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SUNDAYS

WGBH continues airing Ray Smith's Jazz Decades on www.wgbh.org Sundays 8-9pm 89.7FM Radio on line  globally, available 24/7, 365. There is no index, artist or theme choice ... simply, over a thousand hour-long programs on a continuous loop at http://www.wgbh.org/includes/playerPopStream.cfm?station=objJazz. Hear Ray Smith's life story in his words and the words of his family, colleagues, bandmates, and fans http://www.wgbh.org/programs/episode.cfm?featureid=13138  Steve Wright’s YouTube Paramount Jazz Band

Cape Cod - Dixieland  Jazz etc. Sundays 9 until noon with Jane and Henry on odd numbered Sundays on community radio station WOMR in Provincetown. The 2nd & 4th Sunday time slot is filled by Mike Schwimmer's Yesterday Shop. They are heard across the Bay in the Plymouth area on 92.1 FM and in the midcape area on WRMR 91.3 FM Orleans and  stream at www.WOMR.org. The emphasis is definitely on melody and traditional harmonies  whether played by original artists such as Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt or covers by Randy Sanke, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band or  Vince Giordano.  We play older popular hits, boogie-woogie, ragtime  and swing.  Music from the heart and soul of New Orleans to the  inventive West Coast masters Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond.  Join  us, Henry and Jane, for a fun filled three hours of Jazz Brunch Music  -- you'll have a hard time sitting still.

The Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 3rd Sunday of the month 6:30-9, 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.  

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 12-3pm.

PB&J Jazz/Swing: Pete Davis-piano, Bob Card-tenor & alto sax, Jim Hunter- acoustic bass continue at the Steak Loft, Olde Mistic Village, Mystic CT 6-9PM, (860) 536-2661

Tom Sharp's 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/   April 14th, May 5th, June 9th, July 28th. These are all Sundays.

Kurt (piano) & Kenny Wenzel trombone, flugelhorn, trumpet, flute and bass. Mainstream, New Orleans, and originals,  11:30am-2pm Brunch at Top of the Hub, Prudential Building, 800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775. www.topofthehub.net 

Boudreau Jazz Presenting American Jazz from the Great American Songbook at Sunday concerts in Gloucester, MA http://boudreaujazz.com/

Bart Weisman Jazz Jam at the Island Merchant, 302 Main St. Hyannis, MA 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Always the 3rd Sunday of the Month.  508-771-1337,  No Cover. The rhythm section is usually Fred Boyle (piano), Laird Boles (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). www.BartWeisman.com  Lou Silvestri, piano, at Wentworth's By The Sea jazz brunch, 10am-2pm, Marriott Hotel, 588 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH 03854 (603) 422-7322 

The Winiker Band at 2 locations: Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium (in their 20th year), 199 Clarendon Street, Copley Square, Boston 617-536-3500  jazz brunch 11am-2pm with Bill, and one Sunday a month at the Patriot Place Skipjacks in Foxboro in their 2nd year, 11am-2pm with Bo, unless the Patriots are playing.  Please call the restaurant at 508.543.2200 to find out when they will be there.

Lucky's Lounge, 355 Congress St. Boston, MA Sinatra Brunch 10am-3pm ■live music by Adam Herbert & the Ron Poster duo 11am-2pm, until March 3rd.

Gypsy Wranglers at The Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main St, Amherst MA 413-253-3442 Most every Sunday, 11Am-1PM  Video

Gerry Beaudoin at Cheers Restaurant's Sunday Jazz Brunch Series 12-3pm at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, South Boston, MA 02109 featuring Gerry and some of the finest jazz musicians in the Boston area. No cover charge.  (617) 227-0150  Fax: (617) 227-8416.

Sunset Jazz Jam 4-7pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park (Rte.2A & 119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  In the sunset jam, 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! Note: Diners and listeners are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Where would we be, without you? $5 music charge

Starlight Jazz Jam 7:30-10:30pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park (Rte.2A & 119)  Acton MA.  In the Starlight Jams, participants can play on any tune at any time after the opening house band set. The host band may call tunes, keys or tempos. Players: be prepared to read and solo on an unfamiliar jazz chart with facility… $5 music charge

Alan Cormier and Luann Morrison from dance2swing studios, Swing Dancing at the Leominster Elks, 134 N Main St. Leominster, MA www.dance2swing.com  6pm Doors Open, 6:30pm Beginner Friendly Swing Dance Lesson, 7:30pm Band  $14

Charlie Holland and the Allstars with Bob Bequillard drums, at Skipper's Dock 66 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378 2-6pm  (860) 535-0111 Skippers Dock Restaurant, originally established in 1929 sits on a 600 foot pier overlooking historic Stonington harbor.

