Ongoing Weekly, or monthly, or occasionally........


by Joe Mathieu

http://www.joemathieu.com

 

Recent Performances in New England

(Please call venues in case of Cancellations - we all know how that happens!)

SUNDAYS

Ray at studio WGBH continues airing Ray Smith's Jazz Decades on www.wgbh.org Sundays 7-8pm 89.7FM Radio on line  globally, available 24/7, 365. There is no index, artist or theme choice ... simply, over a thousand hour-long programs on a continuous loop at http://www.wgbh.org/includes/playerPopStream.cfm?station=objJazz. Hear Ray Smith's life story in his words and the words of his family, colleagues, bandmates, and fans http://www.wgbh.org/programs/episode.cfm?featureid=13138



Cape Cod - Dixieland Jazz etc. Sundays 9 until noon with Jane and Henry on odd numbered Sundays on community radio station WOMR in Provincetown. The 2nd & 4th Sunday time slot is filled by Mike Schwimmer's Yesterday Shop. They are heard across the Bay in the Plymouth area on 92.1 FM and in the midcape area on WRMR 91.3 FM Orleans and  stream at www.WOMR.org. The emphasis is definitely on melody and traditional harmonies  whether played by original artists such as Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt or covers by Randy Sanke, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band or  Vince Giordano.  We play older popular hits, boogie-woogie, ragtime  and swing.  Music from the heart and soul of New Orleans to the  inventive West Coast masters Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond.  Join  us, Henry and Jane, for a fun filled three hours of Jazz Brunch Music  -- you'll have a hard time sitting still,

Barbara & Al Boudreau Jazz start Sunday, February 12th, 5-8pm at the Gloucester House in Gloucester, MA for the Boudreau Jazz Supper Club. Presenting two sets of American Jazz from the Great American Songbook. This is the first of a series of Sunday concerts at four different venues - check the calendar, and see you there!

JOSA, Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon 4-7pm through April at The Center at Eastham, Grantham, NH

Lee Childs reeds, Kurt Wenzel, piano at Top of the Hub 1-5pm, Prudential Building, 800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775 www.topofthehub.net

Florence Adams Quartet Jazz/Swing: Florence Adams- leader, vocals, cocktail drums, Bob Card-tenor & alto sax, Pete Davis-piano, Jim Hunter- acoustic bass at the Steak Loft, Olde Mistic Village, Mystic CT 6-9PM,  (860) 536-2661

The Galvanized Jazz Band at Aunt Chilada's, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 3rd Sunday of the month 6:30-9, with Fred Vigorito cornet, Noel Kaletsky, Russ Whitman, reeds, Tom Artin trombone, Art Hovey tuba and string bass, Tom Palinko drums, Joel Schiavone banjo, Bill Sinclair piano, and Cynthia Fabian vocals. No cover, Call 203-230-4640 for reservations.
 

The Freight Train Five with Harry Arnold trombone/leader; Bob Card, reeds; Pete Davis, piano, Dick Mundell, bass; Tom Palinko, drums, playing light, background jazz at the Griswald Inn's Sunday Hunt Breakfast 11am-1pm. The Hunt Breakfast is a buffet-style brunch served in the Inn’s cozy maze of small dining areas. $18.99 per person

Debby Larkin and Jeff Stout Quartet is NO LONGER at the Tryst Restaurant in Beverly, MA

Billy Novick reeds and Ed Saindon vibes at 75 Chestnut - ALAS, this jazz brunch ended as of December 1st. It's been a wonderfdul run there- about 10 years in all. The crazy thing is that it's always mobbed. Go figure...

Dan Fox and Morningside Music Studio Open Jazz Jam monthly 4-6pm at Jam'n Java, Arlington, MA. www.morningsidemusicstudio.com 

Lou Silvestri, piano, at Wentworth's By The Sea jazz brunch, 10am-2pm, Marriott Hotel, 588 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH 03854 (603) 422-7322 

Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes at Castle Hill Inn Sunday brunch, 590 Ocean Ave. Newport RI 402.849.3800 12:30-3:30pm.  It's a great way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon - watching the boats sail by with your favorite beverage or having an outdoor brunch in one of the most beautiful settings, anywhere. 

