DECEMBER 2011

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Diz         DeVeber Art

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none."
         --- Miles Davis (on improvisation)

Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.

1 Thu 6-9pm Lee Childs and Kurt Wenzel at Embargo, 453 Main St. Hyannis, MA 508-771-9700 Great Tapas!
1 Thu ~6:30pm Grace Kelly and Candy O'Terry playing Christmas Classic, Silent Night, arranged by the inimitable Brad Hatfield Candy, live on Boston Common, just before the live telecast on WCVB Radio
1 Thu 7-9:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band at Oliver's Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road Essex, CT, 06426  860-767-2633 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.  See you for our usual fun night!  Bill
1 Thu 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  
1 Thu 7pm Mark Tipton, trumpet, USM Corthell Hall, Gorham, Maine. Mark Leads the USM Lab Jazz Band, and Dr. Chris Oberholzer leads the USM Jazz Ensemble in an evening of excellent Big Band Jazz!  
2 Fri 6-10pm Dick Lupino Trio every Friday at The Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd; Newport, RI, 401-847-1300, this week with Dick Lupino, Fred DeChristofaro, Kent Hewitt 
2 Fri 6:30-10:30pm Lee Childs & Kurt Wenzel every Friday at Alberto's, 360 Main St. Hyannis MA, 508.778.1770
2 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net
2 Fri 7-9:30pm Compaq Big Band at  Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post Rd. Amherst NH. We have the final set with Great Holiday Big Band Charts by Gordon Goodwin. Opening sets by the Souhegan High School Jazz Ensemble, New Hampshire Youth Jazz Ensemble, Milford High School Jazz Ensemble, and the Hollis-Brookline Jazz Ensemble. $10 for Adults and $8 for Students. General Admission. Tickets are available in advance by calling (603) 673-9940 extension 168, and at the door before the performance – space permitting. Doors open 6:30pm. All proceeds benefit high school jazz programs. www.sprise.com/shs
2 Fri 7-8:30pm Patrice Monahan and Shufflin Time, Patrice - Tap & Vocals, Eyran Katsenelenbogen - Piano, Tal Shalom Kobi - Bass, Miki Matsuki - Drums, Rick Stone - Sax, Guest Tap Artist - Jill Braverman, at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA Tickets may be purchased on-line for $10 / $12 at the door. Call 1-978-262-6161 or visit www.actonjazzcafe.com 
2 Fri 7:30pm Bill's Seafood All-Stars with Ben Griffin (tromb) and Tom Brown (trumpet) at Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 1) Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224  www.billsseafood.com/bands.htm
2 Fri 7:30-9:30pm Compaq Big Band, Night of Jazz Concert Series at Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH admission $10/$8)
2 Fri 8pm The Greater Milford Community Chorus has chosen "A World of Holiday Cheer" to describe their upcoming holiday concert. FLYER Three performances will be held: Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, December 4, at 1:30 p.m. (preceding the Milford Firefighters' Parade), at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School St., Milford, MA. Raffles and refreshments will be available. The building is handicapped accessible at the side entrance. This season the chorus has grown to more than forty singers, and includes members from thirteen area communities. Dan Zabinski of Uxbridge is the conductor. He is accompanied by Wayne Ward of Holliston on the piano.  $5
2 Fri 8pm Duke Robillard Presents Sunny And Her Joy Boys [Swing] with Billy Novick reeds.  Award winning guitarist Duke Robillard has traveled the world over for the last 40 years entertaining audiences with his special blend of blues and classic jazz. Featuring Sunny's sultry vocals and Duke's bluesy guitar playing. "OMG, Duke's won the whatever-it-is blues guitar award like 50,000 times...oops, hang on like 50,009 times...oops 50,017 times!"  Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA
2 Fri 8-11pm Wendee Glick, Featured singer with the Workingman's Jazz Band, with: Steve Heck, Piano, Bob Ullman, Guitar, Rick Maida, Bass, David Hurst, Drums, at The Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 978.369.9200. No cover charge, but donations are graciously accepted.  The Forge fills up quickly, so get there early for great food and entertainment!  www.jazzyplus.com    
2 Fri 8pm Bart Weisman Jazz Group, this week featuring Jim Porcella at  Grand Cru Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132 & Bearse's Way), Hyannis MA 508-771-3000, Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums) Great Food, Wine & Live Jazz! No cover. ccrinfo@CapeCodderResort.com
2 Fri 9pm Bria Skonberg’s Hot Five at Boston Swing Central at the Crosby Whistle Stop 24 Roland St Charlestown, MA 02129  8-9pm lesson, General dancing from 9pm to at least 12:30am.  After eating our turkey, we’re ready to dance! This is Bria Skonberg’s first Boston Swing Central appearance. And guess where she hails from? That’s right, she’s another resident of Brooklyn!  She has spent a lot of time playing with Baby Soda, Glenn Cryzter’s Syncopators, and the Louis Armstrong Centennial Band. An accomplished trumpet player, she’s also an excellent singer as well. 
2 Fri 9:30-midnight The Rebecca Cline Trio at The Great Pianists Series  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase  
RIP Al Vega We lost  Al Vega  Friday.  He played a short while ago  at the Sherborn Inn October 25th with the Jeff Hughes Quintet.
3 Sat 12:30pm The New Liberty Jazz Band on their 1941 Fire Truck at the Fall River, MA parade
3 & 4 1-5pm Christmas Time, Reagle Theatre of Greater Boston's 29th Edition, at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. On Dec. 3 & 4, 9-11. $35-$57. The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous holiday sets and costumes - all backed by a professional orchestra directed by Jeffrey P. Leonard. Give the gift of heartwarming holiday memories! Tickets: 781-891-5600,  Reagle Music Theatre, Attn: Ticket Order, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452  http://www.reagleplayers.com/tickets.html#ChristmasTimeTickets
3 Sat
 		 2-5pm The Seacoast Stompers Dixieland/Swing at the AJC, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry acoustic string bass, Lee Prager trombone, Bobby Reardon drums.  FLYER Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A Acton, MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations highly recommended. Call 978-263-6161. Tix $12 at the door; $10 when purchased in advance online at www.actonjazzCafé.com.        AJC Membership Drive
3 Sat 6-9pm Lee Childs and Kurt Wenzel at Embargo, 453 Main St. Hyannis, MA 508-771-9700 Great Tapas!
3 Sat 7-8:30pm The Tim Ray Trio at The Great Pianists Series  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase  
3 Sat 7:30-9:30pm 1917 Jazz Band at Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 1) Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224 www.billsseafood.com/bands.htm  (only through December 10th  catch them NOW, while you can!
