| 1 Mon |
NOTE: |
The Acton Jazz Cafe HAS MOVED to a NEW LOCATION! It will be a lot easier to find – look for Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA – right across from the Reservoir on Rts. 2A/119. |
| 2 Tue |
7-9:30 |
Wolverine Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 $10. Under 40? Management picks up the admission fee. |
| 2 Tue |
7-11pm |
Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe,118 Main St. Gloucester, MA. 978.283.7888 |
| 2 Tue |
7pm |
Ken Badger Trio at First Congregational Church, 697 Main St. Harwich MA (508) 432-5327. Ken Badger (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums) |
| 2 Tue |
7:30-9:30pm |
Lou Borelli Octet continues “First Tuesday Jazz Night” at Nick’s, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA |
| 2 Tue |
7:30pm |
Greg Abate Quartet at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $10 |
| 2 Tue |
8pm |
Jazz Ensemble & Chapel Jazz Ensemble at U-Mass Amherst, Bowker Auditorium, with Jeffrey W. Holmes, Felipe Salles & Thomas Giampietro, directors With special guest Dave Liebman, sax (Multiple Grammy nominee & NEA Jazz Master honoree) Music by Dave Liebman, Louis Prima, Thad Jones & Antonio Carlos Jobim $3 UMass students, $5 Other students, seniors, children, $10 General public. Online ticketing Box Office: (413) 545-2511 |
| 3 Wed |
12-1:30pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band, Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Featured are Skip Hughes and Bill Sinclair along with the regular band. Come on down for the greatest lunch show around! |
| 3 Wed |
6:30m |
Stu Ingersoll’s Essex Corinthian Jazz Band at Bill’s Seafood for the season, Rte 1, Westbrook, CT Nine-piece jazz ensemble, music is danceable Dixie”. No cover. Wednesday Oct 3rd Starts The Essex Corinthen Jazz every week |
| 3 Wed |
7:30pm |
The Sax Factory, directed by Dave Rasmussen, at Chianti’s Jazz Club, 285 Cabot St. Beverly, MA www.chiantibeverly.com Phone: (978) 921-2233 http://www.thejazzfactory.biz/saxfactory.html |
| 3 Wed |
8-11pm |
Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Village Forge, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. Concord MA.. Every Wednesday, the Forge Room is filled with the unique singing and scatting of world-renowned banjo player, Jimmy Mazzy, with his repository of hundreds of gems dating back to the early 1900’s. no cover (978)369-9200www.concordscolonialinn.com |
| 3 Wed |
8pm |
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Mark Harvey, Music Director, 40th Season Opener and CD Release Party at Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA DETAILS Admission: $20. Reservations: 617-562-4111 or www.scullersjazz.com Praised for “exuberance, imagination and sheer brio” (Jazz Review UK), The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra kicks off its historic 40th season on October 3rd at Scullers with an exhilarating show spanning the Aardvark spectrum, from originals by director Mark Harvey to music from the Basie, Ellington, and Woody Herman bands. The October 3rd show will celebrate the release of Aardvark’s 11th CD, Evocations, on Leo Records (UK), one of the world’s leading adventurous music labels. AARDVARK VIDEO |
| 3 Wed |
9:30pm |
The Presidential Debate featuring The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet with Jerry Bergonzi/ sax Phil Grenadier/ trumpet Bruce Gertz/ bass Austin McMahon/ drums at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA $5 music charge |
| 4 Thu |
6:30-10pm |
John Russell’s Big Easy Jazz Band at Bill’s Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 www.billsseafood.com |
| 4 Thu |
6:30-7:45pm |
The Gwenn Vivian Thing, a modern approach to standards, with Molly Flannery/ piano Miki Matsuki/ drums Gwenn Vivian/ vocals Bill McCormack/ bass at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. No cover charge with dinner. |
| 4 Thu |
8pm |
Robert Glasper, Jazz, Hip Hop and R&B pianist, at Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 http://tickets.showcaselive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=62 508-543-5120 |
| 4 Thu |
8pm |
Itchy Feet at Ryle’s Jazz Club featuring vocalist Steve Marvin http://www.rylesjazz.com |
| 4 Thu |
8:15-midnight |
The Blues Jam! with host Tom Yates and friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. Newcomers and listeners/ dancers welcome! $5 music charge |
| 5 Fri |
7pm |
Krisanthi Pappas (Bill Duffy on piano, Steve Skop on bass, John DiSanto on drums, and Terry Anthony on saxophone and flute) at Bull Run Broadway Favorites …and All That Jazz! 215 Great Rd, Shirley MA 01464 (978) 425-4311 $45 for dinner and show. Reservations required at 978-425-4779. Cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, show at 8:00. Event to benefit the historic Shirley Meeting House. |
