Friday, November 21 2036

hours of great music from a showcase of artists!

see schedule here: http://www.clubpassim.org/Page.asp?n=41433&snid=495272071&org=clubpassim...

Exciting and intimate, The Beehive's dinner Jazz set features world-class musical artists as the perfect compliment to a delightful meal or cocktails at the bar.

From Brooklyn, NY

"2008 outstanding folk artist of the year & 2009 Best Jazz Act Nominee" ~Boston Music Awards

Phil Henry is an award winning singer-songwriter and music educator in VT. He sings original, contemporary folk songs in coffeehouses, festivals, and house concerts across the Northeast. He has showcased on national stages such as the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and has won top honors in songwriting contests at the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival and VT’s SolarFest. http://philhenryband.com/wordpress/

Appearing regularly at The Java Room, the trio consists of Morgan Scott on piano, Tom Curatolo on bass and Ed Conley on drums, percussion. “We create adventurous music of the moment, spontaneous composition at times and traditional jazz standards at others. Sometimes a quick burst of an idea comes across one of our minds’ ear, and if we are free of ourselves we let that idea emerge. The rest of the group will react to the idea, or the idea presented exists as a counterpoint to whatever is already going on in the music. The result can be astounding...and not so astounding...but it will always be. I am lucky to be able to play with such great players as Ed and Tom and we have cultivated a musical bond that I believe is rare in music.” – Morgan Scott

Two blues greats, Cheryl Arena (harmonica/ vocals) and Ricky King Russell (guitar/ vocals) join together for a special duo performance.

Cheryl spends most of her time in Texas these days, so don't miss this chance to hear her eloquent, soulful, world-renowned sounds!

Hillman got his start as a drummer, playing in local bands throughout his teens and early twenties. He would eventually learn to play the keyboards as his desire to write and arrange his own music grew stronger. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, where he studied both percussion and keyboards, and majored in music composition. Upon graduating, Hillman would cut his teeth on Boston's hard-core funk scene, playing with some of the biggest names in local music, such as Blacksnake, The Boston Horns, saxophonist Sam Kininger and hip hop artist D-Tension. He also has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Method Man and Ghostface Killa from the Wu Tang Clan.

After years of musical experiences with world music luminaries such as Lila Downs, Claudia Acuña and Marta Gomez, among many others, jazz/world/experimentalist, Juancho Herrera returns to Boston with high energy grooves from South America and the Caribbean. http://www.juanchoherrera.com/