3 Sat 7:30pm Watch out New York - Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser at 171 Cedar Arts Center Corning, NY.   For info: 607.936.4647 or http://www.171cedararts.org/index.asp?pageID=19&eventID=360 
3 Sat 7:30-11:30pm Dick Lupino Band at The Holly Ball at Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Dr. Portsmouth, RI, 401-683-4177
3 Sat 7:30pm Mark Tipton, trumpet, at Colby College, Waterville, ME. Mark plays Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra,  
3 Sat 7:30-11pm The Rico Barr and the Jump -n- Jive Review performs at the Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Rd, Newmarket, NH 03857-2082 (603) 659-4410   $14. http://www.therockinghamballroom.com 
3 Sat 8pm The Greater Milford Community Chorus has chosen "A World of Holiday Cheer" to describe their upcoming holiday concert at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School St., Milford, MA. Raffles and refreshments will be available. The building is handicapped accessible at the side entrance. This season the chorus has grown to more than forty singers, and includes members from thirteen area communities. Dan Zabinski of Uxbridge is the conductor. He is accompanied by Wayne Ward of Holliston on the piano.  $5  FLYER
3 Sat 8-11pm Triple Play fans, we'll be playing all your old favorites this Saturday night at Oliver's Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road Essex, CT, 06426  860-767-2633.  Bill Logozzo
3 Sat 8pm Grace Kelly at TCAN, Natick MA "Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt that is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician." --Wynton Marsalis
3 Sat 8pm 29th Highland Jazz Series presents Rhapsody in G, with the Laszlo Gardony Quintet, with Laszlo Gardony piano/composer/arranger, Stan Strickland sax/flute/ocalskalimba, Yoron Israel drums, and John Lockwood bass.at Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd. Newton Center, MA  www.highlandjazz.org email: highlandjazz@verizon.net   Tickets:  $56 for 4-concert series, Individual Advance: $18 ($17 seniors)  $10 students.  $20 at the door.  Hungarian-born Laszlo Gardony is a critically acclaimed pianist who has brought his soulful imrovisations and compositions to audiences in 2 countries.
3 Sat 9:30-midnight The Harvey Diamond Band at The Great Pianists Serie sat the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com Tix $15 at the door/ $12.50 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchass.
4 Sun 11am-2pm Hank Victor Trio, featuring Tom Ferrante sax/clarinet/flute, Mike Ball acoustic bass, Hank Victor electric guitar at Jazz Brunch at Bullfinch's,  730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094
4 Sun 12:30-3:30pm Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes December 4, 11, and 18 at Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Ave., Newport, RI, 401-849-3800
4 Sun 1-5pm Christmas Time, Reagle Theatre of Greater Boston's 29th Edition, at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. On Dec. 3 & 4, 9-11. $35-$57. The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous holiday sets and costumes - all backed by a professional orchestra directed by Jeffrey P. Leonard. Give the gift of heartwarming holiday memories! Tickets: 781-891-5600,  Reagle Music Theatre, Attn: Ticket Order, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452  http://www.reagleplayers.com/tickets.html#ChristmasTimeTickets
4 Sun 1:30pm The Greater Milford Community Chorus has chosen "A World of Holiday Cheer" to describe their upcoming holiday concert at 1:30 p.m. (preceding the Milford Firefighters' Parade), at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School St., Milford. Raffles and refreshments will be available. The building is handicapped accessible at the side entrance. This season the chorus has grown to more than forty singers, and includes members from thirteen area communities. Dan Zabinski of Uxbridge is the conductor. He is accompanied by Wayne Ward of Holliston on the piano. $5  FLYER
4 Sun 1-5pm Lee Childs reeds and Kurt Wenzel keyboard every Sunday at Top of the Hub, Prudential Building, 800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775 www.topofthehub.net
5 Mon 1-3pm The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765.  There will only be two performances this month.  The next will be the Thursday, December 15th Christmas Party.
5 Mon 7-9:30pm The New New Orleans Jazz Band Every Monday at the Burlington C.O.A., 61 Center St. Burlington MA 781.270.1950 Directions: Rt. 128-Exit 33-Rt. 3A North to Bedford St. -Right to Center St. - Right on Center-Shortly on Left, Old School-Entrance on right.
5 Mon 7:30-10pm Hartford Jazz Orchestra continues to play every Monday night at the Arch Street Tavern, Arch St. in Hartford, CT. On December 5th and 19th we will have a guest vocalist, Nicole Pasternak. She is very popular in the Connecticut and New York areas. Parking and admission is free. Great food and drink. 860.246.7610
5 Mon 8-10pm SouthCoast Holiday Big Band at The Airport Grille,  New Bedford Municipal Airport, 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford, MA  508-994-7455 Ring in the Holidays with the SouthCoast’s finest Jazz musicians performing Holiday favorites. Reservations are Highly Recommended  http://www.airportgrille.com.  For their most up-to-date schedule or for more info on the SJO, visit www.symphonymusicshop.com  or SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra on face book or call 508-996-3301 
5 Mon 8pm NY: Harry Allen Quartet Hooray for Christmas show with John Sheridan, Rebecca Kilgore, Jon-Erik Kellso, Randy Sandke, John Allred, Tom Artin, Dan Block, Scott Robinson, James Chirillo at a Monday night jazz series at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street) New York, NY 10021 212-339-4095. . Details Music Charge: $20.00, One drink minimum
6 Tue 7-9:30pm Mood Elevators at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA Reservations accepted (508) 655-9521 Get "In The Mood" with The Mood Elevators! Three strong solo artists blend in tight vocal harmony to perform a combination of standard and original arrangements that breathe new life into some of the best-loved standards of the Swing Era, putting a fresh face on nostalgia with a fun, upbeat performance style.  $10
6 Tue 8pm Rick Stone Saxophone, hosts the Jazz Show and Jazz Jam at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $6 ($5 Mem)  
7 Wed 11:30-1pm USAF Band of Liberty Jazz Band at Mechanic Hall Brown Bag Concerts, 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608 Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and Streaming at www.wicn.org   FREE   Bring your own lunch or purchase one at the Hall, prepared by Eric’s LaPatisserie Café.
