SEPTEMBER 2009

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Anita O'Day
by Kimberly Ashby

September

Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.
1 Tue 7-9:30pm Debby Larkin, one of New England's favorite jazz vocalists, joins Swing Times Five for a genuinely swinging evening at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Ross Petot (piano) is one of the gems of the local music scene, and when he plays from his book of favorites, he really shines.  Jeff Hughes (cornet, flugel) joins in the celebration, supported by simpatico players Justin Meyer (string bass), Dan Weiner (guitar), and Dave Didriksen (drums). Their repertoire explores diverse corners of the American songbook, with lots of Ellington, Strayhorn, Gershwin, Porter, Kern, and Arlen, including many seldom-heard numbers.  Come for a swinging evening of relaxation and reminiscence.
1 Tue 7:30pm Billy Novick Trio at Franklin Cafe, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.
1 Tue 8pm Daryl Lowery & Faculty from Berklee College of Music host the Jazz Jam at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $6 ($5 Mem)  
2 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Jazz fans, you can have the time of your life having lunch at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant on Route 156 in Niantic, CT while the band plays your favorites.
2 Wed 6pm
Carmen Cicero (sax) with Kent Hewitt (piano), Marshall Wood (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Fourth Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA (508) 487-1750  www.paam.org  All concerts take place on Wednesdays at 6:00pm and cost $15.00.  details...
2 Wed 7-8:30pm The Paul Broadnax Duo Paul Broadnax/ piano & vocals Peter Kontrimas/ upright bass at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.paulbroadnax.com  $5 music charge  
2 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
2 Wed 9-11pm NY: Peter Ecklund presents an evening of jazz standards and originals: BLUE SUITCASE, at the Greenwich Village Bistro, 13 Carmine Street, between 6th & Bleecker.  212-206- 9777. Peter Ecklund, trumpet & flugelhorn, maybe uke and whistling; Mike Weatherly, bass & vocals; Will Holshauser, accordion, and guests.  No cover, no minimum. Suggested donation $5.  
3 Thu 7-9:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band, with Bob Price, Skip Hughes, and Cynthia Fabian at Oliver's Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road Essex, CT, 06426   860-767-2633 http://www.oliverstavern.com, ! Remember, it's the first Thursday of every month! Contact Bill Logozzo at Bill@nutmegchrome.com or http://www.heartbeatjazzband.net 
3 Thu 7:30-10pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, at The Mockingbird Restaurant, 838 North Bedford St. (Rt.18) East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-4911 (largest martini menu on the South Shore!)  
4-6 -- Boston Symphony Orchestra presents Tanglewood Jazz Festival.   Details...
4-6 -- Rhythm & Roots,  Cajun Festival at Ninigret Park, 4470-4813 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI 401-364-1222  gate opens at 4pm Friday  http://rhythmandroots.com/general/home.php
4 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
4 Fri 7-8:30pm The Love Dogs at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.thelovedogs.com  $12 cover charge ($10 online)  Membership Drive
4 Fri 7:30-10:30pm Debby Larkin Vocals, Mark Earley Saxophone, featured with Steve Hershman Piano, John Turner Bass, Rol Plourd Drums, at Angelica's Restaurant - www.angelicas-online.com  49 S Main St (Route 114), Middleton, MA  (978) 750-4900
4 Fri 7:30pm "The Hotsy-Totsy Gang", with John Clark (reeds), Jeff Hughes (cornet), Ross Petot (piano), Bob Barta (banjo & vocals), and Albie Bernard (tuba). Maybe Stan Vincent (trombone) will be able to guest with us, at the Woods Hole Community Hall, just over the bridge in Woods Hole, Cape Cod. We'll be sharing the bill with Tom Goux and his male acapella singers, "Notescape". Cover ~$8??  Each of these concerts in the past several years has sold out!  
4 Fri 8-10pm Krisanthi Pappas at Lake Winnepesaukee Playhouse, NH. Join Krisanthi with pianist Bill Duffy in a cabaret concert filled with memorable songs, audience participation and lots of fun! 
