Thursday,
July 2, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Red, White & Blue Party
Dance Hall Docs
featuring
Chandler Mogel, vocals
Robin Work, vocals
Fred Moreadith, drums/percussion
Paul Gallello, drums
Rob Cochran, bass
Pete Rogosky, guitar
Ron Stabinsky, keyboards
Mike Anderson, sax
Rob Deiner, trumpet
Bob Stoyko, trumpet
John Loos, trombone
Tickets: $15 at door or in
advance
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The Dance Hall Docs are back for their annual
holiday concert at the Jazz Base.
The high-energy, 12-piece band will provide the fireworks with a
show that includes covers of classic funk, pop, jazz, R&B, and soul
songs.
The horns are led by Mike Anderson on sax and vocals, John Loos on
trombone, Bob Stoyko on trumpet, and Rob Diener on trumpet, rap, and
vocals. The rhythm section includes Pete Rogosky on guitar, Ron
Stabinsky on keyboards, Paul Gallello on drums, and Rob Cochran on
bass. Chandler Mogel and Robin Work are the lead vocalists. Freddy
Moreddy, on drums, percussion and vocals, is the leader of the Docs.
Thursday,
July 9, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
From the HIP
featuring
Mike Eben,
saxophones
Bob Stoyko, trumpet
Mike Byrne, guitar
Bob Eben, drums
Terry Bortman, bass
Tony Vattimo, keyboards
Tickets: $8 at door
From the HIP is back at the Jazz
Base. The popular group led by Mike Eben
is ready to take fans “downstairs” to
the jazz club.
From the HIP's musical mix is funky,
groovy, and soulful -- reminisce to the
straight-ahead, hard bop of Hank Mobley
and Lee Morgan.
From the HIP will have you groovin' to
the sounds of Cannonball Adderley and
Freddy Hubbard. From the HIP also will
put its own spin on familiar tunes. And
the band also will put the “fun” in
funky!
From the HIP has proven to be a very
popular band at the Jazz Base. Don’t
miss this night of classic jazz and fun,
fresh music!
Thursday,
July 16, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
New York Voices Vocalist
Lauren Kinhan
Tickets: $15 at door or in
advance
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Lauren Kinhan has been working and
creating music with the world-class
New York Voices since 1992 --
winning a many awards including a Grammy
Award in 1997.
Lauren is coming to the Jazz Base to
showcase her solo career where she
continues to bridge musical genres that
span jazz, pop, blues, folk, classical
and Brazilian jazz with ease.
Lauren is known for her charismatic
performances and unique spin on original
music with a singer/songwriter flair.
Her shows are eclectic, with her love of
good music leading the charge, and great
musicianship taking the audience on a
refreshing new ride.
In 2000, Lauren recorded her debut solo
project -- Hardly Blinking -- an
eclectic set of original songs. They are
lush with story, built on a musical
palate ranging from earthy acoustic
settings to cleverly layered
productions. Produced by three musical
powerhouses, Phil Ramone (Billy Joel,
Phoebe Snow), Frank Filipetti (James
Taylor), and Rob Mounsey (Steely Dan,
Paul Simon) it was an opportunity for
Lauren to stretch her wings in a genre
that is as interesting to her as the
jazz art form.
In January 2010, Lauren will release her
much anticipated second solo project --
Avalon.
"Lauren is musical, lyrical, and really delivers vocally. I am a
devoted fan of Lauren Kinhan." -- Phil Ramone
Thursday,
July 23, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Blues Night
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Tickets: $20 at door or in
advance
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"I don't talk a lot on
stage," the affable
guitarist said. "People
aren't interested in when
the song was made; they just
want to have a good time.
"I play my music, and I play
what comes to me. I try to
have a good time. That's all
I try to do. And I think the
people really love the
music."
As a mainstay artist with Alligator Records, Williams has been honing his brand of raucous blues for the last few decades.
The Imperials will hit town the Jazz Base as Williams promotes his latest album, Full Tilt, a collection that showcases his classic blues sensibility through both original tunes and covers.
Williams said fans can expect a fairly loose show as he's still translating his newest studio tracks to the stage.
According to Williams, domestic bliss keeps every aspect of the music business, including the accolades and prestigious blues awards he's won over the years, in perspective.
"At some point, I know I'm going to have to retire," he said. "It won't be a choice. I saw my uncle play until the day he died, and I kind of don't want to do that. At a certain point, I'll just want to relax with my wife. "I believe that I'm blessed in what I've got. I'm not trying to reach for B.B. King or Eric Clapton status. I love those guys, and King is one of the most modest men I've met."