7 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Bill Sinclair on piano and Skip Hughes will be there. It will be laughs and a good time that you'll never forget.
7 Wed 7pm Connecticut College Jazz Ensemble and Traditional Jazz Band in Concert. Gary Buttery, director.  Evans Hall Tickets $5, $3 students and seniors, free to CC students, staff and faculty. Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320 860.447.1911
7 Wed 7-9:30pm Dick Lupino every Wednesday at Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 401-849-6312 this week with Ted Casher, Kent Hewitt
7 Wed 7-10pm Phil McGowan Trio every Wednesday at 10 Center  10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950. This week with  Ed Saindon (VIBES!) John Pierce (bass) Phil McGowan (drums) www.tencenterstreet.com 978-462-6652  Ed Saindon is a great pianist, vibes player AND drummer (yikes!). If you're not quite sure what vibes are, here's a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibraphone. This will be a great change of pace at 10 Center and will offer something new for all of you to enjoy. Ed will be joined by Berklee Professor John Pierce on bass.
7 Wed 7pm Bates College Jazz Band, Thomas Snow, Director, Jazz Band Concert, Bates College, Olin Arts Center, Lewiston, ME,
7 Wed 7:45-10:45pm
 		 Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men Every Wednesday, the Forge Room of the historic Colonial Inn, Concord, MA is filled with the unique singing and scatting of world-renowned banjo player, Jimmy Mazzy, with his repository of hundreds of gems dating back to the early 1900's. Jimmy is supported by dynamic pianist, Moishe Feldman and The Last Minute Men. You never know what fine musician will drop in at the last minute! Enjoy Hot and Sweet Jazz in an intimate atmosphere, filled with friendly folk from near and afar. it's great fun and great food! at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
8 Thu none The New Black Eagle Jazz Band will NOT be at the Sherborn Inn this Tuesday.
8 Thu 4-9pm A Musical Memorial Celebration will be held for Al Vega at Anthony’s Restaurant, 105 Canal St., Malden, 781-321-8900.  
8 Thu 4-7pm La Creme de les Femmes, at Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs, 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA. Shopping plus wine and cheese tastings plus music played by cool jazzy chicks... all while bringing some cheer to children in need." Please join us - No reservations required.. just drop by and hang with Amanda, Yvonne and Genevieve."
8 Thu 6-9pm Rick Foster, trumpet, will be playing Christmas carols for the Salvation Army outside Wal Mart in North Attleboro, MA. Come on by and support a worthwhile charity! 
8 Thu 6-7pm Dave Radlauer's Jazz Rhythm presents the final piece on the life and music of the famous one-armed Louisiana trumpeter, Wingy Manone on www.wicn.org NPR. Aside from his notable compositions (such as Tar Paper Stomp, Stop the war, the Cats are Killin' Themselves, No Calling Card, and Fare Thee Well, to name a few) he is also remembered for playing the trumpet so flawlessly with his prosthetic arm, that most crowds never knew of his disability.  
8 Thu 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  
8 Thu 7:30pm Mark Tipton, trumpet, at Colby College Lorimer Chapel, Waterville, ME. Mark leads the Colby Brass Ensemble for a rousing Holiday Celebration at Colby's much-beloved Carols and Lights Ceremony. Three performances over two days, (Performance Times TBD). Starts: Thursday, December 8th, 7:30pm Ends: Friday, December 9th, 9:00pm
8 Thu 7:30pm Vienna Boys' Choir at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Tel: (508) 831-0800 e-mail: info@thehanovertheatre.org     No group of child musicians is more renowned than the incomparable Vienna Boys Choir, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continue to delight music lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and a diverse, crowd-pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved holiday favorites, and medieval chant. Full ticket prices are $46.75 and $56.75, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 15 or more, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO card holders. Please call the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information. Schedule  http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/shows/index.php
8 Thu 8:15pm Celebrating Maggie Scott: 30 Years of Jazz Vocal Night, with special guests Antonia Bennett, Lalah Hathaway, Robin McKelle, Esperanza Spalding, and Nadia Washington, part of the  2011-2012 Signature Series at the  Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston MA. Scott is a veteran jazz pianist, vocalist, recording artist and Julliard alumna who has been performing for six decades.  The concert band features faculty members Tim Ray on piano, Terri Lyne Carrington on drums, and Jon Lockwood on bass. Details  Admission: $20, $15 reserved seating.  Buy Tickets
8 Thu 9pm The Winiker Orchestra Holiday Dinner Dance at Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138   The combination of fun and exciting music, unique and delicious cuisine and the wonderful Harvard Square location make for a memorable evening of dinner and dancing that you’ll remember with a smile for a long time.   No cover. Reservations or 617-864-1933  www.upstairsonthesquare.com
9 Fri none Boston Swing Dance Network will NOT have any dances in December or January. Back in February with Sax Gordon and the Little Town Rockers. You can view their schedule at www.BostonSwingDance.com.
