Tuesday, May 29, 2012

NJJazzList.com Calendar

05/31 Thu Barbara Rose, Pianist & Vocalist at Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Mixed,Cover: None, Barbara’s style as a vocalist ranges from Judy Garland to Janis Joplin. Her piano style is reminiscent of Thelonius Monk. Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

05/31 Thu Jazz Celebration Big Band at Temperance House 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Swing/Big Band,Cover: $10 or less, 17 piece Jazz Orchestra featuring vocalist Claudia Perry Learn more , Hear samples , (Unknown)

05/31 Thu The New World Order at LaTavola Cucina Ristorante 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead,Cover: None, Hosted by NWO founder and drummer Leo Gayten, the open jam welcomes all musicians and vocalists to perform in a welcoming and supportive professional gig. For more information please send email to jbabbott@gmail.com. For directions to LaTavola Cucina please call 732-238-2111. Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

05/31 Thu The Stafford Hunter Quartet at Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmStyle: Mixed, Cover: None, Trombonist Stafford Hunter and his quartet. No cover charge, $5 minimum. Learn more , (Unknown)

05/31 Thu West Hills Project at Harvest Bistro and Bar 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: Unkown, Sip your favorite drink and enjoy the sounds of classic jazz with The West Hills Project. Performing in the cozy, intimate yet casual atmosphere of the Bistro Learn more , Hear samples , (201/551)

06/01 Fri B.D. Lenz quartet at Salt Creek Grille 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Fusion, Cover: None, Learn more ,Hear samples , (609/ )

06/01 Fri Betty Liste Jazz Duo w/Bob Funesti, bass at Palazzo Restaurant 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Mixed,Cover: over $10, piano and bass plays interpretations of the American songbook, Latin, Brazilian and pop tunesLearn more , Hear samples , (862/973)

06/01 Fri Bossa Brasil® at Galeria West Art Gallery 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Style: Brazilian/Latin, Cover: None, Bossa Brasil® at First Friday Music Series @ Galeria West Art Gallery. 7-8:30pm. 111 Quimby St., Westfield, NJ. Bossa Brasil® will be performing Bossas and Sambas. Arrangements will feature compositions by Tom Jobim, Pixinguinha, Alcione, Luis Eca, Ary Barroso, Roberto Menescal, and Luis Bonfa. Ma urício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Karl Kaminski (bass). Tkts: $15.00. (908) 301-9496. http://www.teatrosi.com Learn more , Hear samples , (908/ )

06/01 Fri Grover Kemble, Brynn Stanley and Jazz Jump at Watchung Arts Center 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Style:Vocal, Cover: Tickets Available, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 • Reservations recommended 908-753-0190 Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door. ($18 for WAC members, $10 for students). Learn more , Hear samples , (908/ )

06/01 Fri Grupo Yuri Jazz and Askold Buk & Company at St. Nicks Music Gallery 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style:Mixed, Cover: over $10, Learn more , Hear samples , (908/ )

06/01 Fri Jane Stuart Quartet at Classic Quiche 330 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck NJ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style:Vocal, Cover: $10 or less, Cozy, good vibes place with great affordable food.Jane Stuart-vocals,Rave Tesar-kybds, Santi DeBriano-bass, Rick De Kovessey-drums. This is a small place and reservations are suggested. 201-692-0150 Learn more , Hear samples , (201/551)

06/01 Fri John Gatti Trio at Alex Bistro 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Cool Jazz, Cover: None, Cool jazz with a dash of heat from this high-energy trio. Call 973-310-3019 for reservations. Learn more , Hear samples , (862/973)

06/01 Fri Sarah Partridge Trio at Shanghai Jazz 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, With Tomoko Ohno on Piano and Calvin Hill on Bass Learn more , Hear samples , (862/973)

06/02 Sat Gil Scott Chapman featuring Lance Bryant at Bethany Baptist Church 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Style:Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Bethany Jazz Vespers series featuring pianist Gil Scott Chapman and saxophonist Lance Bryant, with Kenny Davis on bass and Kassa Overall on drums Learn more , (Unknown)

