Live Jazz Listings for November 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 11/18/2025)
Live Jazz Listings for November 2025 WRIU 90.3FM Kingston RI (updated 11/18/2025)
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Special Classical Event featuring Tuesday’s Classical DJ David House
Sun Nov 23 3pm Premier of David’s Secular Cantata “7 Poems of Love”
First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent St Providence RI
University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center 105 Upper College Rd Kingston
Thu Nov 20 URI Saxophone Studios Night 7pm Free & open to public
Sat Nov 22 Tyler Vollucci Senior Jazz Saxophone Recital 11am Free & open to public
Sun Nov 23 Matthew Ippolito Junior Jazz Percussion Recital 5pm Free & open to public
Tue Dec 2 URI Jazz Combos III 7 :30pm General $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Wed Dec 3 URI Concert Band 3:30pm General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Thu Dec 4 University Artist Series : Brass Christmas Cracker 7pm This holiday presentaion is part of the Music Department’s University Artist Series and features URI Faculty Artists Adam Hanna, trombonist and Gino Villarreal, trumpeter. General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
Sat Dec 6 Holiday Extravaganza 2pm & 7pm The Department of Music presents a quick paced musical showcase at the University of Rhode Island in tune with the holiday season! Come and see both community members and URI’s finest musicians join together to create a night full of merry melodies! Dr. David Gilliland, coordinator. General Admission $15, Students and Seniors $10, Children Under 12 $0
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Alchemy 171 Chestnut St Providence
Sat Nov 29 The Agents : Special Two Set Holiday Show 5-9:30pm
THE AGENTS are a grand mixture of Traditional Ska, Reggae, Swing and Surf. The eight members of The Agents bring a special mixture of styles to their sound; very rich, moving, and catchy as hell. One never knows where a song might go, in fact the band doesn’t either since they change lyrics, horn lines and guitar solos as the mood hits. The Agents logo proudly displays the skyline of Providence, Rhode Island, where the band is from. “The small town with the big sound” is how The Agents like to think of their hometown door 5pm
Thu Dec 4 The Autocrats FREE FUNK THURSDAY with The AUTOCRATS, New England’s premier OLD SCHOOL FUNK band. Originally formed in 2011 by trumpeter Eric ‘Benny’ Bloom (now of ‘LETTUCE’), The AUTOCRATS are a high-energy, 10 piece, horn driven, funk-dance band comprised of the area’s top professional musicians and recording artists. Drawing inspiration from 70s FUNK, SOUL and R&B
The Blue Room 2197 Broad St Cranston, RI theblueroom.com
Wed Nov 19 Angela Bacari 7pm
Thu Nov 20 Willie J Laws 7pm
Fri Nov 21 Salter’s Groove 8:30pm
Sat Nov 22 Syndee Winters & Mike Rollins 9pm
Sat Nov 29 Unisphere “Jazz Super-Group” (Dave Zinno, Eric Bloom) 2 shows 7pm and 9:15pm
Chan’s 267 Main St, Woonsocket RI 401-761-1900 chanseggrollsjazz.com/shows
Fri Nov 21 John Primer and The Real Deal John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. John Primer is a 3 time Grammy® Nominated, Blues Hall of Fame, Living Legend. 8-10pm $35/40
Sat Nov 22 Little Miss and the Boom 8-10pm $20/25
Sat Nov 29 David Tessier’s All-Star Stars 8-10pm $15/20
Fri Dec 5 Brass Attack 8-10pm $30/35
Sat Dec 6 Neal & The Vipers 8-10pm $15/20
Fri Dec 12 Three Great Tributes 8-10pm $20/25 oin these legendary artists as they combine the music of three iconic musical genres for a special “One Night Only” event! A unique hybrid combination of blues, jazz, swamp rock, Tulsa sound and soul that will mesmerize and energize you…
Contemporary Theater Company 327 Main St Wakefield RI contemporarytheatercompany.com
Monday Night Jazz begins at 7:30pm on the Patio
Courtland Club 51 Courtland St, Providence, RI 02909 (401) 227-9300
Live jazz every Sunday at 6 & 8:30 Leland Baker & friends The 8:30pm show is strictly ages 21+. Guests under age 21 are welcome at the 6pm show, provided that they are accompanied by someone 21 or older. Reservations are strongly recommended : our $20 per person reservation deposit is not an admission charge — it will be refunded, as long as you show up.