The Winiker Band at 2 locations: Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium (in their 20th year), 199 Clarendon Street, Copley Square, Boston 617-536-3500  jazz brunch 11am-2pm with Bill, and at the Patriot Place Skipjacks in Foxboro in their 2nd year, 11am-2pm with Bo Please remember that when the Patriot’s are playing at Gillette Stadium, we will only be playing our weekly jazz brunch at Skipjack’s in Copley Square.

Sinatra Sundays at Lucky's Lounge, 355 Congress St. Boston, MA in Fort Point Channel channels the Rat Pack. You can almost picture Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra knocking back martinis and snuggling with babes in a banquette. Dine on classic house-made meatloaf or contemporary Ahi tuna. Featuring Rick ? drums, Dave Zox string bass, vocalist Adam Herbert, and a pianist continuing their Sinatra Sundays tribute to ol’ blue eyes. 7PM-9PM (restaurant) and 8 PM-Midnight (lounge) 617.357.5825  www.luckyslounge.com.

Gypsy Wranglers at The Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main St, Amherst MA 413-253-3442 Most every Sunday, 11Am-1PM  Video

Gerry Beaudoin continues at Cheers Restaurant's Sunday Jazz Brunch Series 12-3pm at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, South Boston, MA 02109 featuring Gerry and some of the finest jazz musicians in the Boston area. No cover charge.  (617) 227-0150  Fax: (617) 227-8416.

Kenny Hadley Big Band - Sunday Jazz Series Kick Off Event - The Band will be kicking off our 2011-2012 Sunday Jazz Series with a limited Fall performance schedule. Dates: Sunday, November 13, 2011 & November 20, 2011. Doors open at 2pm, Music 3pm-6pm at the Commonwealth Restaurant & Lounge, 79 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169 Cover: $10.00 Call 781-690-2372 for information/reservations see: www.facebook.com/kennyhadleybigband 

Sunset Jazz Jam 4-7pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton, MA In the sunset jam, participants can expect to call the tunes, keys and tempos, after the opening house band set. (Note to vocalists, in particular: please bring charts!) We have great food, great atmosphere, and lots of supportive people! All ages Welcome! Note: Diners and listeners are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Where would we be, without you? $5 music charge

Starlight Jazz Jam 7:30-10:30pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA.  In the Starlight Jams, participants can play on any tune at any time after the opening house band set. The host band may call tunes, keys or tempos. Players: be prepared to read and solo on an unfamiliar jazz chart with facility… $5 music charge

Bart Weisman Jazz Jam at the Island Merchant, 302 Main St. Hyannis, MA 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Always the 3rd Sunday of the Month.  508-771-1337,  No Cover. The rhythm section is usually Fred Boyle (piano), Laird Boles (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). www.BartWeisman.com 

House of Blues 15 Lansdowne Street. Boston. Souls served every Sunday at Gospel brunch, featuring live gospel performances and an amazing buffet. 11:30 a.m. 888 693-2583 www.Houseofblues.com

Sunday Night Blues Jam, Peter Henderson and the Blues Flame Rhythm Section host a blues jam at Stone's Public House, 179 Main St. Ashland, MA 01721 508-881-1778 No cover.  http://www.stonespublichouse.com/

Bullfinch's, Jazz Brunch 11AM-2:30PM, 730 Boston Post Rd. (Rt.  20) Sudbury MA (978) 443-4094

Alan Cormier and Luann Morrison from dance2swing studios, Swing Dancing at the Leominster Elks, 134 N Main St. Leominster, MA (www.dance2swing.com)  6pm Doors Open, 6:30pm Beginner Friendly Swing Dance Lesson, 7:30pm  $12

Charlie Holland and the Allstars with Bob Bequillard drums, at Skipper's Dock 66 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378 2-6pm  (860) 535-0111 Skippers Dock Restaurant, originally established in 1929 sits on a 600 foot pier overlooking historic Stonington harbor.