Patricia Adams s vocals, Ray Santisi piano, Dave Zox  bass and Gary Johnson drums, at Ryles Jazz Club,1st Sunday of the month 10am-3pm brunch, 212 Hampshire St. Cambridge MA.  Complimentary parking in 2 lots.

Pocket Big Band & others 6-10pm at the Chit Chat Lounge, 103 Washington St., Haverhill MA 978-374-9710 

Jazz at the Press Room, 77 Daniel St. Portsmouth NH (603) 431-5186   6-9PM $10 (Jazz Sun. Mon. & Tue)

The John Almark Big Band, 16-pieces, at Bovi's Tavern - East Providence, RI 9pm-1am 401-434-9670

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen,  604 Columbus Ave, Boston MA 617-536-1100 www.darrylscornerbarboston.com  (closed Mondays)

Radio:
Al Dean hosts the Jazz Matinee every Sunday, 12-4pm on Radio 90.5 FM Worcester, MA
Ron Della Chiesa airs Tony's Place 9-10pm, featuring music of Tony Bennett WPLM 99.1 FM Plymouth MA http://easy991.com
John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey present Radio Deluxe 4-6 at www.wicn.org 90.5FM Worcester, MA
Rich Conaty  The Big Broadcast, WFUV (90.7 FM) 8pm-12 midnight. NY. Since 1973,  Live internet stream. Details
Everything Old is New Again 9-11pm www.wbai.org

MONDAYS
The New New Orleans Jazz Band Every Monday except Holidays 7-9pm at the Burlington C.O.A., 61 Center St. Burlington MA 781.270.1950.  Phone 781-505 4953 for confirmation.  Current personnel are Eva Balazs on piano, Bob Tuffley or Bob MacInnis cornet, Santo Pullara or Mort Speck on clarinet,  Tom McAllister or Frank Batchelor on trombone, Bill Flaherty leader/banjo  or Tim Mahoney on banjo, Jack Martin on tuba, Bob Cronin on drums.

Southcoast Jazz Orchestra, Airport Grille, 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford (MA) Municipal Airport, 508-994-7455, alternating weeks at Fay’s Restaurant 613 Dartmouth St. Dartmouth, MA (508) 997-8000. Southcoast Jazz Orchestra 508-996-3301  www.symphonymusicshop.com  (17 pieces) led by Bob Williamson, includes some of the best local professional musicians & music educators along with the occasional "special guest" artist

Roadhouse Cafe Jazz Ensemble every Monday at Back Door Bistro,  Roadhouse Café, 488 South St. Hyannis MA featuring: Lori Colombo vocals, Chris Taylor piano, Dave Zinno bass, Gary Johnson drums, Ted Casher/Dennis Cook  multi-reeds (alternating weekly)  Note: the personnel changes; some of the finest musicians on the East Coast, depending on who's around town. 7-10pm, Reservations  508-775-2386.

The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band on the first three Mondays of the month from 1-3pm (unless there's a Holiday) at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765.

Tuxedo Junction Swing Band, at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook CT 7-9pm

Lou Silvestri piano, with Rachel Taylor vocals, jazz singing at Wentwort by by the Sea Lounge, 588 Wentworth Rd. New Castle, NH. 6:30-10:30pm

University of New Hampshire  Schedule Johnson Theatre, PCAC. UNH 34th SEASON Jazz is alive and well at UNH! 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.

Radio:
Tasteful Blend, 6-9am Mon-Thur.  Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA..  
Jazz Works 2-4pm Monday-Thursday  Jazz Matinee, Monday-Thursday 4-6pm Live interviews.
BRIAN BARLOW is back! Mondays only 9-12pm playing an eclectic mix of jazz classics side by side with "new standards" and the American Songbook as interpreted by jazz artists past and present.
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Monday only, 6-7pm







 

Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing  $10.  Blue Horizon Jazz Band, www.bluehorizonjazzband.com always on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, other Tuesdays check the calendar.  All ages always welcome! Bring the kids and grand kids, no minimum or dinner required. Tuesday Jazz Schedule

Fred Fried Jazz Quartet - Fred (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Mike Matsuki (drums)  Every Tuesday 9:30-12:30 at Bubala's By The Bay - 183 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657 - (508) 487-0773 Starts in August

Fishmonger's 34th annual music series starts March 12,  56 Water Street, Woods Hole MA. Tuesday nights, through the spring. All the groups begin at 8 p.m. and play two sets. Enjoy drinks, light fare and camaraderie. Tickets $15 online at http://www.jazzfestfalmouth.org/    Eight Cousins Books, Under the Sun, or cash at the door. Free parking next door after 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30.  

Billy Novick Duo twice a month, 7-11pm at the Franklin Café, 118 Main St. in historic Gloucester, MA 978.283.7888  check calendar  "Nice music,  great food, and a wonderful atmosphere".

