Jazz Listing 11/5/2018 to 11/12/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTINGS 11/5/2018 TO 11/12/2018
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 5
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra: jazz, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 8:30 p.m.
The House Combo: rhythm and blues, blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 p.m.-midnight.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, Terrazza, 645 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 233-3223, www.terrazzari.com, 6-9 pm
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
Jazz Jam: Manuel Morales (trumpet) and the Blue Clue Quartet, w/Collin Larkin, sax, James Himmelmann, piano, Evan Magno, bass, Nick Motroni, drums, jazz, funk, 2nd Floor, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Pl., Newport, firehousetheater.org, 849-3473, byo. House Band followed by open jam. 8 – 10:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
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
The Aristocats: jazz, Dixieland, Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd. 247-1920, barringtonlibrary.org. 6:30 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.
Steven Palumbo, vocals, standards, ballads, Pinelli’s Restaurant, 1035 Douglas Ave, Providence, 228-700, pinellisri.com, 6:30 – 9 pm
URI Saxophone Studio Recital, Jonathan Amon & William Jones, students, classical and jazz, perform solo and ensemble music for saxophone, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, 7:30 – 9:00pm
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Lori Colombo, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 p.m.
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Keepers, swing, R&B, blues, jazz, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30, Dance lessons 7, music 7:30-10 pm.
Mary Chapin Carpenter: country, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. thevetsri.com. $59.50-$69.50. 7:30 p.m.
Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker (sax) Group, Acacia Club, The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 8-11 pm
Ed Scheer, vocals, drums 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 8
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 7-10 pm
Blues Night: Neal & The Vipers, blues, The Bahaha Brothers, Sandbar Grill, 64 Weir St. Taunton, (508) 824-2200, bahasandbargrill.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Live Jazz Night: John Monlos (guitar) Jazz Quartet, 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.
Jeff Przech, guitar, vocals, Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. show 8 pm.
The Z Boys: rock, country, Latin, metal, The Rooftop at the ProvidenceG, 100 Dorrance St., Providence. 632-4904. [email protected]. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
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.
(SOLD OUT) The Rat Pack w/Mike Dutra, Chapel Grill, Wine Salon, 3000 Chaplel View Blvd, Cranston, 499-4900, dinner and show 6:30 – 9:30, chapelgrilleri.com
John Speziale and The Friends w/Jimmy Tarbox, guitar, Sandy Allen, multi-instrumentalist, Dave Allen, blues, also, Squeezebox Stompers, Cajun, zydeco, NOLA, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 6:30, show 7:30 pm.
Johnny and the East Coast Rockers, swingin’ R&B, Steak Loft, 27 Coogan Blvd, Bldg 24, Mystic, CT, (860) 536-2661, steakloftct.com, 7-10 pm
Kelly Lennon, vocals, Paul Boulay, piano, standards, jazz, pop, The Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol, 253-9100, 7:30 – 10 pm.
TheNew40: Ricardo Danielo, keys, vocals, Ray Davis, bass, vocals, Michael Purcell, guitar, vocals, Alex Raiches, drums, covers rearranged, “recovers,” Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, Doors 7 pm, music 7:30 pm
Petula Clark: pop, Park Theatre: 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 8 p.m.
Nick Moss (guitar, vocals) Band featuring Dennis Gruenling, harmonica w/Taylor Streiff, keys, blues, celebrating release of the debut Alligator Records album, “High Cost of Low Living,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.
Boz Scaggs: blues, soul, rock, Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. (508) 994-2900, zeiterion.org. 8 p.m.
Tristan MacIntosh, (America Idol Golden Ticket winner) Linda Ronstadt tribute Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 – 10:30 pm
Paul Anka: singing Sinatra, Mohegan Sun, Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. 8 p.m.
Javon Jackson (tenor sax) Quartet, w/David Williams, bass, Jeremy Manansia, piano, McClenty Hunter, drums, 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
Cartune Heroes, 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, NOVEMBER 10
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Krisanthi Pappas, vocalsl, Mike Renzi, piano, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm. (Also Greenvale Harvest Festival: hay rides around the scenic vineyard, bonfires, face painting for the kids, food by A Fork in the Road)
Classics 5 Jazz Quintet: jazz, Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St. 769-9044. 2-3 p.m.