Thu Nov 20 Gregory Groover Jr two seatings 6 & 8:30pm
Thu Dec 18 George Garzone two seatings 6 & 8:30pm
Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd Porstmouth RI greenvale.com
Saturdays 1-4pm Live Jazz check website for further information
Sat Nov 22 Karen Frisk, vocal Kent Hewitt, piano Paul Del Nero, bass Zac Casher, drums
Sat Nov 29 Paula Clare, vocal Joe Parillo, piano Dick Lupino, bass/vocal Zac Casher, drums
Greenwich Odeum 59 Main St. East Greenwich RI greenwichodeum.com 401-885-4000
Thu Nov 20 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Erik Stabnau is the orchestra’s present music director. $59/65
Wed Dec 3 Squirrel Nut Zippers : Christmas Caravan Show 7/8pm $57/63
Thu Dec 11 Tab Benoit w/ special guest Jesse Dayton 7/8pm $58/66
The Knickerbocker Music Center 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly RI 401-315-5070 knickmusic.org
Beginning November 1, 2025, the Knickerbocker Music Center will be taking a pause in live programming to allow the building to undergo much-needed renovations
Marcelino’s (cocktail bar) 1 W Exchange St Prov marcelinosboutiquebar.com/providence
Live Jazz Thursdays starting at 8pm
Music Mansion 88 Meeting Street Providence RI
Sun Nov 23 Tim Ray and Kevin Harris Jazz Piano Duet 1-3pm $25, $10 student , free 12 and under
Myrtle 134 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI
First Mondays of the month : Paper Moon Jazz Band return with their residency every first Fridays 8-11pm. No Cover!
Narragansett Café 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown RI 401-423-2150 narragansettcaferi.com
Fri Nov 21 The Teledynes 8-11:30pm
Sun Nov 23 The Manatees 4-7pm
Fri Nov 28 Steve Smith and the Nakeds 8-midnight
Sat Nov 29 The Down City Band 8:30-midnight
Sun Nov 30 Pat Halpin & the 351s 4-7pm
Narrows Center For The Arts 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 508-324-1926 narrowscenter.org
Fri Nov 28 Roomful of Blues 7/8pm $44/48 the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, has been delighting audiences for over 55 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the blues.” On record and on stage, Roomful of Blues—led by master guitarist Chris Vachon for the past 25 years—continues to deliver its bone-shaking mix of original songs and carefully chosen covers ranging from jump, swing and proto rock ‘n’ roll to funky, contemporary blues.
Sat Nov 29 Neal McCarthy Electric Band 7/8pm $30/32
Thu Dec 4 Grace Kelly 7/8pm $44/46 Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, she became the youngest member of Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees.
Fri Dec 5 The Weight Band Featuring members of The Band & Levon Helm Band
7/8pm $52/55 The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, NY native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, “The Band”. On their current album, Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music.
