Jazz Listing 10/2/2017 to 10/9/2017
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 10/2/2017 TO 10/9/20
(notes: some gigs may require tickets, cover charges, or minimums; advanced purchase or other discounts may be available; and some may have been sold out, changed, or canceled – check with venue to confirm)
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NOTE: URI Music events or musicians in blue
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
The Groove Merchants w/Doug Woolverton, trumpet, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm ,
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra: The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 9 p.m. All ages.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Reasons: pop, Venda/Costantino’s Ristorante, 265 Atwells Ave., Providence. 421-9105. 6-10 p.m.
Karaoke Night with Vini Ames: Cancun Mexican Restaurant and Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 232-0844. 7 p.m.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Big City Jazz: Ben Ricci, drums, Joe Potenza, bass, w/other local musicians , Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522, www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
Alissa Musto, vocals, piano, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Live Jazz Series: Evan Andrews, vocals, Bill Andrews, drums, Steve Heck, piano, Tom Pasquarelli, bass, jazz, Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Johnny Souza, trumpet, vocals, Kent Hewitt, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Keepers (member of The Mystic Horns) swing, R&B, blues, jazz, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 6:30 pm, dance lessons, 7 pm, music, 7:30-10 pm.
Carl Palmer’s (drums) ELP Legacy, w/Paul Bielatowicz, guitar, Simon Fitzpatrick, bass, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show: 8 pm
Blues At Lou’s: Original Blues DeVille Open Jam w/ Dick Willner: Lou’sCafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 8 pm
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 9:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, in the style of Frank Sinatra, Siena Restaurant, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, 349-4111, stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Subdudes w/Tommy Malone, vocals, guitar, John Magnie, accordion, Steve Amedee, tambourine, from New Orleans, blending blues, gospel, funk, R&B, with Special Guest Mark Cutler, singer, guitar, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Nellie McKay, singer, standards, Broadway, 60’s pop,Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show: 8 pm
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Alan Bernstein (bass) Quartet, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8:30 – 11 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
Joe Godfrey (piano) Group, jazz, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Alissa Musto, vocals, piano, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Vini Ames Duo: jazz, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Cafe DiPanni, 187 Pocasset Ave., Providence. 944-0840. 7-10 p.m.
John, guitar, & Joann, vocals, standards, Jo’s American Bistro, 24 memorial Blvd. W, Newport, 847-5506, josamericanbistro.com, 7-10 pm
Will Houlihan, guitar, vocals, w/Bradford Loomis, The Pump House 1464 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, pumphousemusicworks.com, 7:30 pm
Gary Hoey, guitar, R&B rock, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com two shows: 8 pm
Steve Burke Duo, smooth jazz, pop, Sonoma Bistro, 7366 Post Rd. North Kingstown, 295-5550
Jonny Lang, guitar, vocals, blues, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 7 pm
Leo Kottke, singer/songwriter, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. doors 7pm, show 8 pm
Rene McLean, sax, flute (son of Jackie Mclean) w/Steve Davis, trombone, Huber Eaves III, piano, Nat Reeves, bass, Eric McPhearson drums, Neil Clarke, African percussion, jazz standards, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
Phil Adams (guitar) Group w/Brett Boardman, bass, Domenic Ruggeri, keys, “soulful grooves and powerful jams,” B.A.G. (Barley All-Star Group) opens, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 8 pm, show, 9 pm.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
Krisanthi Pappas, vocals, Kent Hewitt, piano, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth, 847-3777, www.greenvale.com, 1-4 pm
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
URI Big Band, Wakefield Octoberfest, outside stage at the Contemporary Theater, 327 Main St. Wakefield, http://web.uri.edu/music/music-department-events/, 6-7 pm
Milt Javery, guitar, rhythm and blues and jazz, Portofino Bar and Grille, Ramada Middletown Hotel, 425 East Main St., Middletown. 846-3555. 6-9 p.m.
Francisco Pais (guitar, vocals) Surroundings w/Godwin Louis, alto sax, Adam Cote, bass, Feremc Nemeth, drums, Christna Dickson-Brownell, violin, Caroline Herrero, viola, Margan Santos, cello, original compositions, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown, 560-0979, jamestownartcenter.org, doors 6:30, concert 7 pm.