| 5 Fri |
7-8:30pm |
The Michael Chasse Trio, dinner show at the Acton Jazz Cafe NEW LOCATION Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA www.michaelchasse.com New policy: no cover charge with dinner reservations/ dinner show only/ weeknights only |
| 5 Fri |
7:30-10:30pm |
Bill Sinclair’s Allstars with guest Skip Hughes trombone at Bill’s Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 |
| 5 Fri |
9:30-midnight |
Booty Vortex at the NEW LOCATION: Acton Jazz Café, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA www.actonjazzcafe.com www.bootyvortex.com $18 music charge at the door/ $17 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 6 Sat |
11am-1pm |
Patrice Monahan and Percussive Urban Swing at Roslindale MA Farmers’ Market |
| 6 Sat |
12pm |
Kareem Sanjaghi & Friends at Laurence MacArthur Elementary School, 1175 Rt. 28, So. Yarmouth MA for the 34th Yarmouth Seaside Festival A TRIBUTE to Lou Colombo. We will play Lou’s favorite songs and collect funds in his honor. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Lou Colombo Scholarship of the Cape Cod Foundation. Concert featuring: Mike Persico (trombone and vocals), Fred Boyle (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums). |
| 6 Sat |
2-5pm |
The Seacoast Stompers well into their 5th year of playing on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Acton Jazz Cafe – first time in their NEW LOCATION at 103 Nagog Park. |
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| The sign will say “Beyond The Border” ! Their sign is not up yet. It’s next to Anytime Fitness. |
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| FLYER Dixieland/Swing, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler leader/piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Lee Prager trombone, Bobby Reardon drums. THE ACTON JAZZ CAFÉ, NEW LOCATION – at Beyond The Border, 103 NAGOG PARK ACTON, MA – RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE RESEVOIR ON RT. 2A/119. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations highly recommended. Call 978-263-6161. Tix $12 at the door; $10 when purchased in 24 hrs. advance online atwww.actonjazzCafé.com. AJC Membership Drive |
| 6 Sat |
6pm |
PAAM’S ANNUAL GALA Guess who’s coming to dinner at PAAM Held annually in early October, this elegant dinner event draws over 250 people to honor renowned artists for lifetime achievement and distinguished supporters of Provincetown art. Proceeds from this important fundraising event help to underwrite the Museum’s exhibitions. Be sure to mark your calendar for the seventh annual gala on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 6pm! www.paam.org |
| 6 Sat |
7pm |
Les Sorciers Perdus (the Lost Wizards) play Chaplin’s “Gold Rush” LIVE! at Saco River Grange Hall, Saco, Maine. Mark Tipton’s newly-composed score will be performed for the first time LIVE tonight at the Saco River Grange Hall with a viewing of the film! The chamber ensemble is adept at wide-ranging styles, and will draw you into the humor and pathos of one of the greatest works in film history! A few comical shorts will be shown/performed LIVE with before the feature film, including Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last” – ! |
| 6 Sat |
7-8:30pm |
The Sergio Mendez Project at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MAwww.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase. Linda Roberts and Evelyn Rosenthal, voice; Molly Flannery, keys; Jason Davis, bass; Steve Rose, drums; Hiro Honshuku, flutes and EWI; Marcus Santos, percussion |
| 6 Sat |
7:45pm |
Love Dogs at Boston Swing Network’s NEW VENUE. NEW TIME: Lesson: 7:45-8:30pm Dance: 8:30-11:30 Admission is $15, and $10 for students with a current ID.Our new hall will be located around the corner from the old hall. The new hall is: Armenian Cultural Center, 47 Nichols Ave Watertown, MA Last month the feedback was great…everyone, including the band, thought the new hall was better than the old one. They even have couches in the foyer! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in October. You can see more details on our website: http://BostonSwingDance.com |
| 6 Sat |
8-10pm |
