Jazz Listing 7/9/2018 to 9/16/2018

Written by Bill Melone on July 9, 2018 and posted in Jazz Listings .

RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 7/9/2018 TO 7/16/2018

(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, JULY 9

The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm

The House Combo: rhythm and blues, blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. No cover. 9 p.m.-midnight.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Billy Musto, piano, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 8pm

Reasons: pop, Venda/Costantino’s Ristorante, 265 Atwells Ave., Providence. 421-9105. 6-10 p.m.

Toe Jam Puppet Band. music for children, William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. cranstonlibrary.org. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Governor’s Own 88th Army Band: big band, North Kingstown Town Beach, 44 Beach St. nkartscouncil.org. 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:Joe Potenza, bass, Ben Ricci, drums, w/guests, guitar, jazz, blues, standards, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522,www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Steve Burke: jazz, Sorrento’s Restaurant 1848 Smith St., North Providence. 353-8800. 6-9 p.m.

Atwater-Donnelly Duo: folk, Chepachet Union Church lawn, 1138 Putnam Pike. 568-6206, ext. 224. 6:30-8 p.m.

CAV Jazz Night:Alexus Lee w/Jake Menendez, acoustic jazz, CAV, 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164, cavrestaurant.com, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker Group, Acacia Club, at The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 7-10 pm

Deeply Rooted Jazz Jams: Manual Morales, trumpet, Collin Larkin, tenor sax, James Himmelmann, piano, Evan Magno, bass, and Nick Motroni, drums, Firehouse Community Theater, 4 Equity Park Pl, Newport, https://www.bitplayers.net, 7:30 – 10 pm

Cassandra McKinley, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano,Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, jazz, pop, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m

 (On Summer hiatus)Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30 pm, dance lessons 7 pm, show 7:30 pm

Dave Howard, vocals, harmonica, blues, with the VRBE Band, Tom Ferraro, guitar, Steven Bigelow, bass, vocals,Stan Kozlowski, drums, vocals, Paul Bouley, keys, blues, Pub On Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, 781-8888, pubonparkri.com/events/, www.vintagerhythmandbluesensemble.com 8-10:30 pm

Kinky Friedman, singer/songwriter, new CD release, “Circus of Life,” Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.

The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Boo City and the Extraordinary Rendition Band: soul, rock, rhythm and blues, Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza, Providence. provparksconservancy.org. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm

Steve Smith and the Nakeds: rhythm and blues, rock, John Brown House Museum lawn, 52 Power St., Providence. 331-8575, ext. 133, rihs.org. 6:30 p.m.

The Barley Hoppers: country, oldies, William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. cranstonlibrary.org. 6:30-8 p.m.

Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Remnisce, 50’s 60’s, doo-wop, swing, The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. thetowersri.com. 7-10 p.m.

Lois Vaughan, solo piano, jazz, Newport Dinner Cruise’s Mermaid Star, 1 Waites Wharf. 239-4235. newportdinnercruise.com, reservations include dinner, 7-8:30 p.m.

Another Roadside Atraction, American roots band, Opening: Cross Rhose Blues, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7 – 11 p.m.

Julio Amaro: guitar, The Elms lawn, 367 Bellevue Ave., Newport. newportmansions.org. 7:20 p.m.

Live Jazz Night: John Monllos (guitar) Quartet, Carl Gerhart, trumpet, Steve Johnson, bass, Ryan Tremblay, drums, jazz, swing, funk, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Andrew Victor & Swimming Bell, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.

Shiny Labet Trio, jump blues, rock, dance Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 8 pm-11 pm.

The Mac Odom Band: rhythm and blues, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330, 133club.net. 8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

Steve Smith and the Nakeds: R&B, rock, River Island Art Park, Bernon Street, Woonsocket. neighborworksbrv.org. 5-9 p.m.

Rebelution, Free Rein Summer Tour: reggae, Bold Point Park, 600 Waterfront Drive, East Providence. riwaterfrontevents.com, 6 p.m.