4 Fri 8:30pm Al Vega Trio featuring vocalists Janine Graham and Rich Dimare, no cover at Johnnie's on the Side, 138 Portland Street, Downtown Boston.  www.johnniesontheside.com  or call 617-227-1588  
4 Fri 9:30-midnight The Love Dogs at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.thelovedogs.com  $15 cover charge ($12 online)
4 Fri 6:30pm Leah Souza Trio at the Radisson, Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Ma  
5 Sat 7-8:30pm The Michael Chasse Group (rhymes with “Classy!”) Michael Chasse/ guitar, Eric Ostling/ piano, Dave Zox/ bass, Brooke Sofferman/ drums at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  $12 music charge ($10 online)  
5 Sat 6:15pm Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys at the Main Stage at Rhythm & Roots,  Ninigret Park, 4470-4813 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI 401-364-1222   http://rhythmandroots.com/general/home.php
5 Sat 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
5 Sat 7-8:30pm The Michael Chasse Group  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.thelovedogs.com $12 music charge ($10 online)  
5 Sat 9-midnight The Back Bay Rhythm Makers/White Heat Swing Quintet at Boston Swing Central, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, 8 Inman Street (Central Square), Cambridge, MA
5 Sat 9:30-midnight Breaktime, fronted by vocalists Liz Rainoldi and Charlie Koch, also includes Mike Glen on drums, Greg MacKinnon on bass, Will Hapgood on keys, and Rob Hamilton on guitar at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA.. Joining us for this gig will be John Rogers on sax. We play a eclectic mix of Blues, R + B, Rock and Roll and whatever else Liz dreams up in the moment! music charge $10 at the door/ $8 online
6 Sun 10am Patricia Adams Sunday Jazz Brunch at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St. Cambridge, MA.  Patricia Adams [vocals], Ray Santisi [piano], Greg Loughman [bass] and Gary Johnson [drums] play to standing room only, singing and swinging jazz and blues standards from Tin Pan Alley and Harlem renaissance. Offering a delicious brunch menu of both traditional and creative specialties, chef Mitch's selections will delight your palette. Complimentary parking in two lots. Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible.   (617) 876-9330
6 Sun 11 & 11:30am Winiker Band at Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium, 199 Clarendon Street, Boston jazz brunch at 2 locations, the Copley Square restaurant (11:30am-2:30pm) with Bill Winiker and now at the Patriot’s Place Skipjacks in Foxboro (11am-2pm) with Bo Winiker.  
6 Sun 1:30-4:30pm Lee Childs and the Bourbon St. Parade Trio LAST Cape Cod Canal Jazz Cruise of the season, Onset Town Pier, Onset, MA 508-295-3883
6 Sun 3pm Emerging Artist Series: with Steven Linscott (saxophone) and James Merenda (piano) at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $12 (Stu/Sen $11, Mem $10)  Steven Linscott (saxophone) and James Merenda (piano) are a jazz duo taking inspiration from the avant-garde movement. Performing original music as well as standards, they represent a collection of styles combined to create their own sound. Their dynamic performances are full of energy coming from their superb communication. With influences ranging from early jazz to modern hip-hop, you can expect to hear a diversity of styles represented in their show. (this will be the only show this weekend - Michael is actually taking a well desrved break!)
6 Sun 4-7pm Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $5
6 Sun 5pm Barbara & Al Boudreau Quartet, with Greg Hopkins trumpet/flugelhorn/Chris Taylor piano, Mark Carlsen bass, Al Boudreau drums/vocals, Barbara Boudreau vocals, present an evening of hard-swinging musical interpretations of the Great American Songbook at Jazz at the Studio, 51 Rocky Neck Ave. Gloucester MA 01930. 978-283-4123 Price: $5.00.
7 Mon 12pm New Liberty Jazz Band plays great Traditional Jazz on their 1941 Fire Truck at the Marlboro, MA parade
7 Mon ? Billy Novick with vibist Ed Saindon in Watertown, MA 
7 Mon 6-8:30pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, Gourmet Night at Benjamin's Restaurant 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313 
8 Tue 7-9:30pm Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Billy and Guy have been performing their unique style of classic American Jazz for over 30 years. Combining Guy's sophisticated, elegant guitar style with Billy's soulful clarinet, they have delighted audiences all over the country with the passion, warmth and wit of their music. They have released nine recordings as a duo, made many guest appearances on "A Prairie home Companion Show," and have been the feature of a 30-minute interview on NPR's "All Things Considered." "Guy...has practically invented a finger-picked guitar style, closer to jazz piano than guitar. "Billy Novick, on clarinet, had he lived in the 30's would be a legend..." Boston Globe
8 Tue 8pm The Ted Knowlton Group hosts the Jazz Jam at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $6 ($5 Mem)  
9 Wed 6-7:45pm Dick Miller & Friends, with Dick at the piano and Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals at Provincetown Art Association and Museum's Early Evenings devoted to popular songs.
9 Wed 7-9pm Dixie Diehards at Mansfield MA South Commons
9 Wed 8-11pm Moishe Feldman and Friends at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
10 Thu 6-9pm Johnny Souza with Mike Renzi/Piano & Tom Pasquerelli/Bass at The Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd.  Newport, RI
10 Thu 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
10 Thu 7:30-10pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, at The Mockingbird Restaurant, 838 North Bedford St. (Rt.18) East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-4911 (contemporary Italian cuisine)  
11 Fri 7-8:30pm The Helene Gove Trio at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $12 music charge ($10 online)  www.actonjazzcafe.com
11 Fri 7:30-11pm Steve Hershman Trio: Steve Hershman Keyboard, John Turner Bass, Ron Plourde Drums,  Mike Peipman trumpet, Wendee Glick vocals at Angelica's Restaurant, 49 S. Main Street, Middleton, MA 978.750.4900  No Cover Charge Enjoy the music, the dancing and the popovers!  