Patricia Adams vocals, Ray Santisi piano, Greg Loughman bass and Gary Johnson drums, 8th year at Ryles Jazz Club,1st Sunday of the month 10am-3pm brunch, 212 Hampshire St. Cambridge MA.  Complimentary parking in 2 lots.

Pocket Big Band & others,  7pm at the Chit Chat Lounge, 103 Washington St., Haverhill MA 978-374-9710 

Jazz at the Press Room, 77 Daniel St. Portsmouth NH (603) 431-5186   6-9PM $10 (Jazz Sun. Mon. & Tue)

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen,  604 Columbus Ave, Boston MA 617-536-1100 www.darrylscornerbarboston.com  (closed Mondays)  Schedule

Radio:
Callaghan's Corner
7AM and 7PM Eastern (Saturdays & Sundays) Radio www.okom.com  

Ron Della Chiesa
airs Tony's Place 9-10pm, featuring music of Tony Bennett WPLM 99.1 FM Plymouth MA
http://easy991.com
Al Dean
hosts the Jazz Matinee every Sunday, 12-4pm on Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA
John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
present Radio Deluxe 4-6 at www.wicn.org 90.5FM Worcester, MA
Rich Conaty
 The Big Broadcast, WFUV (90.7 FM) 8pm-12 midnight. NY. Since 1973,  Live internet stream. Details
Everything Old is New Again 9-11pm
www.wbai.org

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MONDAYS

Tuxedo Junction Swing Band, at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook CT 7-9pm

Lou Colombo trumpet, Ted Casher reeds, Paul Schmeling on piano, Dave Zinno on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums at The Roadhouse Café, 488 South St. Hyannis MA (Note: one-way street)   Enjoy dinner from the regular menu or the Bistro Lighter Fare.  508-775-2386.   Lou at the 'other'  Roadhouse 15660 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33908 in the winter

University of New Hampshire Traditional Jazz Series  Tickets available at the Memorial Union Ticket Office, (603)862-2290, Monday-Friday, 10a.m.-4p.m., at the door one hour prior to performance or on-line at www.unhmub.com/tickets.  Season tickets are $40 for 6 events and are also available online at www.unhmub.com/tickets.  You may purchase season tickets by mail by sending a check payable to "Traditional Jazz" to the Memorial Union Ticket Office, 83 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824.  Wolverine Jazz Band on January 30th.

Lee Childs reeds, and Michel Lavigniac banjo, Diamond Jim Brady night at Isaac's, Water St. Plymouth (on the ocean near Plymouth Rock) Mon & Tue (508) 830-0001 (Starts January 2nd)

The New New Orleans Jazz Band Every Monday except Holidays 7-9pm at the Burlington C.O.A., 61 Center St. Burlington MA 781.270.1950.  Please NOTE: the Center is on the Burlington School Schedule for closings, and will be under construction soon.  Phone 781-505 4953 for confirmation.  Current personnel are Eva Balazs on piano, Jack Martin on tuba, Bob Cronin on drums, either Bill Flaherty or Tim Mahoney on banjo, either Santo Pullara or Mort Speck on clarinet, either Tom McAllister, Frank Batchelor, or Bob MacInnis on trombone (or any missing instrument) and Bob Tuffley cornet

The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band on the first three Mondays of the month from 1-3pm (unless there's a Holiday) at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F Lewis St. Gloucester, MA 01930-5755 (978)281-9765.