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Thursday,
July 30, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
CD Release Concert
Eric Mintel Quartet
featuring
Eric Mintel, piano
Dave Antonow, basse
Nelson Hill, saxophone/flute
Dave Mohn, drums
Tickets: $8 at door
Pianist and composer Eric
Mintel is the leader of one of the finest
straight-ahead jazz quartets in the country.
The Eric
Mintel Quartet are coming to the Jazz Base
to celebrate the release of their new CD
50 Years After ... A Tribute to Dave
Brubeck.
Mintel
is featured in the June issue of Down
Beat magazine. The feature story focuses
on how Mintel has not only taken on Dave
Brubeck's musical inspiration, but also
Brubeck's life lessons and work ethic into
his own daily life as a non-stop performing
jazz musician, educator and composer.
Brubeck said: "He (Eric) is the most
determined person I've ever known about
making it! I first heard him as a teenager
and I saw promise there. He has performed a
lot of my music, things that I had
completely forgotten but he was doing them
with his quartet and that is a great
feeling."
Dave Brubeck added: “As long as the music
attracts dedicated young musicians like Eric Mintel, jazz will continue to thrive and
progress as a voice of freedom.”
Energetic, lyrical, swinging and always
entertaining, Mintel's music touches the
soul. The public has hailed Eric's
passionate piano style, his attention to
melody, his catchy original compositions and
his use of classical elements within a
performance.
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Thursday,
August 6, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Smooth Jazz 92.7 Night
John Favicchia & The Dharma All-Stars
featuring
Chieli Minucci, guitar
Mike Pope, bass
John Scarpulla, saxophone
Carl Fischer, trumpet
Bill Heller, keyboards
John Favicchia, drums
Tickets: $15 at door
The Jazz Base is thrilled to present John
Favicchia & The Dharma All-Stars.
The dynamic group is comprised of New
York-based professional musicians driven by
the extraordinary vision of master drummer
and band leader Favicchia.
Formed in 2001, the group performs a mix of
many styles of jazz from Favicchia's three
critically acclaimed CDs.
Each member has been hand picked based upon
their individual musical talent and the
manner in which they enhance the overall
sound of the band. They are all highly
experienced world-class players who have
their own groups, compose and arrange music
for themselves and others, are constantly
being sought after as studio musicians, or
are touring members in the bands of well
known stars.
They now bring their combined musical talent
and experience to the Dharma All-Stars in
order to create a vibrant and exciting sound
that brings audiences back time and time
again.
Thursday,
August 13, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Smooth Jazz 92.7 Night
Marc Antoine & Brian Simpson
Tickets: $23 at door or in
advance
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The Jazz Base is thrilled to present this
special concert featuring two of the biggest names in contemporary
jazz.
Guitarist, composer and producer, Marc
Antoine, was born in Paris (France) on the 28th of May 1963. His
parents bought him his first guitar when he was 11 years old which
quickly became his third arm. Marc has had a guitar in his hands
ever since.
As a true citizen of the world, Marc has kept moving, arriving in
Los Angeles in the 1990s. He stayed there for 12 years playing for
music royalty such as Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher, Selena,
Queen Latifah, George Benson, Guru Jazzmatazz, Take 6 and others. He
composed and performed for major movie soundtracks: "Get Shorty;"
"The Fan;" "Patch Adams;" "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil;"
"Demolition Man;" and "Celtic Pride."
Marc's
career boasts many top hits on the R&R contemporary jazz charts, as
well as topping the Billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected
him Best New Artist of The Year, which was followed by his
Gavin Award in 1998. He has also received numerous nominations for
jazz awards in the US and Canada.
Regularly touring with contemporary jazz artists like Dave Koz,
Chris Botti, Jeff Lorber, Jeffrey Osborne, David Benoit, Larry
Carlton and others, he also performs or records with jazz legends
such as Peter Erskine, Jimmy Haslip, Mike Mainieri, Dave Valentin,
Christian McBride, and Mark Egan to name a few.
A longtime studio musician, musical director, and touring
keyboardist to stars as diverse as Janet Jackson and Dave Koz, Brian
Simpson’s breakthrough as a solo artist with his Rendezvous
Entertainment debut It’s All Good was the genre’s major
story of 2006. Focusing once again on compelling acoustic piano
melodies, bright jazz improvisations and spirited funk grooves,
Simpson keeps the extraordinary momentum hopping -- and, true to the
moniker he chose for the new album, soaring -- with
Above The Clouds.
The title track of It’s All Good proved instantly and
joyfully prophetic, as it hit #1 on the charts and remained in the
top-five for four months.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Josh Taylor Quartet
featuring
Josh Taylor, guitar
Trey LaRue, bass
John Fundayga, drums
Hector Rosado, percussion
Tickets: $8 at door
Information coming.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
GAMUT
featuring
Erwin Chandler,
keyboards
Ken Blekicki, sax/flute
Bob Livingood, trumpet
Gene Bujnovsky, bass
John Ruzum, drums
Tickets: $10 at door
Information coming.