11 Fri 7-10pm NJ: Jim Fryer and his Unusual Suspects at the Cajun Queen, 680 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 732-634-6060 
11 Fri 8pm James Montgomery Blues Band [Blues Rock] at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $20 (Stu/Sen $19, Mem $17) 
11 Fri 9:30-midnight The Phillippe Crettien Trio at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $15 music charge ($12 online)  
11 Fri 10pm John Walker & Friends, with Ken Steiner at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menue
11-12 Fri 10pm Harold Melvin's Blue Notes at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111. The Blue Notes were formed over thirty five years ago in Philadelphia. During those years they performed at Carnegie Hall, The Forum, Hollywood Bowl, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and the Palladium in London. Among their credits, a dozen or so Gold and Platinum singles & albums including "If You Don't Know Me By Now" (which was also nominated for a Grammy Award,) "The Love I Lost," "Bad Luck," "Wake Up Everybody" and countless others.  http://www.scullersjazz.com
12 Sat 2-5pm Seacoast Stompers with Bobby Reardon a Traditional Jazz Special Afternoon Event - 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, Bobby Reardon drums, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations recommended. Call 978-263-6161. $10 advance, $12 door    YouTube    AJC Memberhip Drive
12 Sat moved to the 13th because of rain Marty Rowen & Friends featuring: Marty Rowern, B3 Organ/Keys; Debby Larkin, Vocals; Jeff Stout, Trumpet; Dave Brown, Guitar; Mike Turk, Harmonica; Bob Gullotti, Drums; perform at A Benefit for a fellow musician & the family that misses him... PAT BRADY www.wix.com/patbrady/patbrady  Essex Marina, 35 Dodge St., Essex, MA (click on above link for details) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM  http://www.myspace.com/martyrowen  Prior to our sets: Varsity Drag & more. Admission $20.00 pp / Includes BBQ - Live Music, Games click on the above link for details. Bring lawn chairs, coolers, etc. children under 12 free  
12 Sat 4:30-7:30pm
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 http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm
12 Sat ? Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick in Sandwich, MA
12 Sat 6pm  Dixie Diehards at Easton Lions Club concert, Yardley Rink, Easton MA
12 Sat 6pm The Red Riders with Mary Servatius on cello at the Block Party by the Boiler Room followed by outside dance/DJ music at corner or Harding & Winter Streets, Worcester; our 6pm show is after the Canal Festival that is from 11am-6pm~ this event has a rain date of Sat 19th~but we're hoping our 6pm show won't be affected by bad weather. If something changes- please visit our website http://jubileegardens.com 
12 Sat 7-8:30pm The Sara Levecque Trio at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA . www.actonjazzcafe.com   A rootsy blend of blues, country, folk and rock. Sarah Levecque's sweet vocals and direct heartfelt songwriting are center stage. She is supported by Peter Zarkadas on electric guitar. Peter's playing has been influenced by jazz, country, blues and experimental music and adds the perfect embellishment to Sarah's vocals. music charge $10 ($8 online)
12 Sat 7:30pm Paul Winter Consort at the The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 As a saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and explorer of the world's musical traditions, Paul Winter is motivated by his vision of a musical and ecological community, and has followed a steady course toward his unique “Earth Music.”    
12 Sat 8pm Michelle Willson the queen of Boston Blues, makes her annual visit to Chan's Egg rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 Michelle is known to blues lovers around the world as "Evil Gal" and acknowledged by aficionados of Jazz and Blues as a passionate and gifted performer, bandleader and songwriter.
12 Sat 8pm John O'Neil & Jinny Sagorin [Cabaret] at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $16 (Stu/Sen $15, Mem $13)
12 Sat 9:30-midnight The Fran Dagostino Band at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA music charge $12 ($10 online)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=90bEIQOoSfk
13 Sun 10am-11:15pm Galvanized Jazz Band with Skip Hughes at the First Congregational Church regular service, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison CT, and then outside for their Rally Day picnic.
13 Sun 11am-7pm Dirty Dozen Brass Band, (5:45pm)  Beausoleil, (3:30)Seth Walker and Hot Club of Cowtown (12pm) at the 8th Annual Narrows Festival of the Arts, rain or shine on Fall River's historic waterfront just outside the Narrows Center at 16 Anawan St. in Fall River, MA  FREE. 
13 Sun 12-2pm JEM Jazz Trio returns to the Tryst Restaurant, 689 Mass. Avenue, Arlington MA every Sunday jazz brunch 781-641-2227   www.jemjazz.com  Named best Sunday brunch west of Boston by Boston Magazine 
13 Sun 1-5pm Lee Childs reeds and Kurt Wentzel piano return every Sunday to 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/
13 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.
13 Sat 3-7pm Marty Rowen & Friends featuring: Marty Rowern, B3 Organ/Keys; Debby Larkin, Vocals; Jeff Stout, Trumpet; Dave Brown, Guitar; Mike Turk, Harmonica; Bob Gullotti, Drums; perform at A Benefit for a fellow musician & the family that misses him... PAT BRADY www.wix.com/patbrady/patbrady  Essex Marina, 35 Dodge St., Essex, MA (click on above link for details) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM  http://www.myspace.com/martyrowen  Prior to our sets: Varsity Drag & more. Admission $20.00 pp / Includes BBQ - Live Music, Games click on the above link for details. Bring lawn chairs, coolers, etc. children under 12 free  
13 Sun 4-7pm Molly Flannery & Friends  host the Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Molly Flannery....piano Shane Allessio....bass Dave Fox.....drums The first hour will be the trio, doing some of my originals and some standards, and then we'll open it up to the jam!! Bring your instruments, your tunes, your ears, your appetites, your thirst, and your festive spirit, and maybe dancing shoes!!.  452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.mollyflannery.com  $5 music charge  
13 Sun 4:30-6:30pm Wolverine Jazz Band at the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. South Natick, MA. (508) 653-6730 (postponed from Fathers' Day) bring a lawn chair
13 Sun 4:30-7:30pm 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 http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm  (Poster) 
13 Sun 6-9pm Barbara & All Boudreau Quintet at Stone Soup Cafe, 141 High St (route 133) Ipswich MA 978-356-4222 no cover charge. Trumpeter and Berklee professor Jeff Stout joins Chris Taylor-piano, Mark Carlsen-bass,Al Boudreau-drums/vocals and Barbara Boudreau-vocals for the opening of a new jazz venue at the STONE SOUP CAFE. Owner MARK MACKLIN who enjoys jazz enough to already have a Thursday evening jazz trio performing wants to try out this new quintet.
