MARCH 2013

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2013
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Weds. 27th Sherborn Luncheon 12-2pm  Jeff Hughes presents: "Sinatra Comes To Sherborn", with Steve Marvin,

Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.
1 Fri 6-10pm Dick Lupino Trio every Friday at The Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd; Newport, RI, 401-847-1300, this week with Johnny Souza, Steve Heck, and Dick Lupino
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 7-9:30pm 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 Ben Giffin will be featured with the Allstars. He will also be playing with the band on Friday 3/15. How lucky can we get??
1 Fri 7:30pm Dan Gabel and The Abletones Big Band at the Acacia Indian Meadows, 275 Turnpike Rd. (Rte. 9) Westborough MA. Dancing for singles and couples, $15 per person, $25 couple, $10 students. Full cash bar. The Big Band will play 1st Friday of the month for a night of dancing, listening, mingling and sharing all things Big Band! www.theabletones.com  Rt. 9, turn at the light next to Nissan.  Acacia's long driveway abuts the Nissan dealership.  Right at the fork, Entrance to Ballroom is in the back. Wrong- the band is in the Terrace Room, on the side.
1 Fri 8pm Michelle Willson at Chianti's 285 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 978.921.2233 http://chiantibeverly.com/ info@chiantibeverly.com
1 Fri 9:15pm Roc City Stompers at Boston Swing Centtral, Crosby Whistle Stop 24 Roland St Charlestown, MA 02129  The Roc City Stompers, a 6-piece, New Orleans-style trad jazz band, has played for dancers on numerous occasions at Groove Juice Swing in their hometown of Rochester and at Stompology (which is also in Rochester). This is their first trip to Boston to play for us and we're excited for them to usher in March like a dancing lion! Listen to them here and come get your stomp on!
2 Sat
 		 2-5pm The Seacoast Stompers at the Acton Jazz Cafe.  Dixieland/Swing, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, 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.        AJC Membership Drive 
2 Sat 6:30-9:30pm Eric Baldwin guitar, Dave Landoni bass at Li's Asian Grille, 1186 Main st. Haverill, MA
2 Sat 7pm A Tribute to Louis Armstrong with Author Mick Carlon at Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 with Mike Persico (trombone), Phil Person (trumpet), Paul Nossiter (clarinet), Mark Borgmann (piano), Laird Boles (bass), Kareem Sanjaghi (drums), with special guests Bob Hayes (piano) and Cerise (vocals) WOW!  Adm. $25
2 Sat 7-8:30pm Shikiboo music to feed your soul at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA www.shikiboo.com 12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus a fee) online 
2 Sat 7:30pm Grace Kelly saxophone at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath Maine http://gracekellymusic.com/
2 Sat 8:30-11:30pm Maureen Benson singing with Jazzport at the Seaport Cafe in Salem, MA. They have been working on some new music and are excited to share it with you all. Joining her will be Frank Stadler (keys), Bob Landoni (sax), Kip Sandfield (guitar) and Ed Jordan (drums). www.facebook.com/seaportcafe  www.facebook.com/jazzport
2 Sat 9pm Bombay Jim and the Swinging Saphires at Swing City, West Cambridge Youth Center, (2nd floor) 680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge MA http://swingcityboston.com   8pm Beginner and Intermediate Swing Dance Lessons, no partner necessary. 9pm: Band goes on (DJ in the breaks) until midnight. So please join us for lessons, a night of rich live music, dancing, lots of cool fun people of all ages, and some great exercise. Bottom line, a great night out for only $16 ($12 with college ID), and a super vibe!  (617) 513-9841
2 Sat 9pm Laszlo Gardony Quartet with Laszlo Gardony, Stan Strickland, Yoron Israel, John Lockwood at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 617-876-9330 $10
2 Sat 9-midnight The Peter Smith Trio at the Fairmont Hotel. Battery Wharf welcomes Yas Ishibashi back from her Japanese sojourns. Yas, Ralph and Peter will be mixing it up with lots of Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, and even some Elvis thrown in, for good measure. Don't forget, you can valet park (with validation) for only $12  Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090.
2 Sat 9:30-midnight Myanna at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park Acton MA www.myanna.com  
3 Sun 11:30am-2pm Dave Whitney Trio with with Jon Wheatley guitar and Peter Kontrimas bass, at Bullfinch's Jazz Brunch, 730 Boston Post Road, Sudbury MA 01776 www.bullfinchs.com 978.443.4094
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 2pm Bob Hayes Band, Sunday afternoon jazz concert featuring: Cerise (vocals), Bob Hayes (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums) at Sturgis Library 3090 Main Street, Barnstable MA phone: (508) 362-6636.
3 Sun 2:30pm Cercie Miller, saxophone,  Tim Ray piano, Ron Ormsby bass  at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Music & More Series, 60 Hope Lane, off Route 6A, Dennis, MA 02638  tel: 508.385.4477   Members: $12; non-members: $15  Boston saxophonist Cercie Miller is an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music and a member of the senior music performance faculty at Wellesley College.
3 Sun 3pm Traditional Jazz Ensemble with Scott Philbrick leader/cornet, Vince Giordano bass, Rob Garcia drums. Stu Ingersoll will narrate the program, at 35th Anniversary celebration of the Essex Winter Series, Northeast  Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417 Tickets: 860-272-4572 http://www.essexwinterseries.com/index.html 
3 Sun 3:30-6:30pm Steve Hershman Trio Jazz Jam at Sushi Island, 397 Main Street Wakefield MA 01880 781-224-3479 Steve Hershman - Piano, John Turner - Bass, Steve Silverstein - Drums. They hope to see you there and it doesn't snow. http://www.sushiisland.us/
3 Sun 4-7pm The Sunset Jazz Jam with host/ guitarist Steve Berke & friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA $5 music charge
3 Sun 5pm Bill & Bo Winiker Sextet  at Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA 01966, Box Office: M-F 10-4 978-546-7391    "Please join us as we celebrate our final 50th anniversary event!" www.rockportmusic.org A venerable Boston musical institution, Bill and Bo Winiker having been playing together for half a century. They were taught how to play music, specifically jazz, by their father at a very young age, and through unique arrangements perfected the big sound of a swing band. Tickets: $28, $22, $15   Tickets
3 Sun 7:30-10:30pm The Starlight Jazz Jam with host Harvey Diamond & Friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA $5 music charge
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. t's fun and gets a little whacky at times. Come on down and enjoy the fun.
5 Tue 7-9:30pm Monte Carlo Jazz Ensemble with Dave Whitney on trumpet, "Modulate March Madness" at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10. Robin Verdier has created jazz and hot dance musical arrangements following the model of exciting bands of the Roaring Twenties like the Dixie Syncopators, the Red Hot Peppers, and the Cotton Pickers.  The musicians are Dave Whitney trumpet, (subbing for  Bob MacInnis), John Clark and Craig Ball, clarinet and saxophones; Al Bernard, tuba; Bill Reynolds, drums; and Robin Verdier, piano and leader.
