FEBRUARY 2013  

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NOTE: New Black Eagle Jazz Band will NOT be at the Sherborn Inn this month.


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

1 Fri 7pm Made in the Shade Mardi Gras Concert at  Newman School, Needham, MA 
1 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860) 673-5000  We play every Friday in the lounge where the atmosphere is casual, no cover or admission. Bill Lezotte - leader, guitar and vocals Donn Doucette - string bass Russ Whitman - tenor sax and clarinet  www.latrattoriact.ne
1 Fri 7-8:3pm The Adam Janjigian Trio at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  New opening policy: no cover charge with dinner/ dinner show only/ weeknights only. Video by Harold McAleer -   Wendy Nottonson singing Skylark
1 Fri 7-9:30pm
time change
Bill's Seafood  All Stars let by Bill Sinclair every Friday at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224  World class reed man Noel Kaletsky, Tom Palinko, Tom Boates, Lou Bocciarelli and Bill Sinclair.
1 Fri ? Toni Lynn Washington with Jesse Williams, Bruce Bears, Mike Williams at The Chicken Bone in Framingham. MA. 7 time BMA awards nominee. She's an incredible soul singer not to be missed.
1 Fri 8pm US Air Force Band of Liberty Jazz Ensemble, presented by Lincoln Parks and Recreation - Winter Carnival 2013, at Brooks School Auditorium, Ballfield Road, Lincoln MA. From the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band plays it all with style and sophistication.  FREE  Flyer
1 Fri 8 & 10 pm Roberta Gambarini at Sculler's Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA Show: $25, Dinner & Show: $65 Show time: 8pm & 10pm   Video  Listen to the show broadcast LIVE on radio www.wgbh.org 89.7FM at 10PM. and you will hear the lady with the fabulous voice who is succeeding the past greats, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, two remarkable voices from the past.
1 Fri 8:15-9:30pm NY: Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks Eleven-piece band playing music of historic New York for your dancing & listening pleasure - Grand Central Centennial Celebration Main Stage in the Grand Concourse of Grand Central Terminal 42nd Street & Park Avenue, NYC Free and Open to the Public! 
1 Fri 8:30pm-midnight The Johnny Souza Quartet with Michael Shea/Piano, Dave Zox/Bass & Rick Klane/Drums at the Radisson Plymouth Harbor Hotel, 180 Water Street - Plymouth, MA
1 Fri 9:30-midnight Booty Vortex at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  funk and disco extraordinaire! www.bootyvortex.com  $20 music charge/ $17.50 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
2 Sat 11:30am-2pm Patrice Monahan with Tal Shalom-Kobi - Bass Dave Fox - Drums at Blue on Highland, Sunday Jazz Brunch, 882 Highland Avenue Needham MA 02494-1339 781-444-7001 www.blueonhighland.com 
2 Sat
 
2-5pm The Seacoast Stompers, an afternoon of Dixieland Jazz and Swing at the Acton Jazz Cafe, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Dave Whitney, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Billy Novick reeds, Frank Stadler leader/piano, Al Bernard tuba, Lee Prager trombone, Bobby Reardon drums. FLYER  Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park. Rt. 119/2A Acton, MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations highly recommended. Call 978-263-6161. Tix $12 at the door; $10 when purchased in 24 hrs. advance online at www.actonjazzCafé.com.       Billy Novick is coming from another gig at Seekonk (75 miles), and will be on sets 2 & 3. Dave Whitney will be there for the whole gig, along with Scott, Lee, Jimmy, Bobby, Albie, and Frank. FOUR stars in the front line, a rare lineup: the Seacoast Stompers plus one! This will be an outstanding concert.
2 Sat 4pm Dan Clark and the Jitterbugs, Family Show at the Waltham MA YMCA http://www.jitterbugsnyc.com/
2 Sat 6:30pm Made in the Shade Concert at Our Lady of Grace Church, Chelsea MA
2 Sat 7-8:30pm The Love Dogs dinner show at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  www.thelovedogs.com  $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase
2 Sat 7:30pm Larry Monroe's Little Big Band, with Jeff Stout trumpet at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 • 617-923-0100 • info@arsenalarts.org  www.arsenalarts.org 
2 Sat 8pm Tom Nutile Big Band at Swing City, West Cambridge Youth Center, (2nd floor) Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA.  Think Basie and Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee. The Tom Nutile Big Band had made a big name for itself in the New England Swing Dancing circuit. With their roots are in the swing era of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, this 15 pc band's mission is to entertain!  All ages welcome $16 ($12 w/ valid college id) Complimentary parking. Info Hotline: 617-513-9841
2 Sat 8:30pm-midnight The Johnny Souza Quartet with Michael Shea/Piano, Dave Zox/Bass & Rick Klane/Drums at the Radisson Plymouth Harbor Hotel, 180 Water Street - Plymouth, MA
2 Sat 8:45pm Galvanized Jazz Band at Mardi Gras Gala! at the beautiful Madison Beach Hotel, a fundraiser for the Shoreline Arts Alliance. Cocktails and silent auction at 7, parade at 7:45, dinner at 8, dancing to the GJB at 8:45. $125 for a great time and a great cause! Go to www.shorelinearts.org  for tickets and info. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!! 
2 Sat no show today The Peter Smith Trio playing songs from the American Songbook at the Fairmont, Battery Wharf, will return February 9th.
