Jeff and Joel’s House Party, October 7-9, 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by admin

15 Musicians mix and match in 15 hours of foot stompin’ spontaneous jazz at Jeff and Joel’s House Party held October 9th-11th 2015 in Branford, CT.

videos and comments by Eric Devine, with a few from others….
check back periodically as MORE are added!!!

Eric Devine said, “I’m back from an amazing weekend filming Jeff & Joel’s House Party. You would think that I would be tired after 3 days of filming but I just can’t wait to get started editing. There were so many fabulous moments this year. I owe a great thanks to Jeff and Joel for allowing me to be part of the family and putting on such a great event. I have some memory cards to sort now and hope to soon share some highlights.”
(You Tube – CineDevine)

Great review by Andy Senior in February’s Syncopated Times!
http://syncotimes.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-february-2017-issue-is-out.html

Minor Drag

When Jeff & Joel’s House Party announced that Paris Washboard would be joining house party #7 one of the first things I thought about was the possibility of a piano duo featuring Louis and Jeff. And here it is, more than just a passing wish…hope you enjoy this one.
Piano: Jeff Barnhart (http://www.jeffbarnhart.com/)
Piano: Louis Mazetier (http://www.pariswashboard.org)

Harlem Strutt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpnRN5LpoTA

Eric: “I am starting to get approvals to post songs from Jeff & Joel’s House Party #7. This year featured the fabulous Paris Washboard in a Friday night set. In this tune from Friday night Jeff Barnhart and Louis Mazetier team up to school the audience in four handed piano playing. This set also featured social guess trombonist Frank Batchelor. Hope you enjoy this one.. ” http://www.pariswashboard.org/

Royal Garden Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GNli69MHsA&list=TLGGwxJDN1GTn2oyOTAxMjAxNw&index=1

Who’s Sorry Now?

Boogie Woogie featuring L. Mazetier and J Barnhart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv1bA4X0MQQ

Caravan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhPj7bjD2WE

Jane Campedelli sings Someday You’ll Want Me To Want You

Cornet: Fred Vigorito (http://galvanizedjazz.com/)
Clarinet: Alain Marquet (http://www.pariswashboard.org)
Piano: Jeff Barnhart (http://www.jeffbarnhart.com/)
Tuba: Eli Newberger (http://www.elinewberger.com)
Washboard: Stephane Seva (http://www.pariswashboard.org)
Vocals: Jane Campedelli (http://www.galvanizedjazz.com/Jane.html)

Wow! Clarinet and Soprano Sax go at it!

China Boy – Noel on soprano sax, Alain on clarinet WILD!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXq6DqRWxVM

Joe Avery’s Piece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqq0Ib3A0JY

Paris Washboard strut their stuff on Curse of an Aching Heart

Daniel BARDA – Trombone
Alain MARQUET – Clarinet
Louis MAZETIER – Piano
Stéphane Séva – Washboard

Hallelujah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTZe0p2v8U
Melancholy Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzk5-UD6AO0

Stephan and Jane –

Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone – Eli on piano!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmFsrKR6RzA

Jane: Some of These Days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9QKypM70Xw

Them There Eyes Jane

Canal St. Blues
Eli Newberger and Stéphane Séva have some fun trading fours and the Dan Tobias, Freddy Vigorito duet. Noel on soprano sax. Fantastic!

Cornet: Fred Vigorito (http://galvanizedjazz.com/)
Trumpet – Dan Tobias (http://www.midiribros.com/sextet_memb…)
Clarinet: Noel Kaletsky (http://www.heartbeatjazzband.net/gues…)
Trombone: Daniel Barda (http://www.pariswashboard.org)
Piano: Jeff Barnhart (http://www.jeffbarnhart.com/)
Banjo: Joel Schiavone
Tuba: Eli Newberger (http://www.elinewberger.com)
Washboard: Stephane Seva (http://www.pariswashboard.org

I Never Knew

If I Had You, Cornet: Fred Vigorito, Trumpet – Danny Tobias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOj5Xvuefm0

One of the highlights of Jeff & Joel’s House Party this year was watching how much fun Stéphane Séva and Jane Campedelli have singing together.

There’ll be Some Changes Made

Sweet Lorraine
From one of the sets Paris Washboard played at the 7th edition of Jeff & Joel’s House Party, Stéphane Séva brings us a lovely vocal rendition of this 1928 composition by Cliff Burwell and Mitchell Parish. Enjoy

Oh Baby! Here is another hot jazz tune from the 7th edition of Jeff & Joel’s House Party! enjoy. (Marce: It’s great to see Eli on piano again!!)