Lou Silvestri piano, with Rachel Taylor vocals, jazz singing at Wentwort by by the Sea Lounge, 588 Wentworth Rd. New Castle, NH. 6:30-10:30pm

Southcoast Jazz Orchestra (17 pieces) led by Bob Williamson, takes up residence at the Airport Grille,  8pm, one Monday evening per month. The personnel include some of the best local professional musicians & music educators along with the occasional "special guest" artist. Airport Grille, 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford (MA) Municipal Airport, 508-994-7455. Southcoast Jazz Orchestra 508-996-3301  www.symphonymusicshop.com

Dick Donovan's Big Band directed by Steve Taddeo at the American Legion, 140 River Rd. Middleton MA 978.745.0211  7-9pm 

Hartford Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Bobbi Rogers (Contemporary) at the Arch St. Tavern, Arch St. Hartford CT, 7:30-10pm 860.246.7610,17-piece  No cover.

Special Edition Big Band open rehearsal at the Hawthorn Hotel, Hawthorn Blvd. Salem, MA. 16 pieces, 7:30-10:30pm. Vocalists/musicians are encouraged to stop in and maybe sit in with the band.  508-843-6997  (Contemporary)

John Allmark's 16-Piece Jazz Orchestra, Bovi's Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm. (Contemporary

Radio:
Tasteful Blend,
6-9am. Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA.
Mid Morning Jazz
9-12
Helen Wigger and Bob Studebaker share the WICN microphone to bring you the music that you love.
Joe Zupan
- Jazz New England 2-3pm Monday-Thursday at Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester (featuring New England Bands-and visiting musicians, with some live interviews.)
Joe Zupan - Jazz Matinee, Monday-Thursday 3-6pm on Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA  Live interviews.
Jazz at Lincoln Center,
Monday only, 6-7pm at www.wicn.org 90.5FM Worcester, MA
http://www.okom.com/ Internet Radio - Our Kind Of Music. Traditional Jazz all day and night. (repeats)








 

 

TUESDAYS

Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing  $10.  Blue Horizon Jazz Band, www.bluehorizonjazzband.com always on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, other Tuesdays check the calendar.

Billy Novick Duo twice a month, 7-11pm at the Franklin Café, 118 Main St. in historic Gloucester, MA 978.283.7888
check calendar  "Nice music,  great food, and a wonderful atmosphere".

Lee Childs reeds, and Michel Lavigniac banjo, Diamond Jim Brady night at Isaac's,  Water St. Plymouth (on the ocean near Plymouth Rock) Mon & Tue (508) 830-0001 (Starts January 2nd)

Amazing Things Art Center Jazz Jam with alternating Hosts $6 ($5 Mem) 8-11pm 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 508-405-ARTS or visit www.amazingthings.org  The Tuesday night Jazz Jam is really a Show AND a Jam! Some of the best jazz musicians in the area run our jams, which begin with a concert for the first hour at 8pm after which we open the stage to our "jammers". Come players, come listeners, come all.

Sahara Club 34 Bates St. Methuen MA 978.683.9200 Tuesday 7:30-10:30pm $5 unless otherwise noted

Mark Kross, keyboard, & Friends  Free live jazz 6-9pm at AKA Bistro, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA 01773 every Tuesday 781.259.9920. Food just tastes better with a musical background !

Larry Garland Jazz Jam at The Press Room, 77 Daniel St. Portsmouth NH 603-431-5186 5:30-9pm
 

WEDNESDAYS

The Sherborn Inn bi-monthly SENIOR MUSIC/LUNCH for $25 complete.  Check calendar for dates. The program is offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  3-course Lunch begins at 11:30 A.M; music is from noon until 2:00 P.M. Admission is only $25 includes the lunch, music, tax and gratuity. The music ranges from Dixieland and Swing to Jazz, Pop, and Semi-Classical. Reservations: Call Carolyn at 508-655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com 

Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library Recordings & Lectures/Discussions of our kind of music every 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM Tarbell room Unless otherwise noted.  Starts Sept.14th. 3 Bedford Rd. Lincoln MA (781) 259-8465

Brown Bag Concerts  done for the season. Mechanics Hall, Worcester. FREE

Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men Every Wednesday, 7:45-10:45pm, 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, backed by the Minute Men (you never know who pops in at the last minute). Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA no cover (978)369-9200 www.concordscolonialinn.com

Heartbeat Jazz Band 12-1:30 pm  Jazz Luncheon, with Noel Kaletsky, Bill Logozzo, Art Hovey, Fred Vigorito, and Bill Sinclair, & guests at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). Take exit 72 off of I-95 (the Rocky Neck exit), take a left at the end of the exit and the Yankee Clipper is about a mile down on the left

Stu Ingersoll's Essex Corinthian Jazz Band returns to Bill's Seafood for the season, Rte 1, Westbrook, CT 7-9pm Nine-piece jazz ensemble, music is danceable Dixie". No cover.