14 Mon 1:30pm Dixie Diehards at Mashpee Senior Center, Mashpee MA
14 Mon 6-8:30pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, Gourmet Night at Benjamin's Restaurant 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313 
14 Mon 7:30pm Ed Saindon vibes, Billy Novick reeds, Bruno Raberg bass, Mark Walker drums at the Watertown Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, MA. For more information, please call 617-932-0100. The evening’s concert will feature songs from Great American Songbook, Swing Era classics made famous by Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton as well as original compositions from Saindon’s latest recording Depth of Emotion
15 Tue 7-9:30pm Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission. Stan McDonald's Blue Horizon Jazz Band introduced classic jazz to the Sherborn Inn in 1989. Stan'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 of Eric Baldwin, the full-bodied string bass of Al Ehrenfreid, 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!
15 Tue 7:30pm Billy Novick Trio at Franklin Cafe, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.  
15 Tue 8pm John Funkhouser hosts the Jazz Jam at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA  $6 ($5 Mem) 
15 Tue 9pm LovelySinger Jazz Experience at Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge MA. Lydia Harrell is the Lovelysinger. It'll be Jazzy, It'll be funky, It'll be swingin, and It'll be fun so be there!  $8
16 Wed 6-7:45pm Dick Miller & Friends, with Dick at the piano and Blair Resika vocals at Provincetown Art Association and Museum's Early Evenings devoted to popular songs.
16 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
17 Thu 7:30-10pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, at The Mockingbird Restaurant, 838 North Bedford St. (Rt.18) East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-4911 (largest martini menu on the South Shore!)  
17 Thu 8:30pm Christine Fawson Band at Ryles Jazz Club,  Cambridge, MA 02139  (617) 876-9330 $10 (dining 5-11pm) Christine is a vocalist and trumpet player who has played trumpet with the DIVA Jazz Orchestra from 2004 to 2007, an exciting all-woman band at such venues as Carnegie Hall, The Apollo Theater and Lincoln Center in New York City and with artists such as Anne Hampton Callaway, John Pizzarelli, Maurice Hines and the New York Pops. She is also in demand as a freelance trumpet player and vocalist throughout New England.  
17-20 -- NJ: New Orleans Hot Stompers in A la recherche de Josephine - comedy about Josephine Baker and Katrina, American Premiere! Performing at Montclair State College (Montclair, NJ.) For tickets and information visit: http://www.peakperfs.org/ 
18 Fri 7-8:30pm The Marlene Jazz Quartet at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA music charge $12 ($10 online)  www.marlenemusic.com
18 Fri 7:30pm Elite Syncopation, a nationally recognized touring ensemble specializing in historically authentic performances of ragtime and early jazz, will present a concert of music by Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, and many others on at Elim Park in Cheshire, CT   details...
19 Sat 8-10:30pm Jean Mancini Gough at The Java Room,14 Littleton Rd (route 110, the Ginger Ale Plaza), Chelmsford, MA with Ed Conley drums, Tom Grandprey bass, Pete Martin trumpet, and Tom Phelan vibes performing a great mix of tunes from American Standards to bebop to bossa nova.  
18 Fri 8pm Paul Broadnax Trio: Remembering Nat King Cole at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. (Rt. 126)  Framingham, MA  Paul Broadnax has been a staple in the metrowest for decades: Amazing Things Arts Center $16 (Stu/Sen $15, Mem $13) 
18 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
18 Fri 7:30pm The Novel Jazz Septet  at the Frontier Café Cinema and Gallery, Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME, for a special concert featuring the works of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. $12 advance, $14 door available at Frontier Café or by calling 207-725-5222. Seating is limited so advance ticket purchase is recommended.  details...  Directions at www.explorefrontier.com. 
18 Fri 8:30-12:30am Leah Souza Trio, with Leah Souza/Vocals, Michael Shea/Piano & Dave Zox/Bass and very special guest, Johnny Souza at Tosca, 14 North Street Hingham, MA 781-740-0080
18 Fri 8:45-1am Love Dogs at Swing City, Somerville City Club, 20 Innerbelt Rd. Somerville, MA 02143 (just off I-93 at exit 28) Free Lessons (with cover): 7:45-8:45 All ages welcome $15 ($10 w/ student ID) (617) 513-9841 No annex tonight. 
