Jazz Listing 5/21/2018 to 5/28/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 2/21/2018 TO 5/28/2018
(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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MONDAY, MAY 21
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Swing Dance Night: Ogie’s Trailer Park, 1155 Westminster St., Providence, Lessons, Music & More, ogietrailerpark.com, 7-10 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
TUESDAY, MAY 22
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
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, MAY 23
Steve Burkesmooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker Group, Acacia Club, at The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 7-10 pm
(On hiatus March & April) Live Jazz Series: pop, jazz, standards, dance,Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Dick Lupino, vocals, bass, John Baboian, vocals, guitar,Greg Wardson, piano, jazz, standards, pop, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: Dan Lord & The Big Shots, blues, rock, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30 pm, dance lessons 7 pm, show 7:30 pm.
Professor Harp, blues, with the VREB 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
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 24
Paul Del Nero, bass, Mike Renzi, piano, jazz, Roberto’s, 450 Hope St., Bristol, 6-10 pm. 254-9732, reservations recommended,
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Slurp, horn funk band with members from Delish and Blue Clue Quintet, including, Manual Morales, trumpet, opening: RAH, fronted by Sarah Daigle, guitar, vocals, rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7 -11 p.m.
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Aaron Cote (percussion) Jazz Combo,jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Avi Jacob, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.
West End Blend: funk, Fete Lounge, 103 Dike St., Providence. 383-1112, fetemusic.com. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 25,
Steve Burke, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 12 – 3 p.m.
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
John and Joanne Jazz Duo w/Joanne Rodino, vocals, John Monlloss, guitar, jazz, Latin, standards, Jo’s Bistro. 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-550, 7pm to 10pm
Joe K. Walsh, vocals Mandolin, bluegrass, acousticana, with Celia Wood Smith Quartet, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 p.m.
Chris Duarte, guitar, jazz, blues, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
FLEET w/Noah Feldman, vocals. bass, Nate Hogg, drums, percussion,Marcus Dipollina, guitar, vocals, Danny Fleet, vocals, guitar, funk, blues, rock, opening: MOTION RADIO w/Matt Hamilton, vocals, guitar, AJ Long, vocals, bass, Bryan Briggs, drums, indie, alt rock (Led Zep, The Doors,) The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Justin Townes Earle: Americana, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Ava Gaudet and Bob Schlink: Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol. 253-9100, lobsterpotri.com. 8-11 p.m.
Renee Rosnes, piano, jazz, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
World Premier Band: ’90s, funk, dance, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 9 p.m.
Young Rust: Neil Young tribute, East Providence Yacht Club, 9 Pier Rd. 434-0161. 9 p.m.
Take It To The Bridge, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.
SATURDAY, MAY 26,
Shawnn Monteiro, vocals, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, pop, oldies, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.
Renaissance Men: choral ensemble, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, 27 North Rd., Peace Dale. renaissancemeninri.brownpapertickets.com. 7:30 p.m.
Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
Strictly Sinatra: The Rat Pack Spring Show, Twin River Casino, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827- 4837, twinriver.com. 8 p.m.
Jesse Colin Young: classic rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Wallace Roney (trumpet) Quintet with Emilio Modeste, tenor sax, Oscar Willliams, piano, Curtis Lundy, bass, Ronnie Burrage, drums, jazz, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Vince Thompson, vocals, guitar, vintage country swing, originals, with Biscuit City: Bro Dunn, drums,Paula Clare Ciminero, keys harp, vocals, Richard Ribb, bass guitar, vocals, Josh Schurman, guitar, vocals, Mike Tanaka, guitar, roots rock, country, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 7:45 pm.
Rug Burn, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.
World Premier: rhythm and blues, Motown, Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500, thelastresortri.com. 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 27
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
Jazz Sundays: Winiker Jazz Trio, Bistro Duet, 190 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA, 781-316-8808, bistroduet.com, 11 am – 2:30 pm.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Greg Abate, sax, flute, Kent Hewitt, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.
Lois Vaughan: jazz, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport. 619-2552, thefifthri.com. noon to 3 p.m.
Jazz By The Sea: Annual Scholarship Gala by the South Kingstown Music Boosters, performances by: South Kingstown High School Jazz Band, Jazz Chorus, Jazz String Ensemble, Dunes Club, Narragansett, dinner and silent auction, reservations at www.skmusicboosters.net, 4-7pm
Jazz Trio w/TBA, standards, jazz, funk, Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, 737-6073, samsinnri.com/new-events/, 4-8pm.
Diane Blue, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 4 – 7pm
Steven Palumbo: pop, jazz, live vocals, Basta Restaurant, 2195 Broad St., Cranston. 461-2300. No cover. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Saddle Up the Chicken: The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7 p.m.
Rene Marie, vocals, Quentin Baker, Jr., drums, John Chin, piano, Elis Bailey, bass, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Cee Cee & The Riders, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9pm – 12:30 am.
MONDAY, MAY 28
Ron Gartner: music of Bobby Darin, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. Noon.
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 and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
COMING UP:
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Thursday Night Social: Free Radicals w/Mease, funk, jam rock, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7 -11 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Manny Morales (trumpet) Blue Clue Quintet. jazz, swing, funk, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
The Classic Five Jazz Quintet: Al Testa, trumpet, flugelhorn, Carine Paul, vocalist, James Seaberry, lead jazz guitar, Mike Verrecchia, electric/upright bass, Paul Gruttaduria, drums/vocals, classis from the Great American Songbook, jazz, light rock, show tunes, South Kingstown Public Library/Peace Dale, 1057 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, skpl.org, for info and reservations, 2 pm.
Greg Abate (sax, flute) Quintet, Phil Grenadier, trumpet, Mattt DeChamplain, piano, Paul Del Nero, bass, Luther Grey, drums, tribute to bebop greats Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
Jazz Revelations featuring Tucker Antell, tenor sax, Carl Eisman, guitar, Ken Clark, B3, and Lee Fish, drums, playing hard-hitting, soulful jazz and blues. Acacia Club, (in The Temple) 883 Eddy St, Providence. 7-9 pm. goo.gl/DdoHTT