Thursday,
September 3, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
WEEU Night
Bones of Contention
featuring trombonists
Doc Mulligan
Chuck Dressler
Rob Stoneback
plus
Marty Mellinger, keyboards
Dave Lazorcik, drums
Keith Mohler, bass
plus special guest
Joanna Pascale, vocals
Tickets: $10 at door
Information coming.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
Tribute to Steely Dan
The Royal Scam
Tickets: $15 at door or in
advance
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Mark your calendars.
The Royal Scam is coming back!
Fresh off their amazing concert at the Jazz Base, the best Steely
Band tribute best in the business will help the Jazz Base celebrate
its 5th anniversary.
Playing more than 40 of Steely Dan's masterpieces, the dynamic band
has helped to keep the compositions of Donald Fagen and Walter
Becker, the spirit of rock/jazz, and the enthusiasm of fine
musicianship alive touring throughout the northeast.
The Royal Scam not only plays the recognizable Steely Dan songs like
Reelin’ In The Years and Josie to note-for-note
perfection, but they mine the depths of Steely Dan’s seven album
history. Obscure gems like Green Earrings, Night By Night,
and The New Frontier from Donald Fagen's solo release, came
to life pleasing the dedicated Dan-head and thrilling the casual
fan.
Leader Michael Caputo has spent years perfecting the cool and at
times offbeat vocals of Donald Fagen. This is a guy with a love for
the music of an amazing band and he obviously enjoys sharing it with
the masses.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.
WEEU Big Band Night
The Last Big Band
directed by
Jimmy Zoller, trombone
Lee Southall, trombone
Roger Morgan, trumpet
Tickets: $12 at door
Perennial favorite, The Last Big Band
returns to the Jazz Base to help celebrate
the fifth anniversary of the club at the
Crowne Plaza Reading.
Trombonists Jim Zoller and Lee Southall, and
trumpeter Roger Morgan are back at the Jazz
Base with their popular 17-piece ensemble
for an eclectic evening of big band jazz
from the pens of Bob Curnow, Dave Heck, Bob
"Doc" Mulligan and others.
With the usual line-up of superb soloists,
plus the fine vocal talents of the band's
own Mike Byrne, the night is guaranteed to
swing.
Jazz is a joyful noise. Come join the fun
with this first-rate orchestra -- The Last
Big Band.
It's later than you think!
Thursday, September
24, 2009
TWO SHOWS / 7:00 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Smooth Jazz 92.7 Night
Candy Dulfer
Tickets: In advance or at
door
$35 for 7 p.m. show
$30 for 10 p.m. show
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Contemporary jazz superstar Candy Dulfer
and her funky band are coming to the Jazz
Base for two special shows as part of the
5th Anniversary Celebration of the club.
That's right -- Candy Dulfer will be
performing in the up-close-and-personal Jazz
Base!
Nearly two decades after her
Grammy-nominated recording debut in 1990,
saxophonist Candy Dulfer has earned a
reputation as a high-energy performer with
charisma and sex appeal to burn.
Dulfer bares it all -- the brassy and edgy,
along with a few mellow touches -- with her
latest release Funked Up! on the
Heads Up label.
The 12-track set features the revved-up
funk and R&B typical of Dulfer's legendary
live shows, laced with a few cooler, quieter
grooves to keep things interesting.
The more lively tracks on Funked Up!
started coming together not long after the
2007 release of Dulfer's previous recording,
Candy Store. In the meantime, she and
her band had been asked by Dutch filmmaker
Fred van Dijk to record the soundtrack for
"Kissed by the Grape," a documentary
exploring the world of organic winemaking.
The film project steered them into a more
ambient groove -- the ideal complement to
the rhythmically intense material that
they'd already recorded.
Funked Up! is a snapshot of all the
benchmarks that make up Candy Dulfer's live
performances -- lots of high-energy,
in-your-face grooves, punctuated by
intriguing moments of subtlety and nuance.
Jazz Base fans are in for a real Dutch
treat!
Thursday, October 1, 2009 / 7:00 p.m. /
Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Smooth Jazz 92.7 Night
Gerald Veasley Band
Tickets $20: In advance or at
door
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The Jazz Base will celebrate its fifth
anniversary with this special concert by
Gerald Veasley and his band.
It's hard to believe that five years have
past since the Jazz Base started the
Thursday night jazz series. But thanks to
the support of the club's loyal fans, the
club has become the beacon for live music in
the region.
So come out for this special milestone
concert.