18 Fri 9:30-midnight The Rick Frank Quintet at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $12 music charge $10 on line www.deckercreekrecords.com
18 Fri 10pm Lisa Marie, with Ken Steiner at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
18-26 -- Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival (No traditional or Dixieland Jazz) Highlights include three-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and Berklee alumnus Branford Marsalis (September 23, BPC); Kickin' the Blues, a concert featuring two-time Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn and vocalists Amina Claudine Myers and Kevin Mahogany (September 25, BPC); multi-Grammy-nominated vocalist Kurt Elling (September 24-25, Scullers); influential pianist/composer Ahmad Jamal (Sept. 18-19, Regattabar); and Love and Hunger, an original play about the life and work of Billie Holiday, written and performed by Berklee students (September 24, David Friend Recital Hall). http://www.beantownjazz.org/schedule.html

On Saturday, September 26, the free Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. on three stages over six blocks on Columbus Avenue, starting at Massachusetts Avenue, with a shimmering array of talent.

19 Sat 2 or 3pm The Red Riders with Mary Servatius on cello at Crystal Park (across from Clark U Main St Worc) part of their Main South Celebrates in conjunction with WCUW.org for more details~ food~family fun ~ festivities ~ and more music (again, details as they arise will be posted on our website) www.jubileegardens.com
19 Sat 5-9pm Provincetown Music Festival, Gentle Jazz, with Paul Nossiter (clarinet & sax), Alan Clinger (guitar), Laird Boles (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums) and more bands will be held in the Madeira Room at the Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA. The Festival is an off-season music event which showcases many styles of music. Tickets are $20.00 and a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Helping Our Women and the Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter.   Details...
19 Sat 6-11pm
Music starts at 7pm		 Compaq Big Band at World War II Hangar Dance, for Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, at Hangar III, East Side, Beverly Airport Beverly, MA. Tickets $35 per person This dance will take you back to the 1940s. Dance the night away to big band music surrounded by vintage aircraft, memorabilia from World War II, antique military vehicles and re-enactors dressed in original US, British and German military uniforms of the period. Admission includes hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, full cash bar, door prizes, music, memorabilia and the sharing of memories from an era gone by. Raffle tickets for the flight of a lifetime in either a B-17, B-24 or B-25 bomber will be on available ($5 each or a book of five for $20). Tickets are now on sale. Call (978) 921-5454 and leave a message, or visit the website http://www.hangardance.net  to buy them online. Admission is limited to 450 tickets. Tables for 10 can be reserved.  
19 Sat 7pm Jonathan Russell violin virtuoso, with special guests at the American Legion Hall Benefit Concert, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes, VT 05491. Jonathan Russell is an exciting fourteen-year-old jazz violinist who bridges generational and cultural gaps with improvised jazz. He is one of the 2009-2010 Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin honorees. His performances in Europe and throughout the United States at clubs and jazz festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Bohém Jazz Festival in Hungary have earned the respect and praise of seasoned jazz musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Bucky Pizzarelli and the late Les Paul.   http://www.jonathanjazz.com
19 Sat 7-11pm Rico Barr & The Jump 'n' Jive Review at Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH for the New Hampshire Amateur Ballroom Dance Association. Cost is $10 pp for members, $15 for nonmembers. Shepard Auditorium at Pinkerton Academy   http://www.nhabda.com/news_events.php#167   
19 Sat 7-8:30pm The Kris Adams Group at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $12 music charge ($10 online)  www.krisadams.com
19 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
19 Sat 9:30-midnight Myanna at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $15 music charge ($12 online)  www.myanna.com
19 Sat 10pm The Red Riders with Mary Servatius on cello at the Sahara, Highland St. Worcester, MA www.jubileegardens.com
20 Sun 11am-2pm Dave Whitney Trio (with Jon Wheatley and Mark Carlsen) at Bullfinch's, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094
20 Sun 11am Third Shift at Southern Mass. Arts Festival, West and South Main St. Mansfield MA
20 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
20 Sun 11:30am SHARP-7pm Hartford Jazz Society's 49th annual jazz cruise Featuring Shawnn Monteiro and her Quartet and the Hartt School All-Stars. Sailing from state pier on the Connecticut River at Haddam, CT. Cruise from Haddam to Long Island Sound and back. Sailing 11:30 AM, sharp. Arrival back at dock 7 PM.
Parking: A large FREE parking lot is available right next to the boat dock. Park your car and carry your belongings to the boat.
Tickets: $50.00 per person / Special: Ticket plus HJS one year membership: add $10 to price of ticket
Reserved Tables: ALL BOTTOM DECK TABLES RESERVED. Tables of 10 seats on bottom deck: $550.00 until Sept. 12, 2009; after Sept. 12th: $600.00.
ALL RESERVED TABLES SOLD ONLY AT HJS OFFICE.  (860) 242-6688
20 Sun 12-1:30pm Jean Mancini Gough at The Harvest Cafe, 40 Washington street Hudson, MA 01749 (978) 567-0948  Fundraiser Weekend with Tom Phelan on vibes and Mike Caruso on bass and guitar. New Venue.