9 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net
9 Fri 7pm Edit Jones Project, Maine’s All-Women 17-piece Big Band, at The Orion Center, Topsham, Maine. Tickets: $5 Students / $7 Seniors / $10 General Admission.  Details  The concert and “swing-a-long” will feature selections from five decades of big-band music, and will include exciting improvisation work and toe-tappin’ arrangements of both time-honored favorites and holiday classics.  Of course, the band will be up to their usual antics; jokes, festive props, and maybe an instrument or two flying through the air…you never know…  
9 Fri 7-8:30pm Lovelysinger's Jazz Experience at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161  www.lovelysinger.com Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase
9 Fri 7:30pm Christmas Time, Reagle Theatre of Greater Boston's  29th Edition, at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. On Dec. 3 & 4, 9-11. $35-$57. The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Tickets: 781-891-5600, Reagle Music Theatre, Attn: Ticket Order, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452  http://www.reagleplayers.com/tickets.html#ChristmasTimeTickets
9 Fri 7:30-10:30pm The Janine Graham Trio with Brad Smith – keys Dave Zox – bass at Antonia's at the Beach,   492 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA www.antoniasatthebeach.com   Charismatic, soulful, sassy --- Janine adds her own special flair for the standards that makes you rekindle your love affair with the Great American Songbook. Her dynamic presence both on and off stage, her emotional connection with a tune, and her ability to touch the hearts of her audience make for an experience not to be missed.
9-11 8 & 10pm
various		 Esperanza Spalding, Geri Allen & Terri Lyne Carrington at Sculler's Jazz Club,  Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111 www.scullersjazz.com. Show: $30 Dinner & Show: $72 Show times: 8pm & 10pm, Sunday 7pm.  Sunday 4pm is a benefit for Mass. General Hospital's HOPES Program. If “esperanza” is the Spanish word for hope, then bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding could not have been given a more fitting name at birth. Blessed with uncanny instrumental chops, a multi-lingual voice that is part angel and part siren, and a natural beauty that borders on the hypnotic, the prodigy-turned-pro might well be the hope for the future of jazz and instrumental music. 
9 Fri 9-midnight Compaq Big Band at Swing Dance presented by the Boston College Swing Kids, Lyons Hall (first/basement floor) Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA (free admission)  Dance lesson 8-9pm www.bc.edu/clubs/swingkids/.
9 Fri 9:30-midnight No Static at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.nostaticband.com  all request night! Tix $15 at the door/ $12.50 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase  
10 & 11 1-5pm Christmas Time Reagle Theatre of Greater Boston's 29th Edition at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA. On Dec. 3 & 4, 9-11. $35-$57. The one Boston Christmas spectacle guaranteed to warm any heart! Children of all ages are enchanted by Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victorian Christmas, precision dancers and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous holiday sets and costumes - all backed by a professional orchestra directed by Jeffrey P. Leonard. Give the gift of heartwarming holiday memories! Tickets: 781-891-5600,  Reagle Music Theatre, Attn: Ticket Order, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452  http://www.reagleplayers.com/tickets.html#ChristmasTimeTickets
10 Sat 1-4pm Dick Lupin Trio with Dennis Cook and Steve Beckler at Greenvale Vineyard, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI, 401-847-3777
10 Sat ? Tom Snow piano, Mike Sakash, saxophones, Jazz Concert for the Mountain Top Music Center . Mountain Top Music Center, Jackson, NH.
10 Sat 7-8:30pm Molly's Holiday Extravaganza: a benefit for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.mollyflannery.com  SOLD OUT! Feel free to drop off donations of food and clothing any time after 3 p.m. on Saturday in the lobby of the AJC, or donate on-line at www.loavesfishes.org.  
10 Sat 7:30-9:30pm 1917 Jazz Band LAST TIME after 28 years! at Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 1) Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224 www.billsseafood.com/bands.htm  (only through December 10th  catch them NOW, and help them find a new venue.
10 Sat 7:30pm Claflin Hill Symphony's Concert II "Holiday Pops!" at Milford Town Hall, Main St. Milford, MA. A Perennial Favorite - our Holiday Pops concert, with the New World Chorale, celebrating the season with Tchaikovsky, Handel, John Williams, Mannheim Steamroller and more!! Holly MacEwen Krafka joins Maestro Surapine on the podium for this Claflin Hill Family Holiday tradition. www.claflinhill.org  508.478.5924
10 Sat 8pm Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall, Worcester MA $37 http://www.mechanicshall.org/tickets/concertdetail/pops12102011.html 
10 Sat 9:30-midnight Racha Fora: an international holiday celebration also a benefit for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, part 2, at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.anonemusic.com/rachafora  Feel free to drop off donations of food and clothing any time after 3 p.m. on Saturday in the lobby of the AJC, or donate on-line at www.loavesfishes.org.  
11 Sun 11am-2:30pm Paul Broadnax Duo at Bullfinch's Sunday Brunch, 730 Boston Post Road - Sudbury, MA (978) 443-4094
11 Sun 2-5pm Sherborn Inn Annual Holiday Jazz Spectacular, Routes 27 & 16, Sherborn, MA. Admission $15. Reservations advised (508) 655-9571. Jeff Hughes, Dave Whitney cornet/trumpet; Craig Ball, Stan McDonald, John Clark reeds; John Kafalas trombone; Ross Petot, Robin Verdier piano; Jimmy Mazzy Peter Gerler banjo/guitar; Al Ehrenfried string bass; Dave Bragdon drums; Mollie Malone vocals.  Flyer

If you haven’t reserved space for this annual jazz spectacular at the Sherborn Inn, don’t waste time! If you attempt to reserve online you will receive a message that no tables are available. The Inn will continue to take phone reservations and they won’t turn you away – they will find a space for you somehow, and we will be crowded and happy (remember the Sticky Wicket??) while regaled with fine jazz and good fellowship.

11 Sun 2 & 5pm Grace Kelly Quintet with special guest Phil Woods at Shailin Liu Performance Center Rockport, MA
11 Sun 3pm Eric Baldwin (guitar) and Justin Meyer (bass) Indian Hill Faculty Members, pay tribute to American jazz guitarist Barney Kessel ("one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century.") Jurek Glod (drums) and Steve Wark (vocals) join them for an afternoon of American songbook hits by Benny Goodman, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and Kessel himself at Indian Hill Music: 36 King St., Littleton MA  FREE
11 Sun -- The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band will be on a float for the Niantic Connecticut Winterfest parade. There will be fireworks at 5pm followed by the parade
11 Sun 4pm Shari Lewis leads the Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert at the First Church of Christ, 190 Court Street Middletown CT , Middletown, CT. (860) 346-6657  Details
11 Sun 6-8:30pm The Galvanized Jazz Band will be at the Beachhead Restaurant, Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, this Sunday, with the incredible Bob Price on banjo! This is Bob's last CT performance before he returns to Florida. Join us for some hot Jazz, some unbelievable banjo solos, some dancing, a sing-a-long, and a Christmas carol or two! Call 203-469-5450 to make your dinner reservations now before it sells out! Freddy just checked and there is room for a few more, so call now! Great food! Beachhead Restaurant, Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT. Call 203-469-5450 to make your dinner reservations now before it sells out! 