Tony Cipolla (sax) Group, jazz, swing, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
The Doo Wop Project, five part harmony, doo wop and rhythm & blues classics, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 pm
Jazz! Then and Now – A retrospective jazz concert: The Debra Mann (piano, vocals) Quintet, w/Dino Govoni, sax, Doug Olsen, trumpet, Dave Zinno, bass, Steve Langone, drums, Middletown Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown, CT. (860) 343-7555 greatermiddletownconcerts.org/series.htm, 7:30pm
Dead Blues Society: Bob Shindell, lead guitar, Todd Manglass, guitar, vocals, Jerry Rousseau, bass, Mary Stuart, piano, vocals, Mark C. Hadden, saxs, Paul Webber, drums, Court House Center For The Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd (Rt.138) West Kingston, www.courthousearts.org, 8-11 pm
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 8pm
Homecoming Reunion: singer pianist Daryl Sherman from Woonsocket and tenor saxophonist Harry Allen from Burrillville, w/Jon Wheatley, guitar, Marshall Wood, bass, and special guest vocalist Jean McKenna O”Donnell, jazz, standards, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.
David Bromberg (guitar, vocals) Quintet, folk, blues, Brian Mackey, piano, vocals, opens, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. doors 7pm, show 8 pm
Mark Zaleski (tenor sax) Band, jazz, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCROBER 8
Lois Vaughan, solo piano while you shop, taste, and browse at Hope + Main’s Schoolyard Market. 691 Main Street, Warren RI. makefoodyourbusiness.org. 10 am – 2 pm.
Steve Burke, jazz brunch, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm
Milt Javery, jazz brunch, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 a.m.-2 pm
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
9th Annual Mitch Fest, U Rock School of Music Select Band, Johnny & The East Coast Rockers, Chris Leigh Band w/Chris Barnes & Lisa Marie, Soupy Boys w/Brian Templeton, Dave Howard & The High Rollers w/Mr. Nick, DJ Dave Christina, Proceeds to Benefit RI Hospice, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 1 pm, show, 1:30 – 7:30 pm
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Alan Berstein (bass) Trio, w/guests TBA, Johnny’s, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 3-7 pm
Wynton Marsalis (trumpet, leader) Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 7 pm
Franciso Pais (guitar, vocals) and Friends w/ w/Godwin Louis, alto sax, Adam Cote, bass, Feremc Nemeth, drums, Emily Chen, violin, Caroline Herrero, viola, Margan Santos, cello, original compositions,, The Pump House 1464 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, pumphousemusicworks.com, 7:30 pm
Eric Nicolas, The Tap Room, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., 8 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 (Columbus Day)
URI Ram Marching Band, Woonsocket AutumnFest Parade, World War II Park, Social St. Woonsocket, 10 am
Columbus Day Festival, Reminisce, doo wop, oldies band, DePasquale Plaza, off Attwells Ave, Providence, 1-5 pm.
The Groove Merchants w/Doug Woolverton, trumpet, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm ,
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
COMING UP:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
Film: “Chick Corea: The Musician,” Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown, 560-0979, jamestownartcenter.org, reception 6, film 7 pm. (see OCTOBER 15)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
Max Weinberg’s (drums) Jukebox, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Charlie Hunter Trio w/Curtis Fowlkes and Bobby Previte, orginals, blues, jazz, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show: 8 pm
The Wailers: reggae, Park Theatre: 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. $35-$45. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
John Badessa Big Band w/Bob Mainelli, vocals, music of Count Basie and song of Frank Sinatra, swing, standards, dance, Lighthouse Bar, Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, 732-3200, www.twinriver.com/entertainment/lighthouse-bar/ 2 -6 pm
Parlour Jazz Jam featuring Charles Kalajian, drums, Wendy Klein, flute, Joe Parillo, piano, Robertico Arias, percussion, with Afro-Cuban jazz theme. The Parlour, 1119 N Main, Providence. 5-8 pm. https://goo.gl/k4dSq1
The Chick Corea (piano) Steve Gadd (drums) Band w/ Lionel Loueke, guitar, Steve Wilson. sax, flute, Carlitos Del Puerto,bass, Luisto Quntero, percussion, jazz, Latin, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, 421-ARTS, hevetsri.com, 7 pm (for ticket holders, with reservations, http://first-works.org/events/, Creative Conversation w/Chick Corea and Steve Gadd, Moses Brown School, Woodman Center, 250 Lloyd Ave, Providence 3:30 pm.)