20 Sun 2pm Jonathan Russell, violin virtuoso, with special guests at the Middlebury Town Hall Theater http://www.townhalltheater.org/  68 South Pleasant Street Middlebury, VT 05753 $15  http://www.jonathanjazz.com
20 Sun 2-5:30pm NJ: Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings at Brooklawn American Legion Hall, 11 Railroad Ave. at the end of Browning Rd. Brooklawn, NJ 08030  for the Tri-State Jazz Society. Jerry Rife, leader and clarinet Dan Tobias, trumpet Pete Reichlin, trombone Pat Mercuri, guitar Ed Wise, bass Lenny Pucciatti, drums $20 admission, $15 Members, $10 Students, $10 First time member guests. Pay At the Door - No Advance Sales
20 Sun 3-4:30pm Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band at The Chapel at West Parish, near Lowell St. (Rte. 133 at Reservation Road, Andover, MA 978.475.35 28  Personnel
20 Sun 4-7pm Bart Weisman Jazz Jam at the Island Merchant, 302 Main Street, Hyannis 508-771-1337, www.theislandmerchant.com  The rhythm section will be Steve Hershman (piano), Chris Rathbun (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). Plus a Baby Grand Piano, PA, Mikes, etc. www.bartweisman.com  
20 Sun 6-9pm Paul Broadnax Trio Featuring Peter Kontrimas (Bass) and Les Harris Jr. (Drums) at the Press room, 97 Daniels Street Portsmouth, NH 603-431-5186  
20 Sun 6:30-9pm Galvanized Jazz Band with special guests Cynthia Fabian-vocals, Bill Logozzo-drums, and Noel Kaletsky-reeds, (Yes, two reeds, Russ and Noel) and Joel Schiavone will be back on banjo, for their LAST TIME for the summer at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT. ! Great food, and dancing too! Call 203-230-4640 for reservations. Call now, before it sells out! This really is the last one for the summer.
21 Mon 6-8:30pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, Gourmet Night at Benjamin's Restaurant 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313 
21 Mon 7-9pm The Stardusters, playing the music of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and more at a Big Band Concert/Dance in memory of Freddy's Mom, Mary Vigorito, at the Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave New Haven, CT. For $10 you get a terrific 18 piece big band,  free setups, coffee, and desert! Bring your own 'drinks' and snacks. And, all of the money goes to Mom's favorite charity, the SARAH Foundation. SARAH is a non-profit family of agencies committed to providing advocacy, services and support for people with intellectual and other disabilities, and to promoting opportunities for full inclusion in their communities. 
21 Mon 8pm Russell Malone Quartet: No Snow in Sight, with Russell Malone jazz guitar, Martin Bejerano piano, Tassili Bond bass and Johnathan Blake drums at UNH's Johnson Theater. Having been weathered out last season, Russell graciously committed to our earliest possible date. Highly sought after by his peers, he translates the blues roots of his guitar into a collaborative art heralded from Connick to Krall, etc. --and Robert Altman's Kansas City.  This concert #194 is the first in UNH’s Traditional Jazz Series for the 2009-2010 season. 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.
22 Tue 7-9:30pm Wolverine Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10 admission.  Since 1995 the Wolverine Jazz Band has been entertaining lovers of Traditional Jazz all over Boston and southern New England. In Massachusetts alone, they have raised the roof at the Sherborn Inn, crisped the leaves at sundry Town Green summer concerts, and flaked the varnish on church pews in the Boston suburbs. John Clark leader/clarinet/bari sax; Jeff Hughes cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn; Tom Boates trombone; Ross Petot piano; Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals; Rick MacWilliams tuba; Dave Didriksen drums. This rapidly rising group will keep your feet tapping!
22 Tue ? Shawnn Monteiro and Mike Renzi, Tuesday Jazz at the Hi Hat, 1 Davol Square, Providence RI no cover
22 Tue 7:30pm Billy Novick Trio at Franklin Cafe, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.
22 Tue 7:30pm El Eco, Brazilian and Argentine music at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA, featuring grammy award wining vocalist of N.Y. Voices, Kim Nazarian, with Guillermo Nojechowicz-Drums, Dino Govoni-Sax, Osmany Paredes-Piano, Fernando Huergo-Bass. Call 603-898-1591 for reservations and tickets.  $15
23 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Jazz Band at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant. The restaurant is on route 156 in Niantic, CT. Happily the construction on the Baldwin Bridge is completed for the moment so that tie up is eliminated. Bill Logozzo will see you there for a great time!
23 Wed 7-8:30pm Frank Stadler/ traditional style jazz piano with Bob McHenry/ bass at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  (Paul Broadnax and Peter Kontrimas return next week) $5 music charge  
23 Wed 8-11pm Jimmy Mazzy & the Last Minute Men every Wednesday at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
23 Wed 8pm Maggie Scott Presents, featuring Rebecca Parris, Donna Byrne, Wannetta Jackson... Show: $25 Add Dinner for: $38. The concert features tributes by Rebecca Parris (to Shirley Horn), Donna Byrne (to Anita O'Day), Wannetta Jackson ( in tribute to Aretha Franklin), Steve Marvin (to Frank Sinatra), Paul Broadnax (tributes Joe Williams ) and Charles Turner (to Eddy Jefferson). These wonderful singers are accompanied by the Maggie Scott Quartet featuring Jon Wheatley on guitar.  
