Sun 2-4pm

Fred Vigorito, Noel Kaletsky, Tom Boates, Ross Petot, Jimmy Mazzy, Al Bernard, Sal Raniello at Christ Episcopal Church on the Guilford Green, 11 Park St Guilford, CT 06437-2629.  Fund raiser for the The Guilford High School Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra who are planning a performance tour of Italy in the spring of 2010. Tickets go on sale soon for $20.00.  Details     Tickets may be purchased for $20.00 at either La Rosticceria or Breakwater Books in Guilford CT or by contacting: Mail: T. Thomas Boates III, Guilford High School Music Dept. Chair, Orchestra and Jazz Director, 605 New England Rd., Guilford, CT 06437 Phone: 203-453-2741 x223          Info & Email: boatest@guilford.k12.ct.us 

25 Sun 4-7pm The Original Sunset Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA, this week with host/ vocalist Wendy Nottonson & friends. In the Sunset Jams, participants can expect to call the tunes, keys and tempos, after the opening house band set. (Note to vocalists, in particular: please bring charts!) We have great food, great atmosphere, and lots of supportive people! All ages Welcome! $5 music charge  
25 Sun 6-9pm Barbara & Al Boudreau Quintet at the Stone Soup Restaurant, 141 High St. (Rte. 133) Ipswich (formerly Marco Polo) with Jeff Galindo trombone, Jack Senier piano, Mark Carlsen bass, Al Boudreau drums, Barbara Boudreau vocals. No cover.  
25 Sun 6:30-9pm The Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, special guests Cynthia Fabian-vocals, Bill Logozzo-drums, Noel Kaletsky-reeds, (Yes, two reeds, Russ and Noel), and Joel Schiavone-banjo! Don't miss the hot Jazz, great food, and dancing too! Call 203-230-4640 for reservations. Call now, before it sells out again! Come even if we're sold out as there are plenty of bar and counter seats.  
25 Sun 7pm Tom Yates hosts acoustic open mic at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
25 Sun 7:30-10:30pm AJC’s New “Starlight” Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. In the Starlight Jams, participants can play on any tune at any time after the opening house band set, but only the host band will call tunes, keys or tempos. Players: be prepared to read and solo on an unfamiliar jazz chart with facility… This week with host/ saxophonist Joe Raia & friends Note: Listeners are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Where would we be, without you?  
25 Sun 8-11pm NY:  trombonist John Allred (look out! He's one bad boy) visits Jon Erik Kellso at the Ear Inn, 326 Spring St., between Washington and Greenwich Streets, way out west near the Holland Tunnel, NYC. No cover or minimum, but "please visit our friend Phillup DeBucket."  Jon
26 Mon 6-8:30pm Bela Sarkozy, guitar gourmet night at Benjamin's Restaurant 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313 
27 Tue 5-7pm ArtsFalmouth invites you to its Fall Event for All Local Artists at the new Falmouth Art Center located at the corner of Gifford Street and Dillingham Avenue; the driveway is on Gifford Street, Falmouth MA. Meet your Fellow Artists Enjoy Wine and Hors d'Oeuvres. ArtsFalmouth and Falmouth Artists Guild members are free. Non-members and guests $5.00 Organizations and Businesses have 1 free individual membership Please RSVP... debr@cape.com 
27 Tue 6:15 & 9pm