Jazz Returns to The Hotel Providence: Joe Potenza (bass) Quartet, w/Dan Moretti. sax, flute, Steve DeConti, guitar, vocals, John Anter, drums, courtyard, Backstage Kitchen + Bar, Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence, 490-8114, 7-10 (monthly – returns August 10)

Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Stadium Theater, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 762-4545, www.stadiumtheatre.com, 7:30 pm (also see Saturday & Sunday)

Country DnA, w/Dave Russo, guitar, harmonica, vocals, Adam Russo, guitar, banjo, vocals, Jonathan Garber, acoustic bass guitar, Rafael Attias, drums, (playing self made custom MusicWorks instruments,) The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 – 11 p.m.

Slam Allen (vocals, guitar) Band, guitar, blues, soul, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.

Yes Darling w/Ryan Montbleau, guitar vocals, Hayley Jane, singer, dancer, both original songwriters, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.

Prestige Worldwide: funk, dance, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Barr, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827- 4837, twinriver.com. 9 p.m.

Phil Adams Group, funk/rock, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.

Donald Vega (piano) Trio, CD release “With Respect to Monty,” Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

Bar Fly, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.

Jake Menendez, guitar, jazz, Café Pazzo, 150 Acorn St., Providence, 455-1234, 9:30 pm – 12 am.

SATURDAY, JULY 14

Ginny Conley, vocals, Bil Moretti, piano, Dick Lupino, bass, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.

Bastille Day: Parisienne Street Soiree, Rose Weaver La Vie en Rose Band, 4 Course Dinner, French Wine Bar, Dancing in the Street, Waterfire Lighting, Wreath Laying at WWII Memorial. Pot au Feu, 44 Custom St., Providence, 273-8953, information at www.potaufeuri.com. reservations at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efg9s4zk9a7397d6&oseq=&c=&ch=

The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.

The Silks, winners of 2 BMA’s for Blues Artist of the Year, w/Tyler-James Kelly, lead guitar, vocals, Uncle Sam Jodrey, druma, Jonas Parmelee, bass, Johnny Trama, rhythm & lead guitar, blues-based rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com, 7:30 p.m.

Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Stadium Theater, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 762-4545, www.stadiumtheatre.com, 7:30 pm (also see Friday & Sunday)

Blue Neon: rhythm and blues, Smithfield Elks, 326 Farnum Pike. 213-9820. 7:30-11 p.m

Brewed After Dark: Joe Potenza (bass) Trio, Tish Adams, vocals, Willie Myette, piano, jazz, standardsBrewed Awakenings, 1395 Attwood Ave, Johnston, 8-10 pm

Eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters: Mud Morganfield (vocals) Band w/Ricky King Russel, guitar, Dave Robbins, harmonica, Anthony Geraci, piano, Bob Worthington, bass, Ken Gardner, drums, blues, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.

Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.

(SOLD OUT) Jonathan Edwards and Pousette Dart Band, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.

Jake Menendez, guitar, jazz, Federal Taphouse & Kitchen, 279 Atwells Ave, Providence, 454-8881, federaltandk.com. 9 pm – 12 am.

Soul Shot Reggae, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.

Shiny Lapel Trio, jump blues, rock, dance, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

Ken Peplowwski, sax, clarinet, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

SUNDAY, JULY 15,

38thEast Providence Heritage Fest (third day,) Sunday Jazz Brunch w/The New Providence Big Band, featuring/ Ms. Katie Kleyla, vocals, Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, limited seating, lawn chairs welcome, see www.epheritagedays.com. for full July 13-15 schedule and venue restrictions, 12:30- 2:30 pm

Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Stadium Theater, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 762-4545, www.stadiumtheatre.com, 2:00 pm (also see Friday & Saturday)

Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Nancy Paolino, vocals, Greg Wardson, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.

John Badessa (drums) Trio, feat./Vince Carmen, organ, vocals, Al’s Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge, 28 Water St., East Providence, 434-0590, alswaterfront.com. 4 pm

Detroit Breakdown Blues, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 4 -7 pm.

Parlour Jazz Jam featuring: William Chilton, trumpet, Collin Larkin, tenor sax, James Himmielmann, piano, Even Magno, bass, and Aaron Cote, drums, playing original music from the newly recorded album “Dark Travels,” The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St., Providence, 5-8 pm. tinyurl.com/y9a6d832.