5 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/.
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 April 2, May 7, June 4
5 Tue 8pm Daryl Lowery and Berklee Faculty host the Jazz Show and Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA $6 ($5 Mem) 
6 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band, with guest stars Skip Hughes, Michelle Berting, and Bill Sinclair at the Yankee Clipper.. 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 7-9:30pm Dick Lupino Trio every Wednesday at Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 401-849-6312
6 Wed 7-10pm Phil McGowan Trio every Wednesday at Ten Center 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652.   No cover
6 Wed 8pm Toni Lynn Washington with Jesse Williams at Chianti's 285 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 978.921.2233 http://chiantibeverly.com/ info@chiantibeverly.com
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
6 Wed 8pm Follen Angels at Sculler's Jazz Club, In the Still of the Night: Classics of the '40s, '50s and '60's  Show: $20 Dinner & Show: $62
6-10 9:30pm NY: Rebecca Kilgore and The Harry Allen Quartet at the MetropolitanRoom 34 West 22nd Street, New York 10010, 212.206.0440 Ticket Price: $30.00 - $115.00. As an interpreter of classic American popular songs from the 1930s and 1940s, vocalist and guitarist Rebecca Kilgore helped revive the hits of yesterday for modern-era jazz audiences. Born in Waltham, MA, in 1949.  Harry is from Burrillville, RI.
7 Thu 1:15-3pm Maple Sugar Jazz Band every Thursday at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St. Danvers MA 01923 Phone: (978) 762-0208
7 Thu 6-9pm John Russell's Big Easy Rhythm at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224 www.billsseafood.com  The Big Easy Jazz Band is at Bill's the first Thursday of the month. The group is led by John Russell on drums and mouthharp. This week featuring Kathy Christofer from the Convertables on vocals. Usuallly appearing, Bill Sinclair piano and Charlie "The Flash" Weyant on alto and tenor sax and clarinet.
7 Thu 6:30-7:45pm The Gwenn Vivian Approach at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA  ~a modern approach to standards~ with Molly Flannery/ piano, Gwenn Vivian/ vocals, Bill McCormack/ bass, Miki Matsuki/drums
7 Thu 8pm Matt Savage Trio with Bruce Gertz – bass, Anthony Fung - drums at Sculler's Jazz Club, Show: $20 Dinner & Show: $60
7 Thu 8-10pm Patrice Monahan, nighttime jazz at Savinos Grill, 449 Common St. Belmont, MA 02478
8 Fri   The early registration deadline ends today for the Swing weekend. Be sure to register by Friday, March 8th to receive discounts on all passes to The Boston Tea Party. http://www.teapartyswings.com/
8 Fri 7-8:30pm The Adam Janjigian Trio with Adam Janjigian/ piano, Zach Brown/ bass, Brooke Sofferman/ drums at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA . music charge $5
8 Fri 7:30pm Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: World Premiere of "Boston Jazzscape" at Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston - Boston, MA $20-$25
8 Fri 8pm Kathy Kosins from Michigan, making her Cape Cod Debut! Kathy Kosins Kathy Kosins (vocals), Tim Ray (piano), John Lockwood (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) at Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis MA 508-771-3000 Grand Cru
8 Fri 9pm Jan Marie & The Mean Reds at The Crosby Whistle Stop, Boston Swing Central, 24 Roland St, Charlestown, MA (near Sullivan Sq, just off I-93) Swing dance lesson 8-9pm Easy parking www.bostonswingcentral.org/  www.swinglegacy.com/  (admission $15, students $13) Jan Marie has been a fixture on the Boston dance scene for quite some time, she's a superlative dancer, but she's also an amazing singer. She has performed with Shawn Hershey's band on several occasions, but this time, she's got her own band that she's leading...the Mean Reds. Here she kicks "St. James Infirmary" up a notch to a fever pitch...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eupbE3qPEVE&feature=youtu.be
8 Fri 9:30-midnght Metrowest Thump at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA : Contemporary Jazz, Pete Levesque ~ Saxophone, Bill Fanning ~ Trumpet, Eugene Maslov ~ Keyboards, Mike Casano ~ Drums, Thomas Appleman ~ Bass. Website ~ www.MetroWestThump.com "If you like a healthy dose of funk with your jazz, Metro West Thump is the band for you - great stuff! $12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus fee) with 24-hour advance online ticket purchase  www.actonjazzcafe.com
9 Sat 7pm Hal McIntyre Orchestra directed by Don Pentleton and featuring the Sinatra style vocals of Steve Marvin and the Alto Saxophone of Tom Ferrante, The Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. Norwood MA, 02062 For reservations call, 781-551-9000.  www.norwoodstage.com  $25, Seniors $22, Click here to purchase tickets online. 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!
9 Sat 7pm Gerry Beaudoin at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St. So Yarmouth MA, 02664 508.394.7100 Gerry Beaudoin (guitar & vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) Opening the Concert.... Songs from the Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker Quartet. Ty Newcomb (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (baritone sax), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
9 Sat 7-8:30pm Ameranouche/ Gypsy Jazz Trio at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA  www.ameranouche.com  Magnificently presented gypsy jazz! 12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus a fee) online ;
9 Sat 7:30pm Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Park Theatre, 848 Park Avenue, Cranston RI 02910. Box Office 401-467-7275.  The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Free Parking. Buy Tickets »
9 Sat 7:30pm Burlesque at Wellfleet Preservation Hall! 339 Main St. Wellfleet MA. Join us for this special night of spirited entertainment by a bevy of LOCAL beauties and special guest MC! Singing, dancing and antics galore accompanied by complimentary treats and a full cash bar including wine, beer and delicious cocktails. Proceeds from this event benefit future programming at Prez Hall - so come out and have some saucy fun while supporting one of the Outer Cape's most eclectically entertaining venues!  $15 Tickets
9 Sat 7:30pm Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra presents "A Night at the Opera" which features highlights from a number of the world's most popular operas - music from Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro", "Cosi fan tutte", "The Magic Flute" - Rossini's "Barber of Seville" and the second half of the concert is devoted to Giuseppe Verdi's Act II of "La Traviatta." In Milford, Giuseppe Verdi is known as "Joe Green"!!!!! Grand Ballroom, Milford Town Hall, Main St. Milford, MA  508.478.5924
9 Sat 7:45pm Eight to the Bar at The Boston Swing Dance Network (BSDN)  beginners' swing dance lesson from 7:45-8:30pm (included in the price of admission).  One of our most popular bands, their double female vocals and outstanding instrumentals deliver great swing and rhythm & blues.   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
9 Sat 8pm Kathy Kosins at Highland Jazz's 30th concert series, Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd. Newton Centre, MA Adv: $18, Seniors $17, Students $10. door  $20. www.highlandjazz.org 781-237-1917 With a luscious voice wrapped in buttery sensuality, Detroit vocalist Kathy Kosins has entranced jazz fans around the world.  Raised in the era of Motown, the award-winning Kosins quickly became one of the nation's most sought-after session singers.