2 Sat 9:30-midnight The Love Dogs' Groundhog Day dance party at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  www.thelovedogs.com   $15 music charge/ $12.50 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
3 Sun 12-3pm The Freight Train Five with Harry Arnold trombone/leader; Bob Card, reeds; Pete Davis, piano, Dick Mundell, bass; Tom Palinko, drums, Dixieland Sundays at the Griswold Inn, Essex CT
3 Sun 1-5pm Kurt (piano) & Kenny Wenzel trombone, flugelhorn, trumpet, flute and bass. Mainstream, New Orleans, and originals, every Sunday, at Prudential Building, 800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775. www.topofthehub.net  
3 Sun 3:30-6:30pm Steve Hershman & Todd Baker host Jazz Jam Open Mic at  Sushi Island, 397 Main St. Wakefield, MA Hope you can make it!
5 Tue 12-2pm Sinclair/Kaletsky/Russell Trio with piano, reeds, drums, at Bill's Seafood LUNCH, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224. The Trio plays through Memorial Day. The fun starts at noon and continues 'til 2pm. Good, solid Traditional Jazz played by masters of the art.
5 Tue 7-9:30pm Dan Gabel's High Society Orchestra Swings at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10.
5 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Lou Borelli Octet plays “First Tuesday Jazz” at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA. No Cover. "We appreciate your support of live music by local musicians." www.BorelliMusic.com also March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
5 Tue ? Jesse Williams with Ed Scheer at Smokin Joe's, Brighton, MA "Ed is a great performer with an encyclopedic memory for music. It'll be great to reconnect!" Jesse 
5 Tue 8pm Jazz Show and Jazz Jam: w/ Host Daryl Lowery, sax & Berklee College of Music at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA  every Tuesday,  Faculty $6 ($5 Mem)  
6 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band,  Come on out for a good time and some great Jazz at the Yankee Clipper Jazz Luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634).
6 Wed 7-9pm Paul Broadnax Duo every Wednesday at the Acton Jazz Cafe, Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 978-263-1616 Paul Broadnax (piano, voice), Peter Kontrimas (bass)
6 Wed 7-10pm The Phil McGowan Trio with Danny Harrington! Danny Harrington (baritone sax) Jack Senier (piano) Mark Carlsen (bass) Phil McGowan (drums) at en Center 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com No cover.  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652
6 Wed 7-9:30pm Dick Lupino Trio with Dick Lupino, Greg Abate, Kent Hewitt at  Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 849-6312 Dick Lupino Trio every Weds. at Sardella's
6 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)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
7-10 -- Billy's The Great Gatsby Ballet at The Sacramento Ballet, 1631 K Street,  Sacramento, CA $17-$70
7 Thu 6-9pm John Russell's Big Easy Rhythm with Katherine Christopher on vocals at Bill's Seafood, Rte 1. Westbrook CT, The Big Easy Jazz Band will be appearing at Bill's ( all Thursdays ) on 2/7/13 and 3/7/13.The hours are 6 to 9 on all dates. The group is led by John Russell on drums and mouthharp. Also appearing will be Bill Sinclair piano and Charlie "The Flash" Weyant on alto and tenor sax and clarinet.
7 Thu 6pm Sister City Jazz Ambassadors Jazz Party at  Patrick's Pub in Pittsfield, MA. The Ambassadors are a group of committed musicians dedicated to building peace through music and people-to-people connections.  Let's make it happen - bring your friends and neighbors for fun and to keep live jazz happening in town!  http://sistercityjazz.blogspot.com/
7 Thu 6:30-7:45pm The Gwenn Vivian Approach at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  ~a modern approach to standards~ Molly Flannery/ piano Gwenn Vivian/ vocals Bill McCormack/ bass Miki Matsuki/drums No music charge with dinner.  
8 Fri Notice: All traffic on Massachusetts roads is banned after 4pm until the storm passes. The governor has closed the roads.  And the T will cease operation at 3:30pm.  Should be over late Sat. afternoon, but we may not have electricity and we'll be digging out of deep snow drifts.
8 Fri rescheduled The Adam Janjigian Trio, dinner show at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA  978-263-6161  www.actonjazzcafe.com New policy: no cover charge with dinner/ dinner show only/ weeknights only  
8 Fri cancelled Jesse Carolina & The Hot Mess at Boston Swing Central, The Crosby Whistle Stop, 24 Roland Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Lesson 8-9pm General Admission: $17 Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $15 http://bostonswingcentral.org/
8-10 Friday is cancelled. Branford Marsalis Quartet - An Evening with Branford Marsalis at Sculler's Jazz Club.  $40, Dinner & Show: $85. Sunday Show: 7pm Buy Tickets New CD "Four MFs Playing Tunes" Joey Calderazzo-piano, Eric Revis- bass, Justin Faulkner-drums Branford Marsalis.