06/02 Sat John Henry Goldman and the StraightJazz Trio at Tusk Restaurant, Rt. 206, Montgomery, 908-829-3417 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Wilbo Wright (bass) * Ben Cahill (keys) * John Henry (trumpet) - come listen to some great spontaneous jazz and enjoy Tusk Restaurant's culinary delights.Learn more , Hear samples , (908/ )

06/02 Sat KEVIN HILDEBRANDT TRIO at Delta's Restaurant 19 Dennis St. New Brunswick 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Kevin Hildebrandt - guitar/vocals Radam Schwartz - organ Noel Sagerman - drums Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

06/02 Sat Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet at Trumpets, 6 Depot Square, Montclair NJ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style:Straight-ahead, Cover: over $10, Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet, featuring Kazzrie Jaxen (piano/vocals), Charley Krachy (tenor sax), Don Messina (double bass), and Bill Chattin (drums). Honoring jazz tradition with straight-ahead swing and spontaneous improvisation, this band strives to express the beauty of a melodic line, deriving collective inspiration from the musical philosophies of jazz greats Lennie Tristano and Sal Mosca, Lester Young, Bird, & Billie Holiday Learn more , Hear samples , (862/973)

06/02 Sat Laura Hull & Friends at The Mill, Spring Lake Heights 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover:None, Friends include Patrick Firth on piano, Vinnie Corrao on guitar and Matt Kane on drums. Faboo food and drink! Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

06/02 Sat Laura Hull Trio at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Join us for dinner or just join us for drinks, every week for the "Saturday Night Jazz Sessions"! Call 732.449.1800 for reservations. Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

06/02 Sat Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra at The Main Event - A Military Tribute 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style:Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, Join the Monday Blues Jazz orchestra at the Penndel Athletic Fields in Penndel PA for a tribute to US Military personnel past and present as well as fallen heroes. The festivities begin at 6pm and will end with a fireworks show at 9:30 pm. Learn more , Hear samples , (Other )

06/02 Sat Shikantaza at Blue Rooster Cafe 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Reservations are requested. Please call (609) 235-7539. Learn more , Hear samples , (609/ )

06/03 Sun Joel Perry Trio at The Garage, Greenwich Village, NYC 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Style: Mixed, Cover:None, original Jazz , blues, standards, unusual repertoire trio, historical jazz venue, great Jazz brunch frequent musical guests! Learn more , Hear samples , (Unknown)

06/03 Sun KEVIN HILDEBRANDT - solo guitar at SIAM GARDEN RESTAURANT - 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Guitar, Cover: None, solo jazz guitar and awesome thai food! Learn more , Hear samples , (732/848)

06/03 Sun Lou Volpe Jazz Guitar at The Waterside 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Style: Smooth Jazz, Cover: None, Lou Volpe plays solo at the Jazz Brunch at this beautiful waterside restaurant opposite the 79th St. boat basin with beautiful views of the harbor. Learn more , Hear samples , (Unknown)

06/03 Sun Somerset Jazz Consortium Sunday Jam Session at PJ's Coffee 315 Raritan Ave, Highland Park NJ 7:00 pm to 1:00 am Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Hard Bop, Bossa, Latino, Fusion, Swing, Trad, etc. Learn more , (732/848)

06/03 Sun Somerset Jazz Consortium Sunday Jam Session at PJ's Coffee, 315 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Hard Bop, Bossa, Latino, Fusion, Swing, Trad, etc. Learn more , (732/848)

06/03 Sun Swingadelic at Swing 46, 349 W. 46th St, New York, NY 8:30 pm to 1:00 am Style: Swing/Big Band,Cover: None, Learn more , Hear samples , (Unknown)

06/04 Mon 10th Street Live Open Mic at 10th Street Live 8:00 pm to 1:00 am Style: Mixed, Cover: None, Open mics are a great way to share your singing, songwriting, and musical talent, and give you real world performing experience in front of a live audience. Come early and enjoy dinner and a drink. Learn more , (908/ )