11 Sun 6pm Michelle Willson at Glenn's Restaurant & Cool Bar, 44 Merrimac St. Newburyport MA   978.465.3811
11 Sun 7pm Mark Tipton Quintet at  Mayo Street Arts Center, Portland, Maine. A night of intense Quintet Jazz, featuring Jazz Classics and Mark's original compositions in the lovely Mayo Street Arts Center.  Drinks & Snacks available for purchase.
11 Sun 8pm Jean O'Donnell with Mike Renzi-piano at Chan's Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI Celebrate the Seasons with Jazz song bird Jean (McKenna) O'Donnell!  401-765-1900 reservations recommended.
11 Sun 10-11pm Join Ron Della Chiesa Sunday night for a tribute to the late beloved pianist extraordinaire Al Vega on WPLM easy 99.1 FM and streaming at www.easy991.com. Ron will be playing Al's recordings and also reading from Leonard Brown's book "Boston"s Jazz Legend: The Al Vega Story. Al maybe gone but his music will always live on! RIP dear friend.   300+ pictures from the Al Vega Collection by Pino Domenico  
12 Mon none The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band at NOT be at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765. Postponed to the December 15th Christmas Party.
12 Mon 8pm R.I. College Concert Jazz Band, Joseph Foley Conductor, Winter Jazz Concert, with Greg Abate soloist, $10, $5 non-RIC students & Seniors, Free for RIC and children 12 & under  401.456.8144   Poster
13 Tue 7pm Dick Lupino with Deb Larkin, Jeff Stout, Amanda Carr, Greg Abate, Ida Zecco and more, at Nutmeg & Mistletoe Holiday Concert, a Christmas in Newport event, at Oceancliff Hotel, 65 Ridge Rd. Newport, RI, 401-849-6683  Flyer $15
13 Tue 7:30? Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA twice a month, in beautiful, historic Cape Ann
13 Tue 7:30pm The Dominique Eade Trio with Jon Wheatley guitar, John Lockwood bass at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $5
13 Tue 8pm Ted Knowlton hosts the Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $6 ($5 Mem) (508) 405-2787
14 Wed 11:30am-2pm Holiday Show with Bill and Bo Winiker at senior lunch/music program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch and outstanding entertainment for $22 complete!! We’ll present a varied program of holiday music from different cultures around the world, featuring many of your seasonal favorites, plus new songs you will also enjoy, all along with a delicious holiday dinner.  Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA Reservations please (508) 655-9521
14 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band  "was in the Niantic light parade for the first time this past Sunday night. What an experience! There were like 100,000 people there and they loved us. So see you for lunch at the Yankee Clipper this Wednesday. Skip Hughes will be there and he'll be there the rest of the month. Shari Lucas will perform her magic on piano".  Bill   Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634).
14 Wed 1:06-3pm www.WICN.org, Joe Zupan's Jazz New England - The WICN Holiday Jam House Band is back for the seventh year featuring Musical Director and pianist Pamela Hines, bassist Bob Simonelli & drummer Kenny Hadley. This year's performers include Grace Kelly, Amanda Carr, Dan Gable, Greg Abate, Kaourko, Dick Lupino, Suzanne Cabot, Dan Moretti, Daniel Ian Smith & Jerry Sabatini. 
14 Wed ? Bedford Big Band at Pleasant View Retirement, Concord, NH www.bedfordbigband.com/
14 Wed 7:30pm Bob Fuller informs us about Ruby Braff at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford Rd. Lincoln MA Recordings & Lectures/Discussions of our kind of music every 2nd Wednesday, Tarbell room Unless otherwise noted. (781) 259-8465
14 Wed 7:45-10:45pm
 		 Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men Every Wednesday, in the Forge Room at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
14 Wed 8:10pm Michael Letch with Tom LaMark at the piano at Leslie Holmes' Cabaret Open Mic at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 http://www.amazingthings.org  508-405-ARTS.  Starts at 7pm, Feature starts at 8:10pm.  Sign in between 6:30-7pm.
15 Thu
Note change		 12-2pm
 		 The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band at the Rose Baker Senior Center, CHRISTMAS PARTY,  6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765.  There will be no 3rd performance this month.
15 Thu 7-9:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band will have its regular band at Oliver's Tavern,  to help celebrate this festive season. Come on down. Oliver's Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road Essex, CT, 06426  860-767-2633 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Fun, fun, fun!
15 Thu 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  
15 Thu 7pm Winiker Band at Flora's Restaurant, 190 Massachusetts Avenue · Arlington, MA · 781-641-1664. The brothers lead their band through some old school jazz standards as well as some new surprises! Reservations are HIGHLY recommended! "Come for Dinner, Stay for the Free Tunes!" 190 Massachusetts Avenue . Arlington, MA  http://florarestaurant.com/
15 Thu 7-8:30pm Greg Abate Quartet with Paul Schmeling , Todd Baker, Artie Cabral  at  Providence Library, Hope St Branch, Providence RI
16-18 & 23rd various A Christmas Carol at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Tel: (508) 831-0800 e-mail: info@thehanovertheatre.org     You know the story, you love the message of Christmas redemption, and the love for mankind that the season brings. Join us for our 4th annual spectacular production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Full price tickets are $25, $30, $38, and $48, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 15 or more, and corporate partners. Half-price tickets available for kids, students, and WOO card holders. This show is priced for the whole family to enjoy! On sale to subscribers as a special add-on before members and the public. Call the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information. Schedule  http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/shows/index.php
16 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net
16 Fri 7-8:30pm The Joe Reid Trio at the great pianists series at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase www.actonjazzcafe.com 
16 Fri 7:30pm Bill's Seafood All-Stars  with John Clark clarinet/bari sax, Ben Griffin (tromb) and Tom Brown (trumpet) at Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd. (Rt. 1) Westbrook, Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224  www.billsseafood.com/bands.htm
16 Fri 8-11pm The Janine Graham Trio with John Hyde – keys, Erik Ringstad – guitar, www.janinegraham.com at Absolutely Fabulous Music & Dining, 454 Main St. Melrose, MA www.abfabmelrose.com 
16 Fri 8pm “To Sergio with Love: The Sergio Mendes Project” Linda Roberts & Evelyn Rosenthal vocals, Molly Flannery piano, Steve Kirby guitar, Jason Davis bass, Steve Rose drums, Paul Lieberman flute & sax Marcus Santos percussion, at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA – Tickets are $18 for non-members, $15 for members. To buy tickets in advance, call (508) 405-2787 or visit www.amazingthings.org. 