23 Wed 9-11:30pm Phil Grenadier- trumpet Jerry Bergonzi/ saxophone special guest Will Slater- bass Bob Kaufman- drums and naked dancers!!  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  $8 music charge
24-27 -- NJ: New Orleans Hot Stompers in A la recherche de Josephine - comedy about Josephine Baker and Katrina, Performing at Montclair State College (Montclair, NJ.) For tickets and information visit: http://www.peakperfs.org/ 
24 Thu 6:30-7:45pm Starchild with Gwenn Vivian/ vocals, Molly Flannery/ piano, Larry Roland/ bass,  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA
24 Thu 7:30-10pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, at The Mockingbird Restaurant, 838 North Bedford St. (Rt.18) East Bridgewater, MA (508) 378-4911 (contemporary Italian cuisine)  
24 Thu 7pm Love and Hunger: The Life and Music of Billie Holiday at David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02115  part of Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
24 Thu 8 & 10pm El Eco, An evening of Brazilian Argentinean jazz,  featuring: Kim Nazarian (Grammy award): vocals Fernando Huergo: bass, Dino Govoni: tenor, sop sax; Osmany Paredes: piano; Guillermo Nojechowicz: drums at Scullers Jazz Club at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Road, Boston, MA 02134, For Tickets and Information: 617.562.4111 Email: Info@ScullersJazz.com  Ticket purchases are non-refundable.  
24 Thu 8-midnight B.J. Magoon & Friends host the Jazz Jam 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!!  
24 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.
24 Thu 9pm Ken Steiner at The Point, Boston MA with Truckdrivin' Neighbors
25 Fri 7-8:30pm Lovelysinger’s Jazz Experience with Lydia Harrell - Vocals, David Arteaga - Sax, Steven Higgs - Piano, Jason Davis - Bass, Barry Lit - Drums at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA  www.lovelysinger.com  $12 cover charge ($10 online)  
25 Fri 8pm Jubilee Gardens with Mary Servatius on cello at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. (Rt. 126) Framingham, MA. Possibly the world's only Folk Music Big Band, Jubilee Gardens is the winner of the 2009 Turtle Boy Music Awards (sponsored by Worcester Magazine), for Worcester's best world/ethnic music ensemble Amazing Things Arts Center $15 (Stu/Sen $14, Mem $12) This will be their final show with Mary on cello, as she will head back to Europe and back to school.
25 Fri 8pm Frank Sinatra Jr. "Sinatra sings Sinatra" at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford -  Proudly announces their Season Opening Gala in a rare New England Appearance of Frank Sinatra Jr. with his 20 piece Orchestra. Tickets *$95 $65 $50 *includes post-show reception. Tickets on Sale: Become a "Z" Member for early ticket sales, August 25, 10AM General Public on sale September 1, 10 AM. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Box Office: 508.994.2900.  Details... This show is the gala grand opening of the 2009-2010 season at the Zeiterion and there will be special surprises throughout the evening.       http://www.zeiterion.org/  
25 Fri 8:30pm Al Vega Trio featuring vocalists Janine Graham and Rich Dimare, no cover at Johnnie's on the Side, 138 Portland Street, Downtown Boston.  www.johnniesontheside.com  or call 617-227-1588  
25 Fri 8pm Forever Ray - Tribute to Ray Charles at Showcase Live, at Foxboro Stadium, 23 Patriot Place - Foxborough, MA 02035 - (888) 354-7042  Map off Rt. 1 Birthday discounts for September!
25 Fri 9pm Michelle Willson at C Note in Hull, MA. Michelle is known to blues lovers around the world as "Evil Gal" and acknowledged by aficionados of Jazz and Blues as a passionate and gifted performer, bandleader and songwriter.
25 Fri 9:30-midnight No Static is joined by Lydia Harrell-Vocals, David Arteaga-Sax, and Barry Lit-Drums for Boston's best Steely Dan Tribute at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.nostaticband.com  $15 cover charge ($12 online)  
25 Fri 10pm Dave B & the Hotshots with Ken Steiner at Sahara, 143 Highland Street, Worcester 508-798-2181 Mediterranean menu
26 Sat 12-6pm Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival,. continues FREE on three stages over six blocks on Columbus Avenue, starting at Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA with a shimmering array of talent.
26 Sat ? Stan Strickland and a host of other great musicians perform at the 32nd John Coltrane Memorial Concert at Blackman Theatre, Northeastern University
26 Sat 4:30-6:30pm Triple Play at the Durham CT Fair playing on the green stage next to the big tent at the top of the hill. Bill Logozzo's Triple Play recreates classic rock of the 50's and 60's as close as the original arrangements are remembered.