9 Sat 9-midnight The Peter Smith Trio at the   Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090. Don't forget, you can valet park (with validation) for only $12
9 Sat 9:30-midnight Jeff Purchon & Friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA12.50 music charge/ $10 (plus a fee) online  www.actonjazzcafe.com
10 Sun 11:30am-2:30pm Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group with Steve Hambleton (guitar), Matt Brown (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) Hot L Bar & Grille 350 Bradford Street, Provincetown 508-413-9511 HOT L Bar & Grille. No cover.  Great Food & Live Jazz! 
10 Sun 3pm Eric Baldwin at Blackman Hall at Indian Hill Music School, 36 King St. Littleton MA. Indian Hill guitar faculty concert with Eddie Lang, Carl Kress duets with Jamie Dunphy.  Eric will also be doing some jazz duets with bassists Justin Meyer.
10 Sun 3pm USAF Band of Liberty at Mechanics Hall,  321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608; Info: 508-752-5608; Tickets: 508-752-0888 Last Hurrah! Don't miss your very last opportunity to hear the USAF Band of Liberty! Alumni will join this amazing concert band for a last performance before final de-commissioning in late spring. Tickets are required for this FREE concert. flyer For more information: www.bandofliberty.af.mil www.facebook.com/usafbandofliberty 
10 Sun 4-7pm The Sunset Jazz Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA with host/ pianist Molly Flannery & The Fernando Holz Band - Fernando Holz/ guitar & voice Jon Simmons ?trombone, Molly Flannery ?keys, Paul Ionata? drums, Jose Pienasola ?bass, www.fernandoholz.com  
10 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/
10 Sun 5-8pm Janine Graham, Jazz Jam - Open Mic at Laurie's 9:09 Raw Bar & Steakhouse, 33 Tuttle St. Wakefield, MA here's a PA, drum set, acoustic bass and keyboard at the ready. If you play a horn or guitar, bring it with you! Vocalists should bring charts if you have them, or know your key. Tell your jazz friends! The "house band" will be Michael Shea/keys; Dave Landoni/bass & Steve Langone/drums. www.janinegraham.com
10 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/
10 Sun 6-10pm Paul Combs' Pocket Big Band, at the Chit Chat Lounge, Haverhill MA.
10 Sun 7-10:30pm The Starlight Jazz Jam with The John Funkhouser Quartet at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA with  Phil Sargent, guitar Greg Loughman, bass Mike Connors, drums John Funkhouser, piano, keyboards 7:30-8:30 Concert (maybe we'll play some new tunes from our upcoming CD!) 8:30-10:30 Jam Session All that for only $5!! Bring your original music or arrangements, or come to play standards and/or hang out at the Hands-down Coolest Jazz Club in the Known Universe.  
11 Mon 730pm Darcel Wilson and The Rhythm & Soul Project at The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Be moved by Darcel's signature style and powerful voice and her soulful band whose repertoire evokes emotion in everyone that hears their music. (Rescheduled from 10/22/12). $20 / $18 for arsenalARTS members / $15 for students (plus ticketing fees) Tickets available here, or call Box Office 617-923-8487
11 Mon 8pm Southcoast Jazz Orchestra at Fay's Restaurant, 613 Dartmouth St. South Dartmouth, MA 02748 (508) 997-8000   "Join us for great food, friends and music."  Reservations recommended. 508 997 8000
11 Mon 8-11pm Paul Combs Quartet at The Pressroom, Portsmouth NH.
12 Tue 7-9:30pm Wolverine Jazz Band  at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10.Get ready for some classic ragtime sounds and beloved rhythms of old New Orleans. This band is definitely not a sleepy Jazz cafe quintet -- this is foot-tapping music! Using clarinet, saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, banjo and tuba, these guys are a central part of the New England jazz scene and are a talent not to be missed!
12 Tue 8pm Ted Knowlton Jazz Jam with  Michelle Tannen and special guest Lisa Marie with Ken Steiner bass,  at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA.  Should be a fun time - open to all musicians from 9-11.
12 Tue 8pm 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.
12 Tue 8pm The Dave Zinno Trio with Paul Nagel on piano, Steve Langone drums. at Fishmonger's 34th annual music series,  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 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. 
13 Wed 11:30am-2pm Bill and Bo Winiker celebrate St. Patrick's Day 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  Bill and Bo are sure to get you into the Irish Spirit with their authentic Irish Repertoire of song and dance. The Inn will be colorfully decorated and the kitchen promises a hearty, Irish meal. "Erin GO Bragh!!!"
13 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band at the Yankee Clipper. 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).
13 Wed 7pm Leslie Holmes' Cabaret at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA with  Ben Sears and Brad Connor vocals, and pianist: Tom LaMark Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. sign-up 7pm Open Mic $10 ($9 mem & BACA) 508-405-ARTS www.amazingthings.org  
13 Wed 7-9pm Paul Broadnax (piano / vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass) at the Acton Jazz Cafe Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 01720 978-263-1616  www.paulbroadnax.com/
13 Wed 7:30pm Deane Ellsworth presents "How About Gershwin?" at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, Bedford St. Lincoln, MA, CJALL - 2nd Wednesday of every month. http://www.cjall.org/  
13 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
14 Thu 1:15-3pm Maple Sugar Jazz Band will NOT be at the Danvers Senior Center, they will be there on the 17th.
14 Thu 6-8pm Heartbeat Jazz Band every 2nd Thursday at Olivers Taverne,  124 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 860-767-2633.  http://www.heartbeatjazzband.net/  Skip Hughes is back!!
14 Thu 6:30-9:30pm Eric Baldwin guitar at Sato II in Stoneham, MA with bassist TBA.
14 Thu 7-9:30pm 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   $10. Reservations, please. www.blackeagles.com
15 Fri 7pm Finnegan's Wake (*Dinner Theater) at the Sherborn Inn,  33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 Better prepare your eulogies now for Finnegan's Wake. You may be called on to stand up and salute the dearly departed with a joke, a song or a dance.  * $37.50  First of St. Patrick's Day weekend.
15 Fri 7-9:30pm 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  Today Ben Giffin will be featured with the Allstars. How lucky can we get??
