Thursday, May 8 2008

Featuring Gwenn Vivian/ vocals, Molly Flannery/ piano, David Gold/ bass and special guest drummers weekly.

The trio performs jazz standard arrangements from the 1930's to the 1990's … (don't be surprised to hear a re-arranged Beatles song or Stevie Wonder tune as well!!) The Shane Wood Trio features vocals, piano, saxophone and upright bass. Please Google Asiawood music on the internet or shanewoodjazz.com to hear the mellow sounds.

Presented by the Oscar Micheax Repertory Theater Program.

It has been ten years since the play THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE REVISITED WITH A GOSPEL Flavor was first performed. The play is written by celebrated author (Coota and the Magic Quilt and Coota and the Challenge) and community activist HAYWOOD FENNELL, SR., who was recently featured on CNN. The show focuses on the Harlem Renaissance Era.

Fennell is quick to explain while most people think that Harlem, New York was the only location for this social and artistic phenomenon known as the Harlem Renaissance, it was happening in several cities across the United States, including Boston.

This extravaganza features music and dance spanning from African Tradition, to Gospel, Jazz, and a touch of Hip-Hop.

For more information about the Oscar Micheax Repertory Theater Program please visit http://oscarmicheauxrep.tripod.com

Steve Winwood a pioneer of rock whose music has influenced generations of musicians, will be performing a special concert of his career-spanning hits in appreciation for receiving an honorary Doctor of Music Degree from Berklee College of Music.

He launched his solo career in 1977 with a self-titled album, "Arc of a Diver, Back in the High Life," which won two Grammy Awards - and Roll With It followed, producing hits like "When You See a Chance," "Valerie," and "Higher Love."

Winwood has collaborated with musicians from around the globe, including Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, James Brown, Muddy Waters, Toots & the Maytals, Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Tito Puente and the Fania All Stars, Japanese innovator Stomu Yamashta, and African percussionist Remi Kabak.

Live Jazz/Funk/Rock Featuring: Andrew Hickman - Horns, Dana Wright - Guitar, Phil Madison - Bass, Tony Dintino - Drums

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band , now in it's 36th year, plays traditional jazz. This style, as performed by the Black Eagles, covers a wide range from the early New Orleans style; Chicago of the 1920's; 1930's small band jazz; the revival of the 1940's and 1950's; and original pieces written by a number of band members.

Their repertoire of over 600 numbers includes Rags by such as Scott Joplin, arranged for the band; spirituals and gospel music; old pop tunes from the start of the 20th century to the 1960's; and blues.

While the band doesn't usually make big features of vocal numbers they do have three good vocalists with a broad repertoire whose vocals are always well received by audiences.

Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier, (www.dancloutiermusic.com) takes excellent care of the performers and listeners alike. Piano available. Let's builds a community!

Karibu, the stunning major label debut from guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke, takes its title from a Swahili word meaning “welcome.” It’s a fitting name, as the opening title track invites the listener into the musical world of one of the most distinctive new voices in Jazz. Featuring Loueke’s long-standing trio of bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth, Karibu is also graced by rare guest appearances by two legends: pianist Herbie Hancock and saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

Lisa Martin plays emotionally charged acoustic rock/alt country. Drawing on diverse influences spanning the last 3 decades, Martin's music bridges the elements of folk, rock and country with a sprinkling of blues.

Whether performing solo or with a full band, she is always well received and captivates the audience with her powerful vocals, guitar prowess, heartfelt delivery and quick wit. Her live performances, which run the gamut from well crafted original songs to covers of the eras most popular female artists, always exceed the listeners' expectations and are steadily earning Martin a following of loyal fans throughout the Northeast.

CHIP QUINN has been singing and playing for 44 years now; he started in the Eocene and was taught ragtime licks by smilodons. He does originals, Piedmont and Delta blues, new and old ragtime numbers, new and old songs. His CD with Claude Galinsky, Wonder Boys, was released on the Leavin' Trunk label.

"Their playing is masterful and inventive, their arrangements city smart and spacious... they bring a savvy modernity and American rootsiness to the Auld Sod's music, without losing any of its folksy Irish essence." - The Boston Globe

Concert Hall

REPERTOIRE: Eric Whitacre: Ghost Train; Philip Sparke: Mandalen Landscapes; Hale Smith: Somersault & William Schuman: Chester

Featuring Charnett Moffett & David Haynes.

One way to attack the daunting task of describing Stanley Jordan is to think of him as a world class guitarist who marches in all aspects of his life to the beat of his own drummer. Never one to be locked into constraints when it comes to musical expression, genres or applications, the Palo Alto, California-born prodigy is a progressive thinker with goals and ideals that stretch far beyond record deals, fortune or fame.

2nd Show 10:00pm

Hosted by guitarist/vocalist B.J. Magoon, guitarist Tom Yates, drummer Mike Avery, and friends. A lively night! -- an Acton institution of blues-fed leisure time

Funky...Fat...Jazz...ORGAN! Ken Clark..Is the best! Come down and Get down!