26 Sat 5:30 & 9:30pm Fulani Haynes Jazz Collaborative, Mike Shea keyboard, Larry Roland acoustic bass, dinner & jazz at The House Bakery Cafe, Dudley Square, 2139 Washington St. Roxbury MA 02119 617-445-0900  $25 & $15
26 Sat 7-8:30pm EGB: The Evan Goodrow Band at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.evangoodrow.com  $12 music charge ($10 online)  
26 Sat 8pm Jubilee Gardens at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA Featuring all original songs by Jubilee Connolly, Jubilee Gardens is a 9-piece acoustic rock adventure! Led by Jubilee himself on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Dan Hunt on lead guitar, the band also includes Dan's wife Gail on acoustic bass and backing vocals; the mighty Ed Melikian on oud; Paul Walker on reeds; Reiner Reichel on violin; Mary Servatious, cello; WICN's evening drive time host Joe Zupan on drums; and Paul Provost on piano. $18 (Stu/Sen $17, Mem $15)  508-405-ARTS (2787)
26 Sat 9pm-1am Jeff Stout / Debby Larkin Group featuring Debby Larkin vocals, Jeff Stout trumpet, Ray Santisi piano, John Repucci bass, Gary Johnson drums in a Jazz Concert in memorial tribute to Margie Larkin (Mom) on her Birthday at Ryles Jazz Club, www.rylesjazz.com  212 Hampshire St. Inman Sq., Cambridge, MA  02139-1333 (617) 876-9330  $10  (dining 5-11pm)
26 Sat 9:30-midnight EGB: The Evan Goodrow Band at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA www.evangoodrow.com  $15 music charge ($12 online)  
26 Sat 10pm The White Heat Swing Orchestra featuring Steve Marvin, perform at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, 425 Summer St. Boston for Ovations for the Cure to celebrate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Tickets are $150. Night of the Monarch fashion show 8:15pm, dancing at 10pm   Details...
27 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
27 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.
27 Sun 3pm Patrice Monahan, Jazz Vocals and Tap Dance, Emerging Artist Series at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA.  Amazing Things is happy to present Boston's very own Patrice Monahan, a passionate and soulful artist, nationally known for her artistic versatility, along with her group Shufflin' Time.  $12 (Stu/Sen $11, Mem $10)  
27 Sun 3pm Stan Strickland with Laszlo Gardony and Yoron Israel in a tribute to Trane on at ACT/Roxbury, Hiberian Hall, 184 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA  
27 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  
27 Sun 6-9pm Barbara & Al Boudreau Quintet at Stone Soup (formerly Marco Polo) 141 High St. Rt. 133, Ipswich MA with Jeff Galindo trombone, Chris Taylor piano, Mark Carlsen bass, Al Boudreau drums/vocals, Barbara Boudreau vocals. No cover charge.
27 Sun 7:30-10:30pm Saxophonist Joe Raia & Friends  host AJC’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. $5 music charge. Listeners welcome.
28 Mon 6-8:30pm Bella Sarkozy, jazz guitar, Gourmet Night at Benjamin's Restaurant 698 Bay St. Taunton MA 508-824-6313 
29 Tue 6:15 & 9PM

two shows

 NY: The Sidney Bechet Society presents trombone sensation Wycliffe Gordon leading a “History of Jazz Trombone” at Symphony Space, Broadway & 95th St., NY.  Wycliffe & the band will remember the legends of this soulful instrument, jazz titans like Kid Ory, Jack Teagarden, Lawrence Brown, Tricky Sam Nanton, Juan Tizol, Tommy Dorsey, J.C. Higginbotham, Tyree Glenn, Al Grey and Buster Cooper. Joining Wycliffe will be Anat Cohen, reeds (Jazz Journalists’ Assoc. 2009 Clarinetist of the Year); Etienne Charles, trumpet (winner: 2006 National Trumpet Competition); Ehud Asherie, piano; Zaid Shukri, bass; Marion Felder, drums; Terry Wilson, vocals. 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”  www.sidneybechet.org 
29 Tue 7-9:30pm New Black Eagle Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main St. Sherborn MA (508) 655-9521 $10. "We refuse to slavishly copy earlier jazz performances note for note, but are – at all times – aware of the legacy and influence from such legendary New Orleans musicians as Louis Armstrong, George Lewis, Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Paul Barbarin and, of course, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band - just to name a few of those who represent the best in the history of New Orleans Jazz. We also have a good selection of Duke Ellington and Ragtime to spice the pot – so to speak." Tony Pringle leader/cornet; Billy Novick clarinet/alto sax; Stan Vincent trombone; Peter Bullis banjo; Bob Pilsbury piano; Barry Bockus string bass; and Pam Pameijer or Bill Reynolds drums.
29 Tue 7:30-11pm Amanda Carr with The Hi-Hat Trio at the Hi-Hat, Devol Square, Providence RI no cover
29 Tue 7:30pm Syncopation, and The Mark Shilansky Trio, at the Sahara Club, 14 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200. Syncopation - 4 piece vocal group with Christine Fawson, Audrey Logan, David Scott, Lee Abe “The Manhattan Transfer of the 21st Century” Boston Globe, $10.00 Cover at the door. 
29 Tue 8pm Kaoruko hosts the jazz jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $6 ($5 Mem) 
30 Wed 11:30am-1pm Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band  has another great performance planned for lunch at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 860-739-9634.   (Route 156)
30 Wed 8-11pm Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
30 Wed 8pm J. Geils and Duke Robillard, Blues Legends, at Showcase Live, at Foxboro Stadium, 23 Patriot Place - Foxborough, MA 02035 - (888) 354-7042  Map off Rt. 1 Birthday discounts for September!  Purchase Tickets
30 Wed 8 & 10pm Aardvaark Jazz Orchestra 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 Show: 8pm The celebrated Aardvark Jazz Orchestra will open its 37th season at Scullers with a show entitled “All Blues,” painting the many shades of blues in jazz from Miles and Duke to Mingus and Basie to boogie and funk originals by Aardvark founder/music director Mark Harvey
 

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