8 Fri  cancelled Bart Weisman Jazz Group, Featuring Leslie Boyle Leslie Boyle (vocals), Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa 1225 Iyannough Road Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis 508-771-3000 Grand Cru  
8 Fri cancelled The Blues Jam! with host Tom Yates and friends at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161  Newcomers and listeners/ dancers welcome! $5 music charge  www.actonjazzcafe.com
8-10 -- New Black Eagle Jazz Band w/Butch Thompson on Clarinet and Marc Caparone on Bass at Fresno Jazz Festival "Sounds of Mardi Gras" Radisson Hotel, Fresno CA www.blackeagles.com
8 Fri cancelled The Philippe Crettien Quartet with Patrick Mottaz/ guitar, Sean Farias/ bass, Mike Connors/ drums, Philippe Crettien/ sax. at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161  www.actonjazzcafe.com $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
9 Sat Notice: Driving Ban in MA still in force until 4pm, (no MBTA)
9 Sat cancelled Fernando Holz band brings Brazilian flair to The Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA.  February 9 marks the beginning of Carnival in Brazil. Come see the Fernando Holz band play Brazilian jazz, pop and bossa novas at the Acton Jazz Café! One of the finest singer/songwriters Brazil has produced. His voice is poignant, playful, caressing and his songs come from the soul.  Fernando Holz vocals and guitar, Molly Flannery keyboards and piano, Jon Simmons trombone, Steve Rose drums, Jason Davis bass.  $11.50 online, $12.50 at the door. Reservations: call 978-263-6161
9 Sat - none -
resecheduled to Feb 23rd due to storm
Merci d'Avance Dance (thanks in advance)  at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA  $10 donation, Fund Raiser to support and honor the rural artisans of Matènwa, Haiti in their commitment to a better life through art, education and economic security. Live and silent auctions, fabulous raw bar provided by the Wellfleet Bay Oyster Company, appetizers and cash bar and dancing to the music of Wellfleet's own Rip It Ups! A great night for a great cause! 508.349.1800
9 Sat - none - rescheduled to Mar 30th The Roy Scott Big Band, Jazzy Valentine dance at  Lake Pearl Luciano's, 299 Creek Street, Wrentham MA. www.sharonbands.org  contact: 508-789-0159 info@sharonbands.org 
9 Sat postponed to tomorrow Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Winter Pops Benefit Concert  NEW location! Milford's Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Hts Milford, MA 01757 (508) 478-4311 Plus there'll be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. A new CHSO feature, our Winter Gala Benefit Concert which features Swing Era music arranged by our own Jerry Seeco, and an entire set of Sinatra ballads, sung by Tommy Gattorna   http://www.claflinhill.org/
9 Sat cancelled Sweet Willie D and the Continental Walk at The Boston Swing Dance Network (BSDN)  beginners' swing dance lesson from 7:45-8:30pm (included in the price of admission), Jump/swing blues that will knock you off of your feet!  No partner necessary, and beginners are always welcome. Admission is $15, and $10 for students with a current ID. Email: roger@bostonswingdance.com  Phone: 617-901-9787  -  Eight to the Bar March 9th
9-10 Saturday cancelled Branford Marsalis Quartet - An Evening with Branford Marsalis at Sculler's Jazz Club.  $40, Dinner & Show: $85. Sunday Show: 7pm Buy Tickets New CD "Four MFs Playing Tunes" Joey Calderazzo-piano, Eric Revis- bass, Justin Faulkner-drums Branford Marsalis.
9 Sat moved to Feb. 23 Greg Abate Quintet featuring Greg Abate : alto, soprano baritone saxes and flute, Phil Woods: alto sax, Adam Birnbaum : piano, Evan Gregor : bass, Bill Goodwin : drums, at the Odeum Theater, 55 Main St. East Greenwich RI $30 in advance $35 @ Door  www.odeumtheater.org 
9 Sat 9pm-midnight ?
Call
The Peter Smith Trio plays songs from the American Songbook at the Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090.  There is no charge for the show and validated valet parking is only $12.
9 Sat cancelled The Chris McDermott Trio featuring Jesse Williams bass and Bertram Lehmann on drums at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA  978-263-6161  www.actonjazzcafe.com www.chrismcdermott.com  $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase 
10 Sun cancelled Rico Barr & The Jump 'n Jive Review and special guest Tyra Penn, Swing Dance at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA. Swing Dance lesson at 1pm. Their CD "Robin Hood" is a remake of the Louis Prima Classic. $15, Stu/Sen $14, Mem $12, Child U 12 $6
10 Sun 4:30pm Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Winter Pops Benefit Concert  NEW location! Milford's Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Hts Milford, MA 01757 (508) 478-4311 Plus there'll be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. A new CHSO feature, our Winter Gala Benefit Concert which features Swing Era music arranged by our own Jerry Seeco, and an entire set of Sinatra ballads, sung by Tommy Gattorna   http://www.claflinhill.org/       You Tube
10 Sun 4-9pm Shirley Lewis Band "Living the Blues: A Celebration of Life With Shirley Lewis," with James Montgomery, Ronnie Earl, Diane Blue and Shorty Billups at the American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street in Newton, MA. Her daughter, Angela Warner's new band,Trio, will open the show, and Shirley will offer her vocal magic with the Shirley Lewis Band.  Suggestion Donation: $20. Proceeds will both benefit the Beth Israel Hospital Cancer Center and help defray some of the costs of Shirley's medical care.  Shirley has been valiant in her fight against cancer, but is coming to the final legs of her extraordinary life journey.
10 Sun 4-7pm Sunset Jazz Valentine's Jam at the  Acton Jazz Cafe with Beth Logan, voice, Molly Flannery, piano, Dave Zox, bass, Mike Connors, drums. "We'll play the first hour and then open it up to jammers. So bring your songs of love, longing, heartbreak. Or just listen, party, eat, drink, be romantic..."  Full bar, snacks, desserts, dinner available. $5 cover www.actonjazzcafe.com  978-263-6161 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA  
10 Sun 7pm Dixie Diehards Dixieland Jazz Band at Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth, MA. 508-394-7100 (private party)
10 Sun 7-10pm Winiker Band dinner at the Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St. Boston, MA. 02108 617-227-9600, in the heart of Beacon Hill, overlooking Boston Public Garden http://www.hampshirehouse.com/  "You will dine in our famed Beacon Hill mansion, enjoy a three course dinner and dance the night away. Featuring songs from the Great American song book from the 40’s to the present day. $60 per person excluding tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages For reservations please call 617-227-9600"
10 Sun 7pm Branford Marsalis Quartet - An Evening with Branford Marsalis at Sculler's Jazz Club.  $40, Dinner & Show: $85.  Buy Tickets New CD "Four MFs Playing Tunes" Joey Calderazzo-piano, Eric Revis- bass, Justin Faulkner-drums Branford Marsalis.