16 Fri 8pm Lisa Jason Holiday Concert with Lisa Jason (vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax), Bill Duffy (piano), Laird Boles (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), and many special musical guests!  at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Route 6, Wellfleet 508-349-9428, W.H.A.T.  $20.00
16 Fri 9pm-12am Sticky Skillet Swing Orchestra at Swing City, Huron Ave / WCYC, 680 Huron Ave. Fresh Pond/Cambridge (across from Fresh Pond golf ctr) Free Lessons with cover at 8:00-8:55. Dancing: 9-midnight All ages welcome $16 ($12 w/ student ID) http://swingcityboston.com/huron  (617) 513-9841 
16 Fri 9:30-midnight Charlie Koch and Breaktime a dance band!  at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161  www.actonjazzcafe.com  Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase  
17 Sat 2pm Bart Weisman Klezmer Swing Group performing traditional Klezmer and Holiday Swing for PAAM, 460 Commercial St. Provincetown, MA .  $7, free for members. www.paam.org
17 Sat 4pm Mark Tipton Trumpet Studio Recital at Woodford's Congregational Church (Chapel), Portland, ME, A concert showcasing Mark's students from the Portland Conservatory of Music and the University of Southern Maine.
17 Sat 3:30 & 7pm Steve March Tormé featured vocalist with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra at the Family Holiday Pops "Hear the Cheer", Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA Tickets: $20, $30, $40, $50 Children/Students $10 www.zeiterion.org  
17 Sat 7-8:30 pm The Love Dogs' Holiday Dinner Show at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.thelovedogs.com  Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase 
17 Sat 8-11:30pm Jimmy Mazzy Trio at The Winsor House, 390 Washington St Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-0991. - with Fred Clifford tuba, Pete Collins clarinet, Carrie Mazzy vocals, and other special guests, sometimes Jeff Hughes and Stan Vincent. The Winsor House is an old New England Inn, with a friendly atmosphere.  Please call for reservations if you plan to come early and have dinner 781-934-0991
17 Sat 8pm Al Vega All-Star Band, in a tribute concert to Al Vega, featuring special guest singers at Scullers, in conjunction with the release of Ron Della Chiesa’s book “Radio My Way,” at which Al was scheduled to perform. For tickets: www.scullersjazz.com or http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?   
17 Sat 8pm Roomful of Blues at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $25 (Stu/Sen $23, Mem $21)  At 43-years, Roomful of Blues plays jump blues, R&B and early rock 'n' roll music of the horn-powered golden era of the late 1940s and early 1950s. They've breathed new life into vintage songs, infusing them with boundless energy and fiery, swinging solos and vocals. $25 (Stu/Sen $23, Mem $21) www.roomful.com
17 Sat 8-10pm Patrice Monahan - vocals & piano, Tal Shalom-Kobi - bass at Savino's Grill, 449 Common Street, Belmont, MA 02478  http://savinosgrill.com/ 781-484-3499  
17 Sat 9:30-midnight The Love Dogs' Holiday Dance Party at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. (Rte.2A/119) Acton, MA 01720, 978-263-6161 www.thelovedogs.com  Tix $15 at the door/ $12.50 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase
17 Sat 9pm-1am Dan Fox Group - with Mike Duke - guitar. Barry Lit -drums, Peter Tillotson - bass, and special guest Lydia Harrell on vocals at Ryles Jazz Club. This will be fun! Lydia is a fantastic singer who was runner up in the Boston Pops vocal competition 
18 Sun 3 & 7pm Steve March Tormé two shows at The Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA. 01702 (508) 405-2787  Tickets: $35/33/30 www.amazingthings.org  Steve March Tormé, one of Mel's sons, has followed in his father Mel's footsteps, becoming a singer and songwriter of no mean ability. Recognized by some as the pre-eminent voice in jazz music today Steve and his trio will swing and croon you as he drifts back through the great American songbook as only a Torme can do.
18 Sun 4-7pm Giacomo Gates at JOSA, Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, December through April at The Center at Eastham, Grantham, NH
18 Sun 6:30-9pm The Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT(3rd Sunday of the month)  with Tom Artin-trombone, Cynthia Fabian-vocals, Bill Sinclair-piano, Noel Kaletsky and Russ Whitman-reeds, Art Hovey-bass, Fred Vigorito-cornet, Bob Bequillard-drums, Joel Schiavone-banjo, a 9 piece band! Don't miss the hot Jazz, great food, and dancing too! No cover, no minimum! Call 203-230-4640   Last gig of the year here!  Back on January 15th.
18 Sun 8pm Adagio Big Band Christmas Concerts at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA http://www.adagioentertainments.com/
19 Mon none The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band will NOT be at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765.
19 Mon 7:30-10pm Hartford Jazz Orchestra continues to play every Monday night at the Arch Street Tavern, Arch St. in Hartford, CT. Today we will have a guest vocalist, Nicole Pasternak. She is very popular in the Connecticut and New York areas. Parking and admission is free. Great food and drink  860.246.7610
19 Mon 8-10pm SouthCoast Holiday Big Band at The Airport Grille,  New Bedford Municipal Airport, 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford, MA  508-994-7455 Ring in the Holidays with the SouthCoast’s finest Jazz musicians performing Holiday favorites.  Reservations are Highly Recommended  For their most up-to-date schedule or for more info on the SJO, visit www.symphonymusicshop.com  or SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra on face book or call 508-996-3301 
20 Tue 6-9pm Mark Kross, keyboard, & Billy Novick reeds,  Free live jazz at AKA Bistro, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA 01773 every Tuesday 781.259.9920. Food just tastes better with a musical background !