Nick-A-Nee’s 75 South Street Providence RI 401-861-7290 (check facebook page)
**Marty Ballou & Friends every Tuesday 8pm Austin Andrew & Friends 10-11:30 **
*Every Monday The House Combo Jim Kelly, John Juxo, Benny Banning, Mark Garabian 8-11pm
Thu Nov 20 Slow Motion Parade 8pm
Fri Nov 21 Tim Taylor Blues Band 9pm
Sat Nov 22 Sourpunch & Herringbone 9pm
Sun Nov 23 4th Sunday Jazz 4pm
The 133 Club 29 Warren Ave East Providence
Sunday Jazz & Blues : David Richardson Band 5-8pm w rotating guests
The Ocean Mist 895 Matunuck Beach Rd Wakefield oceanmist.net (check Eventbrite for advance tickets)
Tuesdays : Ocean Mystics Mike Warner, Dickie Reed and special guests 5-8pm
The Park Theater 848 Park Ave Cranston, RI theparkri.com
Fri Dec 5 Big Bad VooDoo Daddy “Swinging Holiday Party” 8pm $43.25/88
The Parlour Providence 1119 N. Main St. Providence, RI 401-383-5858 theparlourri.com
Sun Nov 23 Kim Trusty’s Birthday & Friends doors 4pm Show 5-7pm
Sun Nov 30 Thomas White Trio doors 4pm Show 5-7pm
Sun Dec 7 The Parlour Jazz Jam with Host Ben ALL AGES 5PM-8PM Join us at The Parlour on the first Sunday of every month for a performance from The Ben Shaw Quartet followed by an open jam where musicians of all ages and levels are invited to sit in and play. Bring your horns, drumsticks, guitars, or whatever it is you’ve got and come hang! A digital keyboard, guitar and bass amps, and drum kit will be available on stage for use.
$5 jammers/ $10 general audience
Perro Solado 19 Charles St Newport RI 401-619-4777
Mondays John Monllos 5:30-8:30pm Jazz guitar
Pub on Park 655 Park Ave Cranston
Every Wed Vintage R & B Ensemble with special guests
Pump House Music Works 1464 Kingston Rd. Wakefield RI 401-824-9971 www.pumphousemusicworks.com
Thu Nov 20 Jabbawaukee $5 Thursdays 7pm 8-11pm Every Thursday Jabbawaukee (RI Motif “Best Jam Band” winners 2023, 2024 & 2025) will be packing all of the funk they can into each night of this epic residency! Guest appearances, free pizza, full bar… what else could you want?! And all for $5 !!!!
Fri Nov 22 Clatta Bumboo Reggae/ Roots/ Soul doors 7/8pm $20
Sun Dec 7 The Steve DeConti/Dan Moretti Jazz Quartet | 6/7pm $20 The Steve DeConti & Dan Moretti Jazz Quartet —featuring Marty Ballou on bass and Marty Richards on drums—presents an evening of compelling original music and standards. This collaboration brings together the talents of guitarist and composer Steve DeConti and saxophonist and composer Dan Moretti, both known for their vibrant contributions to the jazz scene. With a history of performing and recording together, including on their collaborative album The Sonic Surfers, the quartet is composed of top-tier musicians whose collective experience promises a night of sophisticated, original compositions and dynamic improvisation. The synergy of these accomplished artists—enriched by Marty Ballou’s bass work and the powerful drumming of Marty Richards—will fill the venue with a rich and compelling jazz sound.
Fri Dec 12 The URI Big Band 6/7pm $20 free for students with ID Directed By Dr. Emmett Goods- “The world of jazz in its many varieties is offered for your pleasure by this 15 piece ensemble. It’s down to Earth while swinging up in the stars.”
The Red Door 49 Peck St Providence 401.753.9800 reddoorpvd.com
** Thank God It’s Monday Jazz Night** NO COVER
Mon Nov 24 Joe Potenza & Superchief Trio 7-10pm
Mon Dec 8 Bay Swing 7-10pm
Mon Dec 15 Dennis Hughes Quartet 7-10pm
Mon Dec 22 Zack Bacak 7-10pm
The Royal Bobcat 422 Atwells Ave Prov theroyalbobcat.com
Live Jazz Wednesdays 7-12pm and Saturdays 8-11pm (New Orleans style food)
Sardella’s Italian Rest 30 Memorial Blvd Newport 401-849-6312 sardellas.com/jazz-nights/
Weds 7pm
Sarto 86 Dorrance St Providence sartoprovidence.com
“Jazz It Up!” Saturdays 8-11pm
Workingman Distillers 5 Carpenter St Pawtucket RI workingmandistillers.com
Fri Nov 14 Ben Shaw Organ Trio (funk, R&B, Groove) 6-9pm Free
XO Bar 125 N Main St Providence RI
Thursdays 9-11pm Live Jazz with Johnny Santini & Jake D’Ambra (smooth jazz)