10 Sun 7:30-10:30pm The Starlight Jazz Jam! with host John Funkhouser and friends at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  In the Starlight Jam, the house band calls the tunes, and others are welcome to join in. Newcomers and listeners welcome! $5 music charge  
11 Mon 1pm Bob Hayes Band featuring Cerise at Mardi Gras Concert with Cajun Bob Wilson (piano and vocals), Cerise (vocals), Tom Glenn (guitar), Bob Hayes (piano), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums) at Brewster Council on Aging, 1673 Main St. Brewster, MA  phone: (508) 896-2737.
11 Mon cancelled SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra at the Airport Grille, 1569 Airport Rd. New Bedford, MA  (508) 994-GRILL(7455)   "The SJO will not be performing at the airport grille this Monday.  Stay warm and we hope everyone is safe after the storm." SJO
12 Tue   Mardi Gras  http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
12 Tue 12-2pm Sinclair/Kaletsky/Russell Trio with piano, reeds, drums, joined by Jeff and Ann Barnhart Ivory & Gold, at Bill's Seafood LUNCH, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224. The Trio plays through Memorial Day. The fun starts at noon and continues 'til 2pm. Good, solid Traditional Jazz played by masters of the art.
12 Tue ? Best Of Times Travel Proudly Presents Mardi Gras Day at the Lantana, Randolph MA with New Orleans inspired band Made in the Shade, and featuring Henri Smith, A New Orleans born and bred vocalist and actor, and Debby Larkin, one of Boston’s Premier Jazz Vocalists. She swings in the style of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O’Day and has the subtle coolness of Julie London and Peggy Lee. Price: $55 per person Includes Luncheon and Show, $75 per person Includes Luncheon, Show & Transportation (*From Most New England Areas) Details. www.bestoftimestravel.com  800-343-8999
12 Tue 7-9:30pm Guy VanDuser and Billy Novick at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10.
12 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Black Sheep Jazz Band (Dixieland) plays for Mardi Gras at Nick’s, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA. No Cover.  "If you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, come to Nick’s instead." www.BorelliMusic.com
12 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Paul Broadnax Trio at The Sahara Club, 34 Bates Street Methuen MA 978 683 9200 Paul Broadnax (piano / vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass), Les Harris Jr. (drums) 
12 Tue 7:30pm Revolutionary Snake Ensemble Celebrates Mardi Gras and the Year of the Snake at the Regattabar, Charles Hotel, Cambridge MA  featuring Jerry Sabatini, trumpet Ken Field, alto sax Tom Hall, tenor sax Dave Harris, trombone & tuba Phil Neighbors, drums Blake Newman, bass and special guest soloist Charles Neville, sax  "I am having visions of Mardi Gras parties out of control. They call it a brass band, but there must be some voodoo in this music!" (jazz.com)
13 Wed 11:30am-2pm Bill & Bo Winiker at the Sherborn Inn's Senior Lunch/Music Series that includes a 3-course lunch and outstanding entertainment for $25 complete. Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA 508.655.9521  Valentine Special - You will recognize the numbers Bo and Bill Winiker will perform to make your Valentine Day with a range of Love Songs that will put you in a Loving Mood. Table decorations and a delicious Holiday meal will reach your heart.
13 Wed noon Peter Mezoian, banjo, at Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, R.I. 02865 phone: 401-333-7000 The concert will be coffee house style in the student lounge next to the cafeteria. Bring your instrument and join the informal jam session at the end!!! We can talk banjo!!! www.peterbanjo.com
13 Wed cancelled Heartbeat Jazz Band,  at the Yankee Clipper Jazz Luncheon at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634).
13 Wed 1pm Bob Hayes Band featuring: Cerise (vocals), Bob Hayes (piano), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums)  at  Dennis Senior Center,1045 Route 134, So. Dennis MA. phone: 508-385-5067.
13 Wed 7-10pm The Phil McGowan Trio with Tim Ray (piano) Marshall Wood (bass) Phil McGowan (drums) at Ten Center 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com No cover.  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652 Between these amazing musicians and Valentine's Eve, we've got a very special night on our hands. Please make a reservation and come out to enjoy this rare opportunity.
13 Wed 7:30-10:30pm Gray Sargent, John Lockwood, Deb Larkin, Jeff Stout, Jim Gwin at Chianti Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge, 285 Cabot St, Beverly MA   978-921-2233 (age 21) Reservations HIGHLY recommended!!!!!!!
13 Wed 7:30pm Harold McAleer presents Jazz styles - From Hot to Cool at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford St. Lincoln, MA, CJALL - 2nd Wednesday of every month. http://www.cjall.org/  
13 Wed ~9:30pm The Winiker Orchestra, Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Upstairs on the Square. Cover charge (for non-diners) $10 Dancing to begin around 9:30 pm. Come early for Dinner Reservations: 617-864-1933
14 Thu 6-8pm Heartbeat Jazz Band for Valentine's Day, and every 2nd Thursday at Olivers Taverne,  124 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 860-767-2633.  http://www.heartbeatjazzband.net/ What could be better for Valentine's Day than to bring your spouse or loved ones to Oliver's Tavern to celebrate the day? Fred will be back and Skip will lead the great time. It looks at this point that the storm passing by Wednesday night should pass to the south of us. So come on out, share your love, and party!
14 Thu piano only John Acaro will be playing piano for the Sherborn Inn's 3-day Valentine Dinner Specials. www.sherborninn.com.  The New Black Eagle Jazz Band has been moved to the 21st.   33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 
14 Thu 6pm Bob Hayes Band Valentine’s Day at the Island Merchant,  featuring: Cerise (vocals), Bob Hayes (piano), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums) Island Merchant,  302 Main St. Hyannis MA phone: (508) 771-1337.