20 Tue 7-10:30pm Fran Dagostino, guitarist/philospher hosts the Tuesday Night Concert Series and Jam featuring powerhouse blues vocalist Lisa Marie!  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Located behind The Workers’ Credit Center Telephone 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com  $5 music charge  
20 Tue 7:30pm Jack Senier Trio Jack Senier piano, Mark Carlsen bass, Gary Johnson drums, with vocalist Alanna Manning at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. Methuen, MA 01844 978-683-9200 $5
20 Tue 8pm John Funkhouser hosts the Jazz Show and Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $6 ($5 Mem)
21-Jan 4 -- Ivory & Gold, Jeff Barnhart on Jazzdagen Tours Christmas/New Years Cruise on Crystal Symphony www.jazzdagen.com  800-433 0078
21 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). "Come on down and welcome in the holidays.  Skip Hughes and Bill Sinclair will be there.  Happy Holidays to all of you who can't make it!"  Bill
21 Wed 7:30-10pm McGowan Family with Bill McGowan Sr. (guitar) Danny Harrington (bari sax) Bill McGowan Jr. (bass) Phil McGowan (drums) Holiday Jazz at 10 Center, 10 Center St. Newburyport MA, 01950 www.tencenterstreet.com  978-462-6652  
21 Wed 7:45-10:45pm
 		 Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. (Rt. 62) Concord MA (978) 369-9200. Come wish Jim and Carrie a Happy 26th Anniversary! www.concordscolonialinn.com
22 Thu 6:30-7:45pm The Gwenn Vivian Predicament, Gwenn Vivian/ vocals, Molly Flannery/ piano, Bill McCormack/ bass, & Miki Matsuki/ drums, at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Located behind The Workers’ Credit Center Telephone 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $5 music charge (all night)
22 Thu 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  
22 Thu 8-midnight Jim Guttman & Michael Avery & Friends with featured performer guitarist/vocalist Binney Stone, the baddest rhythm guitarist this side of the Mississippi, and surprise guests! Blues Jam at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Located behind The Workers’ Credit Center Telephone 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com $5 music charge Note: Listeners & dancers are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Where would we be, without you?
23 Fri 7-8:30pm Joe Mulholland/ solo performance at the Acton Jazz Cafe's The Great Pianists Series  at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Located behind The Workers’ Credit Center.  Telephone 978-263-6161 www.actonjazzcafe.com 
23 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net
23 Fri 9:30-midnight Frank Wilkins' Christmas Concert/ CD Release Party and Jam! Frank Wilkins/ piano, Sergio Bellotti/ drums, Lenny Bradford/ bass, at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Located behind The Workers’ Credit Center.  Telephone 978-263-6161 6161 6161 Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase www.actonjazzcafe.com 
23 Fri 10pm Mark Tipton, trumpet, at Blue, Portland, Maine.  Mark's Third Annual "HOLIDAY BIZARRE!" Show at BLUE! This is a highly-entertaining and always-humorous evening, featuring zany re-workings of Classic and Commercial Holiday Melodies from around the World! Never a dull moment this night, folks!  
24-25 -- Acton Jazz Cafe will be CLOSED.
27 Tue 7:30? Billy Novick Duo at the Franklin Cafe, 118 Main St. Gloucester, MA twice a month, in beautiful, historic, cold Cape Ann
27 Tue 8pm Jamie Stewardson hosts the Jazz Show and Jazz Jam at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA $6 ($5 Mem)
28 Wed 10:30am "Tubby the Tuba" with the Cupcake Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Mike Roylance, Principal Tuba of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Eli & Carolyn Newberger, at Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library
28 Wed 11:30am-2pm Jeff Hughes, John Clark, Jimmy Mazzy and Rick MacWilliams  HOLIDAY Luncheon at senior lunch/music program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch and outstanding entertainment for $22 complete!! The program is offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and has been a complete success!    Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn, MA Reservations please (508) 655-9521  See you!
28 Wed 12-1:30pm Heartbeat Jazz Band every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Shari Lucas and Skip Hughes will be there to add more joy to your festive holiday cheer.
28 Wed 7-9:30pm Johnny Souza, Kent Hewitt, Alan Bernstein at Sardella’s, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 401-849-6312
28 Wed 7:45-10:45pm
 		 Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men Every Wednesday, in the Forge Room at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com
29-31 2pm Mark Tipton at  Portland Stage Company, Portland, ME.  Mark performs with Joel Eckhaus and company for a Tremendous Display of Vaudevillian Delights! Ends: Saturday, December 31st, 9pm  (Times TBA)  
29 Thu 6-9pm Dave Radlauer's Jazz Rhythm: Ella Fitzgerald Part I on www.wicn.org 90.5FM National Public Radio. Ella was a major song stylist, partnering with the greatest names in jazz like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie, while leaving an indelible mark on jazz.  
29 Thu 6-9pm Big Easy Rhythm at Bill's Seafood, Westbrook CT
29 Thu 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  
29 Thu 9-11pm The Bo & Bill Winiker Band "We'd love to see you for a Pre-New Year's dinner dance. This event is always a lot of fun and we hope you can join us! The restaurant has been completely renovated, with an all new menu, fresh colors and furnishings, and a new pizza oven which is running day & night to keep up with the demand for chef Susan Regis' delicious and innovative pizzas." Upstairs on the Square, Harvard Square Cambridge, MA    No cover. Reservations or 617-864-1933  www.upstairsonthesquare.com
30 Fri 7-8:30pm Alizon Lissance and Friends rock and blues, at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA www.alizonmusic.com  Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase 
30 Fri 7-10pm Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net
30 Fri 7-10pm Ed Saindon Trio Ed - vibes, Joe Hunt - drums, Mark Carlsen - bass, at Oye's in Reading, MA
30 Fri 8? J. Geils & Jeff Pitchell with Texas Flood and the Jeffettes, mix of Rhythm & Blues, Rock Soul, Pop and funky Texas Blues, at Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Shirley, MA 01464 978-425-4311 or 877-536-7190 Toll Free FAX - 978-425-4314 BryanSawyer@bullrunrestaurant.com  Tickets [dinner, show, champagne toast & party favors] $90.00 in advance; $100.00 day of show including at the door, if available. [Sawtelle Room Show] The J.Geils Band was one of the most popular touring rock & roll bands in America during the '70s.  