Lee Childs and Kurt Wenzel at Del Mar Chatham Bar & Bistro through for the season.  They'll be back next summer. 6-9:30pm, 907 Rt. 28, Chatham, MA 508.945.9988. 

The Bo & Bill Winiker Jazz Quartet, Vintage West Coast Jazz, one Wednesday/month at Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (in the heart of Harvard Square) www.upstairsonthesquare.com  no cover.

Bob Allison, piano and vocals, with Andy Brewster on bass every Wednesday at Joseph's Winter St. Café, Newburyport MA, 6-9pm  josephswinterstcafe.com/

Dick Lupino Trio at Sardella's, 30 Memorial Blvd. Newport RI 401-849-6312   7:30-10 pm  October through March time changes to 7-9:30pm.

Dominick Perone and the Charlie Holland All-Stars, with Bob Bequillard drums 1st Weds. of the month at Sneeker's Café, 568 Poquonnock Rd. Groton, CT (860) 445-1967 7 - 10

Phil McGowan Trio 7-10pm at 10 Center Street - 10 Center St, Newburyport MA 01950 phone: 978-462-6652 No cover  www.tencenterstreet.com   

Paul Broadnax Duo, Paul Broadnax/ piano & vocals Peter Kontrimas/ bass 7-9:30pm at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Road, Acton, MA Every Wednesday Dinner  www.paulbroadnax.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full menu & bar/ $5 cover charge 

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Jerry Bergonzi/ saxophone and piano, Phil Grenadier/ trumpet and flugelhorn, Bruce Gertz/ bass, Austin McMahon/ drums Every Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 p.m at the Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Rd. Acton MA $8 music charge

Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT Professionally run, Jazz Jam, open to all musicians and instruments.

Radio: Piano Jazz 6-7pm at Radio www.wicn.org 90.5FM Worcester, MA

 

THURSDAYS

Swing 39, comprised of Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) and Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone), every Thursday, 7 - 10 PM.at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net  

Barney Balch and the Novel Jazz Septet are back at the Skidompha Public Library on Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine, where they perform a monthly session titled "Jazz Amongst the Books", in the library atrium.

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn once a month on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December.)  Join their e-newsletter.  Sherborn Inn,  33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA  (508) 655-9521 (Intersection of Rts. 16 & 27) www.blackeagles.com

Bill Logozzo's Heartbeat Jazz Band
1st and 3rd Thursday of EVERY month, 7-9:30pm at Oliver's Tavern, Route 153, 124 Westbrook Road Essex, CT, 06426  860-767-2633

Lee Childs and Kurt Wenzel at Embargo, 453 Main St. Hyannis, MA 508-771-9700 6-9PM, (and Saturdays too) Cape Cod

Big Easy Rhythm monthly at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook, CT Exit 65 off I-95, (860)399-7224 , 6-9pm with John Russell drums and harmonica, Paul Boehmke clarinet, sax and vocals, Ian Frenkel piano and guests

Thomas Snow Trio with Jim Lyden (bass) and Les Harris, Jr. (drums) every Thursday, Jazz Night at the Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-2626 Phone: 888-205 1555 (toll-free) | 207 967-4050 (local)  http://www.tomsnow.com/

Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 7:30pm Folk Open Mic w/alternating Hosts $6 ($5 Mem) 508-405-ARTS (2787)