Piano: Eli Newberger
Cornet: Fred Vigorito
Soprano sax: Noel Kaletsky
Clarinet: Alain Marquet
Trombone: Daniel Barda
Banjo: Joel Schiavone
Bass: Lou Bocciarelli
Washboard: Stéphane Séva

Noel Kaletsky went wild on Avalon!! Lou Bocciarelli shows his stuff on string bass.

More 4-hand piano…..
If Dreams Come True https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1hi-pgzIUg

I Would Do Anything For You

Trumpet – Danny Tobias
Clarinet: Noel Kaletsky
Trombone: Daniel Barda
Piano: Louis Mazetier
Bass: Lou Bocciarelli
Drums: Tom Palinko

“Many thanks to the incredible musicians and the folks who traveled from far and wide to enjoy the remarkable and joyous weekend of music. We send condolences to those who were absent due to unforeseen circumstance. We at JJHP are beyond proud to bring musicians and music lovers together. Thank you all.”

Maureen Cunningham was given a special cup for all her hard work. She and other volunteers work all year to make Jeff and Joel’s House Parties successful!

Freddy Vigorito said “Thank you Jeff and Joel and volunteers for a fabulous weekend of incredible Jazz and delicious food! And thank you Jazz fans for your support! On to Oct 13-15, 2017 and special guests Banu Gibson, Vince Giordano and many others.” http://www.Jeffandjoelhouseparty.com

MORE VIDEOS on You Tube:

Struttin’ with Some Barbecue – Craig Grant trombone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcuAcK6iCFQ

I Got Rhythm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4tIpBU82ns

I Surrender Dear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iL4isxCnTw&list=TLGGwxJDN1GTn2oyOTAxMjAxNw&index=3
Trumpet – Danny Tobias (http://www.dannytobias.com)
Clarinet: Alain Marquet (http://www.pariswashboard.org)
Trombone: Craig Grant
Piano: Louis Mazetier (http://www.pariswashboard.org)
Bass: Lou Bocciarelli
Drums: Tom Palinko

Lounging at the Waldorf – Paris Washboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7i8buMxUs&list=TLGGdVcCtR_HeXExMzEyMjAxNg

Mr Jelly Lord – Paris Washboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtrRu5hb6zc

So many of the moments at this year’s edition of Jeff & Joel’s House Party brought back memories of Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz including Jane Campedelli belting out some of the old favorites. Hope you enjoy this one
Louisian-I-A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJ53nx11L0

Georgia Camp Meeting – Lew Green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=481c2m7_w8k

How Could I Be Blue
two pianos FLY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR4rFf_EHyM

Jane Campedelli brings us this 1923 tune composed by Con Conrad and Billy Rose. Enjoy Jane’s You Gotta To See Your Mama Every Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnHWvryo1eo

That Sugar Baby of Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXjwP0TcLcY&list=TLGGjBFViHkXHdIxNDExMjAxNg

After You’ve Gone – Jane’s personal favorite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSsJ-TlDQjQ&feature=share

Love is Just Around the Corner – Dan Tobias vocal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6KfPEmiGvg

You’re Lucky To Me – three Lou’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Af2ZoQQCI&list=TLGGYDMOUqn4Fx4xOTEyMjAxNg

Exactly Like You Alta and Matt DeChamplain
(check that Stride!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfou5qk3us
Them There Eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lErmfp5HZyg

There’s a Gal in my LIfe – Paris Washboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXWb7cqOqd4

California Here I Come – Paris Washboard goes wild!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ2lAiYnny4

Somebody’s Got The Blues Paris Washboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjLL2x1rjbw

Stephane sings Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2lqHEfQt

These Foolish Things, two clarinets play a lovely rendition of the 1936 tune composed by Eric Maschwittz and Jack Strachey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itEYwyxbZXM

Linger A While https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmbufX4YKYk
Noel Kaletsky on soprano sax

Bill’s Seafood Allstars, every Friday in Westbrook CT

Posted on January 22, 2016 by admin

Bill’s Seafood Allstars

By Sue Finn

Bill’s Seafood Allstars Fridays 7pm to 9pm
at Bill’s Seafood Restaurant, 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7224 www.billsseafood.com

January 22, 2016
Bill Sinclair piano, leader
Tom Boates trombone, vocals
Noel Kaletsky reeds
Lou Bocciarelli bass
Tom Palinko drums

Every Friday evening Bill’s Seafood presents their Allstars, a band made up of very talented local musicians. They play mostly Dixieland along with some swing and other types of jazz with occasional surprises from various other genres thrown in. There is always a full house at Bill’s with many regular fans.