Jim Mazzy Trio featuring Jim on banjo, Pete Collins on clarinet and Fred Clifford on tuba with vocals by Carrie Mazzy will present our first evening of great Traditional American Jazz (aka Dixieland – a/la Louis Armstrong.) We hope to be joined by Jeff Hughes on cornet and Mark Endresen on guitar at the Winsor House, 390 Washington St. in Duxbury. This jazz session is open to everybody and David and Patricia suggest reservations only if you planning to have dinner. Call (781) 934-0991 for reservations. This is the first in this 2012-13 series of monthly gigs by the Jim Mazzy Trio at the Winsor House …meant to ease the fall and winter blues. |
| 6 Sat |
8pm |
Toni Lynn Washington with the Working Man’s Jazz Band at the Village Forge Tavern at the Colonial Inn – 48 Monument Sq. Concord, MA |
| 6 Sat |
9-midnight |
The Peter Smith Trio every Saturday at the Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109 (617) 994-9090. Come on out and enjoy the tunes of the Great American Songbook in a very comfortable setting in Boston. There is no charge for the show and you can valet park right at the door for only $12. |
| 6 Sat |
9:30-midnight |
The Peter Parcek Trio at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161www.peterparcektrio.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161www.actonjazzcafe.com |
| 7 Sun |
11am-2:30pm |
The Hank Victor Trio, featuring Tom Ferrante on sax/clarinet, Mike Ball on bass and the leader on guitar, will be performing at a Jazz Brunch at Bullfinch’s Restaurant, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094 http://www.bullfinchs.com They will present swing arrangements of compositions by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Fats Waller and others. Hank is a former guitarist with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras. |
| 7 Sun |
4-7pm |
The Sunset Jazz Jam! with host Steve Berke and friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA In the Sunset Jam, participants call the tunes after the opening set. Listeners and newcomers welcome! $5 music charge |
| 7 Sun |
5pm |
Quartango at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Quartango offers up a repertoire ranging from the classic tangos to tango nuevo and Piazzolla while fusing anything from jazz and opera to waltzes and jigs in their own inimitable style. 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA. 978-546-7391. |
| 7 Sun |
5:30-8:30pm |
Boudreau Supper Club at Cape Ann Brewery, 11 Roger St. Gloucester MA with Mike Shea piano, Mark Pucci bass, Barbara & Al Boudreau vocals/drums. |
| 7 Sun |
6-9pm |
PB&J Jazz/Swing: Pete Davis-piano, Bob Card-tenor & alto sax, Jim Hunter- acoustic bass every Sunday at the Steak Loft, Olde Mistic Village, Mystic CT (860) 536-2661 (Florence Adams has finally retired.) |
| 7 Sun |
7:30-10:30pm |
The Starlight Jazz Jam! with host Adam Janjigian and friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Beyond The Border, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. In the Starlight Jam, the house band calls the tunes, and others join in. Newcomers and listeners welcome! $5 music charge |
| 8 Mon |
8-10pm |
SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra at Fay’s Restaurant, 613 Dartmouth St. Dartmouth, MA (508) 997-8000 The SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra offers up an ever expanding repertoire of outstanding big band music performed by some of the SouthCoast’s finest musicians and Special Guest Artists from all over the Northeast! |
| 9 Tue |
7-9:30 |
Dave B & His HotShots featuring Ken Steiner and Dave Bragdon at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 $10 . Under 40? Management picks up the admission fee. |
| 10 Wed |
11:30am-2pm |
Mass Hysteria “The Musical” at the popular senior lunch program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch and outstanding entertainment for $25 complete!! A topical satirical look at what makes the Bay State tick, from Whitey Bulger to the Kennedys, to Chowd and Haaavard. http://masshysteriathemusical.com/ Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA Reservations please (508) 655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com |
| 10 Wed |
12-1:30pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band, Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Come on down for the greatest lunch show around! |
| 10 Wed |
5:30pm |
Kareem Sanjaghi on Jake Hanna Book Tour at Berklee Berklee Bookstore. Boston, MA “Jake Hanna: The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer”, Featuring a panel including Kenny Wenzel and Phil Wilson! |
| 10 Wed |
6:30pm |
Amazing Things Cabaret Open mic, with host: Leslie Holmes, Feature: Debbie Lane Pianist: Bill Duffy. 6:30pm sign-up 7pm Open Mic. 160 Hollis Street Framingham 01702 508-405-ARTS www.amazingthings.org $10 ($9 mem & BACA) |
| 10 Wed |
7:30-10:30pm |
