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The Charlottesville Jazz Society, WTJU and Unity of Charlottesville welcome
Violinist Jenny Scheinman and All Species Parade

On Wednesday April 2nd, The Charlottesville Jazz Society, WTJU and Unity of Charlottesville welcome violinist Jenny Scheinman back to town, with her new all-star band, All Species Parade.

Many of us fondly remember Jenny’s last appearance here with the group Parlour Game, which included, among others, bassist Tony Scherr, and the great pianist Carmen Staaf. For this nationwide tour, the band will again include Tony Scherr on bass and Carmen Staaf on piano, along with the amazing drummer Kenny Wolleson and guitarist Keith Ganz, who last appeared here with his wife, vocalist Kate McGarry. Along with Carmen and Kenny, the new album All Species Parade includes A-list guitarists Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Nels Cline.

Jenny’s compositions were inspired by the extraordinary biodiversity of that part of the Pacific Northwest known as The Lost Coast, where she lives. Jenny says the music strives to capture the “charged relationship to nature, a feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves.” Her playing is described as “radiant, soulful, with elements of both the jazz vernacular and old-time fiddling tradition.”

In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Jason Moran, Brian Blade, and Allison Miller and many more, Jenny Scheinman has toured and recorded with songwriting legends such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Robbie Fulks, Rodney Crowell, Lou Reed, Ani DiFranco and Joni Mitchell. This exhaustive tour in support of All Species Parade will also include stops in Chicago at The Green Mill, at The Savannah Music Festival, The National Gallery of Art, and many other prestigious venues. In between stops with her band, Jenny will perform with Bill Frisell’s new project, “In My Dreams.”

Tickets to see Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade at Unity of Charlottesville on Wednesday April 2nd at 7:30 pm are available online. General admission tickets are $25, and $22 for paid supporters of the CJS. All tickets at the door will be $30. For more information visit cvillejazz.org or call (434) 249-6191.

The CJS is looking for volunteers for our llve concert committee.  Duties involve arriving 30-45 minutes prior to shows to greet folks and help sell tickets, and staying about 30 minutes after for cleanup, etc. Benefits include free admission and the chance to interact with some great musicians. Please email Gary at info@cvillejazz.org


Upcoming events: (can also be viewed at the CJS website)

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Note: Consider calling ahead before traveling as events can sometimes be canceled or postponed last-minute.

  • Saturday March 15: Michael Elswick Gathering at Glass House Winery, 2-5pm
  • Sunday March 16: Albemarle High School Swing into Spring Benefit Concert at The Paramount. This year’s guest artists are Charles Owens, John D’earth, Jay Pun, Morwenna Lasko, Carlehr Swanson, Taylor Barnett, Greg Thomas, and Bobby Gregg. Sherry Taylor from Z95 is going to MC the event. It’s going to be a super fun night. The concert is benefiting ReadyKids, a local non-profit focusing on family and child mental health resources.
  • Friday March 21: Max Johnson Trio at 221 Water St E Charlottesville, 8-10pm [tickets]
  • Saturday March 22: Robert Jospé Quartet, featuring Robert Jospé/drums, Daniel Clarke/piano, Chris Whiteman/guitar, Paul Langosch/bass, Carysbrook Performing Art Center, 7pm [tickets]
  • Tuesday March 25: Making Noise in the Library: The Hard Modes, The Robertson Media Center: 3rd Floor, Clemons Library, UVA, 4-5:30pm, registration required
  • Saturday March 29: Robert Jospé Trio, featuring Robert Jospé/drums, Justin Nelson/keys, Joseph Nichols/bass, Glass House Winery, 5-8pm
  • Saturday March 29: The Michael Elswick Gathering, Michael Elswick/Sax, Eric Franzen/Piano, David Drubin/Drums, Bill Edmonds/Guitar, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30pm [tickets]
  • Sunday March 30: CJS Local Jazz Spotlight presents The Michael Elswick Gathering, Miller’s Downtown, free, 6-9pm
  • Wednesday April 2: Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade at Unity of Charlottesville, details above
  • Saturday April 12: UVA Jazz Ensemble Spring 2025 Concert, directed by John D’earth, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, 8pm [tickets]
  • Saturday April 12: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Gabe Planas/keys, Andre La Velle/Bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 10pm-1am
  • Sunday April 13: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Gabe Planas/keys, Ryan Gilchrist/bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Saturday April 26: D’earth Pharr Singh Kartari Dorsey, John D’earth/Trumpet, Randall Pharr/Bass, Laura Ann Singh/Vocals, Emre Kartari/Drums, Garen Dorsey/Keyboard, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30pm [tickets]
  • Sunday April 27: vocalist Paulien, with Bill Edmonds/guitar, Joseph Nichols/bass and Trevor Williams/vibes, Kardinal Hall, 5-7pm
  • Sunday April 27: CJS Local Jazz Spotlight presents The Stephanie Nakasian Trio, featuring Stephanie on vocals, Karl Kimmel/bass, and Jeff Massanari/guitar. Miller’s Downtown, free, 6-9 pm
  • Saturday May 17: K Mac Trio, Kevin MacConnell/Bass, Toni Meceli/Vibraphone, Doug Hilinger/Percussion, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30pm [tickets]

SAVE THE DATE!

  • Thursday April 24: Charlie Ballantine Trio at Belmont Arts Collaborative, 7:30-9:30 pm
  • Thursday May 8: The Charlottesville Jazz Society, WTJU and The Center at Belvedere present Richmond band Michael Hawkins and The Brotherhood, with special guest John D’earth, 6-8 pm at The Center.

    Michael Hawkins is an exciting and charismatic bassist currently residing in the Richmond, Virginia area. His commanding presence and swinging pulse quickly catapulted him to the top of his profession, enabling him to perform with some of the world’s greatest musicians.

    By 16, he was leading his own band and performing regularly in the Washington, D.C., area. Upon receiving a full scholarship, Hawkins studied music at Virginia State University. Next, he made his way to New York City, where he earned a master’s degree in Jazz Studies from Queen’s College and shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest musicians.

    Internationally, Hawkins has toured and performed with some of the biggest names in music, including jazz legends Jimmy Heath, Eric Alexander, Gary Bartz and Cyrus Chestnut. Michael’s working group, The Brotherhood, is comprised of the top bebop jazz players in Virginia: pianist Weldon Hill, drummer Billy Williams and saxophonist James Saxsmo Gates. For this special Charlottesville performance, John D’earth will join the band on trumpet. The concert is sponsored by The Charlottesville Jazz Society, WTJU and The Center at Belvedere. Tickets are available online. Call 434-249-6191 for more information.

The Charlottesville Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Charlottesville Jazz Society, Inc.
1004 Grove St| Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.249.6191
info@cvillejazz.org | www.cvillejazz.org