Tom Boates

Every performance is exciting and tonight’s was no exception. It started with a rousing rendition of Canal Street Blues, followed by Little Girl, then Tom Boates vocal on St. James Infirmary Blues. Tom also sang Dr. Jazz later in the program. He’s the frontman for the band and plays a mean trombone.

Noel Kaletsky, Tom Palinko

The Allstars have several Wilbur de Paris numbers in their repertoire and usually play at least one. Tonight it was the fast and furious Tres Moutarde.

Noel was featured on I Got Rhythm and, on the soprano sax, in a beautiful rendition of When Day is Done. He also played back and forth with Tom Palinko’s drums on the final number of the evening, one of the group’s standards which always gets wild applause from the audience, Duke Ellington’s Caravan.

Noel Kaletsky, Lou Bocciarelli, Tom Palinko

The audience also participated – clapping, waving napkins, etc – on a rousing version of Bourbon Street Parade. All the musicians get plenty of solo spots during most of the numbers, Bill’s piano and Lou’s bass are always great and everybody loves Tom’s drum solos.

soprano sax, string bass, drum, trombone, piano

Noel’s sax, Lou Bocciarelli, Tom Palinko, Tom Boates trombone, and leader Bill Sinclair behind piano.

As always, we all enjoyed the evening. The band is wonderful and the food is excellent.

The Allstars will be making a special appearance on Tuesday, Feb 9th for a Mardi Gras Celebration. It will start early, from 6:30 to 9:30, with the band playing from 7pm – 9pm. Bill’s is NOT taking reservations for the Mardi Gras party. Just come as if it were a Friday. There will be a variety of food items associated with New Orleans cooking which will be incorporated into Bill’s regular menu.

Heartbeat Jazz Band at Smarty’s, by Sue Finn

Posted on December 19, 2013 by admin

only visible are Shari piano, Skip trombone, Freddy cornet, Noel clarinet

Heartbeat Jazz Band at Smarty’s Restaurant and Pub, 215 Main St. Niantic CT (860) 739-8818

Heartbeat’s Christmas Show at Smarty’s, Thursday December 19, 2014

Here are a few pictures and the playlist for Heartbeat’s Christmas show at Smarty’s. www.smartysniantic.com. It was a mixture of seasonal favorites and traditional jazz standards along with a few other surprises.

Bill Logozzo – drums, leader                            Fred Vigorito – cornet
Skip Hughes – trombone, vocals                      Noel Kaletsky – reeds
Bob Card – saxophone                                      Art Hovey – tuba, bass
Steve Keillor – banjo, guitar                            Shari Lucas-keyboard
Andrew Walker – guest vocalist

Playlist:
Maryland My Maryland (Oh Tannenbaum)                   ~~~Break~~~
Lulu’s Back in Town                                                    Mack the Knife
Oh Baby!                                                                    Apex Blues
China Boy                                                                  You are always on my mind
I’ll be Home for Christmas                                        How come you do me like you do?
Let it Snow                                                  (with Walk Right In & Alice’s Restaurant)
Shine                                                                      Sunny Side of the Street
Blue Christmas                                            Medley – Jingle Bells, Saints, Silent Night
South Rampart Street Parade

They started with ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ and one of Fred’s audience quizzes – I believe we ended up with at least 5 titles for this number!

Skip sang several songs, including ‘Lulu’s Back in Town’, ‘Blue Christmas’, ‘Mack the Knife’ and ‘How Come you do me like you do’.

Guest vocalist Andrew Walker sang ‘You are Always on my Mind’.

Andrew Walker listens to band after his vocal on “You Are Always on My Mind”

Noel and Steve played ‘China Boy’ and Bob Card did ‘Sunny Side of the Street’.

Banjo and soprano sax, Art Hovey in background with tub

Steve Keillor and Noel Kaletsky

Steve and Noel

Heartbeat always puts on a great show and this holiday performance was no exception. By the final number – a medley of the usual ‘Saints’ with ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Silent Night’, everyone was singing along and definitely in the Christmas spirit.

Hear Heartbeat every 2^nd Thursday at Oliver’s in Essex, CT and every 4^th Thursday at Smarty’s.

Jeff and Joel’s House Party, October 11-13, 2013

Posted on October 11, 2013 by admin

Official Staircase picture, by Eric Devine

Bottom up – Bob Barta, Bill Reynolds, Jeff Barnhart, Daniel Barda, Alain Marquet, Noel Kaletsky, Ian Frankel, Emily Asher, Freddy Vigorito, Tom Palinko, Gordon Au, Lou Bocciarelli, Joel Schiavone, Albie Bernard

By Sue Finn
Pictures by Sue Finn and Marce

Daniel Barda and Alain Marquet

It was wonderful to have Daniel and Alain there all the way from France to perform for us. How they did it through the jet lag is beyond me. I was particularly impressed with Daniel’s ‘Ory’s Creole Trombone’. I was sitting close enough to hear him say that he had no warning that he was going to be asked to play that – amazing! And hearing Alain & Noel together was magical – especially ‘China Town’.