Debby Larkin/Jeff Stout Quintet with Debby vocals, Jeff trumpet, Russell Hoffmann piano, Mark Carlsen bass, Les Harris Jr. drums at Chianti’s Tuscan Grill & Jazz Club, 285 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 978-921-2233 |
| 10 Wed |
7:30pm |
Eva Balasz presents “Dixieland Rediscovered…a personal journey”, at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, Bedford St. Lincoln, MA, CJALL – 2nd Wednesday of every month. http://www.cjall.org/ |
| 10 Wed |
7:30pm |
Amanda Carr is the guest artist for the Walker Lecture Series at the Concord City Auditorium, Concord, NH with the Freese Brothers Big Band. For tickets and more information visit www.FreeseBrothersBigBand.org or call Susan Gunther at 603-286-3534 or email susangunther@Freesebrothersbigband.com |
| 10 Wed |
8-11pm |
Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Village Forge, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. Concord MA. no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com |
| 11 Thu |
7-9:30pm |
The New Black Eagle Jazz Band monthly series on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn MA www.sherborninn.com $10. Reservations please (508) 655-9521 The Black Eagles have been a fixture on the international jazz scene for the last 40 years, bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz, Armstong, Oliver, Morton, and early Ellington to audiences all over the world. www.blackeagles.com |
| 11 Thu |
9pm-midnight |
Ludwig and Auntie Hilda at Nick’s, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA celebrate Oktoberfest. There will be a chocolate cake eating contest, yodeling contest, stein hoist, German singing and dancing. No Cover! Danke Shoen, |
| 12 Fri |
7:30-10:30pm |
Bill Sinclair’s Allstars with guest John Clark reeds at Bill’s Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 7:30-10:30pm |
| 12 Fri |
8-midnight |
Tamar Korn and the Grand Street Stompers at Boston Swing Central. Tamar Korn and Gordon Au form the nucleus of this amazing Brooklyn outfit. We can’t say enough about how much we love listening to and dancing to this band! They are that good. Come out and experience their magic as they light up our room and get this joint jumpin’. Lesson: 8pm to 9pm (included with admission) Dancing: 9pm to 12 midnight Admission: $15 (general), $13 (students and seniors with valid ID) The Crosby Whistle Stop, 24 Roland Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 |
| 12 Fri |
9:30-midnight |
Charlie Koch and Breaktime! ~a dance band~ at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 12 Fri |
10pm |
Mark Tipton Quartet at Blue, Portland, Maine Mark and his sensitive Quartet present the Tenth Installment in their “Tip ‘O the Hat” Series at Portland’s most intimate live music venue, BLUE. First Set: Each month the Quartet pays homage to a late, great, influential musician, not necessarily associated with Jazz. THIS MONTH: Jacques Brel (French Singer/Songwriter) – 34 years gone on October 9 Second Set: Timeless Jazz Standards, Vibrant New Works, and Miscellaneous Songs from World, Popular, and Classical Traditions.http://www.marktiptonmusic.com/ |
| 12 Fri |
1-2pm |
Dick Donovan Big Band directed by Steve Taddeo with Carolyn Griep and special guest Paul Monat at American Legion Hall, Beaver St. Waltham MA |
| 12 Fri |
4:30pm |
Krisanthi Pappas at Crown & Anchor with Retro Songs About Girls. 247 Commercial Street Provincetown MA 508-487-1430. $15 From Delta Dawn and Mandy to the themes of Laverne & Shirley and Mary Tyler Moore, Krisanthi will have you singing along to all your favorite girl classic hits! Click on Crown & Anchor to reserve your tickets NOW! |
| 12 Fri |
6-7pm |
JazzSet on www.wicn.org : Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes They’re married but don’t have much time to rehearse together. So when Bill and Renee play, “…it clicks! There’s a warmth there,” as Rosnes told NPR in a double interview. Double Portrait is their album and you can hear highlights from one recent night, two concerts, on WICN 90.5FM Worcester |
| 12 Fri |
10pm |
Mark Tipton Quartet at Blue, Portland, Maine, Mark and his sensitive Quartet present the Tenth Installment in their “Tip ‘O the Hat” Series at Portland’s most intimate live music venue, BLUE. First Set: Each month the Quartet pays homage to a late, great, influential musician, not necessarily associated with Jazz. THIS MONTH: Jacques Brel (French Singer/Songwriter) – 34 years gone on October 9 Second Set: Timeless Jazz Standards, Vibrant New Works, and Miscellaneous Songs from World, Popular, and Classical Traditions. |
| 13 Sat |
11am-10pm |
