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The Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU present
Ali Webb

On Sunday afternoon September 20th, The Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU welcome vocalist Ali Webb to The Front Porch for a 4 pm concert.

Ali Webb is a captivating jazz vocalist and storyteller celebrating the release of her first CD, “On a Clear Day.” Ali performs to standing ovations at venues ranging from regional theaters and New York clubs to communities across the country. In her shows Ali blends jazz, humor, and heartfelt storytelling to explore life’s highs and lows through original songs and timeless jazz standards, with stellar accompaniment by pianist Wells Handley, bassist Randall Pharr, and drummer Brian Caputo. The band will perform Wells’ arrangements of jazz standards composers like Dave Frishberg, Rogers and Hammerstein, etc., along with Ali’s originals.

General Admission tickets are $27 online; tickets for paid supporters of The Charlottesville Jazz Society are $22. All tickets will be $35 at the door. For more information, visit Cvillejazz.org or call 434-249-6191.


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.

  • Tuesday September 1: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, featuring the amazing Stephanie Nakasian/voice and keys, Karl Kimmel/bass and Keith Willingham/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Thursday September 3: Jazz in the Park features the Sara Zhu Quintet, Gypsy Hill Park (Staunton), 7:00-9:00pm
  • Friday September 4: Bob Russell Quintet at WTJU’s Offbeat Roadhouse, 8-9pm (doors open 7:30), free
  • Tuesday September 8: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with Liz Barnes/keys, Bob Bowen/bass and Pat Hayes/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Friday September 11: La Guayaberas (latin jazz trio) at WTJU’s Offbeat Roadhouse, 8-9pm (doors open 7:30), free
  • Tuesday September 15: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, exploring jazz Manouche and early swing!! Jeff Massanari/guitar with Ken Matthews/clarinet and sax, Bob Bowen/bass and Pat Hayes/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Friday September 18: Liz Barnes/Barbara Martin Quartet at WTJU’s Offbeat Roadhouse, 8-9pm (doors open 7:30), free
  • Friday September 18: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Michael McNulty/guitar, Gabe Planas/keys, Andre La Velle/bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 10pm-1am
  • Saturday, September 19: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, The Birdcage at Mockingbird Restaurant, 6-9pm
  • Sunday September 20: vocalist Ali Webb, with Wells Handley/piano, Randall Pharr/bass, Brian Caputo/drums, at the Front Porch [tickets] 4pm (doors 3:30pm)
  • Sunday September 20: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Trevor Williams/vibes, Ryan Gilchrist/bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Tuesday September 22: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with Liz Barnes/keys, Bob Bowen/bass and Pat Hayes/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Friday September 25: Jazz Vespers, Eric Franzen/piano, Dhara Goradia/bass, Drex Weaver/drums, Bobby Gregg/sax, University Baptist Church, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Saturday September 26: Cville Jazz Congregation, lineup TBD, Albemarle CiderWorks, 12:30-2:30pm
  • Sunday September 27: Cville Jazz Congregation, lineup TBD, Stinson Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Sunday September 27: The Michael Elswick Gathering, Michael/saxes, Bill Edmonds/guitar & vocals, Eric Franzen/keyboard & vocals, David Drubin/drums, Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Sunday September 27: CJS Local Jazz Spotlight: Drex Weaver’s Drextet, Miller’s Downtown, 6-9pm
  • Tuesday September 29: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, Open jam night!!! Jeff Massanari/guitar with Karl Kimmel/bass and Pat Hayes/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Saturday, October 3rd: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Saturday October 10: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival at Crozet Park, 3:00-5:00pm
  • Sunday October 18: Cville Jazz Congregation, lineup TBD, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Sunday October 25: The Michael Elswick Gathering, Michael/saxes, Bill Edmonds/guitar & vocals, Eric Franzen/keyboard & vocals, David Drubin/drums, Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Friday October 30: Jazz Vespers, Taylor Treece/piano, Joseph Nichols/bass, Stephen LaRue/drums, Bobby Gregg/sax, University Baptist Church, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Saturday October 31: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Starr Hill Brewery (Crozet), 5:00-8:00pm
  • Sunday November 8: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Michael McNulty/guitar, Gabe Planas/keys, Andre La Velle/bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Friday November 20: Jazz Vespers, Eric Franzen/piano, Dhara Goradia/bass, Drex Weaver/drums, Bobby Gregg/sax, University Baptist Church, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Sunday November 22: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax & percussion, Gabe Planas/keys, Pat Hayes/drums & bass. Southwest Mountains Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Sunday November 22: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Kardinal Hall, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Sunday November 29: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Friday December 4: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax, Brandon Walsh/trumpet, Michael McNulty/guitar, Gabe Planas/keys, Andre La Velle/bass, Pat Hayes/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 10pm-1am
  • Friday, December 18: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Offbeat Roadhouse at WTJU performance space, 8-9pm
  • Friday December 18: Jazz Vespers, Taylor Treece/piano, Dhara Goradia/bass, Stephen LaRue/drums, Bobby Gregg/sax, University Baptist Church, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Saturday December 19: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax & percussion, Gabe Planas/keys, Pat Hayes/drums & bass, Southwest Mountains Vineyards, 1-4pm

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