two shows

 NY “Remembering Stuyvesant Casino & Central Plaza” with Vince Giordano at Symphony Space, Broadway & 95th St., New York City. The Sidney Bechet Society presents a tribute to two legendary jazz venues: Stuyvesant Casino & Central Plaza. Joining Vince will be Randy Reinhart, trumpet; Mark Lopeman, reeds; Jim Fryer, trombone; Ehud Asherie, piano; Kenny Salvo, banjo; Rob Garcia, drums, and Ricky Gordon on washboard. During the 1940s and 1950s, these were the hotbeds of traditional Jazz in NYC. All the greats played there. Vince Giordano will lead a hot band recreating the music one would hear at both establishments. Special guest stars are pianist Marty Napoleon & clarinetist Sol Yaged, who played at both venues. Marty & Sol are 88 and 87 years old, respectively, and still swinging hard! Tickets are $25, available at the box office, by telephone and online at www.symphonyspace.org (use code “RAC102” when ordering online). Special 2 show discount: get our Sept. 29 & Oct. 27 shows for $44. This offer is good at box office & phone only—use code “SBS 01”  
27 Tue 7-9:30pm Patrice Monahan Jazz Quartet with Patrice Monahan piano/vocals, Kelly Roberge tenor sax, Charlotte Dumont bass, Meg Davis percussion at  the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Patrice Monahan, jazz vocalist, and her band blend a strong rhythm section of piano, bass and drums adding the temperature changing sounds of the saxophone. With Valery soft shoeing rhythms on tap, Val adds just the right amount of energy to complete this swinging group. Patrice captures the audience with her soft and sultry voice as she sings the great tunes from Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and Anita O’Day. You’ll be humming along and eventually won’t be able to stay in your seat as the band leads you to the dance floor. Don’t miss Patrice Monahan Jazz Quintet as they fill the evening with beautiful songs, dancing, and magic!!
27 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Paul Broadnax Trio Featuring Peter Kontrimas (Bass) and Les Harris Jr. (Drums) at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates Street Methuen, MA 978-683-9200  
27 Tue 7:300pm The Hi-Hat Trio featuring Shawnn Monteiro at the Hi Hat, 3 Devol Square, Providence RI  No Cover 401.453.6500
27 Tue 8-11pm Jamie Stewardson , guitar & Rivers Music School Faculty host the Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $6 ($5 Mem)  
27 Tue 8pm Mark Tipton Jazztête (aka "Les Sorciers Perdus") featuring Ben Noyes on Cello, Kelly Muse on Piano, Chris Sprague on Bass and Gary Gemmitti on Drums. One Longfellow Square, Portland, Maine. Phone: 207 • 761 • 1757 
27 Tue 8-11pm The Cellar Door Now every Tuesday night at The Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA: an open mic for poetry, music, and alternative performing arts with Danielle Dickey, H.B.I.C. all welcome - no cover charge—donations encouraged full bar/ dessert & snack menu  
28 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Jazz Band every Wednesday jazz luncheon, usually with Noel Kaletsky, at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Hey all you Heartbeat fans, you're all welcome to the Halloween luncheon party and we encourage you to wear your Halloween costumes and the best costume wins a prize. See you all there!
28 Wed 12-2pm Big Easy Rhythm jazz brunch every Wednesday with John Russell drums and harmonica, Paul Boehmke clarinet, sax and vocals, Ian Frenkel piano and guests at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224
28 Wed 5:30-7:30pm Justin Meyer bass, Eric Baldwin guitar and David Hurst drums at the Fruitlands Museum, www.fruitlands.org,  Harvard MA $10 Admission
28 Wed 7-8:30pm Paul Broadnax/ piano & vocals with Peter Kontrimas/ bass at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.paulbroadnax.com $5 music charge  
28 Wed 7:30pm Dr. Stanley Sagov, John Lockwood, Bob Moses, Stan Strickland & Mike Peipman set to perform at the Regattabar,  Charles Hotel, One Bennett St. Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA  (617) 661-5050   New CD To Arrive Shortly: We Still Remember The Future.
28 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday (it's great fun and great food!) at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
28 Wed 9-11:30pm World Class Jazz with Jerry Bergonzi/ saxophone, Phil Grenadier- trumpet, Bruce Gertz- bass, Bob Kaufman- drums, and invisible naked dancers from outer space at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  $8
29 Thu 2-3pm Lucky 13, with Cathy Kreger, Marci Geller and Susan DeVita, come to Worcester MA to chat with Joe Zupan on WICN's Jazz New England. 90.5FM or www.wicn.org  
29 Thu 6-7pm Dave Radlauer brings you his own version of Halloween, Jazz Rhythm Style, on radio www.wicn.org 90.5 Worcester, MA
29 Thu 6:30-7:45pm Starchild at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA ~a jazz quartet with a modern approach to standards. Gwenn Vivian/ vocals, Molly Flannery/ piano, Larry Roland/ bass, Miki Matsuki/ drums
29 Thu 7pm Ken Steiner with Melvern Taylor & the Fabulous Meltones at Toad in Cambridge, MA
29 Thu 8pm Grace Kelly, saxophone, with many blues and rock greats at the House Of Blues in Boston to honor the Grammy winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend James Cotton. Some of the other artists will include, James Montgomery, J Geils, Huey Lewis, and many other blues artists. And of course the man himself James Cotton  
29 Thu 8-midnight Blues Jam with guest host Michael Avery & friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. Newcomers, musicians & listeners welcome! $5 music charge all night on Thursdays Continuing special: women admitted free of charge at the blues jam!!