Jeff & Joel House Party The 3 sessions are: Saturday 11 to 4 with lunch, 5 to 10 with dinner, and Sunday 11 to 4 with brunch, BYOB with setups provided. Details Some tickets still available, so be sure to call or check the website for a seat reservation. Musicians: Besides Jeff Barnhart on piano, who will be directing the grouping of musicians, will set the pace (piano, Titan Hot Seven and Ivory and Gold). Also in the rotations will be:Fred Vigorito (cornet and leader of The Galvanized Jazz Band) Paul Monat (cornet and freelance musician) Noel Koletsky (clarinet and the St. Louis Rivermen) John Clark (Clarinet and leader of the Wolverine Jazz Band) Jim Fryer (trombone with Titan Hot Seven and Nighthawks) Craig Grant (trombone and freelance) Ross Petot (piano with the Wolverine Jazz Band) Bob Barta (banjo/guitar and leader of the Sunnyland Jazz Band) Joel Schiavone (banjo and sing along director par excellence) Vince Giordano (bass and leader of Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks) Genevieve Rose (bass and freelance musician) C.H. “Pam” Pameijer (drums and the New Black Eagle Jazz Band) Sal Ranniello (drums and leader of the Cool Cat Jazz Band) Check the website for reservations and seat assignmentswww.jeffandjoelshouseparty.com or call Maureen at 203-208-1481. For information email:joel_banjo@hotmail.com or ottc14@gmail.com . To see what it’s all about check out CineDevine on YouTube http://youtu.be/_HYqMfIoHbI $80 per session, $225 full party |
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| 14 Sun |
11am-4pm |
| 13 Sat |
7-8:30pm |
Shepley Metcalf and Ron Roy: a tribute to Laura Nyro, at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 13 Sat |
8pm |
Cajun Dance with Magnolia at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. Cumberland RI 02864 (401) 725-9272 http://www.riverfolk.org/ |
| 13 Sat |
8pm |
California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. The trios chase each other’s fret boards in energetic and infectious arrangements that fuse progressive rock with world, jazz, and classical music. 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA. 978-546-7391. |
| 14 Sun |
1pm |
The New Liberty Jazz Band on their 1941 Fire Truck in Roslindale MA parade |
| 14 Sun |
5:30-8:30pm |
Boudreau Jazz Supper Club at Ponte Vecchio, 435 Newbury St. Danvers MA. Chris Taylor piano, Mark Pucci bass, Barbara & Al Boudreau vocals/drums, special guest trombone, Jeff Galindo. |
| 14 Sun |
6-9pm |
Paul Broadnax Trio, Jazz Concert at The Press Room, 77 Daniel Street Portsmouth NH 03801 603-431-5186 Paul Broadnax (piano,vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass), Les Harris Jr. (drums) |
| 15 Mon |
8pm |
Sara Caswell Trio with guitarist Gene Bertoncini, Johnson Theatre, PCAC, Concert # 213, Traditional Jazz Series, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH All general admission tickets are $8.00; student/senior citizen tickets are $6.00. Tickets available at the PCAC Box Office (603) 862-PCAC (7222), Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., online atwww.unharts.com and at the door one hour prior to performance. Season tickets are $40 for 6 events and are also available online. You may purchase season tickets by mail by sending a check payable to “Traditional Jazz” to the PCAC Box Office, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH 03824. |
| 2012-13 Schedule |
| 16 Tue |
7-9:30pm |
Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA Reservations accepted (508) 655-9521. Theme will be “Indian Summer”. Listen to Sidney Bechet Playing Indian Summer then come hear Stan play it! $10 The Sherborn Inn has a policy to introduce traditional jazz to young people. We’ve found that when exposed, contagion is viral, leading to symptoms including foot tapping, swaying, cheering, dancing, and returning for frequent re-exposure. UNDER AGE 40? ADMISSION TO TUESDAY JAZZ IS ON THE MANAGEMENT! Restrictions to policy: only on Tuesdays. No special events. Valid remainder of 2012 All ages always welcome! Bring the kids and grand kids. web site |
| 16 Tue |
7-11pm |
Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe,118 Main St. Gloucester, MA. 978.283.7888 |
| 16 Tue |
7:30pm |
The Ray Santisi Trio with Ray piano, Dave Zox bass, and Gary Johnson drums at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $5 |
| 17 Wed |
12-1:30pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band, Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Come on down for the greatest lunch show around! |
| 17 Wed |
7pm |
Kareem Sanjaghi on Jake Hanna Book Tour at Abbott Public Library, Marblehead MA Venue phone: (781) 631-1480. “Jake Hanna: The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer”. |
| 17 Wed |
7-9pm |
Paul Broadnax Duo at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 978-263-1616 Paul Broadnax (piano, voice), Peter Kontrimas (bass) |