30 Fri 9:30-midnight Alizonia! Rock and Blues at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA www.alizonmusic.com  Tix $12 at the door/ $10 with 24 hr. advance online ticket purchase  
31 Sat 5pm The New Liberty Jazz Band on their 1941 Fire Truck at the First Night Boston parade
31 Sat -- Peter Mazoian, banjo, at the Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College campus, Lewiston Maine,  as part of the "Phyzgig North" Vaudeville Show.  Phyzgig is a blend of juggling, illusions, magic, storytelling, and physical comedy.
31 Sat 5pm Mark Kross and Dan Weiner will perform all evening New Year’s Eve playing right thru 'til the ball drops at midnight, at AKA  Bistro, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA 01773  781.259.9920.
31 Sat ? First Night Worcester combines an afternoon of “family-centric” events and a 6:30 p.m. fireworks display followed by an evening of innovative arts and music by nationally-recognized performers at three venues.
31 Sat 6:30pm-1am Thomas Snow Quintet, New Year's Eve Celebration at the White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport, ME,  reservations required. For information or reservations call (207) 967-2321 or click here.. 
 

31 Sat

  

7-11pm
"Monomoy Six" plays Chatham's First Night. Hot jazz to warm the night, with Jeff Hughes (cornet), Pete Collins (clarinet), Lee Prager (trombone), Albie Bernard (tuba), Michel Lavigniac (banjo), and special guest Jimmy Mazzy (banjo and vocals).  in the Atrium, downtown Chatham, free admission. With Jeff Hughes on cornet leading the band, you’ll hear lots of swinging Dixieland improvisations on familiar tunes, and on requested tunes from the audience. This is always a fun and exciting performance, so come and sit awhile, and prepare to enjoy some hot jazz to warm the chilly night, no button required.  Many other family-friendly musical events around town, for a reasonable fee. Fireworks at midnight! Info at www.firstnightchatham.com
 
31 Sat 7 & 10pm The Platters and Ron Gartner, Special Events at Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180  New Year's Eve Ring in the New Year with the legendary Herb Reed & The Platters, who have recorded nearly 400 songs, have sold over 100 million copies of those songs, and have performed throughout the world, winning many awards.  Ron Gartner opens the show Ticket info: VIP Seating: $75 Premium Seating: $65 Standard Seating: $50  
31 Sat 8pm-1am The April Hall Band: at the Acton Jazz Cafe, April Hall: vocals, Tim Ray: piano, Mike Williams: guitar, Tom Hall: saxophone, Mark Poniatowski: bass, Les Harris Jr.: drums, and Southern-style BBQ Buffet and Soulful Dance Party catered by Lester's Roadside BBQ of Burlington, MA at The Acton Jazz Cafe!  452 Great Rd. Acton, MA  www.aprilhall.com 
31 Sat 8-11:30pm Moose Mountain Jazz Band at First Night @ wolfeboro, Estabrook Hall at Brewster Academy (80 Academy Drive) Wolfeboro, NH http://firstnight.wolfeboro.net 
31 Sat 8:15pm-12:15am Bart Weisman Group featuring vocalist Dane Vanatter, Paul McWilliams (piano), Laird Boles (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at the Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth  MA (Exit 8) (508) 398-2172, No Cover. Jazz, Swing, Latin, Pop, and Classic Rock & Roll - Put On Your Dancing Shoes! There is no cover & regular menu on New Year's Eve, so call 508-398-2172 to reserve your table!  
31 Sat 8 & 11pm Christian McBride & Inside Straight with special guest Melissa Walker at Sculler's Jazz Club, New Year's Eve. Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111 www.scullersjazz.com.  Show: $50 per person. Dinner & Show: $309 per couple* 11pm Show: $60 per person, Dinner & Show: $379 per couple.  *includes hats, noisemakers & a champagne toast *includes tax & gratuity, does not include drinks.  Stay the night for an additional $119 a night, not including tax.
31 Sat 9pm-1am Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Big Band with the Triad Band and special guest Luann Dutra, in the Empire Ballroom at DiParma Italian Table, Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 508.336.9222 Fly me to the moon Grand Buffet, party Favors, Champagne Toast, Balloon Drop.  High energy dance music and a whole lot of Sinatra. Italian buffet and roast beef carving station and champagne toast at midnight. Hotel Room specials. http://diparmaitaliantable.com/DiParma_Italian_Table_Seekonk/Contact_Us.html 
31 Sat 9pm-1am Roomful of Blues on a Newport Majestic Cruise Newport, RI  Boarding at 8:30pm, depart at 9pm Email: sales@newportmajestic.com  Phone: 401-849-3575 Phone: 401-608-6795
31 Sat 9pm Group Therapy at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA Reservations accepted (508) 655-9521
31 Sat 9pm-1am Dick Lupino Quartet with Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, and Jeff Fountain  att Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St. Newport, RI, 401-846-6200
31 Sat 9-? Fat City Band rings in the New Year at Chan's Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI. $45 ($25 in advance $20 night of show) Includes dinner buffet, entertainment, hats & noise makers, champagne toast at midnight & dance the night away. What better way to ring in the New Year?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_Do3aUev4
31 Sat 10pm Jubilee Gardens returns to Sahara, 143 Highland St. Worcester, for their annual love-fest....if you've been here for it-- you'll know what it mean ~ lots of friends, dance enthusiasts and familiar faces in a swirl of fun & dance & new years bliss!!!!   Mediterranean faire.
31 Sat 10pm The Hanover Theatre  http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/shows/showDetail.php?showID=366

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