14 Thu 6:30-7:45pm The Gwenn Vivian Approach at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  Love Songs ~a modern approach to standards~ Molly Flannery/ piano Gwenn Vivian/ vocals Bill McCormack/ bass Miki Matsuki/drums $5 music charge 
14 Thu cancelled New Black Eagle Jazz Band 2nd Thursday of the month at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 
14 Thu 7-10:30pm The Starlight Swing Orchestra with Sophia Stevens St. Valentine's Ballroom Dinner-Dance at Angelica's Restaurant Corners of Rts. 114 & 62 (South Main St.) Middleton, MA (978)750-4900 Admission: $20 per person: Includes full dinner buffet $10 without dinner  
14 Thu 8pm Amanda Carr Quintet  at Valentine's Day show at Sculler's Jazz Club,  Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel by Hilton, 400 Soldier's Field Rd. Boston MA .  www.amandacarr.com  One Show ONLY.  (will sell out fast), so get your tickets and have a memorable Valentine's Day with this fantastic group. Show tickets: $20 Dinner & Show: $60 and overnight packages also available. CALL Box Office at 617-562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com
14 Thu 8-midnight Blues Jam: Blues and Love with host Pat "Hatrack" Gallagher and friends at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  $5 music charge 
14 Thu 8pm Chuck Norris Trio with Sergio Bellotti and Steven Higgs and vocalist Lydia Harrell present Valentine's Day Our Way, at The Red Rock Bistro, 141 Humphrey St. Swampscott MA 781-595-1414 
14 Thu 8pm Bob Lord and the Gaudy Baubles and their marvelous chanteuse, Renee.  A Swinging Night In New York at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-766-2192 Tickets: $38 Join us for a night of romance on Valentine’s Day, featuring  Escape to Manhattan for the evening with this Metropolitan-themed retro cabaret―great songs and a great vibe. 
15 Fri 7-10pm Justin Meyer Trio - Dave Whitney, trpt.  Eric Baldwin,  gtr.  and Justin, bass at 50 Warren St. Lowell, MA (U Mass/Lowell Inn and Conference Ctr.) www.acc-umlinnandconferencecenter.com/
15 Fri 7-9:30pm
time change
Bill's Seafood  All Stars let by Bill Sinclair every Friday at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224  World class reed man Noel Kaletsky, Tom Palinko, Tom Boates, Lou Bocciarelli and Bill Sinclair.
15 Fri 7-8:30pm The Harvey Diamond Trio featuring vocalist Hannah Rose Diamond at the Acton Jazz Cafe 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. New policy: no cover charge with dinner/ dinner show only/ weeknights only  
15 Fri 7:30pm Dan Gabel and The Abletones Big Band Valentine's Dance at the Acacia Indian Meadows, 275 Turnpike Rd. (Rte. 9) Westborough MA. Dancing for singles and couples, $15 per person, $25 couple, $10 students. Flyer Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres, full cash bar. Starting March 1st, the Big Band will play here monthly. Join us every month for a night of dancing, listening, mingling and sharing all things Big Band! www.theabletones.com     Fox Trot
15 Fri 8-midnight Professor Cunningham & His Old School (featuring Gordon Webster's sax/clarinet virtuoso back with his own amazing band at Boston Swing Central, The Crosby Whistle Stop 24 Roland Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm - 9:00pm Dancing: 9:00pm - 12:00am General Admission: $17 Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $15
15 Fri 8pm
SOLD OUT!
Ron Della Chiesa Valentine's Day 75th Birthday, is SOLD OUT. Sinatra Tribute Dance Party at Raffael's at the South Shore Country Club, Hingham MA. Wear Red & Put Your Dancing Shoes On! Dance to Rico Barr & The Jump 'N' Jive Review New England's premiere dance band pays tribute to: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Bobby Darin & Harry Connick Jr. Special Guest Vocalist: Luann Dutra as Marilyn Monroe.  Buy tickets $35pp
15 Fri 8 & 10pm Catherine Russell at Sculler's Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA Show: $25 Dinner & Show: $65 Show time:8pm & 10pm "I like anything that swings, generally the sound of music between the 1920s and '50s," says Russell, I like good storytelling, and I like the blues. I like humor and unpredictable lyrics, a good melody and interesting harmonies. That's really what motivates me."
15 Fri 9:30-midnight The Harvey Diamond Trio featuring vocalist Hannah Rose Diamond at the Acton Jazz Cafe 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase
16 Sat -- Jesse Williams at DUBAI International Jazz Festival with an All-star band from BOSTON "We'll be playing in Dubai for five nights. This should be fun!"
16 Sat 2-5pm Classic Jazz at Lincoln Library (CJALL),  will present a series of live Trad Jazz Jams on the 3rd Saturday of the month, in which local musicians will gather in informal jazz groups and play classic jazz. New location: the Tarbell Room, Lincoln library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, a cozier space with better acoustics. This format should prove to be great fun for both the musicians and the audience.  Come one, come all to this sensational jazz event. Next event  March 16  
16 Sat 7-8:30pm Joan Cleary and Friends, Feel the Love dinner show at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA:  $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
?? call for date 7:30pm Joel Schiavone and Friends, Songs from the Great Wars, at  Mory's, 306 York St. New Haven CT, adjacent to Yale University. Dinner 6, ShowTime 7:30, Res 203 562-3157. 
16 Sat 8pm Juliette Willoughby Jazz Trio with Jon Wheatly guitar, Jerry Wilfong bass, at Viva Bene,   FLYER, 144 Commercial St. Worcester MA (across from DCU) 508.799.9999 An evening of dining (4 course dinner) and romance with Juliette. http://viva-bene.com/
16 Sat 8pm Roomful of Blues at Chan's Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com/  This staple in the Rhode Island music scene is a word wide favorite. Come jump and swing with the greatest jump blues band in the land.  
