On Thursday April 26th, The Charlottesville Jazz Society will join The Jefferson Madison Regional Library in our annual celebration of the 2012 Jazz Appreciation Month, with a free live jazzperformance and a jazz film screening. Jazz Appreciation Month, begun by the Smithsonian Institute in 2003, is intended to honor America’s original art form and bring wider awareness to our great musicians and composers.This year’s performer is visiting Chicago pianist Lisa McQueen and her quartet, featuring saxophonist Michael Elswick, with Bill Edmunds on bass and Mike Taylor on drums. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the downtown branch of the Library, and end at 7 p.m.
Shortly after 7, special guest, producer Bill Warrell, will introduce his 2000 film “Jazz Dancing,” which will be shown on the second floor of the Library. Born in Washington, DC, Warrell became a force behind the avant-garde art and music scene, forming District Curators, Inc in 1978, opening D.C. Space (1979), and the original 9:30 Club in 1980. After 25 years as a leader in presenting and producing performing arts for the stage, radio, and video, Warrell began producing documentary and feature films, earning a Master’s Degree at the School of Communications, American University in 1997
“Jazz Dancing” chronicles the making of important multi-media works by two brilliant jazz musicians, now deceased: pianist Don Pullen and saxophonist Julius Hemphill. The film focuses on rare footage of Pullen’s collaboration with the Chief Cliff Dancers, and Hemphill’s jazz opera Long Tongues.
This event is a part of the inaugural Tom Tom Founders Festival. You can visit the TTFF website here.
For more information: Gary Funston: garyjfunston@gmail.com (434) 249-6191
200 West Market St.
(434) 979-4279
Wed April 4 – Fundraising for the C’Ville Jazz society’s George Melvin Education Fund – we donate 10% of sales to assist young jazz musicians in their future careers. April 4th features Jacob Jack Trio (Students of Art Wheeler) 6:30-8:30;
Th April 5 – Evan Mook on piano 6-9
Fri 6th – First Friday – Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9;
Sat 7th – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9; Jazz with John D’earth and company 10-1 $5 cover
Sun 8th – jazz brunch with Bob bennetta and Dave Kennesohn 12-2;
Mon 9th – 88 Keys on piano 6-9;
Wed 11th – Sammy Horn on pian o 6:30-8:30
Th 12th – Steve Vargo, acoustic guitar 6-9;
Fri 13th – Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9; Jazz with “Jazz forum” (Nathan Hitle on piano) 10-1 $5 cover
Sat 14th – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9;
Sun 15th – Jazz brunch with Bob and Dave 12-2; Jazz Collective #9 6:30-9:30
Mon 16th – 88 Keys on piano 6-9;
Wed 18th – Jazz piano with Gabriel Planas ;6:30-8:30;
Th 19th – Kristen Bowden on piano 6-9;
Fr 20th – Bob Bennetta on piano 10-1; Jazz with Charles Owens 10-1 $5 cover
Sat 21 – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9;’
Sun 22nd – jazz brunch with Bob and Dave; jazz collective #9 6:30-9:30;
Mon 23 – 88 kieys 6-9;
W 25th – Bob Williamson on piano 6:30-8:30
Th 26th – Jim Wray on piano and trombone 6-9;
Fri 27th – Bob Bennetta on piano 6-9; Jazz witih Adrian Duke 10-1 $5 cover
Sat 28th – Bob Williamson on piano 6-9; Jazz Trio Robert Jospe and Co 10-1 $5 cover
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NURSING HOMES SWING!
Line-up for Nursing Homes Swing! in April 2012.
Show time for the Trombone Choir April 30 is 3:30, all other events start at 3:00.
April 4
Cedars/Golden Living Center
Rick LaRue Quartet
Echoes of the Hot Club of France
April 11
Rosewood Village/Grenbrier
Al Muoio, piano, Joe Tucker, bass
Some jazz, some singalong
April 13
Morningside
Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O’Brien
Vocal/piano duets by two masters of their craft
April 16
The Laurels
Dave Kannensohn, clarinet, Jason Lyman, guitar
Still excellent at 96, Dave plays jazz standards with Dr. Lyman
April 20
Mountainside
Nadine Chase Trio
Veteran jazz vocalist with a very rich book
April 23
Charlottesville Health & Rehab
Bob Bowen Quartet
Fine bassist in his first gig as leader
April 25
Our Lady of Peace
Keeping out of Mischief Now Quartet
Tribute to he music of Fats Waller & Andy Razaf
April 30
Rosewood Village/Hollymead
Trombone Choir
Jazz, pop, and Americana standards
April 28
Gala Benefit
Our Lady of Peace (OLOP)
The first Nursing Homes Swing! benefit will feature 15 groups (duos, trios, quartets and more) working from 2:30 to 5:00 in three music settings – two inside, one under a large tent in the parking lot. A wonderful host to the event, OLOP will set up serving tables, inside and outside, and will provide complementary wine, soft drinks, and light snacks throughout the afternoon. Both OLOP and JABA, a good friend to the program, will advertise the event in the Daily Progress. There will be door prizes and a $10. donation is suggested.
