Thursday, February 18 2010

Weekly Jazz Worship Service featuring outstanding musicians who either live or are performing in the local area and hosted by Willie Sordillo, saxophonist.

February 18th - Vocalist Kaoruko and pianist John Reed join Willie in concert.

As they have a rotating cast of some of the Boston area's finest jazz and gospel musicians, every week is different, and things are always fresh. In their fifth year now, things are going strong and even building. They welcome you whenever you're able to join them!

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!

Lisa Marie fronts a 4-piece band and they are making their first appearance at the Sherborn Inn. She has been captivating audiences all over the Northeast, as she runs the gamut of musical genres: R&B, rock, funk, swing, blues, folk, gospel, country, rockabilly, pop, soul and jazz. "With her range and powerful vocal delivery she can belt out a searing soul tune and then surprise you with sweet accappella. A true entertainer and performer, her presence on stage draws the audience right in. Cabasa or tambourine in hand, Lisa Marie bounces into the crowd, dancing with fans and emanating an infectious energy."

She created the All Shook Up platform to create an opportunity for audiences to see different musicians, and for her players, who include many female musicians, to make new acquaintances. All Shook Up is Sizzlin' R&B and red-hot blues, with a whole lotta soul.

Guitarist and songwriter Ian Barwick began his performance career singing folk in the 60's both in a trio and as a soloist. His eclectic mix of music is a refreshing blend of Jazz, Folk, Brazilian, Blues, Rock and the West. His well crafted originals mix humor with romance, pleasure and pain... and the courage to look at the dark side of life.

For more info, please contact G.S. Picard: gstarp@aol.com

An all new journey of nighttime dreamers who will ignite your imagination with this incredible European style circus.

From the creators of the groundbreaking Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, comes an all new journey of magical sights, sounds, and amazing acrobatics set within a landscape of towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Created and Directed by Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Illumination will marvel and experience a journey of city dwellers who reinvent everyday objects, balance beyond belief, delicately dangle from wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in an array of astounding occurrences that transform the ordinary into extraordinary.

Featuring: Peter Bufano, accordion; Käthe Louise Hostetter, fiddle; Sammy Lett, saxophone and clarinet; Mike Milnarik, tuba; Mike Dobson, percussion.

Formed by former circus clown Peter Bufano, Cirkestra performs an eclectic mix of contemporary circus music, drawing on gypsy, jazz, tango, and klezmer traditions.

Tickets at: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/music/jazz.asp

Our Amazing Things Folk Open Mike offers a friendly supportive venue for developing singer-songwriters and folks who "just like to play". It is a great way to get to know the music community, and to share ideas and techniques. All types of music is welcome. Fans come to see fantastic local artists, and never go away disappointed. See and be seen - heck build a fan base! Always a feature, always fun.

Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier, (www.dancloutiermusic.com) takes excellent care of the performers and listeners alike. A beautiful grand piano is available too. To sign up early you can email Dan at dancloutiermusic@hotmail.com.

8:00 to 9:00 open mike

9:00 Dan Chauvin - Daniel Chauvin blends the traditional folk sounds of his New England roots with contemporary rock and country influences to create and original, ear-catching, almost bluegrass finger-style acoustic work that is creatively his own. With 2 albums already released, Daniel continues to do what he does best, writing music, live performances, and recording. Both Dan’s CDs can be special ordered through any BORDERS store. His music is easy to listen to, light, and extremely relatable to the common individual. A natural, soulful flow to his music keeps your attention with a stage presence that is genuine, sincere, and unabrasive with enticing melodies, sweet rhymes and a refined musical ability. Dan puts the "easy" in Easy Listening.

Rare indeed is the artist with the virtuosity to draw the unqualified respect of some of the most iconic legends in jazz and the ability to deliver a high-energy funk rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars. Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is one such artist - and there is no one else like him. Trombone Shorty is equally adept on trombone and trumpet and is a man to be reckoned with on both.

Veteran jazz guitarist/composer Michael Musillami brings his longstanding flagship trio to Outpost 186  The group, featuring bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller, will preview music from its forthcoming April release, Old Tea (Playscape Recordings), in a program that will also include selections from its previous recordings. This concert is part of a short February tour marking the band's last American live dates before heading to Europe to celebrate its new record in late May and early June.

Learn more about Michael Musillami at http://michaelmusillami.com

$10 suggested donation

As an artist, singer, and songwriter, Robinella is a talented soul whose music is intertwined with her life. She’s a Tennessee native who shares her roots with us through her mix of bluegrass and jazz music. Robinella performs “with repetition, with a country song, with a smile, with a jazzy phrase [she] heard in a movie, with some fancy chords a man showed how to play. With some truth. With some lies.” http://www.myspace.com/robinella1

Once Bess Rogers moved to Brooklyn and became a regular in the New York scene, she began playing at The Knitting Factory, The Living Room, Pianos, and Southpaw, to name a few. In addition to her solo work, Bess plays guitar for such up-and-coming artists as Jenny Owen Youngs and Ingrid Michaelson, and is a member of synth/pop band, The Age of Rockets. Her CD Release will prove that this is just the beginning for this talented artist. http://www.bessrogers.com/index.html

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!

Alexei Kornienko, Conductor Alexander Sinchuk, Piano and Julian Schwartz, Cello

The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra is regularly heard throughout Russia on radio, television and film. Under the skilled musical direction of Alexei Kornienko, the Orchestra plays with “boldly articulated bravura” according to the Los Angeles Times. Maestro Kornienko’s musical drive is rooted in a strong sense of loyalty to the composer’s intentions within the score as well as in a modern responsibility to interpret and demonstrate his individuality. This dedication results in the composer’s vision lingering long after the Orchestra’s expressive, beautifully-toned performance.

The Jorgensen program will include the Tsar’s Bride Overture and Scheherazade Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, Op. 35, by Rimsky-Korsakov; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, by Rachmaninov, featuring pianist Alexander Sinchuk, First Prize Winner of the 2009 Rachmaninov International Piano Competition; and Tchaikovsky‘s Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33, with noted cellist Julian Schwarz.

Regular tickets are $33, $37, and $40, with some discounts available. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 860.486.4226 or order online at jorgensen.uconn.edu. Enjoy convenient, free parking across the street in the North Garage.

We are pleased to announce a partnership with KRucial Reggae to produce an "after hours" Reggae event every other Thursday this winter. The concept is to bring exceptional DJ's together with outstanding bands. We want to introduce new audiences to various performers, and vice versa. http://www.reggae4i.com/