Lou Borelli Octet plays “First Tuesday Jazz” at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. No Cover. 

Kenny Wenzel Band at Martini's Bar & Grill, 50 Court St. Plymouth MA 7-10pm http://martinisplymouth.com/

Amazing Things Art Center Jazz Jam with alternating Hosts $6 ($5 Mem) 8-11pm 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 508-405-ARTS or visit www.amazingthings.org  The Tuesday night Jazz Jam is really a Show AND a Jam! Some of the best jazz musicians in the area run our jams, which begin with a concert for the first hour at 8pm after which we open the stage to our "jammers". Come players, come listeners, come all.

Sahara Club 34 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 Tuesday 7:30-10:30pm $5 unless otherwise noted

Mark Kross, keyboard, & Friends  Free live jazz 6-9pm at AKA Bistro, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA 01773 every Tuesday 781.259.9920. Food just tastes better with a musical background !

Larry Garland Jazz Jam at The Press Room, 77 Daniel St. Portsmouth NH 603-431-5186 5:30-9pm

The Sherborn Inn bi-monthly SENIOR MUSIC/LUNCH for $25 complete.  Music, 3-course lunch, tax and gratuity included.  2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 11:30am-2pm Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St Sherborn MA.  508-655-9521

Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men Every Wednesday, 8-11pm, the Forge Room of the historic Colonial Inn, Concord, MA 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, backed by the Minute Men (you never know who pops in at the last minute). Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com  New Tavern Menu Dessert Mar. 2013

Heartbeat Jazz Band jazz lunch 12-1:30pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month has been DISCONTINUED.  Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). "Of the music we play, it's like a direct heartbeat to your soul." http://www.heartbeatjazzband.net/

Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, Bedford St. Lincoln, MA, CJALL - 2nd Wednesday of every month.  http://www.cjall.org/ 7:30pm recordings and lectures.  Classic Jazz Jam 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Stu Ingersoll's Essex Corinthian Jazz Band at Bill's Seafood for the season, Rte 1, Westbrook, CT 7-9pm. music is danceable Dixie". No cover. 

Lyric Restaurant, 43 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA Cape Cod, 774-330-0000 every other Wednesday starting April 17th with Bruce Abbott, tenor sax http://www.lyriccapecod.com/

Dominick Perone and the Charlie Holland All-Stars, with Bob Bequillard drums 1st Weds. of the month at Sneeker's Café, 568 Poquonnock Rd. Groton, CT (860) 445-1967 7 - 10

Phil McGowan Trio 7-10pm at 10 Center Street - 10 Center St, Newburyport MA 01950 phone: 978-462-6652 No cover NEWS www.tencenterstreet.com  10 Center has a great new menu (all local food!), and 2 fireplaces to keep you warm as the nights cool off

Paul Broadnax Duo, Paul Broadnax/ piano & vocals Peter Kontrimas/ bass 7-9:30pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park (Rte.2A & 119)  Acton, MA Every Wednesday Dinner  www.paulbroadnax.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full menu & bar  No cover with Dinner!

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Jerry Bergonzi/ saxophone and piano, Phil Grenadier/ trumpet and flugelhorn, Bruce Gertz/ bass, Austin McMahon/ drums Every Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 p.m at the Acton Jazz Café, 103 Nagog Park (Rte.2A & 119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $8 music charge

Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT Professionally run, Jazz Jam, open to all musicians and instruments.

Radio:
Ed Gardella Jazz Matinee 2-6pm Fridays only at Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA
 Jazz360, hosted by Dana Robbins, 11pm-2am Surround yourself in syncopation on Friday nights, as we navigate through various styles of jazz. Expect the unexpected as your host Dana Robbins brings you full-circle with an engaging playlist for late night.  More Info...

Jon Marable, Jazz Matinee, Monday through Thursday 2-6pm at www.wicn.org 90.5 NPR Worcester, MA
Ron Della Chiesa airs Strictly Sinatra and Music America 7-Midnight WPLM Plymouth MA 99.1FM http://easy991.com
Bob Bamburger hosts Hot Jazz Saturday Night, on Radio WAMU.org  8-11 PM Eastern Time

Mon-Tue NY- Vince Giordano's Nighthawks at Sophia's in the Cache, Edison Hotel, Times Square Newport 2012

Sat. NJ Jimmy Mack, guitar/vocals RK Watkins, guitar Paul Harris, bass and Styles (aka Russ D.), drums, Open Blues Jam at the The Farside Tavern 531 Washington Ave, Hoboken, NJ between 5th and 6th Streets, 4-8pm, Get your guitars, straps, new cords, batteries, and tuners working! Full P/A System for vocals/horns/etc. They'll also have drink specials to wet your thirsts !!  Blues Jam at the Farside in Hoboken

San Antonio TX http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/news/