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Welcome to Grassroots Jazz, a site for jazz musicians, jazz fans, and those who are simply curious.
When I was just a "boy with a horn" -- about 10 -- I was introduced to the cornet. At a time when most of my musically-conscious friends wanted to be the next John Lennon, I wanted to be the next Louis Armstrong. Two things were markedly different about us, however: pigmentation and talent.
Nevertheless, jazz has held a long-term fascination for me and after 30 years of jobs, kids and houses, I'm finally back where I started--playing in three bands that perform various kinds of jazz. You'll find my Dixieland and New Orleans jazz band at www.dixiediehards.com.
I also write about jazz as well as folk and acoustic music in the GO section of The Sun Chronicle, where I have a weekly column.
At Grassroots Jazz you'll find jazz artist profiles, jazz news and a monthly calendar of jazz events in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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Click on the links below to visit other informative sites:
MONTHLY JAZZ CALENDAR
AREA JAZZ THIS WEEK
MASSJAZZ.COM
www.scullersjazz.com
www.thehihat.com
www.rylesjazz.com
www.regattabarjazz.com
Showcase Live!
www.dixiediehards.com
www.nejazz.com
www.jazzboston.org
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'A Very Merry Little Christmas Cabaret' Friday, Sat. in Boston
This 90 minute holiday cavalcade of tunes nostalgic and new will also showcase many Boston area musical theater and cabaret talents. Sharing the stage with Larivee will be David Bloom, Michael Davis, Pamela Enders, Heather Glenn Wixson, Kristophe… Continue
Posted on December 10, 2009 at 7:18am —
Composer Colgrass Shares Memories in New Book
Adventures of an American Composer
by Michael Colgrass
Publication date: February 2010 / $19.95
Published by Meredith Music and distributed by Hal Leonard
www.colgrassadventures.com
Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Colgrass is more than a brilliant orchestral composer and percussionist. He is also a maverick who romanced a Cold War spy in Bucharest, chased down a New York City bank robber and saved L… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 3:11pm —
Roomful of Blues Returns to Foxboro
Even though Roomful's lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger.
In 2007, singer Dave Howard took over the vocal duties, bringing his gritty and soulful vocals and adding another bright n… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 11:30am —
Amanda Carr Friday at Acton Jazz Cafe
Jazz singer Amanda Carr and her band entertain 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the The Acton Jazz Cafe, voted one of "100 Top International Jazz Clubs" by Downbeat Magazine. Tickets @ the Door: $12
Only 30 minutes West of Boston, the AJC has a full bar and a delicious and reasonably priced dinne… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 11:00am —
Cambridge's Regattabar Announces Holiday Treats
December 17
Longy School of Music Presents:
Notes a-Glist’ning
A delightful “snowstorm of notes” awaits you in
this high-spirited holiday spectacular, brought to
you by “Longy at the Regattabar.” Join worldclass
Longy performers as they romp through a
musical winter wonderland. Enjoy festive songs
of the season — “Carol of the Bells”, “12 Days
of Christmas”, “Velvet Shoes”, “Fum Fum”,
“We… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:23am —
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