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The Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU Present
Skullcap in Concert at Belmont Arts Collaborative, June 20th at 7:30 pm.

The band Skullcap takes its name from an herb used in indigenous medicine that is used to ease depression or anxiety. Their debut album, Snakes of Albequerque on Cuneiform Records, combines jazz, rock, and free improv to form a memorably tuneful kind of road movie soundtrack. The music navigates wildly different terrain from Tennessee to Monterey to New Mexico. The group is a trio led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Anthony Pirog and cellist Janel Leppin, who have been making music together for over 20 years. Anthony is well known for his work with jazz/rock group The Mezzthetics, and Janel has released several duo and solo albums, as well as two recordings with her group Ensemble Volcanic Ash. They met drummer Mike Kuhl about 15 years ago in their home town of Baltimore.

Tickets to see Skullcap at Belmont Arts Collaborative on Carlton Road are available online. The cost is $22 General Admission, $18 for paid supporters of The Charlottesville Jazz Society.

All seats at the door will be $25. For more information visit Cvillejazz.org or call 434-249-6191. Listen for Skullcap’s music on WTJU jazz programs.

The Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU Present
An Evening of Improvisational Percussion, July 8 at 7:30pm

Tim Daisy is a Chicago-based drummer, composer, and educator renowned for his contributions to both improvised and composed music. Drummer and composer Scott Clark is at the center of the Richmond VA improvised music scene, and is making a name for himself through his “striking musical maturity, evident in his patience and precision.” On July 8, they’ll be performing at Visible Records, 7:30-9pm

Tickets are available in advance online. The cost is $12 for paid supporters of The Charlottesville Jazz Society, and $15 for general admission, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information visit cvillejazz.org, or call 434-249-6191

The CJS is looking for volunteers to help with our live concerts, and to help plan for a future Charlottesville jazz festival.  Duties for concerts 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. Our jazz festival planning committee meets twice a month, usually on Friday afternoons. We need help with fundraising, artist lineup, and  other areas.  If interested, please email Gary at info@cvillejazz.org


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

Please check our Facebook page for updates and more events!

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

  • Sunday June 15: Beleza at Mount Ida Reserve, 11am to 1pm
  • Sunday June 15: The Trio with Dan Barralle at Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4 pm
  • Friday June 20: Skull Cap, featuring Janel Lepin/cello, Anthony Pirog/guitar and Mike Kuhl/drums, Belmont Arts Collaborative, 7:30 pm, details above
  • Saturday June 21: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Drex Weaver/drums, Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, 5-8pm
  • Saturday June 21: The Michael Elswick Gathering, Michael/saxes, Bill Edmonds/guitar & vocals, Eric Franzen/keyboard, David Drubin/drums, Glass House Winery, 5-8pm
  • Saturday June 21: Chris Whiteman/Justin Kauflin Quartet, Justin Kauflin/piano, Chris Whiteman/guitar, with Jimmy Masters/bass and Aaron Binder/drums, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30pm [tickets $72]
  • Sunday June 22: Justin Nelson Trio with Joseph Nichols and Karl Tieztze, Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4 pm
  • Thursday June 26: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Gabe Planas/keys; Ryan Gilchrist/bass; Stephan LaRue/drums, Stinson Vineyards, 6–9pm
  • Friday June 27: Justin Nelson Trio with Joseph Nichols and Karl Tieztze, Septenary Winery, 6-8pm
  • Friday June 27: Angelica X with Will Evans at Batesville Market, 7pm
  • Sunday June 29: vocalist Paulien, with Bill Edmonds/guitar, Michael Elswick/sax, Jeff Massanari/bass, Kardinal Hall, 5-7pm
  • Sunday June 29: CJS Local Jazz Spotlight: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Michael McNulty/guitar; Gabe Planas/keys; Andre LaVelle/bass; Pat Hayes/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 6–9pm
  • Thursday July 3: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, 3:30-6:30pm
  • [CANCELLED] Saturday July 5: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) David Sun/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Adam Reinhard, 6-8pm
  • Sunday July 6: David Sun Trio with Joseph Nichols and Pat Hayes, Kardinal Hall, 5-7 pm
  • Tuesday July 8: a night with master percussionists Tim Daisy (from Chicago) and Scott Clark (from Richmond) at Visible Records, 1740 Broadway Street. Sponsored by CJS and WTJU, details above, 7:30pm
  • Thursday July 10: Brandon Walsh Quintet, Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Greg Weaver/sax; Gabe Planas/keys; Jimmy Trussell/bass; Pat Hayes/drums, Stinson Vineyards, 6-9pm
  • Thursday July 10: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Vosbein Magee Big Band, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Sunday July 13: 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
  • Thursday July 17: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Charles Owens Quartet, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Saturday July 19: The Charles Owens Trio & R4nd4zzo Big B4nd, DJ Harrison/drums, R4nd4zzo/bass, The Southern Café & Music Hall, 7:30pm
  • Sunday July 20: Las Guayaberas, Cuban jazz: Gabe Planas/keys; Pat Hayes/bass; Greg Weaver/percussion, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Thursday July 24: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Johnny’s Blue Locomotive, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Thursday July 24: vocalist and songwriter Jen Chapin, accompanied by Grammy nominated bassist Stephan Crump and “impeccable melodist” (New York Times) Jamie Fox on electric guitar, Belmont Arts Collaborative, sponsored by Charlottesville Jazz Society and WTJU, 7:30pm
  • Thursday July 31: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Jay Ware Quartet, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Sunday August 3: David Sun Trio with Joseph Nichols and Pat Hayes, Kardinal Hall, 5-7 pm
  • Thursday August 7: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Courtney Nero Quartet, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Friday August 8: David Sun Trio with Joseph Nichols and Pat Hayes, Chisholm Vineyards, 5-7 pm
  • Sunday August 10: Greg Weaver/sax; Liz Barnes/keys; Tom Harbeck/bass, Pippin Hill Vineyards, 12-3pm
  • Sunday August 10: vocalist Paulien, with John D’earth/trumpet, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Joseph Nichols/bass, Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, 1-4pm
  • Sunday August 10: Cville Jazz Congregation, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Michael McNulty/guitar; Ryan Gilchrist/bass; Stephan LaRue/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Thursday August 14: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Rob Maletick Band, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Thursday August 21: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Steve Kessler & Universal Mind, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Friday August 22: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, David Drubin/drums, Stable Craft Brewing, 6:30-9:30pm
  • Thursday August 28: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Quatro Na Bossa, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Thursday September 4: Jazz in the Park Concert Series – Kurt Crandall & True Story, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, 7pm
  • Saturday September 6: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Batesville Market, $5 in advance, $10 at the door [tickets] 7-9:30pm
  • Saturday November 29: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Starr Hill Crozet, 6-9pm

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