29 Thu 8-11pm John Fitzsimmons & Friends, traditional pub songs, at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
30 Fri 7pm The 3 Swinging Tenors, Jim Porcella, Steve Marvin, and Jack Alessi, dinner/show at Via Roma, 308 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI. Seating 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm show 8pm. $35.00 per person (includes dinner, gratuity, taxes and show) Complimentary Valet Parking Call KC Productions for tickets & details at (401) 349-4062 or Via Roma (401) 331-1717  www.3swingintenors.com
30 Fri 7-8:30pm The BC Quintet with Carmen Marsico/ vocals Bjorn Wennas/ guitar Kendall Eddy - Bass Todd Marston - Keys Austin McMahon - drum  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA music charge $12 ($10 online)
30 Fri 8 & 10pm Rebecca Parris with the Brad Hatfield Trio and Mike Turk at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111  http://www.scullersjazz.com Show: $25 Add Dinner for: $45. Rebecca Parris was born in Newton, Massachusetts on December 28, 1951. She attended the Boston Concervatory of Music and has performed all over the world with her own groups, as well as with some of jazz's greatest legends.
30 Fri 8-11pm Harpoon Halloween Party to benefit JazzFest Falmouth at the Beach House, corner of Route 28A and Nathan S. Ellis Highway (Rte 151), North Falmouth, MA, including live music with John McNamara and Ben Elder from Commonwealth, beer, light appetizers, a raffle, and prizes for best costumes. Costumes are suggested but not required. Prizes will be given for Best Overall (both male and female), Scariest (male and female), and Best Coordinated Couple. The party is open to those age 21 and over (ID required). Tickets for the Friday fundraiser are $22 in advance or $25 at the door. Advance tickets are only available online at www.jazzfestfalmouth.org  and must be purchased by Thursday, October 29.  Details
30 Fri ? Michael Dutra and his live nine piece band's Frank Sinatra Tribute at the Hawthorne C.C., Dartmouth for dinner buffet, dancing and show. Call 508.984.8401 extension 256 for tickets all for only $35. Go to http://nbhealthfoundation.org/ 
30 Fri 8pm? Luther 'Guitar Jr.' Johnson and the Magic Rockers at Chan's Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI (401) 765-1900
30 Fri 9pm-1am "The Sweet and Low Down" with Miss Tess and Rachel Price at Swing City Halloween Party, West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave./Fresh Pond Cambridge, MA 617-513-9841 COSTUMES SUGGESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED! Costume Contest ($50 cash prize for winner and gift cert's for runners up)  $15 advance (on line) or $20 at the door + $5 workshop ($5 off with student ID) dance lessons 7-9pm
30 Fri 9:30-midnight The Fernando Holz Band, an evening of Jazz Brazilian Style at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA. So come have a fine craft beer or a caipirinha and join the party!!  Fernando Holz/ guitar/ vocals & compositions, Molly Flannery - piano, Jon Simmons - trombone, John Funkhouser - bass, Steve Rose - Drums  www.fernandoholz.com  $15 music charge ($12 online)  
30 Fri 10pm Ken Steiner with Dave B & the Hot Shots at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
31 Sat 6-10pm Paul Broadnax Trio with Peter Kontrimas (bass) and Jim Gwin (drums) at the Side Bar Bistro, 127 Dorrance St.  Providence RI
31 Sat 7-8:30pm Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” performed in its entirety by: Adrian Sicam - voice, keys Mark Shilansky - keys, voice Eric Byers - guitar, voice Andrea Cappozzoli - voice Skip Smith - bass Dave Jamrog - drums Taylor Haskins - trumpet, keys Jared Sims - saxes at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.actonjazzcafe.com  $22 per person (includes Halloween buffet)/ $18 online Costumes encouraged! Free video-and-live “Thriller” dance instruction will be available after 5 p.m. in the lobby!
31 Sat 8-11pm Sweet Willie D "Deacon of the Blues" at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
31 Sat 8pm Aubrey Johnson Quartet at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA.  Johnson brings her lush, beautiful, and soulful sound to an eclectic set of modern arrangements of jazz standards and her own original compositions, creating an ideal blend of the elements we love most of classic jazz vocals with the freshness of new. $15 (Stu/Sen $14, Mem $12)  
31 Sat 8pm Maria Muldaur at the Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA 02721.  508.324.1926 www.ncfta.org For over 40 years, Maria has been one of the finest interpreters of the American songbook. From her early days in the Kweskin Jug Band, to Midnight at the Oasis to her amazing Tribute to Bob Dylan. Maria has put her own unique signature style on this wide body of work.
31 Sat 9:30-midnight Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” 2nd show, performed in its entirety by: Adrian Sicam - voice, keys Mark Shilansky - keys, voice Eric Byers - guitar, voice Andrea Cappozzoli - voice Skip Smith - bass Dave Jamrog - drums Taylor Haskins - trumpet, keys Jared Sims - saxes at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.actonjazzcafe.com $22 per person (includes Halloween buffet)/ $18 online. Costumes encouraged.
31 Sun 10pm Ameranouche, with Ken Steiner with a very small version~perhaps even acoustic~ of Jubilee Gardens opening the show at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu


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