Warren Pettey (keys) Trio, with Ian Quinton Banno, bass, Jon Sundstrom, drums, standards, jazz, funk, Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, 737-6073, samsinnri.com/new-events/, 5-8pm.

Noah Feldman, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. show, 8 pm.

MONDAY, JULY 16

The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm

COMING UP:

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Lois Vaughan (piano) Quintet, feat./Paul Alexander Williams, guitar, jazz, on the lawn of Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, 5-7 pm.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Joe Jackson (vocals, keys) and The Old Crow Medicine Show: folk, Americana, bluegrass, The Strand, 79 Washington St., Providence. 331-5876, thestrandri.com. 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Sunday Jazz: Marty Ballou (bass) and Friends, w/Leland Brown, vocals, jazz, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. doors 7 pm, show 7:30 pm

23rd Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival: Goshen Fair Grounds, Goshen, CT, litchfieldjazzfest.com

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Brunch Gala – kick start the Festival in style and support Litchfield Jazz Camp,Yoko Miwa Trio, Litchfield Jazz Orchestra, Trio Da Paz, Dan Brubeck & Friends – Tribute to Dave & Iola Brubeck, Jeff Tain Watts Trio

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Kris Allen Trio, Doug Munro & Le Pompe Attack w/ Matthew Westerby Company Dancers, Orrin Evans, Emmet Cohen Trio w/ Jimmy Cobb, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque

Jazz Revelations featuring Carlos Odria, guitar, Cara Brindisi, voice, Geoffrey Oehling, double bass, Thomas Spears, drums, exploring Brazilian jazz, The Parlour, 1119 N Main St, Providence.  6-8 pm. https://tinyurl.com/ycj9hou4

2018 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP 

For additional information, go to www.newportjazz.org.

Friday, August 3 | Fort Adams State Park | 11:00 am

  • Living Colour
  • Charles Lloyd’s Sangam with Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland
  • R+R=NOW with Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Derrick Hodge, Tylor McFerrin & Justin Tyson
  • Still Dreaming with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley and Brian Blade
  • BADBADNOTGOOD
  • The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
  • Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
  • Tony Allen
  • Rudresh Mahanthappa Indo-Pak Coalition
  • Michel Camilo
  • Marquis Hill Blacktet
  • Alicia Olatuja
  • Matthew Shipp Trio
  • Sonnymoon
  • Berklee Global Institute Workshop Ensembles

Friday, August 3 | International Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino | 8:00 pm

  • PAT METHENY with Antonio Sanchez, Linda May Han Oh & Gwilym Simcock
  • Lean On Me: José James Celebrates Bill Withers

Saturday, August 4 | Fort Adams State Park | 11:00 am

  • Charles Lloyd New Quartet with Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland
  • PAT METHENY with Antonio Sanchez, Linda May Han Oh & Gwilym Simcock
  • Jon Batiste
  • Andra Day
  • Lean On Me: José James Celebrates Bill Withers
  • Harold Mabern & Eric Alexander
  • Trio 3 (Oliver Lake, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille)
  • Roy Hargrove
  • Grace Kelly
  • Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves
  • Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl
  • Charenée Wade
  • Laurie Anderson & Christian McBride: Improvisations with special guest Rubin Kodheli
  • Louis Cole Big Band Blowout with special guests
  • University of Rhode Island Big Band under the direction of Joe Parillo

Sunday, August 5 | Fort Adams State Park | 11:00 am

  • Charles Lloyd & Friends featuring Lucinda Williams with Jason Moran, Marvin Sewell, Stuart Mathis, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland
  • George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
  • Gregory Porter
  • Artemis featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant, Renee Rosnes, Anat Cohen, Melissa Aldana, Ingrid Jensen, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller
  • Ambrose Akinmusire’s Origami Harvest
  • GoGo Penguin
  • James Carter Organ Trio
  • Black Art Jazz Collective
  • Nicole Mitchell’s Dusty Wings
  • Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio
  • Jane Bunnett & Maqueque
  • Jazzmeia Horn
  • Nate Smith + KINFOLK
  • Massachusetts Music Educators Association Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Darcy James Argue