16 Sat 8pm Chris Jason & The Sinatra Live Big Band present "SINATRA AT THE SANDS" at the Odeum Theater, 55 Main St. East Greenwich RI $27.50  www.theodeum.org 
16 Sat 8pm Bart Weisman, Smooth Jazz at Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa 1225 Iyannough Road, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis 508-771-3000 Grand Cru  
16 Sat 9pm-midnight Peter Smith Trio back at the Fairmont Hotel, Battery Wharf with special guest, Markus Pinney, on keyboards covering for a Japan-bound Yas Ishibashi.  "Following last week's great show (I mean, did many live gigs actually play last Saturday night?) we are back at the Fairmont Hotel - and don't forget that you can valet park (with validation) at the hotel for only $12."    377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090.
16 Sat 9:30-midnight The Rico Moon Band at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA   Back we go again for a post Valentine's Day dance party. We will dance from the opening lick to the final cymbal crash. Richard Ramuno - keyboards & vocals, The Alien - baritone sax, James Voris - Tenor sax & vocals, Steve Bremner - guitar & vocals, Tom Berardi - Drums & vocals, Cowboy Chris Webb - Bass & vocals, Jim Benitez - congas, Tony Soul - vocal & funny shoes, $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase
16 Sat 10pm Mark Tipton and Phil James, Duo Improv, at Blue, Portland, Maine.  Master Shakuhachi (Japanese Folk Flute) Performer Phil James is also a remarkable Pianist! Hear Phil and Mark in an intimate setting at Blue. 
17 Sun 11am-2:30pm The Hank Victor Trio, featuring Tom Ferrante on sax/clarinet, Mike Ball on bass, and the leader on guitar, will perform at the Bullfinch Restaurant Jazz Brunch,730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094  http://www.bullfinchs.com  The repertoire will include swing arrangements of Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Fats Waller compositions. 
17 Sun 11:30am-2pm Patrice Monahan with Peter Tillotson - Bass Miki Matsuki - Drums at Blue on Highland, Sunday Jazz Brunch, 882 Highland Avenue Needham MA 02494-1339 781-444-7001 www.blueonhighland.com 
17 Sun more snow -
cancelled
Dixie Diehards Dixieland Jazz Band at the  Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. Cumberland, R.I. www.riverfolk.org  401-725-9272
17 Sun 2pm Vicki Lawrence and Mama” performs at Reagle Music Theatre, Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. In an exclusive Boston area engagement, Lawrence sings, shares stories, and unleashes the hilarious wit and wisdom of the character that made her famous, the cantankerous Thelma Harper, also known as Mama. Tickets are priced from $34 to $54. Seniors (60+) receive $3 off adult prices. Youth tickets (ages 5-18) are $25 for any seat. Student rush seats at 50% off are available at the Box Office one hour before curtain; a valid college ID is required. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 781-891-5600 or in person at the Box Office during regular business hours, Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and performance days 9 a.m. to curtain. Tickets may also be purchased online anytime at www.reaglemusictheatre.org.  
17 Sun cancelled - snow Bob Hayes Band featuring: Cerise (vocals), Bob Hayes (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums at Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope lane, Dennis MA phone: (508) 385-4477. Part of the Cape Cod Museum of Art Winter Concert Series. The quartet draws from many musical genres but specializes in numbers from the Great American Songbook. Hayes has been performing on the Cape since 1950 and has performed with Bob Hope, Robert Goulet, The Chordettes and Bobby Hackett. The group's bass player is Laird Boles, who also works as a sideman with the bands Tripping Lily and Toast and Jam. The drummer, Kareem Sanjaghi, began playing with Hayes, his grandfather, when he was only 13; and he performed with famed trumpeter Lou Colombo for 10 years. Refreshments will follow the performance. Tickets: $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Information: www.ccmoa.org  or 508-385-4477.
17 Sun 4-7:30pm Jon Wheatley & Friends, A Special Valentine at Benjamin's Restaurant, 698 Bay Street, Taunton, MA  (508) 824-6313 The Big Band Sound of Jon Wheatley (guitar), Arnie Krakowsky (sax), Ted Casher (tenor sax, clarinet), Mark Carlsen (bass) and Steve Wark (drums & vocals) in the Library Lounge. **Note: Ladies & Gents Wine Dinner will take place at 5:00 in the Club Room adjacent to the Lounge.
17 Sun 6-9pm Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review at Glenn’s Restaurant, 44 Merrimac St. Newburyport, MA
17 Sun 6:30-9pm Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 3rd Sunday of the month with Tom Artin-trombone, Cynthia Fabian-vocals, Bill Sinclair-piano, Noel Kaletsky and Russ Whitman-reeds, Art Hovey-bass, Fred Vigorito-cornet, Tom Palinko-drums, Joel Schiavone-banjo, a 9 piece band! Don't miss the hot Jazz, great food, and dancing too! No cover, no minimum! Call 203-230-4640 for reservations.
17 Sun 7:30pm Intimately Yours: Soul Rebels at the Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801   603-766-2192 Tickets: $22  Direct from New Orleans! Imagine blending the sounds of Mardi Gras Funk, rock, and reggae so seamlessly it defies category. Now distill that idea into an eight- piece ensemble, add a hip hop sensibility plus a 100 years of New Orleans jazz tradition, and you’ll get the powerful band known as the Soul Rebels.
19 Tue 12-2pm The Noon 'til Two + One Jazz Trio  with Bill Sinclair piano, Noel Kaletsky reeds, John Russell drums, at Bill's Seafood LUNCH,  Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224. The Trio plays through Memorial Day. The fun starts at noon. Good, solid Traditional Jazz played by masters of the art..