I thought the addition of the Friday night concert was a cool way to give us all a chance to hear D & A in depth. Nice touch having Bill play washboard on ‘Washboard Wiggle’ – wonder if it made them feel at home!

Daniel, Alain, Bill Reynolds on washboard

Paris Washboard, with Bill Reynolds on washboard

Saturday afternoon started the weekend ‘proper’ with the full contingent of super-talented musicians, in various permutations for all of the two days. There were many different styles.

Emily Asher and Daniel Barda

Some highlights: ‘Mood Indigo’ with two trombones,

Fred Vigorito cornet and Gordon Au trumpet

Fred Vigorito and Gordon Au

‘Cakewalking Babies’ with trumpet and cornet,

‘Bogalusa Strut’ and, of course, ‘Joel’s Banjo Frenzy’ sing along with Noel being a good sport and playing a banjo again – although he always says he won’t!

Joel with banjo leading sing-along, Palinko drums, Barnhart piano, Barta banjo

Joel’s banjo sing-along

Noel Kaletsky on banjo

The finale for this set was ‘South Rampart Street Parade’ with 11 of the 14 musicians joining in.

Finale Saturday 4pm

The ‘history lesson’ on Saturday evening was very informative and something new (I think – I wasn’t at the 3rd House Party so Jeff may have done it there). In my opinion this set included some of the best music of the weekend, including the aforementioned ‘Ory’s Creole Trombone’. I was surprised at the bebop number – definitely learned something there. I always thought bebop was like swing and the dance similar to jitterbug. Needless to say this trad jazz fan didn’t like it but it didn’t sound as if Jeff expected anybody to! My favorites from this set were: ‘At a Georgia Camp Meeting’, ‘At the Jazz Band Ball’, ‘Stevedore Stomp’ & ‘Big Bear Stomp’.

Saturday night Finale

Sunday brought more wonderful music – where do they get their energy?? – and included some novelty numbers – ‘Down in Jungle Town’, ‘A Chicken Ain’t Nothing But a Bird’ and the (unplanned) ‘Rooster Song’ solo by Jeff. Also another sing along. In this set I especially liked ‘Limehouse Blues’,

Gordon Au singing, Noel playing clarinet

Gordon sings

‘Happy Feet’ with Gordon singing, Jeff & Ian’s piano duet and the grand finale of the weekend with ALL the musicians playing ‘High Society’.

table filled with food and people helping themselvees

Volunteers served delicious meals

Can’t end this without a mention of the volunteers – they are amazing, working quietly, mostly behind the scenes and making sure it all runs smoothly and everyone has a truly memorable weekend.

Now we all have to be very patient and wait until October, 2014 for the next one! We are SO lucky to be able to hear such talented musicians play amazing music just for us…………

Sue Finn

Questionnaire

>From Marce: List of 16 hours of Tunes!
Eric’s videos are in the works, there will be more on this later. If you were a witness to this marvelous weekend, please share your comments with us. Send to marce@nejazz.com.

I’ll See You In My Dreams

Comments:
Eric Devine:
“It’s hard to put into words the feeling I have when I’m at Jeff and Joel’s House party. I find myself literally surrounded by incredibly talented musicians and enthusiastic fans who all like what I like. It feels like a big Trad Jazz family reunion in some ways. This house party (number 4) may have been the best yet. It’s hard to say this because each party has been exciting, fun and unique, but the addition of a Friday night show with Alain Marquet, Daniel Barda, Jeff Barnhart and Bill Reynolds was really spectacular. On Saturday night Jeff narrated a 50-year history of jazz that was interesting and funny. There were so many great moments from this party, from the comedic interchange among musicians to the really hot tunes to the conversations with musicians and other fans. I am grateful that Jeff, Joel and all of the house party volunteers find a way to make this party happen and I look forward to the next one.”

Marilyn Snow:
“What a great weekend–jazz heaven. Loved the music (such great talent) and the surroundings, food, and company, all just wonderful. What a marvelous concept.”

