STAND BY FOR JAZZ!
Your SEMass Jazz Newsletter for Feb., 2008
It should be an action-packed February for jazz lovers in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Check it: The Black Eagle Jazz Band, Amanda Carr, the inimitable Jimmy Mazzy and of course our own DIXIE DIEHARDS Jazz Band in the mix kicking off the month with Mardi Gras and swinging all the way through President's Day!
We're expecting a great show with the Diehards and Maria Ventura 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, with a family-styled celebration of New Orleans Jazz capping off Mardi Gras week. Tix are $12. Visit http://www.riverfolk.org/ or contact me, Rick Foster, at 508-226-2986.
During the past month we lost Bob Enos, trumpeter of Roomful of Blues, who had the rare ability to span jazz generations from Louis Armstrong to the present day. A rare talent with an even rarer ability to, in the words of friend and fellow musician Jack Radcliffe, both "strut" and "stretch." Bob will be missed.
Two notable local CD releases this month:
The Little Mahrud Jazz Orchestra, led by Plainville's Ernie Bariaolo, has issued a stunning little disc by the same name featuring the 10-piece pocket big band. You'll love their take on Diz's "A Night In Tunisia" and "Groovin' High." Contact ERnie at 508-695-0985 or by email at ebarisaxolo@yahoo.com.
Former North Attleboro singer-songwriter-guitarist Karl Sharicz is out with his new album entitled "Dancing Hearts" which comprises 12 attractive originals. The disc includes "My Shiny Day," co-written by Rick Foster of the Dixie Diehards Jazz Band. You'll find much of the content retro-pop oriented but studded with a lot of jazz-influenced solos and backing tracks by guitarist Steve Sadler and trumpeter Kris Lucander. Visit Karl at http://www.fatapplemusic.com/.
AND NOW, your personal jazz calendar for February!
1 – Marcus Monteiro Quartet, The Hi Hat, Davol Sq. Prov. 8 p.m.
1 - 8pm The Love Dogs at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket $12
2 - 7pm Fantasy Big Band at the "Crystal Ball", Myriad Ballroom, Mendon MA. Friends of Historic Hopedale sponsor the 'black tie optional' event. Cocktail hour 6pm. Tickets: $50; call Theresa at 508-473-5020 or Tom at TwM Computer 508-478-6010.
2 - Jeff Maher Pottersville Pub, Somerset
4 - 6-9pm Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band at the Dolphin Restaurant. 12 Washington Street, Natick.
5 - 6-9 p.m. The Dixie Diehards Jazz Band, traditional New Orleans Jazz, Taunton Holiday Inn., Taunton, Ma. Special MARDI GRAS presentation. Free!
6 - 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men. Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord.
7 - Amanda Carr at Ruth's Chris Steak House, 10 Memorial Drive, Providence RI.
7 - 7 p.m.The Blue Horizon Five at Ma Glockner’s, 155 Maple St. Bellingham, MA.
8 – Marcus Monteiro Quartet, New Wave Café, 143 North Front St., New Bedford 10 p.m.
9 – Jeff Maher, Mickey Doyle’s Pub, Fall River
10 – 2 p.m. The Dixie Diehards Jazz Band featuring Maria Ventura, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. $12. www.riverfolk.org.
10 – Tema Jazz featuring the jazz music of Brazil, 7 p.m., Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-823-3436. $10 www.thedessertclub.com
16 - 2pm Winter Jazz with Bart Weisman at Provincetown Art Association and Museum - Clarinet Summit, a FIRST for the Cape! Featuring Paul Nossiter, Henry Duckham, Elmer Drotos and Ted Casher, with John Harrison III (piano), Laird Boles (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), Jamie Bryce (banjo) and Bob Leech (tuba). 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, (508) 487-1750 FREE!
16 – Jeff Maher, St. John’s Club, Rodman St., Fall River.
17 – 7 p.m. Elm Street Jazz featuring contemporary and classic jazz. $10 Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton, Ma.
21 - 7-10pm Wolverine Jazz Band at Ma Glockner's, 151 Maple St. Bellingham, MA $10.
22 - 8 & 10pm (two shows) Scott Hamilton sax, with special guest(and high-school friend) Fred Bates, guitar. Reunion concert featuring Marshall Wood-string bass, Jim Gwinn-drums, and Paul Schmeling-piano at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900. Both $24, 8pm $20, 10pm $15.
22 – Andy Solberg-Marshall Wood duo, Wetherlaine’s, 350 River St., Woonsocket, R.I.
24 – 7 p.m. Sunyata Jazz Quartet, $7, Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton, Ma.