The Winiker Orchestra Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA (in the heart of Harvard Square), featured on the TV Diner, no cover, 617-864-1933. Wheelchair accessible, The Winiker Orchestra plays for dining and dancing 9pm usually on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Bert Seager Jazz Trio - with Austin McMahon, drums - John Lockwood, bass, at Stone Soup, 141 High St. Ipswich MA 01938 978.356.4222.  www.stonesoupipswich.com/

Starchild at Acton Jazz Café, 453 Great Rd. Acton MA 6:30-7:45pm with Gwenn Vivian-vocals and Molly Flannery-piano and special guests

Blues Jam, 8-midnight at Acton Jazz Café with various hosts $5 an Acton Jazz Café institution since 1996. Note: Listeners & dancers are always welcome at any or all jams! Of course! Ladies’ night: women get in for free! Where would we be, without you?

Bart Weisman Group with Carol Wyeth (vocals) Dinner & Dancing to Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Classic Rock and Roll! 6:30pm - 9:30pm, No Cover Riverway 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth 508-398-2172

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FRIDAYS

Swing 39, with Bill Lezotte (guitar/vocals) Russ Whitman (clarinet/saxophone) and  Donn Doucette (string bass) every  Friday night, 7 - 10 PM at La Trattoria Restaurant, 21 Old Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019 (860)673-5000 www.latrattoriact.net

Discontinued: Lee Childs & Kurt Wenzel at Alberto's, 360 Main St. Hyannis MA, 508.778.1770,  6:30-10:30pm

Paul Broadnax, Peter Kontrimas and Les Harris Jr. at Stone Soup Restaurant, 7:30-10:30pm, 141 High St. (rte 133) Ipswich MA  978 356 4222 

Bill's Seafood All Stars at Bill's Seafood, Rt. 1 Westbrook Connecticut, 7:30-9:30 with Bill Sinclair, pno; Noel Kaletsky, sax/clt; Tom Boates, tbn;  Tom Palinko, drums; Lou Bocciarelli, string bass. Often featuring High School-age young jazz artists. No cover.

Boots Russo Band, ballroom dancing 3rd Fri/month at the Medway VFW, 123 Holliston St. Medway MA $10 508.533.6048 or 781.444.5963 for info

Joe Silvestri & Friends at Joseph's Winter St. Café, Newburyport MA, 7-10pm

Solo Bistro, soloist or duo every Friday with 3-course meal for $22, 128 Front St. Downtown Bath Maine, 207-443-3373 http://www.solobistro.com/

Boston Swing Central,  The Crosby Whistle Stop, 24 Roland Street Charlestown, MA 02129. Lesson: 8pm-9pm (included with admission) Dancing: 9-11:30 PM Admission: $10 (general), $8 (students and seniors with valid ID) Boston Swing Central is a dancer-formed, volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting positive and fun swing dancing experiences in Boston.  See http://bostonswingcentral.org/ for details.

Swing City, Live bands First Saturday of the Month, 3rd Friday of the Month, 5th Saturday of the Month (when there is one) at West Cambridge Youth Center, 688 Huron Ave. Fresh Pond/Cambridge (across from Fresh Pond golf ctr) Free Lessons 8-9pm (with cover). Dancing: 9-midnight All ages welcome $16 ($12 w/ student ID) (617) 513-9841

Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 7:30pm, Admission ~$15-$12  508-405-ARTS (2787) Check schedule at www.amazingthings.org

Lou Raneri's Tune Timers at Holliston Senior Center, 150 Goulding St. Holliston MA 1-4pm  video

Dick Mundell & Pete Davis (acoustic bass and piano duo) play quiet jazz standards at the Hideaway Restaurant, Old Lyme, CT 6:30 - 9:00.  860-434-1455

Chan’s Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI 8PM,  (401) 765-1900 Check schedule

Bert Seager Trio at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bristol Lounge 8-midnight, no cover. 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116   617.338.4400

Dick Lupino & guests (trio or quartet) at the Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI, 401-847-1300 6-10pm

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen, 604 Columbus Ave, Boston MA 617-536-1100 Gospel & Jazz Brunch 11am -3pm no cover   Schedule

Jazz in the Square, 1st Friday/month  Oct-May Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway Roslindale, MA 02131 http://www.jazzinthesquare.net/ Children under 12 are $5; children under 6 are free. Unlimited snacks and bottled water are available for a single $2 per person donation.