15-17 7:30pm Little Bit of Ireland at the Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. MA. Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston serves up its 15th annual edition of A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND  This year’s performances are dedicated to the late Larry Reynolds, world-renowned Irish fiddler who played in all 14 previous Reagle shows. World Champion Irish step dancer Liam Harney, Celtic fiddler Sean Clohessy, traditional Irish folk music group Comhaltas, Judith Ross and the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, comedian Jerry Walker, and Broadway soloist Sarah Pfisterer star. Performances are Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 16 at 2 and 7 pm; Sunday, March 17 at 2 pm. Tickets are $35-$50 for adults, $25 for youths 5-18, $3 off for seniors 60 and older. Call 781-891-5600 or visit www.reaglemusictheatre.org. 
15 Fri 7:30pm Bob Hayes Band, An Evening of Standards featuring: Cerise (vocals), Bob Hayes (piano), Tom Glenn (guitar), Laird Boles (bass), and Kareem Sanjaghi (drums), with a special appearance by Stu Goodis (guitar) Wellfleet PreservationHall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA Adm. $10 phone: (508) 349-1800. Video
15 Fri 8pm Harvey Diamond with the Workingman's Jazz Band - improvised jazz standards at the Valley Forge Tavern, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. (Rt. 62) Concord MA 978-369-2373 Colonial Inn entertainment
15 Fri 8pm Nathan Gunn baritone Julie Gunn, piano at NEC’s Jordan Hall Grammy- winning baritone Nathan Gunn is a multi-faceted performer. One of the most in-demand baritones of our time, who sings at the great opera houses of the world and with the great orchestras, also has a flare for tin-pan alley tunes.
15 Fri 9pm Compaq Big Band at Swing City, West Cambridge Youth Center, (2nd floor) 680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge MA http://swingcityboston.com   8pm Beginner and Intermediate Swing Dance Lessons, no partner necessary. 9pm: Band goes on (DJ in the breaks) until midnight. So please join us for lessons, a night of rich live music, dancing, lots of cool fun people of all ages, and some great exercise. Bottom line, a great night out for only $16 ($12 with college ID), and a super vibe!  (617) 513-9841
15 Fri 9:15pm The Swing Legacy, Swing Dance at Boston Swing Central, 24 Roland St, Charlestown, MA (near Sullivan Sq, just off I-93) Swing dance lesson 8-9pm Easy parking www.bostonswingcentral.org/  www.swinglegacy.com/  (admission $15, students $13)  Swing Legacy, a six piece little big band has been a fixture of the Boston swing scene since 1991, playing with the style and informed of the great big bands from the swing era. Their repertoire concentrates on classic big band swing music including many Duke Ellington and Count Basie numbers ideal for Lindy Hop and swing dancing. Much of their great catalog of songs showcases their phenomenal singer, Debby Larkin. It promises to be a night full of exciting original arrangements that will keep you dancing all night long!
15 Fri 10pm Jesse Williams with Tim Gearan Band at Atwood's Tavern, 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
16 Sat 1:30pm 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 at 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.
16 Sat 2 & 7pm Little Bit of Ireland at the Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. MA. Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston serves up its 15th annual edition of A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND  This year’s performances are dedicated to the late Larry Reynolds, world-renowned Irish fiddler who played in all 14 previous Reagle shows. World Champion Irish step dancer Liam Harney, Celtic fiddler Sean Clohessy, traditional Irish folk music group Comhaltas, Judith Ross and the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, comedian Jerry Walker, and Broadway soloist Sarah Pfisterer star. Performance Sunday, March 17 at 2 pm. Tickets are $35-$50 for adults, $25 for youths 5-18, $3 off for seniors 60 and older. Call 781-891-5600 or visit www.reaglemusictheatre.org. 
16 Sat 2:30pm Jitterbugs, presented by The Big Doozie Lil' Kids Show for children newborn to 5 years old, at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA.  Kiddie Jitterbug, retro-rock for the whole family. http://www.jitterbugsnyc.com/
16 Sat 6-9pm Dick Donovan Big Band directed by Steve Taddeo with vocalist Caroline Griep and special guest Bobby Gyaegos trumpet at the Lantana,43 Scanlon Drive Randolph, MA 02368-1798 (781) 961 4660
16 Sat 7pm Mark Tipton at Colby College Lorimer Chapel, Waterville, ME. Mark performs as Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra, in a concert featuring Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Faure's "Penelope" Overture, Stravinsky's "Ragtime," and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Cappriccio Espagnol." Jonathan Hallstrom conducts.
16 Sat 7:30-11pm Jump ‘n’ Jive Review at the New Hampshire Amateur Ballroom Dance Association  located at the Shephard Auditorium at Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH Cost is $10 pp for members, $15 for nonmembers. 
16 Sat 8pm Phyllis Fallon with The Workingman's Jazz Band at the Valley Forge Tavern, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. (Rt. 62) Concord MA 978-369-2373 Great American Song Book Classics
16 Sat 9-midnight The Peter Smith Trio at the   Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090. Don't forget, you can valet park (with validation) for only $12
16 Sat 9-midnight Janine Graham with Steve Aubert keys, Erik Ringstad guitar, Steve Langone drums  at Laurie's 9:09 Rawbar & Steakhouse, 33 Tuttle St. Wakefield, MA 781-246-1909   www.lauries909.com  www.janinegraham.com
    Jazz Is in the House!  Is the Theme for Jazz Week '13, April 26 - May 5  Musicians and Venues, now is the time to get the details of your Greater Boston Jazz performances onto the www.JAZZBoston.org calendar, before April 17th, to participate in the FREE JazzBoston Promotion. Stay tuned.
17 Sun 10:30am-?pm Henri Smith and New Orleans Flavours at Red Rock Bistro Sunday Brunch, 141 Humphrey Street Swampscott, MA 781-595-1414
17 Sun 11am-1pm Jeff Barnhart, Sherm and Scott Kahn at Bill's Seafood annual St. Patty's Day celebration, Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224
17 Sun 10:30am-2pm John Clark Trio at Bullfinch's St. Patrick's Day Jazz Brunch,730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094   http://www.bullfinchs.com the lads in the kitchen will be offering traditional Irish fare  
17 Sun 11:30am Maple Sugar Jazz Band St. Patrick's Day party at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St. Danvers MA 01923 Phone: (978) 762-0208 tickets required $10 http://www.dcoa.org/
17 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
17 Sun 2pm Little Bit of Ireland at the Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. MA.  This year’s performances are dedicated to the late Larry Reynolds, world-renowned Irish fiddler who played in all 14 previous Reagle shows. World Champion Irish step dancer Liam Harney, Celtic fiddler Sean Clohessy, traditional Irish folk music group Comhaltas, Judith Ross and the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, comedian Jerry Walker, and Broadway soloist Sarah Pfisterer star. Tickets are $35-$50 for adults, $25 for youths 5-18, $3 off for seniors 60 and older. Call 781-891-5600 or visit www.reaglemusictheatre.org. 
