Tuesday, May 20 2008

Formed in 1981, the Blue Horizon introduced classic jazz to the Sherborn Inn in 1989 and is acclaimed for its firm but flexible grasp of the hot and danceable tradition, from New Orleans to early swing.

Stan McDonald, soprano sax and clarinet, Jeff Stout, trumpet, Gerry Gagnon. trombone, Ross Petot, piano, Eric Baldwin, guitar and banjo, Al Ehrenfried, string bass, Dave Bragdon, drums, the members – whose ages span five decades – dig to the roots of jazz and present a varied and succulent repast, fulfilling their motto: The Future of the Music with a Past!

"Curtis' songs are deceptively well crafted with a sophisticated simplicity. Her deft vocal phrasing is completely organic and her guitar playing is nimble and supportive. Her warm personality comes through within the lyrics and in her banter between songs." - John Ziegler, Duluth News Tribune

Bruce Marshall, a celebrated singer songwriter from Concord, will host a new acoustic open mike every Tuesday night. Musicians are invited to perform with Bruce or solo at 8:30.

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.

Buy his solo and band CD's at the website below or at the upcoming show.

(Jason Yeager subbing for John Funkhouser) w/ Noah Preminger, tenor sax; Tim Lienhard, trombone; Tal Gamlieli, bass; Peter Moffett, drums. The Jason Yeager Group is comprised of some of New England's top up-and-coming jazz musicians, mixing striking original compositions with unique interpretations of old standards. Influenced by artists and styles as diverse as Thelonious Monk, J.J. Johnson, Brad Mehldau, Warne Marsh, Maurice Ravel and contemporary pop/rock/jam band music, this exciting group hopes to help revive the notion that music is a community endeavor, facilitating dialog, creativity, and celebration. What better way to do this than at an open jam session? Please come to sit in or just listen and enjoy!

Folk-pop singer-songwriter, Caroline Doctorow grew up in New Rochelle, New York. The daughter of a full time author, Caroline grew up with a love for the arts. "I learned to play the guitar at the age of eight. There was always music in our household. I always wanted to be a singer and a performer, and in one way or another, music is something I have worked on nonstop, from a very early age." Caroline takes her time writing songs. She takes a more cerebral approach than most to her song writing, researching the topics for her songs until she feels satisfied that she has captured the subject thoroughly.

There was a time in America when folk music was relevant, edgy, even dangerous — a tool of personal and political expression, at once raw and beautiful. That spirit lives on in the music of Alastair Moock. Moock sometimes performs with a band or accompanist, but you're most likely to find him alone on a stage, sitting in a low chair, stomping a booted foot, picking his beaten guitar, and growling out some of the most beautifully crafted songs you're ever likely to hear. Those songs have won Moock top honors at many of the country's most prestigious contests, including those at the Falcon Ridge, Sisters, and Great Waters folk festivals.

Each Tuesday night Ryles will present up to three of the best up and coming local New England bands.

“The Greater Boston area has a proud history of producing world class jazz musicians, and Mike Tucker is probably the brightest saxophoneist to come along in years. He brings to his music an aura of focused emotional intensity, letting his soul shine through every note he plays on his horn. - Frank John Hadley , Down Beat Columnist, and Grove Press author