| 17 Wed |
8-11pm |
Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Village Forge, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. Concord MA. no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com |
| 18 Thu |
7:30pm |
The President’s Own United States Marine Band at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances. “The President’s Own” encompasses the United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Orchestra, and Marine Chamber Ensembles, and performs regularly at the White House and for more than 500 public performances across the nation each year. |
| 18 Thu |
8pm |
The Swingle Singers at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Once pioneering classical/jazz crossover artists, today’s Swingles is a contemporary vocal super-group whose repertoire encompasses classical, jazz, Latin, pop, and rock—all accompanied by their own vocal rhythm section. 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA. 978-546-7391. |
| 19 Thu |
8pm |
Carol Wyeth at Grand Cru, Hyannis |
| 19 Fri |
7-8:30pm |
The Jussi Reijonen Quintet at the Acton Jazz Café, at the former Beyond The Border, at 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com |
| 19 Fri |
7:30pm |
New Black Eagle Jazz Band at Wellfleet’s Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA Presented by Community Radio of Cape Cod www.womr.org Tickets $20 508.487.2619 |
| 19 Thu |
8pm |
Ron Della Chiesa Octoberfest! at Raffael’s at the South Shore Country Club, Hingham MA Dance to the music of Michael Dutra & The Strictly Sinatra Band, as they pay tribute to: Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack and more. Special Guest Vocalist: Luann Dutra 617.633.5100 617.389.8787 email: musicnotnoise@aol.com Reserved Table of 10 – $350; Tickets $35.00 per person. |
| 19 Fri |
8pm |
James Bond Cabaret, All your favorite James Bond songs performed live by chanteuse Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers. at Amazing Things Arts Center, 60 Hollis St Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 405-ARTS (2787) www.amazingthings.org $20 (Stu/Sen $19, Members $17 Child U12 $10 |
| 19 Fri |
9:30-midnight |
The Stanley Swann Group at the Acton Jazz Café, at the former Beyond The Border, at 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 20 Sat |
1-4pm |
Debbie Larkin/Jeff Stout Quartet at Greenvale Vineyard, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI, 401-847-3777 |
| 20 Sat |
2pm |
Ken Badger Trio at Brook’s Library, 739 Main St. Harwich, MA (508) 430-7562. Ken Badger (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums) |
| 20 Sat |
2-5pm |
Classic Jazz at Lincoln Library presents a series of live jazz jams at Bemis Hall, Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA on monthly Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5.. Local musicians drop in and take turns in the group and the place jumps! Attendance is free. Don’t miss them! Schedule: Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 15 |
| 20 Sat |
6pm |
Dixie Diehards Dixieland Jazz Band with vocalist Dolly Fruzzetti at Council on Aging, Hansen Senior Center 132 Maquan St. Hansen, MA 02341 |
| 20 Sat |
7-8:30pm |
Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish–dinner show at the Acton Jazz Café, at the former Beyond The Border, at 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 20 Sat |
7pm |
George Gritzbach at W.H.A.T., Wellfleet. George has appeared at a wide variety of venues and festivals and has opened for B.B. King & Eddie Money. He is a seasoned blues guitarist, vocalist, and performs blues and funk classics, originals and burns with energy and passion for the music he loves. George Gritzbach (guitar & vocals ), Michael Critch (piano), Steve Hambleton (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (W.H.A.T.) Route 6, Wellfleet (next to the Post Office) 508-349-9428 |
| 20 Sat |
7pm |
Boreal Tordu celebrates Acadian Culture with a concert and Cajun Gumbo. Fun for all ages, including a chance to try some percussion instruments and maybe learn some French sing-along, at Amazing Things Arts Center, 60 Hollis St Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 405-ARTS (2787) www.amazingthings.org $20 (Stu/Sen $18, Members $17 Child U12 $9 |
| 20 Sat |
8pm-midnight |
Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review with the fabulous JJR Horns at Swing City, West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 8pm: Beginner & Intermediate Lessons 9-midnight: Dancing More details: www.swingcityboston.com (617) 513-9841 |
| 20 Sat |
9:30-midnight |
Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish–late show at the Acton Jazz Café, at the former Beyond The Border, at 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $15 music charge/ $12.50 with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase |
| 21 Sun |
noon |
The Jack Soref Trio, great Gypsy Jazz, featuring Rob Flax, and Greg Toro at The New England 50+ Expo, The Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752. |
| 21 Sun |
2pm |
The Dixie Diehards Dixieland Jazz Band with vocalist Dolly Fruzzetti at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA. The Dixie Diehards have won an enthusiastic reception across New England not only for their old school jazz style but for bringing an irrepressible sense of fun and frolic to their shows. $15 (Stu/Sen $14, Mem $12 Child U 12 $8) |
| 21 Sun |
4pm |
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 36 New Canaan Rd. Wilton, CT 06897. Phone: 203-762-7400. WILTON, CT – ‘Arts at St. Matthew’s’ invites the public to a concert of toe-tapping, syncopated big band music from The Jazz Era, performed by Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks on Sunday, October 21 at 4pm. Giordano’s Grammy Award-winning 11-piece orchestra re-energizes 1920s-1930s classics and period popular songs for modern-day audiences on authentic instruments that include an aluminum string bass, period hand-painted drums, enormous clarinet megaphones, and a Stroh violin with a horn. Press Release http://vincegiordano.com/ |
| 21 Sun |
4-7pm |
Bart Weisman hosts Jazz Jam at The Island Merchant 302 Main Street, Hyannis 508-771-1337, www.TheIslandMerchant.com No Cover Always the 3rd Sunday of the Month |
| 21 Sun |
5pm |
Chick Corea & Gary Burton – Hot House Tour with the “Jake Hanna: The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer”. Celebrity Series at Symphony Hall, Mass. Ave. Boston |
| 21 Sun |
6:30-9pm |
The Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada’s, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 3rd Sunday of the month with Fred Vigorito cornet, Noel Kaletsky, Russ Whitman, reeds, Tom Artin trombone, Art Hovey tuba and string bass, Tom Palinko drums, Joel Schiavone banjo, Bill Sinclair piano, and Cynthia Fabian vocals. No cover, Call 203-230-4640 for reservations. |
| 23 Tue |
7-9:30 |
Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 $10. www.billynovick.com They have been playing together for over 25 years. Under 40? Management picks up the admission fee. |
| 23 Tue |
7:30pm |
The Harry Allen Quartet with Harry Allen tenor sax, Tim Ray piano, Marshall Wood bass, and Mark Walker drums at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $10 |
| 23-24 |
8pm |
Chicago the Musical at the Hanover Theatre, Worcester MA Ticket Prices: $38-$68 |
| 24 Wed |
11:30am-2pm |
The Mood Elevators at the popular senior lunch program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch and outstanding entertainment for $25 complete!! www.moodelevators.com If you like the Andrew Sisters, the Swing Era, taking a trip back to the Roaring Twenties, you will love the Mood Elevators! Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA Reservations please (508) 655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com |
| 24 Wed |
12-1:30pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band, Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Come on down for the greatest lunch show around! |
| 25 Wed |
7-9:30pm |
Novel Jazz Septet, classic jazz at Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta, ME. With Mike Mitchell (trumpet), Barney Balch (trombone), Mickey Felder (piano), David Clarke (guitar), Lefty McAuslin (saxophone), Herb Maine (bass) and Chris Rogers (drums). This evening will continue the eighth year of Novel Jazz concerts at Skidompha, bringing live jazz to mid-coast audiences. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for young adults 12-18, under 12 accompanied by a parent go free. DETAILS |
| 24 Wed |
7-9pm |
Paul Broadnax Duo at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 978-263-1616 Paul Broadnax (piano, voice), Peter Kontrimas (bass) |
| 24 Wed |
7-9:30pm |
Dick Lupino presents **OLDIES NIGHT** at Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 401-849-6312 Come dance all night, Dick Lupino, bass/vocals, Mary Andrews, vocals, Pat Cardeiro, guitar/vocals |
| 24 Wed |
8-11pm |
Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Village Forge, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. Concord MA. no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com |
| 25 Thu |
8-10pm |