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OTHER VENUES
Bobby Read (Saxophone) & Friends
Friday, April 6, 2012
Cville Coffee 8 P.M. Cover $8
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STICK NIGHT
Greg Howard, Rob Martino, and Flint Blade
at C’Ville Coffee, Friday April 13, 8:00 pm
Jim Wray – Marla Palma – Darrell Rose at Wild Wolf, Nellysford Mon 4/16
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April 17, 2012 — THE STEVE WILSON SUPER BAND
Capital Ale House LLC
804/643-2537, www.capitalalehouse.com
623 E. Main St.
Richmond VA 23219
TWO BIG SHOWS – 7PM & 9:15PM PATRICE RUSHEN ON PIANO JAMES GENUS ON BASS BILLY KILSON ON DRUMS presented by Richmond Jazz Society
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JOHN RILEY GUESTS IN APRIL at Richmond’s VCU
Grammy Award-winning drummer John Riley will guest at VCU in April. Currently performing regularly with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Mintzer, Jon Faddis, and Joe Lovano, Riley’s collaborations include those with John Scofield, Mike Stern, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, Ray Brown, Phil Woods, Toot Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Mike Stern, John Abercrombie, Bob Berg, Jack DeJohnette, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, the Red Rodney Quintet, the Mingus Big Band, Bob Mintzer, Marvin Hamlisch, and Michel LeGrand. He is on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music and SUNY-Purchase and has written three critically acclaimed books about jazz drumming: “The Art of Bop Drumming,” “Beyond Bop Drumming,” and “The Jazz Drummer’s Workshop.”
Riley received his B.M. from the University of North Texas and M.M. from Manhattan School of Music. He is also a winner of the 2004 and 2005 _Modern Drummer_ magazine Readers Poll, the transcriber of 18 Warner Bros. books, a regular contributor to _Modern Drummer_, and a frequent leader of workshops and master classes around the world. He endorses Zildjian sticks and cymbals, Yamaha drums, Remo drum heads, and LP percussion instruments.
Riley’s residency will culminate in the April 17 concert of the VCU Jazz Orchestra I. There’s no shortage of activity at VCU Jazz! Information: http://www.vcu.edu/arts/music/dept/
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UVA Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Old Cabell Hall
8:00 p.m.
$10 adults / $5 students / Free for UVa students (if reserved in advance)
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Jim Wray – Marla Palma – Darrell Rose at Pippin Hill Winery, North Gardens Sun 4/29
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Jazz & Dumplings!!
The owners of Marco & Luca’s (also known as the dumpling shop) have offered to host some musicians from the Albemarle High School Jazz Band on Thursday nights from 7PM – 8:30PM at their Zan Road location (across from Chili’s). This will be a weekly event.
The AHS Jazz Project
7PM – 8:30PM
Every Thursday night
Marco & Luca’s Noodle Shop
176 Zan Road (across from Chili’s)
434-244-0149
No cover
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Jazz Collective #9
Sundays (except 2nd Sunday), 6:30-9:30pm at Fellini’s #9 Restaurant (upstairs) 200 W. Market St. (434) 979-4279
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88 Keys
Mondays at Fellini’s #9 200 W. Market St. (434) 979-4279
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Houston Ross Trio
Miller’s (Downtown Mall)
Every Monday night, great bassist with Charles Owens on sax.
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Rick Olivarez Trio – Gypsy Jazz
Tuesdays at 10pm at the C&O Restaurant on the Downtown Mall
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Mike Rosensky & Jeff Decker
Wednesdays at Miller’s on the Downtown Mall
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Thompson D’earth Band
Thursdays at Miller’s on the Downtown Mall
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Charlottesville Juerga (Flamenco Jam Party)
Every other Thursday at Maya Restaurant 9pm
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Jefferson Jazz Jammers
2nd and 4th Thursdays at Jefferson Heights, Pantops Mountain Rd
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Murph and the Magic Tones
Fridays at Michael’s Bistro 10:30PM
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Bob Bennetta on Piano
Fridays, 6-9pm at Fellini’s #9 200 W. Market St. (434) 979-4279
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Bob Williamson on Piano
Saturdays, 6-9pm at Fellini’s #9 200 W. Market St. (434) 979-4279