Your SEMass Jazz Newsletter for Feb., 2008
It should be an action-packed February for jazz lovers in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Check it: The Black Eagle Jazz Band, Amanda Carr, the inimitable Jimmy Mazzy and of course our own DIXIE DIEHARDS Jazz Band in the mix kicking off the month with Mardi Gras and swinging all the way through President's Day!
We're expecting a great show with the Diehards and Maria Ventura 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, with a family-styled celebration of New Orleans Jazz capping off Mardi Gras week. Tix are $12. Visit http://www.riverfolk.org/ or contact me, Rick Foster, at 508-226-2986.
During the past month we lost Bob Enos, trumpeter of Roomful of Blues, who had the rare ability to span jazz generations from Louis Armstrong to the present day. A rare talent with an even rarer ability to, in the words of friend and fellow musician Jack Radcliffe, both "strut" and "stretch." Bob will be missed.
Two notable local CD releases this month:
The Little Mahrud Jazz Orchestra, led by Plainville's Ernie Bariaolo, has issued a stunning little disc by the same name featuring the 10-piece pocket big band. You'll love their take on Diz's "A Night In Tunisia" and "Groovin' High." Contact ERnie at 508-695-0985 or by email at ebarisaxolo@yahoo.com.
Former North Attleboro singer-songwriter-guitarist Karl Sharicz is out with his new album entitled "Dancing Hearts" which comprises 12 attractive originals. The disc includes "My Shiny Day," co-written by Rick Foster of the Dixie Diehards Jazz Band. You'll find much of the content retro-pop oriented but studded with a lot of jazz-influenced solos and backing tracks by guitarist Steve Sadler and trumpeter Kris Lucander. Visit Karl at http://www.fatapplemusic.com/.
AND NOW, your personal jazz calendar for February!
1 – Marcus Monteiro Quartet, The Hi Hat, Davol Sq. Prov. 8 p.m.
1 - 8pm The Love Dogs at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket $12
2 - 7pm Fantasy Big Band at the "Crystal Ball", Myriad Ballroom, Mendon MA. Friends of Historic Hopedale sponsor the 'black tie optional' event. Cocktail hour 6pm. Tickets: $50; call Theresa at 508-473-5020 or Tom at TwM Computer 508-478-6010.
2 - Jeff Maher Pottersville Pub, Somerset
4 - 6-9pm Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band at the Dolphin Restaurant. 12 Washington Street, Natick.
5 - 6-9 p.m. The Dixie Diehards Jazz Band, traditional New Orleans Jazz, Taunton Holiday Inn., Taunton, Ma. Special MARDI GRAS presentation. Free!
6 - 8pm Jimmy Mazzy & The Last Minute Men. Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord.
7 - Amanda Carr at Ruth's Chris Steak House, 10 Memorial Drive, Providence RI.
7 - 7 p.m.The Blue Horizon Five at Ma Glockner’s, 155 Maple St. Bellingham, MA.
8 – Marcus Monteiro Quartet, New Wave Café, 143 North Front St., New Bedford 10 p.m.
9 – Jeff Maher, Mickey Doyle’s Pub, Fall River
10 – 2 p.m. The Dixie Diehards Jazz Band featuring Maria Ventura, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. $12. www.riverfolk.org.
10 – Tema Jazz featuring the jazz music of Brazil, 7 p.m., Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-823-3436. $10 www.thedessertclub.com
16 - 2pm Winter Jazz with Bart Weisman at Provincetown Art Association and Museum - Clarinet Summit, a FIRST for the Cape! Featuring Paul Nossiter, Henry Duckham, Elmer Drotos and Ted Casher, with John Harrison III (piano), Laird Boles (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), Jamie Bryce (banjo) and Bob Leech (tuba). 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, (508) 487-1750 FREE!
16 – Jeff Maher, St. John’s Club, Rodman St., Fall River.
17 – 7 p.m. Elm Street Jazz featuring contemporary and classic jazz. $10 Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton, Ma.
21 - 7-10pm Wolverine Jazz Band at Ma Glockner's, 151 Maple St. Bellingham, MA $10.
22 - 8 & 10pm (two shows) Scott Hamilton sax, with special guest(and high-school friend) Fred Bates, guitar. Reunion concert featuring Marshall Wood-string bass, Jim Gwinn-drums, and Paul Schmeling-piano at Chan's Egg Rolls and Jazz, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900. Both $24, 8pm $20, 10pm $15.
22 – Andy Solberg-Marshall Wood duo, Wetherlaine’s, 350 River St., Woonsocket, R.I.
24 – 7 p.m. Sunyata Jazz Quartet, $7, Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton, Ma.
