Jazz Listing 11/26/2018 to 12/3/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTINGS 11/26/2018 TO 12/3/2018
Posted Weekly on wriu.org Click on “Jazz Listings” or picture of URI Big Band at Newport Jazz Festival.
(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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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Greg Piccolo, vocals harmonica, blues, 27 Coogan Blvd, Bldg 24, Mystic, CT, (860) 536-2661, steakloftct.com, 8-10 pm
The House Combo: rhythm and blues, blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 p.m.-midnight.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
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.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Steve Burke: jazz, Sorrento’s Restaurant 1848 Smith St., North Providence. 353-8800. 6-9 p.m.
Caribbean Soul: Jhony Keys, piano, Becky Bass, vocals, steel drums, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 9 pm
CAV Jazz Night: Alexus Lee w/Jake Menendez, acoustic jazz, CAV, 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164, cavrestaurant.com, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Jim Porcella, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Berstein, bass, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 p.m.
Shiny Lapel Trio, swing, jump blues, dance, 27 Coogan Blvd, Bldg 24, Mystic, CT, (860) 536-2661, steakloftct.com, 7-10 pm
Let’s Dance Wednesday: Johnny And The East Coast Rockers, swingin’ R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30 pm, dance lessons 7 pm, music 7:30 – 10 pm.
Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker (sax) Group, Acacia Club, The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 8-11 pm
Johnny Blue Horn, trumpet 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/, dance lessons, 6:30, band, 8-10:30 pm
The Funky Autocrates w/John Allmark, trumpet, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Live Jazz Night: Manny Morales (trumpet) and the Blue Clue Quintet w/Collin Larkin, sax, James Himmelmann, piano, Evan Magno, bass, Nick Motroni, drums, swing, jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. doors open 4 pm for beverage and food service, music 8 –11 p.m.
Reverend Robert & Charlie Barath, guitar, vocals, harmonica, Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. show 8 pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Steve Burke, sax, vocals, smooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 1 Morgan Ave., North Providence, 349-0557, 12 n – 3 pm.
Al Abbott, pianist: jazz, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 p.m.
Jillian Jensen: The Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol. 253-9100. No cover. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Miraj 3: Chapel Grille Restaurant, 3000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston. 944-4900. 6:30 p.m.
Manny Morales (trumpet) and the Blue Clue Quintet w/Collin Larkin, sax, James Himmelmann, piano, Evan Magno, bass, Nick Motroni, drums, jazz, standards, swing, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, Doors 7:30 pm, music 8 pm
Neil Vitullo and The Vipers, blues, rockabilly, R&B, roots, rock, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. Doors 7 pm., show 8 pm.
George McCann, vocals, guitar, blues, from the James Montgomery Band, CD “Shades of Blue,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.
Chris Collins and the Boulder Canyon Band: The John Denver tribute Christmas concert, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes: rock, rhythm and blues, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Rhythm Future Quartet w/Jason Anick, violin, Olli Soikkeli, guitar, Max O’Rourke, second guitar, Greg Loughman, drums, Gypsy jazz, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Steve Burke, sax, vocals, smooth jazz, dance, Riviera Restaurant, 580 North Broadway, East Providence, 431-4131, 8:30 – 12 pm
Reasons: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St., Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.-midnight.
He Said She Said, The Narragansett Café, 25 Narraganstt 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, DECEMBER 1
Lori Columbo, vocals, Chris Taylor, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, 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.
Spectacular Snow Ball: sponsored by, URI Ballroom Dance Club, Union Ballroom, Memorial Union, URI, 50 Lower College Rd, Kingston, semi formal attire, refreshments, 7-11 pm
Duke Robillard, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 7:30 p.m.
WRIU Party with music by: Off Hope, Donny Alexander, Two Headed Girl, 193 Coffee House, Rm 200, 2nd Floor Memorial Union, URI, 50 Lower College Rd, Kingston, 8 pm
Paula Clare Band, blues, R&B, soul, danceable grooves, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, Doors 7:30 pm, music 8 – 11 pm
Tyler Morris, guitar, w/Craig Rawding, lead vocals, Jesse Williams, bass, Don “DC” Culp, drums, new Grammy nominated recording, “Next In Line,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.
Tony Funches: rhythm and blues, soul, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, theodeum.org. 8 p.m.
Adam Ezra (vocals, guitar) Group, folk, rock, Clint Daniels, opens, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm., show 8 pm.
Coco Montoya: blues, soul, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
DiCenso/Clark Expedition, Shine, Moonstruck, Mojo: Rawkstars: 15th anniversary bash, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 6:30 p.m.
Edmar Castaneda (harp) Trio w/Henry Cole, drums, Shlome Cohen, saxes, jazz, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Take It To The Bridge, The Narragansett Café, 25 Narraganstt Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm -12:30 am.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Steve Burke: jazz, Lake Pearl, 299 Creek St., Wrentham. (508) 384-3003. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bobby Ferreira jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm
The Reminisants: oldies, dance, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, twinriver.com. 2 p.m.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Greg Abate, sax.flute, Kent Hewitt, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffee, drums. jazz, Johnny’s at Atlantic Resort/Cambria Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. https://www.facebook.com/MacChrupcalaTrio/, 3-7 p.m.
Sunday Jazz: Dan Moretti (sax, flute) and Jazz Lation w/Bernardo Hernandes, guitar and quarto, Fernando Huergo, bass, Bertram Lehrmann, drums, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, doors 3 pm Music 4pm
Ryan Heart & the Blue Hearts, The Narragansett Café, 25 Narraganstt Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 4 – 7 pm
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.
PB+J., jazz, 27 Coogan Blvd, Bldg 24, Mystic, CT, (860) 536-2661, steakloftct.com, 6-9 pm
Evening Sky w/Joe Potenza, bass, Gino Rosati, guitar, Chris Brooks, pedal steel guitar, Eric Hastings, drums, jazz, blues, country roots, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 p.m.-midnight.