Wednesday, September 3 2008

Each session will begin with a duo set featuring a different theme each week, performing a set by a specific composer, such as Duke Ellington or George Gershwin; or lyricists such as Johnny Mercer or Lorenz Hart; and tunes associated with vocal artists such as Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan. The dinner show will be followed by a jam session.

As musicians arrive at ELIXIR to join in the fun, they will be asked to sign in with their name and a couple of tunes that they are interested in playing. These sessions are sponsored by ELIXIR, Interplay Jazz, and two generous, anonymous donors from Hanover. Call ELIXIR at 802-281-7009 for reservations.

A sampling of samba, Bossa Nova, and the immensely popular baiao music of Brazil

Come on down and share a song, a poem or play something for the always attentive and willing audience. Come and sign up beginning at 7:30pm. Bring your friends.

Bruce Marshall, a celebrated singer songwriter from Concord, will host acoustic open mike every Wednesday night. Musicians are invited to perform with Bruce or solo. Bruce has recently released a solo CD entitled Restless Soul. The 15 song disc contains solo acoustic versions of some of Bruce's most requested original songs some of which that have not been previously released. This is Bruce's first solo CD and is being released in conjunction with his receiving the "Outstanding Acoustic Musician" award in the Blues Audience Magazine Readers Poll for '07.

Jerry Bergonzi, sax; Gabriel Guerrero, piano; Bruce Gertz, bass & Bob Kaufman, drums