Felipe Salles Group with Nando Michelin on piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass and Bertram Lehmann on drums featuring jazz trumpet player extraordinaire Randy Brecker, at the Multicultural Arts Center, 41 2nd St. Cambridge MA 02141. The compositions are fresh and haunting, mixing, with mastery, elements of Brazilian music, jazz, classical music and pop, in an ever lyrical and stimulating manner. Info/tickets 617-577-1400. $15 Adults, $13 Multicultural Arts Center + JazzBoston members, students, seniors. More info:http://www.sallesjazz.com/ |
| 25 Thu |
9-11pm |
The Winiker Band, Swingin’ on the Square! Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-864-1933 |
| 26 Fri |
7-8:30pm |
Fernando Holz Band with Fernando Holz vocals and guitar, Molly Flannery keyboards and piano, Jon Simmons trombone, Steve Rose drums, Jose Pienasola bass, brings Brazilian Beat to the Acton Jazz Café’s New Location at 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. The Quintet Features Brazilian Pop, Samba, Jazz and Bossa Nova Music. No cover charge if you make dinner reservations! Call 978-263-6161 to reserve your seats for this show! Full bar and dinner menu available. www.FernandoHolz.com |
| 26 Fri |
7:30pm |
Claflin Hill String Quartet at new venue, The GB and Lexi Singh Performance Center at Alternatives, Whitinsville, MA. Tickets $19, $15 Students and Seniors. (plus fee) |
| 26 Fri |
7:30-10:30pm |
Bill Sinclair’s Allstars with guest John Clark reeds at Bill’s Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 |
| 26 Fri |
8pm |
Jessica Curran at Grand Cru, Hyannis, MA |
| 27 Sat |
5pm |
Danville Town Band at Danville Congregational Church, Danville, VT – Community Harvest Concert & Pot-Luck Dinner |
| 27 Sat |
7pm |
Itchy Feet featuring vocalist Steve Marvin at the Acton Jazz Café, Nagog Park, 103 Nagog Rd Acton MA. Reserve your seats early – past performances have sold out! For tickets, go tohttp://actonjazzcafe.com/ |
| 27 Sat |
7:30-11:30pm |
The Rico Barr Band at the Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Rd Newmarket, NH 03857-2082 (603) 659-4410 Tickets are $14. For more information:http://www.therockinghamballroom.com |
| 27 Sat |
8pm |
Bart Weisman Trio, Smooth Jazz at Grand Cru, Hyannis |
| 28 Sun |
11am-2:30pm |
Jim Porcella at Bullfinch’s Jazz Lunch, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094 http://www.bullfinchs.com |
| 28 Sun |
2pm |
Bart Weisman Klezmer Swing Group at Brewster, MA COA |
| 28 Sun |
2pm |
Mat Maneri & Lucian Ban, “Deco Heart”, working at the edge of jazz, contemporary, classical and downtown nyc improve, deco heart is a unique duet featuring legendary violinist Mat Maneri and acclaimed Transylvania expat pianist Lucian Ban at Amazing Things Arts Center, 60 Hollis St Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 405-ARTS (2787) www.amazingthings.org $18 (Stu/Sen $17, Members $15 Child U12 $9 |
| 28 Sun |
5:30-8:30pm |
Paul Broadnax Trio, Dinner Jazz at Stone Soup Cafe, RTE 133/1A Ipswich MA 978-356-4222 Paul Broadnax (piano, vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass), Les Harris Jr. (drums) |
| 28 Sun |
6:30-10pm |
Roy Scott Big Band at Jazzy Halloween Dance at Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek Street, Wrentham MA. Ballroom dance music, lots of swing but other styles mixed in as well, large dance floor Optional buffet dinner served at 8pm. Advance Sale $15, at the door $20. Admission with dinner option $39.50, at the door $45. Group discounts available. Tickets:www.sharonbands.org contact: 508-789-0159 info@sharonbands.org |
| 30 Tue |
7-9:30 |
Swing Times Five, with vocalist Debby Larkin at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 $10. Under 40? Management picks up the admission fee. |
| 28 |
6:30pm |
Dick Campo Big Band “Steppin’ Out”, an Evening of Music and Dance at Mechanics Hall, Main St. Worcester MA. All proceeds will benefit the Shrewsbury Fragrant Garden, Inc. |
| 30 Tue |
7-11pm |
Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA. 978.283.7888 |
| 30 Tue |
7:30pm |
The Kenny Hadley 16-piece Big Band at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $5 |
| 31 Wed |
12-1:30pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band, Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Come on down for the greatest lunch show around! |
| 31 Wed |
7-9:30pm |
Dick Lupino Trio with Greg Abate, Paul Nagel at Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 401-849-6312 |
| 31 Wed |
8-11pm |
Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Village Forge, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. Concord MA. no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com |
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