19 Tue 7-9:30pm Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27  (508) 655-9521 $10  FLYER
19 Tue 7-11pm

Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe,118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.  978.283.7888 http://www.franklincafe.com/franklin-cape-ann/basic-info-cape-ann/. Come and enjoy the wonderful food, casual atmosphere, and the relaxed and lyrical jazz.

19 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Marshall Wood Quartet with Tim Ray piano, Michael Monaghan sax, Jim Gwin drums, at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 Telephone     978-683-9200 $10
20 Wed 12-1:30pm  Heartbeat Jazz Band, at the Yankee Clipper Jazz Luncheon, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). "Hey Heartbeat fans, it's time to have some fun at the Wednesday luncheon at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant. Featured will be Shari Lucas, Skip Hughes, and Michelle Berting. Come on out and shake those winter blues. And thanks to all you fans who came out to support the band on Valentine's Day at Oliver's. It was a great night!" Bill
20 Wed 7pm Southcoast Brass, Southcoast's  "little brass band" back at the Airport Grille. We have really enjoyed our monthly engagement and hope you can come out and join us for fine dining, drinks and an eclectic mix of music covering jazz, standards, Dixieland and beyond. We will have the pleasure of having special guests Linsey Govoni on trumpet, Jerry Seeco on trumpet and Bob Ferrante on horn with us. (508) 994-7455 for reservations. Link to the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/160369004113584/  
20 Wed 7-10pm The Phil McGowan Trio John Baboian (guitar) David Landoni (bass) Phil McGowan (drums) at Ten Center 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com No cover.  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652
20 Wed 8pm The Diva Jazz Orchestra at Sculler's Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA. Show: $30 Dinner & Show: $70. Fifteen talented women jazz musicians playing contemporary, mainstream big band jazz composed and arranged to fit the individual personalities and styles of the musicians themselves.
21 Thu 1-4pm Dick Lupino at Greenvale Vineyards with Yvonne Monnett, Tish Adams, will perform for the 14th annual Jazz for Kids as part of Newport Winter Festival. We invite you to join us as we engage groups of kids of various ages in listening to, moving to & learning about musical styles & especially jazz. If you have younger children or grandchildren, please bring them - adults are welcome as well.  
22 Fri 1pm Lincoln COA presents an Award-winning one-hour movie at Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd Lincoln, MA 01773 (781) 259-8811 - free - Don't miss it!  A Great Day in Harlem or Harlem 1958 is a 1958 black and white group portrait of 57 notable jazz musicians photographed in front of a Brownstone in Harlem, New York City. The photo has remained an important object in the study of the history of jazz.
22 Fri 6-10pm Dick Lupino Trio with Dick Lupino, Yvonne Monnett and Ted Casher at The Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd; Newport, RI, 847-1300
22 Fri 7-9:30pm The Bill's Seafood Jazz Alstars  with Noel Kaletsky, Tom Palinko, Tom Boates, Lou Bocciarelli and Bill Sinclair at Bill's Seafood,  Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 7224 The band is always exciting.Traditional jazz at its best Remember,you can't beat Bill's!!!!!! Bill's presents live music seven days a week. What other restaurant can say that. Bill Sinclair
22 Fri 7-8:30pm E.S.P. at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  www.espjazz.com  New opening policy: no cover charge with dinner/ dinner show only/ weeknights only
22-23 7:30pm The Hal McInyre Orchestra directed by Don Pentleton and featuring the alto saxophone of Tom Ferrrante and the vocals of Steve Marvin, Nelson Hall Performing Arts at Elim Park, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410  203-699-5495.  Billed as “The Band America Loves,” the original Hal McIntyre Orchestra debuted at the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY in 1941, and performed in legendary venues and overseas for U.S. troops. McIntyre continued leading the group well into the 1950’s, until his death in 1959, at which time musical director and drummer Don Pentleton continued the band. Don is a veteran Big Band drummer, and each member of the orchestra is a world-class musician in his own right. Get that Big Band feeling all over again with the Hal McIntyre orchestra!  Tickets on sale soon
22 Fri 8pm Emily Asher's Garden Party at the Crosby Whistle Stop, 4 Roland St Charlestown, MA 02129  Just another band out of Brooklyn that is red hot and trad! Just the way we like it. Uptempo and sassy...and fronted by Emily Asher who has played for us many times with Baby Soda and others. Emily also brings a band full of great musicians who have frequented our space on numerous occasions with other bands like the Gordon Webster Band. Get excited this lady knows how to swing. Lesson: 8-9pm  Dancing: 9-12.  General: $15 Student and Senior: $13
22 Fri 9:30-midnight David Hines & The Nebula Project at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  www.davidhines.com  $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
23 Sat 6-midnight Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball, Featuring 2013 Grammy Nominee Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI  $35 Advance / $40 Door.  $375 Table of Ten (Advance Only) Buy TICKETS Online or  by mail, please send check or money order and a SASE to: LAGNIAPPE PRODUCTIONS c/o Chuck Wentworth 51 White Oak Court Wakefield, RI 02879 Telephone: 401.783.3926 / Email: chukwent@cox.net  Please note: Tickets purchased by mail order or online will not be mailed out after Saturday, February 16. They will be held at the will-call window at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on the night of the Ball. Please bring your purchase information with you. Online advance sales end on Friday, February 22 at 5:00 pm. Tickets will also be for sale at the door (while they last) by cash, check or money order only.    DETAILS
23 Sat 7-11pm Merci d'Avance Dance (thanks in advance)  at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA  $10 donation, Fund Raiser to support and honor the rural artisans of Matènwa, Haiti in their commitment to a better life through art, education and economic security. Live and silent auctions, fabulous raw bar provided by the Wellfleet Bay Oyster Company, appetizers and cash bar and dancing to the music of Wellfleet's own Rip It Ups! A great night for a great cause! 508.349.1800
23 Sat 7-8:30pm Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com www.johnnyhoyandthebluefish.com  $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
23 Sat 8:30-11pm Jim Mazzy Trio at the Winsor House, 390 Washington St. Duxbury MA 02332 (781) 934-0991 featuring Jim on banjo, Pete Collins on clarinet and Fred Clifford on tuba with vocals by Carrie Mazzy will present an evening of great Traditional American Jazz (aka Dixieland - a/la Louis Armstrong.) We hope to be joined by Mark Endresen on guitar, maybe Stan Vincent on trombone, Jeff Hughes sometimes on cornet. The Winsor House is an old New England Inn, with a friendly atmosphere. 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 series of monthly gigs by the Jim Mazzy Trio at the Winsor House is meant to ease the fall and winter blues.   Also March 23, April 27- Williams Reunion May 24-25
23 Sat 8pm Greg Abate Quintet featuring Greg Abate : alto, soprano baritone saxes and flute, Phil Woods: alto sax, Adam Birnbaum : piano, Evan Gregor : bass, Bill Goodwin : drums, at the Odeum Theater, 55 Main St. East Greenwich RI $30 in advance $35 @ Door  www.theodeum.org   
23 Sat 8pm Carol Wyeth and the Bart Weisman Jazz Group  at Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa 1225 Iyannough Road Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis 508-771-3000 Grand Cru  
23 Sat 9-midnight The Peter Smith Trio playing songs from the American Songbook at the Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090.  There is no charge for the show and validated valet parking is only $12.