Radio:
Ed Gardella
Jazz Matinee, 2-6pm Fridays only at Radio www.wicn.org 90.5 FM Worcester, MA


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SATURDAYS.

The Seacoast Stompers at the Acton Jazz Café, 452 Great Rd. Rt. 2A, Acton MA, first Sat. of the month  2-5pm. Usually sells out - please make a reservation.  Dixieland/Swing featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Lee Prager trombone, Jimmy Mazzy banjo/vocals, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry string bass, Bobby Reardon drums.  Seating 1:30pm. $12, $10 advance: Call 978-263-6161. Afternoon - great time to hear Trad Jazz!!  www.actonjazzcafe.com

Peter Smith Trio starts regular Saturday night performances February 4th, 9-midnight at The Fairmont Hotel in Boston (Battery Wharf) . "It is a great room in a lovely setting and we would love to see you there." Peter  www.fairmont.com/BatteryWharf 

Lee Childs reeds & Kurt Wenzel piano at Embargo, 453 Main St. Hyannis, MA 508-771-9700   6-9pm

1917 Jazz Band is no longer at Bill's Seafood, Westbrook CT 7:30-9:30pm  http://www.puddingbench.com/1917_bio.htm

Chan’s Jazz & Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI 8PM (401)765-1900 

Mark Tipton Trio, Tip o' The Hat Series at Blue, Portland, Maine, Once a month the Trio pays homage to a late, great, influential musician (not necessarily associated with Jazz)

Saturday Night Live at the Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts. 16 & 27,  (508) 655-9521 9-midnight http://www.sherborninn.com/calendar/  (not trad)

Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq. (Rt. 62) Concord MA  8-11PM (978)369-9200 Workingman's Jazz Band & guest

Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham MA 7:30pm, Admission ~$15-$12  508-405-ARTS (2787) Check schedule at  www.amazingthings.org

Pete Davis plays light jazz on acoustic piano at the Hideaway Restaurant, Old Lyme, CT 6:30 - 9:00.  860-434-1455.

John Banker, piano/vocals and Friends at the Griswold Inn, Essex CT 8:30pm-12:30am

Swing City, Live bands First Saturday of the Month,  5th Saturday of the Month (when there is one) at West Cambridge Youth Center, 688 Huron Ave. Fresh Pond/Cambridge (across from Fresh Pond golf ctr) Free Lessons*: 8-9pm (*with cover) Dancing: 9-midnight All ages welcome $16 ($12 w/ student ID) (617) 513-9841

Dick Lupino Trio once/month at The Greenvale Vineyards, 1-4pm, 82 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 847-3777 http://www.greenvale.com/
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Radio/On Line:
www.okom.com O
ur Kind Of Music
Callaghan's Corner
7AM and 7PM Eastern (Saturdays & Sundays) www.okom.com  Radio

Joe Slezik
hosts the Saturday Jazz Matinee, 12-4pm with his own collection of LP's on Radio www.wicn.org Worcester, MA

Ron Della Chiesa
airs Strictly Sinatra and Music America 7-Midnight WPLM Plymouth MA 99.1FM http://easy991.com
Bob Bamburger
hosts Hot Jazz Saturday Night, on Radio WAMU.org  8-11 PM Eastern Time

 

Also:
live365.com:  Click on radio, then jazz, then big bands. 30's  Radio Dismuke http://www.live365.com/index.live
last.fm  Click on radio.
http://jazz-on-line.com/   Pick an artist, listen free with RealPlayer
redhotjazz.com    (Thank you, Geri & Jerry.)
http://www.massjazz.com/  The Jazz scene in Massachusetts - ALL jazz.
http://www.havetodance.com/
Swing Dances

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partially updated January 8, 2012

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