Jazz Listing 7/16/2018 to 7/23/2018

Written by Bill Melone on July 17, 2018 and posted in Jazz Listings .

RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 7/16/2018 TO 7/23/2018

(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, JULY 16

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.

Bruce Jacques: Vegas show, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

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.

Johnny The K, Children’s Music, bring blanket or chairs, William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. cranstonlibrary.org. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Reminisce: 50’s, Motown, dance, 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, jazz, blues, standards, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522, www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Blues on the Beach: Professor Harp, Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, www.bluesonthebeachri.com. 6-8 pm

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

Michael Franti and Spearhead: Stay Human Tour, roots, rock, soul, funk, Bold Point Park, 600 Waterfront Drive at Bold Point, East Providence. riwaterfrontevents.com/bold-point-park. 6 p.m.

Caribbean Soul: Jhony Keys, feat./Becky Bass, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 9 pm

New Providence Big Band w/Katie Kleyla, vocals, jazz, big band, Food Truck: Rocket Fine Street Food, Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence. 434-2453, eastprovidencelibrary.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.

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

Chelley Smith, Dylan Roy and Bill Cote: blues, swing, Ballard Park, 21 Hazard Rd., Newport. ballardpark.org. 7-8:30 p.m.

Shawnn Monteiro, 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

Mr Nick (Nick David), 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

Robert Cray (guitar, vocals) Band, blues, soul, R&B 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 19

Al Testa Jazz Trio: jazz, Wingate Residence on Blackstone Boulevard, 353 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. 273-6565. 2:30 p.m.

The Huntress & Holder of Handslead by Margan Eve Swain, with special guests Michele Cruz andThe Whale Guitar Project, acoustic strings and vocal harmonies, Food truck: Fork In The Rhode, Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza, Providence. provparksconservancy.org. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Lois Vaughan (piano) Quintet, feat./Paul Alexander Williams, guitar, Art Manchester, sax. flute, Bryan Rizzuto, bass, jazz, on the lawn of Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, bring chairs, blankets, fortadams.org, 5-7 pm.

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

Becky Chace Band: blues, John Brown House Museum lawn, 52 Power St., Providence. 331-8575, ext. 133, rihs.org. 6:30 p.m.

19thNervous Breakdown: Rolling Stones tribute band, 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.

The Revelers, Louisiana Cajun, zydeco, swamp pop, The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. thetowersri.com. 7-10 p.m.

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

Sgt. Baker & the Clones w/My Mother feat./Mike Baker& Amanda Salemi, experimental 90s rock fusion, , The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7 – 11 p.m.

The Coastline Swing Band: Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Jazz Night: Dino Govoni (sax) Quartet, jazz, swing, funk, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

The Lost Farmers w/Joe Potenza, bass, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 8 – 11 pm

(SOLD OUT) Tab Benoit, guitar, singer/songwriter, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 20

South County Balloon Fest: Roomful of Blues, blues, R&B, University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, 1 Keaney Rd., Kingston. southcountyballoonfest.com. 6:30 p.m.

Al Abbott, pianist: jazz, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 p.m.

Vini Ames Duo: jazz, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Back Nine Tavern, Louisquisset Golf Course, 1 Overlook Circle, North Providence. 353-8610. 7-10 p.m.

Anthony Gomes, soulful rocking bluesguitar, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.

Steve Burke: jazz, Pho Sai Gon, 1106 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. 780-0536. 8-11 p.m.

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, blues, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

Jimmy Greene (sax) Quartet, w/Kevin Hayes, keys, Ben Williams, bass, Otis Brown, drums, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm. (also Saturday)

Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders: rock, blues, Newport Grand Casino, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Highway. newportgrand.com. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Steppin Out featuring New Image: rhythm and blues, soul, funk, dance, 39 West Restaurant, 39 Phenix Ave., Cranston. 944-7770. 9 p.m.

Take It To The Bridge, funk/rock, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.

Mac Odom: rhythm and blues, Motown, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 9 p.m.

Ripe, 7 member dance band, rock, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach d., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 9 p.m. (also Saturday)

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

The James Hunter Six: rhythm and blues, soul, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 9 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Ethel Lee, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.

Swamp Stomp II with Marah, Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls, Kevin Gordon, Paul Burch and The Linemen: rock, country, alternative, vicinity of the Great Swamp, located on Great Neck Road in West Kingston. bit.ly/2H5cPnJ. 2-9 p.m.

South County Balloon Fest: The Mixed Breed Band, high energy rock covers, University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, 1 Keaney Rd., Kingston. southcountyballoonfest.com. 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.

South County Balloon Fest: Billy Gilman, country, University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, 1 Keaney Rd., Kingston. southcountyballoonfest.com. 7 p.m.

Animal Rescue League Fundraiser: Disco Party, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com, 7 p.m.

Vini Ames Duo: swing, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies,Smithfield Elks, 326 Farnum Pike. 213-9820. 7:30-11 p.m.

Danny Klein’s (bass) Full House w/Danny Klein, keyboards, vocals,Stevie Gouette, guitar, vocals, Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt, harmonica, Jim Taft, vocals, Artie Eaton, vocals, Jeremy Esposito, drums, R&B, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.

Aztec Two-Step: folk, rock, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. courthousearts.org. 8 pm

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

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

Squelch: Katrina Fortier, lead vocals, Tom Reardon, guitar, vocals, Tim Lee, drums, backing vocals, Mark Dabeck, bass, backing vocals, classic & top 40 rock, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.

Deer Tick’s Road To Newport, folk rock, opening, Ravi Shavi, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.

Ripe, 7 member dance band, rock, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 9 p.m. (also Friday)

Katie Kleyla, vocals, w/Joe Potenza(bass) Trio, Gino Rosati, guitar, Eric Hastings, drums, The Dorrance, 60 Dorrance St., Providence, 521-6000, thedorence.com, 9:30 – 12:30 pm

Jimmy Greene (sax) Quartet, w/Kevin Hayes, keys, Ben Williams, bass, Otis Brown, drums, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm. (also Friday)

SUNDAY, JULY 22,

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 Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 p.m.

South County Balloon Fest: Poor Man’s Gibson Band, acoustic trio, rock, folk, country, University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields, 1 Keaney Rd., Kingston. southcountyballoonfest.com. 7 p.m.

Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Annette Sanders, vocals,Mike Renzi, piano, Bryan Rizzuto, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.

Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet: jazz, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport. 619-2552, thefifthri.com. noon to 3 p.m.

Never In Vegas, rock, pop, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3:30 p.m.

Tim Taylor (vocals, harmonica) Blues Band, w/Richard Reed, keys, Mookie Kane, drums, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett 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.

Sunday Jazz with Marty Ballou (bass) and Friends, Leland Brown, vocals, Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 23

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

Deer Tick w/Ravi Shavi: rock, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 8 p.m.

Bruce Jacques: Vegas show, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 9:30 p.m.

COMING UP:

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, 645 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 233-3223, www.terrazzari.com, 6-9 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

SUNDAY, JULY 29

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