17 Sun 4-7pm Bart Weisman Jazz Jam With Fred Boyle (piano), Laird Boles (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) at the Island Merchant, 302 Main Street, Hyannis 508-771-1337
17 Sun 6-9pm Stoneybatter Band at the Sherborn Inn,  33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521.  Stonebatter  is the newest, baddest band in town with the name everyone loves to hate. Organized in Ashland, MA. Playing wooden instruments. Smokn' tunes. Brilliant songs.  $10  www.stoneybatterband.com
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. Special ST Patty's menu this Sunday with Corned Beef and cabbage dinners, Corned Beef sandwiches, Green Beer and some other surprises.
19 Tue cancelled due to snow and ice Blue Horizon Jazz Band Swings into Spring at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn, MA. Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521   $10. Blue Horizon Jazz Band An evening of New Orleans style melodies freshly interpreted and passionately shared with you by one of the best traditional jazz bands extant!   Flyer
19 Tue 7-11pm Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe,118 Main St. Gloucester, MA.  978.283.7888 Franklin Cafe.
19 Tue 8:30pm Geoff Watson Oehling, Andy Cummings, Tom Spears, and introducing to Nick's Trombonist Dan Gabel at Nick's, 124 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01610. "Join us for a spectacular night of music, dancing, performed by Worcester's finest. Surprise guest singers throughout the night."
20 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634).  Guests will be Michelle Berting, Bill Sinclair and Skip Hughes. Thanks to those of you who supported us at Oliver's Tavern. We will be there April 11, 2013. Please remember our great "Jazzin' With the Stars" concert coming up for April 6th in Middletown. Here is the link: http://www.jazzinstars.com/ 
20 Wed 12-1pm The Nu-Cullers Band at the second Brown Bag Concert at Mechanics Hall,  321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608. Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and Streaming at www.wicn.org It will  continue every Wednesday at noon through April 3rd. Admission is FREE, and you can bring your own lunch or purchase one at the show from Eric's LaPatisserie Cafe. Don't miss out on a great jazz tradition! For more information about the concert series, click here. The award winning Nu-Cullers Band is based in New Haven,CT and is New England's ultimate R&B/Dance band, specializing in Motown, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, and today's hottest hits! They are led by outstanding lead vocalist Eugene Dobbs, known for his high energy and charisma on stage. 
20 Wed 7-9pm Paul Broadnax (piano / vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass) at the Acton Jazz Cafe Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 01720 978-263-1616  www.paulbroadnax.com/
20 Wed 7-10pm Phil McGowan Trio with Joe "Sonny" Barbato (piano) Todd Baker (bass) Phil McGowan (drums). Jazz every Wednesday night at Ten Center, 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652 no cover
20 Wed 7-10pm The Ella Marie Trio with Steve Hershman piano, Curt Shumate guitar at Timothy's, at the Village Green, 225 Newbury St. (Rt. 1 northbound) Danvers MA 01923. Every Weds. through April
20 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
20 Wed 8pm Anette Phillip Group with Jesse Williams at Chianti's 285 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 978.921.2233 http://chiantibeverly.com/ info@chiantibeverly.com Annette's group is an exciting global jazz band not to be missed.
21 Thu 1:15-3pm Maple Sugar Jazz Band every Thursday at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St. Danvers MA 01923 Phone: (978) 762-0208 leader/cornet John Kendrick of North Andover; trombone Dave Bailey, banjo Smiley Ruggles, piano Frank Stadler, reeds Ben Goldstein and Bob Landoni 
21 Thu 7pm Rick Foster and the Stage Door Quartet relive the Jewelry City of Attleboro's unique stage and screen heritage in a multimedia-live band presentation “Show Business” at the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, 42 Union St. Attleboro, MA.  Billed as a 'documusical', “Show business” includes the band performing music associated with native showbiz personalities like hitmaker Ray Conniff and actor Robert Rounseville, as well as the music of visiting greats from Duke Ellington and Bunny Berigan to Lionel Ritchie.  Admission is free but seating is limited. DETAILS
21 Thu 7pm Mark Tipton at the Frontier Cafe, Brunswick, ME.  Mark's new Brass Quintet with Percussionist, "Universitas Intimus" premiers in this ongoing series coordinated by Dr. Joshua DeScherer.
21 Thu 8pm Jim Cullum's RIVERWALK JAZZ BAND- LIVE at the Multicultural Arts Center, 41  2nd Street, East Cambridge, MA 02141 Tickets: $25- members, students with ID, senior 65 and up/$30 General www.multiculturalartscenter.org This is their ONLY appearance in New England!!    617-577-1400 Enjoy jazz in the classic manner ‑ the style of small ensembles prior to WWII. The evening’s repertoire will range from 19th-century cakewalks to the small pre-war Benny Goodman ensembles - the sounds of Jelly Roll Morton, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, King Oliver Creole Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong, and Sidney Bechet, as well as a heavy emphasis on Bix Beiderbecke and Hoagy Carmichael. The Jazz evening includes complimentary appetizers served in the Upper Gallery beginning at 7:30 pm and Wine and Beer cash bar for 21+ audience members. Buy tickets
21 Thu 8-midnight Compaq Big Band at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA.  Dining 5pm. We will have the one, the only Rebecca Holtz killin’ it vocals, plus we’ll be doing a ton of great concert set instrumentals, including three from Wayne Bergeron’s albums that we performed with him at Scullers a couple months back. Ryles is a great place to see the band ‘up close and personal’. Cover is $12. Tickets in advance are available on-line at www.rylesjazz.com  or by phoning 617.876.9330. Reserved seating is available for tables of six or more by calling the club. www.compaqbigband.com
21 Thu 8:30pm-12:30am Jeff Stout, Trumpet is featured with the Tony Carelli Jazz Quintet: Tony - Tenor Sax, John Mulroy - Piano, Barry Smith - Bass Peter Moutis - Drums, at Top of the Hub,  Prudential Center, Boylston St., Boston, MA also Friday & Saturday 9pm-1am.
21-24 --- Boston Tea Party Swings, (dance lessons in Swing Dancing, Lindy Hop, Balboa & more) in Newton MA.  All DJ's - with White Heat Swing Orchestra - Live  Friday Night!!
22 Fri 6:30-8:30pm Ed Saindon-Mark Carlsen Duo at the Fusion House,  301 Merrimack St. Methuen MA. Phone: (978) 686-8878 http://www.fusionhouserestaurant.com/  no cover
22 Fri 6:30-9:35 Alanna Manning Duo at Sushi Island, 397 Main St, Wakefield, MA 781-224-3479
22 Fri 7:30-10:30pm Dan Gabel and the Abletones dance at Holy Name High School, 144 Granite St. Worcester MA http://www.holyname.net/
22 Fri 7:30pm NMS Faculty Ragtime Ensemble concert featuring works by Joseph Lamb, Scott Joplin, James Scott, and others arranged by Art Hovey for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, tuba and piano. The theme will be birds, including the Nightingale, the Oriole, the Bobolink, the Mockingbird, a Gray Goose, a Silver Swan, and even a Turkey! It will be at the Neighborhood Music School, located at 100 Audubon Street in New Haven. This annual event is free and open to the public. For details please visit the "Other Gigs" section of http://galvanizedjazz.com.
22 Fri 7:45pm Larry Joe (of Larry Joe's New England Fire Pit fame) will be playing intermission Blues at the Little Red Shop Museum Coffee House, Hopedale, MA,  featuring "Paternul" from 7-9pm 
22 Fri 8pm Gumbo, a New Orleans Funk & Blues band making it’s debut performance at the Amazing Things Arts Center 160 Hollis St. Framingham, Ma. Bob Tamagni - drums, Mike Williams-guitar, Dave Buda-bass, Dave Limina-Keys, and Jim Porcella-vocals for tix call 508-405-2787 or online at www.amazingthings.org .  Ticket prices are: $18 (Stu/Sen $17, Mem $15 Child U 12 $9)
22 Fri 8pm Bart Weisman Jazz Group Featuring Leslie Boyle (vocals), Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) at Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis 508-771-3000 Grand Cru     
22 Fri 8pm The Larry Coryell Trio at the  Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA 01966  Described by critic Whitney Balliett as “the most innovative and original guitarist since Charlie Christian,” Coryell's career spans four decades, over 60 albums (dozens more as a sideman), and performances with some of music's heavy-weights like Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Elvin Jones, and Chick Corea, to name a few.  Tickets: $34, $28, $19 Venue: Contact: Rockport Music, Box Office: M-F 10-4, 978-546-7391, www.rockportmusic.org  
22-23 9pm-1am Jeff Stout, Trumpet is featured with the Tony Carelli Jazz Quintet: Tony - Tenor Sax, John Mulroy - Piano, Barry Smith - Bass Peter Moutis - Drums, at Top of the Hub,  Prudential Center, Boylston St., Boston, MA
22 Fri 9pm-2am A Night of Duke Ellington Compositions with Dan Burke, Linda Dagnello, Brian Koning, Tom Spears, Geoff Oehling, with Musical Director Frank Racette. 4 Shows - March 22 at 9pm, March 23 at 5pm and again at 9pm, and March 24 at 6pm. Nicks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Worcester MA. Please call for reservations. 508-753-4030. $20/person.For more information, e-mail nwatson50@aol.com.
22 Fri 9pm Phil McGowan & the Easy Winners return to this Whistle Stop with their awesome hot jazz charts that are good for your soul! The Easy Winners always bring an exciting air to the Whistle Stop! And this Friday will be no exception, digging deep into their catalog of hits from the past, they'll light fire to tunes like the 1921 Eddie Cantor hit: "Margie" and Louis Armstrong's "You Rascal You". In fact, this Louis Armstrong standard was featured in Max Fleischer's Betty Boop back in 1932. Boston Swing Central, 24 Roland St, Charlestown, MA (near Sullivan Sq, just off I-93) Swing dance lesson 8-9pm Easy parking www.bostonswingcentral.org/ (admission $15, students $13)
23 Sat 5 & 9pm A Night of Duke Ellington Compositions with Dan Burke, Linda Dagnello, Brian Koning, Tom Spears, Geoff Oehling, with Musical Director Frank Racette.  Also March 24 at 6pm. Nicks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Worcester MA. Please call for reservations. 508-753-4030. $20/person. Info:  e-mail nwatson50@aol.com.
22-23 8 & 10pm New York Voices at Sculler's Jazz Club, 10pm show Live Broadcast on 89.7 WGBH with "Eric in the Evening."   New York Voices is the Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing.  Show: 8pm $28, Dinner & Show: $68,   10pm $14,  Dinner & Show: $54 Buy Tickets
23 Sat 4-5:30pm Gid's Giddy Gang, a small band SWING session! at MC Chapel, Brooksby Village retirement community, Rte 114 Danvers/Peabody, MA. Hear some lesser known swing era songs as you might have heard on 52nd St. in New York or at an after-hours Jam Session Tickets $5, on sale in all lounges March 21 from 4-5:30pm or at the door  Flyer
23 Sat 7:30pm Joel Schiavone with Craig Grant and Andy Rubenoff, Songs of the South, at Mory's-New Haven, Dinner at 6,  Reservations 203 562-3157. 
23 Sat 7:30pm Dar Williams in concert: a benefit for Wellfleet Preservation Hall & WOMR/WFMR. $25 Gen. Adm. /$50 Preferred Seating and After Party. Wellfleet Congregational Church, 200 Main St. Wellfleet MA. Cape Cod.  http://darwilliams.com/       Buy tickets
23 Sat 8-11pm Janine Graham vocals/percussion is baaack at Absolutely Fabulous, 454 Main St. Melrose, MA (781) 620-0940  with Steve Aubert, keys, Erik Ringstad, guitar www.abfabmelrose.com   www.janinegraham.com
23 Sat 8-11pm The Seacoast Stompers Special performance at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St. Gloucester, MA celebrating the life and music of Sylvester "Hooley" Ahola (1902-1995), a famous trumpet player and native son of Gloucester.  FLYER  Band will be Dave Whitney trumpet, Scott Philbrick guitar/cornet, Craig Ball reeds, Lee Prager trombone, Frank Stadler leader/piano, Al Bernard tuba, Bill Reynolds, drums. The Lanesville Community Center was once the home of the Ahola family's dairy barn, and Scott will play one of Hooley's own horns. $10 admission, cash bar (wine & beer only), and a good snack table. Cape Ann News 
23 Sat 8pm Bart Weisman Jazz Group Featuring Debra Mann (piano & vocals), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) at Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis 508-771-3000 Grand Cru     
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 April 27. 
Williams Jazz Band Reunion at Duxbury Bay Maritime Academy  May 24-25
23 Sat 9pm Chris McDermott Band with Jesse Williams at Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA
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.
24 Sun 10:30am-1pm Jack Senier Jazz Duo, with Debby Larkin vocals, Jack Senier piano at the 1640 Hart House Brunch, 51 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 978-356-1640.  Reserve in the Piano Room - Recommended!  