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
The Silks: Tyler-James Kelly, guitar, vocals, Johnny Trama, guitar, Jonas Parmalee, bass, Uncle Sam Jodrey, drums, blues rock, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, Doors 7 pm, music 7:30 pm
Southern Rail: bluegrass, Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church, 300 High St. 253-4813, 253-7288. 7:30 p.m.
Louis Prima Jr., & The Witnesses, trumpet, vocals and a big show band. swing, jump blues, Stadium Theater, 28 Monument Sq, Woonsocket, 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com/events/ 8 pm
Connecticut Transit Authority, Chicago Tribute, recreating the early albums, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 – 10:30 pm
Danny Klein’s (bass, from J. Geils Band) Full House, blues, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.
Tom Rush: folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Joey Calderazzo (piano) Trio w/Ben Wolf, bass, Donald Edwards, drums, jazz, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Rumors: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St., Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Neal Vitullo & the Vipers w/Dave Howrad, The Narragansett Café, 25 Narraganstt Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm -12:30 am.
Playing Dead: Grateful Dead experience, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 9 p.m.
Mark Cutler: rock, blues, Americana, 133 Club, 29 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-1330, 133club.net. 9 p.m.
Hope Road: Bob Marley tribute, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Steve Burke: jazz, Lake Pearl, 299 Creek St., Wrentham. (508) 384-3003. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans Day: Manny Morales (trumpet) and the Blue Clue Quartet w/Collin Larkin, sax, James Himmelmann, piano, Evan Magno, bass, Nick Motroni, drums, jazz, standards, swing, 12 – 3 pm, Unveiling of refurbished “Gate Bee” statue, Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, 21 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, seabeesmuseum.com, 10 am – 3 pm.
Bobby Ferreira jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 pm
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: TBA, jazz, ballads, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.
Superchief Trio, 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.
Jean McKenna O’Donnell, vocals, Mike Renzi (piano) Trio w/Paul Del Nero, bass, Vinnie Pagano, drums, standards, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com., dinner service 4 pm, show 6 pm.
Christine Cooney (vocals) Jazz Quartet, jazz, standards, 27 Coogan Blvd, Bldg 24, Mystic, CT, (860) 536-2661, steakloftct.com, 6-9 pm
Lake Street Dive: Rachel Price, vocals, Michael Calabrese, drums, Michael “McDuck” Olson, guitar, trumpet, Bridget Kearney, bass, rock, indie, formed while students at New England Conservator and now touring world wide and headlining at Newport Folk Fest, rock, indie, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. thevetsri.com. 7 p.m.
Kolonien, folk, Swedish roots quartet, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. drinks and food available, doors 7 pm, music 7:30 pm
The Carleans, Americana, folk, bluegrass, rock, The Taproom, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. show 8 pm.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
URI Masterclass, Roger Humphries percussionist, jazz, Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall, 150 Upper College Rd, Kingston, uri.edu/music/music-department-events/, 4- 6 pm
URI Big Band, with Guest Artist Roger Humphries, percussionist, Joseph Parillo. coordinator, Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall, 150 Upper College Rd, Kingston, uri.edu/music/music-department-events/ , 7:30 – 9:30 pm
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. 9 p.m.-midnight.
COMING UP:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
CAVALCADE OF BANDS: Presented by the The Providence Federation of Musicians, In the Ballroom: Mike Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Orchestra, Al Marano Group, In the Foyer: Kenny Morocco Group, Nancy Paolino & the Black Tie Band, Dick Lupino Group w/Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Diane Carey Group, Terri Givens Group, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston (off Broad St.), information and advanced reservations call Musicians Union, 780-6887, ProMusicRI.org, doors, 5:45, Music and Dancing, 6 – 10 pm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
URI Ram Marching Band, Brian Cardany, director, Pass In Review, Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall, 150 Upper College Rd, Kingston, uri.edu/music/music-department-events/, 8 pm
Debra Mann (vocals, piano) Quintet, album release, “Full Circle,” the music of Joni Mitchell w/Dino Govoni, sax, flute, Jay Azzolina, guitar, Dave Zinno, bass, Vinnie Pagano, drums, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm.