Jazz Listing 7/30/2018 to 8/6/218

Written by Bill Melone on July 30, 2018 and posted in Jazz Listings .

RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 7/30/2018 TO 8/6/2018

(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 30

Bridgefest: Mike Goddard. sings sea shanties, Seaman’s Church Institute, 18 Market Sq. Newport, 2 -3 pm

Bridgefest;  Busking at Bowen’s Wharf: Aaron A. Cote(percussion) and Panoramic View, 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport, 6 – 9 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.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 31

Bridgefest, Busking at Bowen’s Wharf: Daisy Briggs, singer songwriter, 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport, 6 – 9 pm

Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, 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.

Driftwoods, Beachboys Tribute, 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, AUGUST 1

Bridgefest: Alan Bernstein (bass) Jazz: jazz, King Park, 125 Wellington Ave., Newport. newportwaterfront.org. 4-6 p.m.

Bridgefest, Busking at Bowen’s Wharf: Aidan Keating, acoustic guitar, vocals, 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport, 6 – 9 pm

Blues on the Beach: Roomful of Blues, 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.

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

URI Big Band w/Marissa Silva, vocals, Joseph Parillo, director, jazz, swing, standards, warm up for their appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival (see schedule below), Food Truck: Rocket Fine 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. 

Vini Ames and Sh-Bop: oldies rock, Chepachet Union Church, 1138 Putnam Pike. 568-2518. 6:30 p.m.

Bridgefest: John Monllos, guitar, Joanne Rodino, vocals, Steve Johnson, bass, Stefon Griffin, drums, Jo’s American Bistro, 24 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 847-5506, josamericanbistro.com, 7-10 pm

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

Warren Vache, trumpet/cornet, Mike Renzi, piano,Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m

Jason Vieaux: classical guitar, University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston. 308-3614, kingstonchambermusic.org. for info & tickets. 7:30 p.m.

TBA, 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

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST2

Javelin w/Torn Van Buskirk and George Langford, electro pop, Food truck: Red’s Rhode Island, Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza, Providence. provparksconservancy.org. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Bridgefest, Busking at Bowen’s Wharf: Dan Pelletier, vibes, Matthew Fehr, piano, 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport, 6 – 9 pm

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

Lois Vaughan Jazz Duo: jazz, 26 Waites Wharf, Newport. 239-4235, newportdinnercruise.com. 6:30-8 p.m.

The Driftwoods: pop, rock, John Brown House Museum lawn, 52 Power St., Providence. 331-8575, ext. 133, rihs.org. 6:30 p.m.

Vini Ames and Sh-Bop: classic 60’s rock, William Hall Library lawn (can bring lawn chairs, blankets,) 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.

Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, rhythm and blues, classic rock, The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. thetowersri.com. 7-10 p.m.

Bridgefest: Greg Abate (sax, flute) Uptown Jazz Quintet, w/Phil Grenadier, trumpet, Matt DeChamplain, piano, Paul Del Nero, bass, Luther Gray, drums, jazz, The Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, Newport. 848-7529. 7:30 p.m.

Live Jazz Night: Alan Bernstein (bass) Jazz Quintet w/Nicholas King, vocals, Dino Govonisax, Greg Wardson, piano, Mile Coffee, drums, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 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.

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

Glenn Kendzia, hosts singer songwriter open mic, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. sign ups begin 6 pm, show 8 pm.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

2018 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, Fort Adams State Park, 11:00 am, See line-up below, For additional information, go to www.newportjazz.org.

Adaawe: world, River Island Art Park, Bernon Street, Woonsocket. neighborworksbrv.org. 5-9 p.m.

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

Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet: jazz, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave. bit.ly/2L7QwiZ. 6:30 p.m.

The Tony Cipolla Group: jazz and standards, The Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston. 944-4900. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Heidi Nirk (vocals) Band w/Mark Taber, piano, Rob Nelson, guitar, Paul  Tomasello, bass, Jack Matthews, drums,Richard “Lil’ Cousin” Calitri, harmonica, blues, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 – 1030 p.m.

2018 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, International Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino | 8:00 pm, See line-up below, For additional information, go to www.newportjazz.org.

Sean Chambers (guiar) Touring Band w/Todd Cook, bass, Scott Phillips, drums, Rick Curran, B3, keys, blues, 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.

Completely Unchained: Van Halen tribute, Couthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.

An Evening With Jon Batiste, keys, vocals, In association with Newport Jazz Presents, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

Marquis Hill (trumpet) Blacktet w/Braxton Cook, alto sax,Michael King, piano, Jeremiah Hunt, bass,Jonathan Pinson, drums, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.

Down City Band: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.-midnight.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

2018 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, Fort Adams State Park, 11:00 am, See line-up below, For additional information, go to www.newportjazz.org.

Cassandre McKinley, vocals, Warren Vache, trumpet/cornet, 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.

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

Jazz on The Patio: Ginny Conley (vocals) and Bill Moretti (piano) Quartet w/Bob Sagnella, sax, Tom Pasqurelli: jazz, standards, Terrazza Bistro/Bar, 645 Douglas Pike (Route 7), Smithfield. 233-3223. 6-9 p.m.

Live Music Band: classic rock, in front of the Jesse M Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville. 710-7800. 6 p.m.

Lance Lopes, Texas guitar, blues, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.

The Righteous Brothers: rock, soul, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Dead Sessions, A Grateful Dead tribute, opening, Slyne and The Family Stoned, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

2018 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, Fort Adams State Park, 11:00 am, See line-up below, For additional information, go to www.newportjazz.org.

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.

John Badessa Big Band /w Tony DelSignore, vocals, jazz, swing, Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. cumberlandri.org. 1-3 p.m.

Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Warren Vache, trumpet/cornet, Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.

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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

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.

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

COMING UP:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

URI 18 Piece Big Bandw/Marissa Silva, vocals, Joseph Parillo, director, jazz, swing, standards, North Kingstown Town Beach, 44 Beach St. nkartscouncil.org. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

The TeleDynes: w/Mark Taber, piano, Will Cooley, guitar, vocals, Mike Volatile, bass, Eric Lapene, drums, surf rock, rockabilly, country blues, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 – 1030 p.m.

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

SATURDAY AUGUST 4

11:10 – 11:55 am – Harbor Stage

URI Big Band, under the direction of Joe Parillo

Director: Joe Parillo

Special Guest: Emmett Goods on trombone

Robin Hall: trumpet

Noam Makeover: trumpet

Michael Robinson: trumpet

Miles Kaming-Thanassi: trumpet

Joel Caputo: alto saxophone

Jacob Brunelle: alto saxophone

Andrew Hellwig: tenor saxophone

Samantha Terlaga: tenor saxophone

Timothy Hecker: baritone saxophone

Nicholas Casey: trombone

Ryan Sullivan: trombone

Torrie Sutherland: trombone

Collin Tyrrell: trombone

Marissa Silva: vocals

James Himmelmann: piano

Ryan Tremblay: guitar

Evan Magno: bass

Nicolas Motroni: drums