24 Sun 10:30am-?pm Lydia Harrell at Red Rock Bistro Brunch, 141 Humphrey Street Swampscott, MA 781-595-1414 Classics from the Great American Songbrook to Motown Motown rock & pop with a gifted songstress
24 Sun 11am-2:30pm Jim Porcella at Bullfinch Restaurant Jazz Brunch,730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094   http://www.bullfinchs.com 
24 Sun 11:30am-2pm Kurt (piano) & Kenny Wenzel trombone, flugelhorn, trumpet, flute and bass, play Mainstream, New Orleans, and originals, Sunday Brunch at Top of the Hub, Prudential Building, 800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775 www.topofthehub.net  Have brunch and take a walk on the Skywalk!
24 Sun 2pm Bruce Abbott in Concert, with Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Fried (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) at the Brewster Ladies' Library 1822 Main Street, Brewster MA 508-896-3913 Video Brewster Ladies' Library FREE
24 Sun 2:30pm The Dixie Diehards Dixieland Jazz Band at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, Ma. www.ccmoa.org Members: $12; non-members: $15 The Dixie Diehards return to the Cape Cod Museum of Art with a tribute to Jelly Roll Morton and other great composers of early American jazz. Come tap your toes to such tunes as “The Pearls,” “Wolverine Blues,” “Winin’ Boy,” “Sweet Substitute” and other songs of the ’20s and ’30s.You’re sure to leave happier than when you arrived! 508-385-4477 .
24 Sun 3pm Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra presents its Family Symphony Matinee Concert at Milford Town Hall, Main St. Milford, MA 508.478.5924  Instrument Petting Zoo 2:30pm  before and also after the concert. This season's Family Concert is entitled "Gypsy Whimsy", and features music inspired by gypsy dance and culture from Eastern Europe. The concert will present a special guest soloist - thirteen year old Ian Mitchell on accordion, who will perform the Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5 with the CHSO. Bring the Family!
24 Sun 6pm A Night of Duke Ellington Compositions with Dan Burke, Linda Dagnello, Brian Koning, Tom Spears, Geoff Oehling, with Musical Director Frank Racette. Nicks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Worcester MA. Please call for reservations. 508-753-4030. $20/person. For more information, e-mail nwatson50@aol.com.
24 Sun 6-10pm Paul Combs' Pocket Big Band, at the Chit Chat Lounge, Haverhill MA.
24 Sun 7:30-10:30pm Dan Gabel and the Abletones at Dance2Swing Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 No. Main St. Rt. 12 Leominster MA $12 cover includes dance lesson at 6:30pm
25 Mon 8pm Southcoast Jazz Orchestra at the The Airport Grille, 1569 Airport Rd. New Bedford, MA 02116 Resv. 508.994.7455 Join us for another Monday Night with the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra, great food, friends and music.
26 Tue 7-9:30pm Swing Times Five at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA. Jeff Hughes (leader, cornet, flugel) Ken Stiener (string bass), Dan Weiner (guitar), Dave Didriksen (drums) Ross Petot (piano) and Debby Larkin (vocals) is one of the gems of the local music scene and really shines. Their repertoire explores diverse corners of the American songbook, with lots of Ellington, Strayhorn, Gershwin, Porter, Kern, and Arlen, including many seldom-heard numbers. Come for a swinging evening of relaxation and reminiscence   Call now for reservations 508-655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com.
27 Wed 11:30am-2pm Jeff Hughes presents: "Sinatra Comes To Sherborn", with Steve Marvin, known as the 'Real' Sinatra, singing Fly Me To The Moon, My Way, and many more.  Steve will be joined by vocalist  Debby Larkin and they will be backed by Jeff Hughes cornet/flugelhorn bringing back sounds of the Paramount Jazz Band, Todd Baker string bass, and Steve Hershman piano. Don't miss this fabulous show of Sinatra classics. Call now for reservations 508-655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com.  The Sherborn Inn's Senior Lunch includes a 3-course lunch and great music for $25 complete. Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA.
27 Wed 12-1pm Anne Walsh Brown Bag Concert at Mechanics Hall,  321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608. Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and Streaming at www.wicn.org It will  continue every Wednesday at noon through April 3rd. Admission is FREE, and you can bring your own lunch or purchase one at the show from Eric's LaPatisserie Cafe. Don't miss out on a great jazz tradition! For more information about the concert series, click here. Jazz vocalist Anne Walsh is a Worcester native who makes her home on the West Coast. She performs, teaches, and writes her own music and tours nationally and internationally. www.annewalsh.com
27 Wed 7-9pm Paul Broadnax (piano / vocals), Peter Kontrimas (bass) at the Acton Jazz Cafe Dinner Jazz, 103 Nagog Park Rt 2A Acton MA 01720 978-263-1616  www.paulbroadnax.com/
27 Wed 7-10pm The Ella Marie Trio with Steve Hershman piano, Curt Shumate guitar at Timothy's, at the Village Green, 225 Newbury St. (Rt. 1 northbound) Danvers MA 01923. Every Weds. through April
27 Wed 7-10pm Phil McGowan Trio with Mark Shilansky (piano) Jim Clark (bass) Phil McGowan (drums).  Jazz every Wednesday night at Ten Center, 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com  Reservations suggested! 978-462-6652 no cover
27 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
28 Thu 1:15-3pm Maple Sugar Jazz Band every Thursday at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St. Danvers MA 01923 Phone: (978) 762-0208
28 Thu 7:30pm Michael Moran, Folk Open Mike, w/feature Michael Moran - at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA Come celebrate Michael as a performer! $6 ($5 Mem) 508-405-ARTS (2787)
28 Thu 8pm Donna Byrne at Sculler's Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111.  Buy Tickets  DONNA BYRNE IS BACK!  Our local favorite singer makes a long anticipated return appearance. After a two-year hiatus, Donna will once again charm her fans with her vocal artistry. She will reflect and pay tribute musically to musicians who generously guided, supported and influenced her career. Herb Pomery, Dave McKenna, Gray Sargent and Tony Bennett to mention a few. Donna is a native New Englander and a great jazz singer.  Donna & Herb Pomeroy Ill Wind  Show: $22 Dinner & Show: $62  http://www.youtube.com/user/donnabyrnemusic 
29 Fri 2pm Mike Palter (bass) Lynn Jackson (piano), the internationally adored duo, at Harry Platcow's Jazz in the Combs, Milford TV, Rt. 140 (across from CVS) So. Main St. Milford, MA . Known for their interpretations of the American Standard (The Book) they captivate and mesmerize audiences worldwide. Hear Gershwin, Hammerstein, Cahn, Hamilton, Bergman, Mann like you've never heard. 'Uplifting," says Modern Brassiere Magazine. Seriously, mark your calendar for the date and time. The audience should arrive at 1:30 and seating will be limited. 