Fred Vigorito, cornetist:
Thank you Joel Schiavone and Jeff Barnhart for a fabulous, fun filled weekend of hot Jazz! Thank you Glen and Carol Ott for the delicious food! Over 200 Jazz fans enjoyed the sounds of 14 talented musicians giving it their all. Thank you, volunteers. It couldn’t happen without you! This was so much fun! Playing with Daniel and Alain of Paris Washboard! Sharing the trumpet slot with Gordon Au. Working with trombonist Emily Asher, drummers Bill Reynolds and Tom Palinko, bass man Lou Bocciarelli, clarinetist Noel Kaletsky, banjoists Bob Barta and Joel, tuba man Albie Barnard, pianists Jeff Barnhart and Ian Frenkel. You should have seen and heard Jeff and Ian’s duet, with one piano! Sad to see it all come to an end, but the good news is that it will happen again next year, Oct 11 and 12, 2014. This will sell out for sure, so buy your tickets soon! Go to: www.jeffandjoelshouseparty.com“

Jeff & Joel’s House Party October 13-14, 2012

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

JAZZ LIVES – Michael Steinman, said it all: VERTIGO!

Photos by Eric and Sherral Devine

Next party: April 20-21, 2013Top: Noel Kaletsky, Sal Raniello, Genevieve Rose, Freddy Vigorito, Ross Petot, John Clark, Paul Monat
Stairs: Pam Pameijer, Craig Grant, Jim Fryer, Vince Giordano, Bob Barta, Jeff Barnhart, Joel Schiavone

Because of the decline in Traditional Jazz Festivals, Joel and Donna Schiavone again opened their 1804 home to eager Jazz aficionados.

At the last House Party, Jeff Barnhart picked the band, gave it a leader, and let them improvise JAZZ. This time, he picked the band (but anyone could opt in or opt out), picked a leader, gave them a theme “Play some Louis”, Play some Eddy Condon” Play some Blues”, “Play something HOT”. But only for two tunes.

Then the musicians moved out to the right, next band moved in from the left. It was absolute insanity! There were musicians and instruments constantly moving through the audience. But what else would you expect at Jeff and Joel’s House Party?

Paul Monat had the first band, with Jim Fryer trombone, Noel Kaletsky clarinet, Jeff Barnhart piano, Bob Barta banjo/vocal, Genevieve Rose string bass, Sal Raniello drums

I lost track of how many bands, or how many tunes (over 100).

I’m sorry I made you cry
Someday You’ll be sorry
Jazz Me Blues

two cornets

two clarinets

Two trombones- turbulent duet!
Shimme she-wobble

Only ONE –

Vince Giordano, whose music for Boardwalk Empire won a Grammy award this year.
Back Home Again in Indiana

Breeze

Paul Monat traded 4’s with himself on cornet and tuba.My Gal Sal

On the more serious side – Believe it or not, Jeff Barnhart does have a serious side.
He chose classical music for himself, Frederic Chopin – Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2

Ross Petot, New England’s best kept secret, pianist, teacher, composer, arranger. In his own signature stride piano, Gone With The Wind. He made the melody come alive.

Noel on clarinet, with Pam and Ross: Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans.
Dinah – I love Pam’s Trad beat!
Craig Grant on trombone: Milenberg Joys

Paul & Freddy, two cornets, Vince on bass sax, Storyville Blues

Dinners and breakfast were First Class, thanks to Carol and Glenn Ott.

photos by Marilyn Snow

Dippermouth Blues:

Genevieve Rose’s set had Jeff on piano, Barta banjo, Pam drums for Shanty in Old Shanty Town. She was unfamiliar with these tunes and has never played most of them.
A resourceful pro, she listened to the others, played rich tones, and maintained a powerful, full beat. Amazing!

Joel recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Your Father’s Mustache”
at Carnegie Hall.

Of course we had sing-alongs – with a four-piece banjo band, Joel, Bob Barta, Noel, and even Vince Giordano. Everyone got into the act. (I wish the camera had been on Michael Steinman!) Marce

Pam on washboard

Vince on drums

Jim Fryer on euphonium, with Sal Raniello and Jeff on piano: The Gypsy

This music spans all ages. Special surprise guest, ‘Red’ Balaban singing Porter’s Love Song To a Chamber Maid. Balaban played at Your Father’s Mustache in New York. He worked extensively as a sideman, for musicians such as Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon, Gene Krupa, Dick Wellstood, and Kenny Davern. He co-led Eddie Condon’s house band with Ed Polcer from 1975; other noted musicians in this outfit included Vic Dickenson, Warren Vache, and Connie Kay. The club closed in the mid-1980s. Balaban continues playing today in Connecticut. (Wikipedia)

Jeff introduced Fourteen-year-old Andrew Ferno, who covered the music spectrum with fine piano renditions of Do The Hucklebuck and Thelonius’s Blue Monkk.
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Jeff & Joel’s House Party October 13-14, 2012