06/04 Mon Jim Jasion & The SJC Horn Squad at Starbucks, 693 Edgar Rd (Rts 1&9) Linden, NJ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Hard Bop, Bossa, Latin, Fusion, Funk, Blues & Traditional Learn more , (908/ )

06/04 Mon Jim Jasion & the SJC Horn Squad at Starbucks, 693 Edgar Road (Rts 1&9) Linden NJ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover: None, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Hard Bop, Bossa, Latino, Fusion, Swing, Trad, etc. Learn more , (732/848)

06/04 Mon Mauricio de Souza with Iris Ornig- Kitano Jam at Kitano Hotel 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Jam Session, Cover: None, Mauricio de Souza will be performing with Jazz bassist Iris Ornig and her Quartet. The group will be the house band for Kitano's weekly jam session. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, and music lovers are welcome. 8-11pm. $15 minimum. 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), New York, NY. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com, www.irisornig.com, www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com Learn more , Hear samples , (212/ )

06/05 Tue JAZZ JAM SESSION w/ CROSSROADS ALL STARS at CROSSROADS 78 North Ave. Garwood, NJ 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Style: Jam Session, Cover: None, weekly jazz jam session featuring house band of Radam Schwartz - organ Dave Ginsberg - trumpet Kevin Hildebrandt - guitar Don Williams - drums Learn more , (908/ )

06/06 Wed Mauricio de Souza Quartet at The Lamb's Club 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Straight-ahead, Cover:None, Maurício de Souza Quartet at The Lambs Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., NY, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com. Mauricio de Souza Quartet will be playing tunes from the new album, w/ arrangements of compositions by Tom Jobim, Ira Gershwin, Cedar Walton, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Milton Nas cimento, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Roberto Menescal, and Chick Corea among others. Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass). Learn more, Hear samples , (212/ )

06/06 Wed The Vanessa Perea Band at Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmStyle: Mixed, Cover: None, Jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea and her band. No cover charge. Learn more , (Unknown)

06/07 Thu Bob DeVos-Vic Juris Duo at Glen Rock Inn 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Contemporary/Post Bop,Cover: None, 222 Rock Road, Glen Rock NJ Learn more , Hear samples , (862/973)

06/07 Thu Division Street Somerville Music Showcase at 19 Division Street, Somerville, NJ 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: None, Jazz, Rock, Blues Learn more , (908/ )

06/07 Thu The Chris Brown Quartet at Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmStyle: Mixed, Cover: None, Drummer Chis Brown and his quartet. No cover charge, $5 minimum. Learn more , (Unknown)

06/08 Fri Craig Yaremko Organ Trio with Jane Stuart at Classic Quiche Cafe 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style:Contemporary/Post Bop, Cover: $10 or less, Craig Yaremko-saxophones, Matt King-organ, Jonathon Peretz-drums, Jane Stuart-vocals Learn more , Hear samples , (201/551)

06/08 Fri Division Street Music Showcase at Division Street Music 19 Division St Somerville NJ 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: None, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Trad. Jazz, eclectic mix Learn more , (908/ )

06/08 Fri Pam Purvis and Bob Ackerman at Cafe Z, Morris Ave. in Union, NJ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style:Straight-ahead, Cover: None, This is a sweet little spot that is offering music of all kinds. Special guests are invited with Pam & Bob Learn more , Hear samples , (Unknown)

06/08 Fri The ImpresaRio Series by Rio Clemente at Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Cool Jazz, Cover: Tickets Available, Join the Music Den as these artists create the ultimate jazz experience. The Bishop of Jazz, Rio Clemente with special guest artist, Vitali Imereli, recognized as the finest jazz violinist in the world. Also featuring Gene Perla, bass and Matthew Crawford on drums. Reserve your seats for this limited NJ appearance! Tickets: $27 advanced/$30 at the door Learn more , (862/973)

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