29 Fri 6:30pm Eric Baldwin at the Fusion House, 301 Merrimack St. Methuen MA with Mark Carlsen on bass. Phone: (978) 686-8878 http://www.fusionhouserestaurant.com/  no cover
29 Fri 7-9:30pm Bill's Seafood  All Stars led by Bill Sinclair every Friday at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off I-95) (860)399-7224  ( Good Friday )  John Russell will be on drums and Bill Morrison will be on bass. Maybe we get John to play some mouth harp as well.
29 Fri 7-8:30pm The Mark Shilansky Trio at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton MA. Mark Shilansky - piano, keyboards, David Newsam - bass, Phil McGowan - drums, $5. at the door/ $5. (plus ticket agent fee) in advance online www.actonjazzcafe.com   www.markshilansky.com
29 Fri 7-9pm George Gritzbach at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod,  307 Old Main St. So Yarmouth MA, 02664 508.394.7100. George Gritzback has appeared at a wide variety of venues and festivals and has opened for B.B. King and Eddie Money. He is a seasoned blues guitarist and vocalist and performs blues and funk classics and originals and burns with energy and passion for the music he loves. Also featuring Michael Critch (keyboard), Rich Hill (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums). Call for reservations. $20, $18 for members. Complimentary refreshments.
29 Fri 8pm Cape Ann Big Band at Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA 01966, Box Office: M-F 10-4 978-546-7391 www.rockportmusic.org  Back by popular demand, the 17-piece Cape Ann Big Band continues to delight sold out audiences with jazz, swing, soul, and rock n’ roll that will bring you back in time and make you want to dance. Led by Carlos Menezes, the diverse band makes its third season premiere at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets: $34, $28, $19
29 Fri 8pm Lazlo Gardony Trio w/Stan Strickland, Jazz at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $20 (Stu/Sen $19, Mem $17 Child U 12 $10) 
29 Fri 9pm Maureen Benson Trio at Laurie's 9:09 Raw Bar & Steakhouse in Wakefield, MA with two very dynamic players, Ric Maure on keys and Mike Ball on upright bass, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, latin, swing and blues. http://www.lauries909.com/
29 Fri 9:30-midnight Guitar Hero at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA with Mark Shilansky - piano, keyboards, David Newsam - guitar/bass, David Tonkin - guitar, James Clark - bass/Trumpet, Matt Langley - saxes, Phil McGowan - drums, $12.50 at the door/ $10. (plus ticket agent fee) in advance online www.actonjazzcafe.com
30 Sat moved to April 13th Bob Hayes Band Featuring Cerise at The Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA Their first appearance here.  $35/person includes 3-course meal and music. Dining and dancing featuring: Cerise (vocals) Bob Hayes (piano) Tom Glenn (guitar) Kareem Sanjaghi (drums)
30 Sat 7-8:30pm The Tough Love Trio with Steve Chaggaris/ Drums, Mike Mele/ Gtr, Blake Newman, bass, at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA (seating from 6 p.m.)  $12.50 at the door/ $10. (plus ticket agent fee) in advance online www.actonjazzcafe.com  www.toughlovetrio.com 
30 Sat 7:30pm Bart Weisman, Smooth Jazz at Island Merchant, 302 Main Street, Hyannis MA 508-771-1337
30 Sat 7:30-11pm The Roy Scott Big Band, Swing into Spring dance at  Lake Pearl Luciano's, 299 Creek Street, Wrentham MA. Includes a special set of "Great Hits of the Swing Era", with a tribute to Benny Goodman. Some of the Goodman hits include Let's Dance (his theme) Sing, Sing, Sing (the authentic nearly 9 minute long version of this swing classic), Moonglow, Don't Be That Way, Taking a Chance on Love, and others. Introductory dance lessons provided by Savaria Dance Studio during set breaks. Optional three course "surf and turf" dinner available at 6:30pm.  Flyer  Ticket Options: Dinner option (6:00pm cocktails/cash bar, 6:30pm dinner) Elegant three-course plated “surf and turf” dinner, $54.50 (reservations required).  General Admission (7:15pm admission): Advance sale $15, at the door $20.  Tickets: www.sharonbands.org  contact: 508-789-0159 info@sharonbands.org 
30 Sat 7:30-11pm Jump ‘n” Jive Review, with Special Guest Wendy Nottonson pay Tribute to Johnny Mercer at the Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, NH.Tickets are $14. The band performs a history of music incorporating Dance, Rock, Pop, Jazz and Latin.
30 Sat 8-11pm Eric Baldwin guitar, with trumpeter Tom Palance at Christophers Table in Ipswich, MA
30 Sat 8pm Boreal Tordu - Celebration of Acadian Culture and a Benefit for Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA. $18 (Stu/Sen $17, Mem $15 Child U 12 $9) Tickets or call 508-405-ARTS (2787) Join us for traditional Cajun food followed by a concert in the spirit of the old custom of Acadian kitchen parties.
30 Sat 8 & 10pm Duke Robillard at Chan's Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. - Woonsocket RI 02895 401-765-1900 info@Chan'seggrollsandjazz.com Legendary Duke Robillard brings his entire band to Chan’s for a great night of Blues, Jump Blues and Swing 8 pm $22, 10 pm $15, Both $25
30 Sat 8pm Alison Manion with the Workingman's Band – vintage jazz and pop songs at the Valley Forge Tavern, Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. (Rt. 62) Concord MA 978-369-2373
30 Sat 9-midnight The Peter Smith Trio at the Fairmont, Battery Wharf, 377 Commercial St. Boston, MA 02109  (617) 994-9090. Don't forget, you can valet park (with validation) for only $12  We're really excited to have the great and good John Hagerty back with us this Saturday night on bass.
30 Sat 9pm Sweet Willie D. and the Continental Walk at Swing City, West Cambridge Youth Center, (2nd floor) 680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge MA    8-9pm lessons, Band 9pm  Sweet Willie D. has been a long time pillar in the New England swing dancing scene, and his swingin' band is sure to keep you jumpin' this night! Please join us for a great night of dancing.  http://swingcityboston.com
30 Sat 9:30-midnight The Boston Horns at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park Acton, MA www.bostonhorns.com  $12.50 at the door/ $10. (plus ticket agent fee) in advance online  www.actonjazzcafe.com
31 Sun 6-10pm Special Edition Big Band at the Chit Chat Lounge, Haverhill MA.
31 Sun 7:30pm The Starlight Jazz Jam: OPEN!! this week with host/ drummer Brooke Sofferman and Friends at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 103 Nagog Park, Acton, MA.  $5.00 advance ticket online.  The Sunset Jazz Jam will not happen this week because of Easter. We will be closed on Easter Sunday until 7 p.m., when we open as a bar only for our weekly Starlight Jam.
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