Saturday, November 12 2016

The early jazz set is your best chance to be up-close and personal with some of the best jazz musicians in the world. The vibe is laid back and mellow but the playing is always exciting. Get your table close to the stage!

Starchild is AJC owner/ manager Gwenn Vivian's own musical project, appearing weekly on Thursday nights before the Blues Jam. with:

Molly Flannery/ piano

Gwenn Vivian/ vocals

Larry Roland/ bass and

Miki Matsuki/ drums

A modern approach to jazz standards!

Birdsong plays what Daniel Gewertz of the Boston Herald describes as "art music both unpretentious and ravishing." The core trio of Alan Williams, Darleen Wilson and Greg Porter will be joined by drummer Billy MacGillivray playing songs from their two recordings, Bound and Heavens, as well as material from their forthcoming March release, Vigil. A very pleasant way to spend a wintery Sunday afternoon. www.birdsongatmorning.com

Although Rick Cooper>/b> and Pat Kenneally grew up in the same town, they never met until years later on the folk music circuit. They share a passion for well-crafted tunes from all genres, and they cover some of the best with arrangements that are entirely their own. They are also first rate songwriters whose original tunes reflect the influences of their vast musical tastes.

Featuring John Clark reeds, Eric Baldwin on guitar, a bassist to be named later, Steve Taddeo on drums and vibraphonist Rich Greenblatt in his first Sherborn Inn appearance.

This music is great for both listening and dancing! Eric Baldwin pays homage to the classic Benny Goodman groups of the early 1940's, featuring guitarist Charlie Christian. He and John Clark (leader of the Wolverine Jazz Band) will be playing tunes from that era.

With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on a traditional art form—and a visual and sonic tour de force!For additional information please visit: www.drum-tao.com

Tix $42, $37, $30 - FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL WORLD MUSIC / CRASHarts (617) 876-4275BUY ONLINE: www.WorldMusic.org

....with Sean Staples, Jeremy Lyons, Kellen Zakula, Lourens van Haaften and Paul Kochanski

http://www.moock.com/pastures.html

http://www.myspace.com/seanstapleswriter

http://www.myspace.com/jeremylyonsampthedeltabillyboys

http://www.sneakerfreakmusic.com/about/biography.php

http://www.myspace.com/paulkochanski

Jackie's CD, "This Heart Of Mine" (featuring Toots Thielemans and two-time Grammy Award winner, Ernie Watts), won unanimous praise from top jazz magazines, JAZZ TIMES, JAZZ IMPROV, JAZZIZ, received a '4 STAR' rating ("excellent") from DOWNBEAT, and reached #5 nationwide on JAZZ WEEK's jazz chart.

Her newest CD, "Doozy", was the #1 Jazz CD nationwide for seven weeks on Jazzweek. It garnered 4 stars from Downbeat and AllMusiGuide and received unanimous rave reviews from the jazz critics. Doozy is a double CD recorded at Tony Bennett's studio right after her Lincoln Center performance (hailed by VARIETY as "savvy interpretive jazz vocalizing -- adventurous, deftly assured"). It features Jackie performing with Cyrus Chestnut (named "the best jazz pianist of his generation" by TIME Magazine) and is backed by some of New York's hottest names in jazz: Eric Alexander on sax, Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Carl Allen on drums, Ray Drummond on bass, and on guitar -- Brazilian virtuoso Romero Lubambo.

An Acton institution since 1997with rotating hosts:

1st Thursday: Tom Yates

2nd Thursday: Hatrack Gallagher

3rd Thursday: Herb Hirsch

4th Thursday: B.J. Magoon

5th Thursday: Bobby Gus

Musicians, music lovers & dancers of all ages, all levels are welcome! Full band equipment lineup including Drums, Amps, 16 Channel PA, Grand Piano and Hammond Organ w/Leslie Cabs. Just bring your self & your instrument!

1st come, 1st sign-up list, Jam starts at 8pm, get there early, it’ll be a great night!

With Twang 'Em High featuring Drew Townson.

LA-based singer/songwriter/guitarist, Laurie Geltman, returns to her local roots. Before spreading her music nationally, the Berklee College of Music grad first established herself in the vibrant Boston music scene where she was placed in high esteem in both rock and acoustic circles. Known for her electrifying performances with her namesake band, Laurie's ability to cross over from out-and-out rocker to acoustic songsmith has been a constant thread in her career. Respected for being "a top-flight guitarist," it is Geltman's songwriting that showcases her diversity the most, and parallels her exploration of most musical genres while adding to that a strong allegiance to rock and roll and a healthy disrespect for musical boundaries.

"Geltman's comfortable playing full-tilt rock as well as introspective acoustic ballads. She's the whole package". - Billboard

www.lauriegeltman.com www.myspace.com/lauriegeltman www.laynemusic.com www.myspace.com/LayneMusicUSA

Up from NYC for a special Beehive engagement this great drummer is bringing his group Manufactory.

Derrek Phillips rose to international prominence touring with saxophonist Greg Osby, trumpeter Dave Douglas, guitar guru Charlie Hunter, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joshua Redman and the late Michael Brecker.

Derrek's new group Manufactory features guitarist Adam Agati and pianist/keyboardist Paul Horton and has released 'Offering' for Ropeadope Records Digital.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpKKJ43spfM http://www.myspace.com/derrekphillipsmusic