23 Sat 9pm Janine Graham is going back to Wakefield for a fun night of yummy food, fun cocktails, good friends and great Live Music. She is  joined by Erik Ringstad on guitar, Steven Higgs on keys and Steve Langone on drums, at Laurie's 9:09 Raw Bar & Steakhouse, Tuttle St. Wakefield MA www.lauries909.com  http://www.janinegraham.com/
23 Sat 9:30-midnight Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com www.johnnyhoyandthebluefish.com  $15 music charge/ $12.50 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  
24 Sun 11am-2:30pm Paul Broadnax Trio at Bullfinch Restaurant Jazz Brunch,730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094 http://www.paulbroadnax.com/   http://www.bullfinchs.com 
24 Sun 4-7pm Billy Novick at JOSA, Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, The Center at Eastman, Grantham NH www.josajazz.com
24 Sun 3-7pm Lou Borelli Octet at the Winter Jazz Festival at the Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main Street, Leicester, MA, 3 - 7 PM. No Cover. The food at the Castle is outstanding. Our CD "Lou Borelli Octet Live at Nick's" will be on sale ($10). Please join us for some winter jazz fun. 
24 Sun 5-8pm 1917 Jazz Band at Donahue's Madison Beach Grille, 5-8pm, 1320 Boston Post Road, on route 1, Madison, CT 06443 (203) 318-8362   http://donahuesmadisonbeachgrille.com/
24 Sun 5:30-8:30pm Boudreau Jazz Supper Club at Cape Ann Brewing Co. 11 Rogers St. Gloucester, MA with Marty Rowen piano/bass, Al Boudreau vocals/drums 978-282-7399  http://boudreaujazz.com/
25 Mon 8-10pm SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra at Gilda's Stone Rooster, 27 Wareham Rd Marion, MA (508) 748-9700  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!
25 Mon 8pm Sofferman Perspective with saxophonist George Garzone Concert #216, Johnson Theatre, PCAC.  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 at www.unharts.com  and at the door one hour prior to performance. Season tickets are $40 for 6 events. 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. Please note:the PCAC Box Office will not be mailing out tickets. Tickets can be printed by the patron, picked up at the box office or left for “Will Call.    Schedule
26 Tue 7-9:30pm The Jazz Jesters  at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10.
26 Tue 7:30-10:30pm Tim Ray Quartet with vocalist April Hall, Marty Ballou bass, Tom Hall sax, Les Harris Jr. drums at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 Telephone     978-683-9200 $10
26 Tue 8pm Joe Raia hosts the Jazz Show and Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $6 ($5 Mem)  
26 Tue 7:30pm Grace Kelly Quintet at the  Hagan Center at Assumption College Worcester, MA
27 Wed cancelled Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band luncheon at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant has been cancelled due to more snow forecast. (860-739-9634).
27 Wed 11:30am-2pm Dave Whitney has a Great Crew and Show planned as he brings "Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong" to the Sherborn Inn's Senior Lunch  with the help of Ted Casher reeds, Jon Wheatley guitar, Peter Kontrimas bass, and Reid Jorgensen drums. The trumpeter extraordinaire will do a full show of the legend "Satchmo" and a few others of the era. It's your kind of music. You'll sing along to man of the songs. Three-course luncheon and fine jazz for $25 compete! Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA, at intersection of Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521
27 Wed 2-3pm Live Jazz New England, with host Pamela Hines, welcomes trombonist Jeff Galindo on www.wicn.org, 90.5FM NPR Worcester. Pamela will join Jeff on piano and Sean Farias on bass for an hour of live jazz.  Jeff is one of the premier trombonists working today.
27 Wed 8pm Grace Kelly saxophone, at Club Passim Cambridge, MA http://gracekellymusic.com/ We will be live-streaming our concert at Club Passim, which starts at 8p ET . Wherever you are in the world, you can tune in! You can purchase online tickets for $5 anytime at http://www.concertwindow.com/shows/the-grace-kelly-experiment and the webcast will be viewable on computers, iPhones, and iPads. The show will not be recorded, but you can watch it live in HD.
27 Wed 8pm Dominique Eade Duo with Ran Blake at Sculler's Jazz Club 100 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA Show: $20 Dinner & Show: $60

 

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