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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.
Dig, man!
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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Check Out Soul Ambition During The Holidays.
Here's a schedule:
Fri. 11/13 The Hi Hat Club,3 Davol Sq. Providence RI.
Sat. 11/14 Knuckleheads, MacArthur Dr. New Bedford Ma.
Wed. 11/25 Thanksgiving Eve. Dance Party,Bellingham VFW,Rte 126 Bellingham Ma. 8:30-12:30 Call VFW for Tx. $20 pp.inlcds meal. 508-883-9538.
Fri.11/27 New Bedford Class Reunion 1979… Continue
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 2:57pm —
Krisanthi at Walpole Footlighters Theatre
Lineup: Bill Duffy on piano, Steve Skop on bass, John DiSanto on drums, Andy Solberg on guitar, Bill Vint on sax and flute).
Selections will include classics by Gershwin, songs from movies, Krisanthi’s great arrangements of holiday favorites and her own award-winning original songs.
Tickets are $20. Call 508-668-8446 or online at… Continue
Posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:45am —
New England Jazz Banjo Festival Nov. 6-8
Visit the New England Jazz Banjofest Nov. 6-8 at the Doubletree Hotel, 44 Midlesex Turnpike Bedford. (781-275-5500).
The banjofest features hundreds of banjo and traditional jazz musicians and dozens of groups and solo acts. It's free to the public.
Friday features jams beginning at 3 p.m. and an opening concert at 8 p.m. A festival performance will be held 1-5 p.m. Saturday and a closing gospel jam 10-12 Sunday.
For more information call 508-… Continue
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 10:57am —
Stanley Sagov and Remembering The Future at Regattabar
FEATURING: Stanley Sagov, keyboards; Stan Strickland, sax, vocals; Mike Peipman, trumpet; John Lockwood, acoustic bass, and Bob Moses, drums.
Tickets: $20.
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 9:00pm —
Krisanthi Pappas Friday at The Tavern, Plainville
Hello friends! Make your plans now to come on out to the Tavern this Friday night, October 23rd from 7:00 to 11:00 PM where I will be playing piano and singing all your favorite requests!
If you've never been to the Tavern, they have good American food, from burgers and nachos to steak, chicken, seafood or pasta dinners. http://www.taverndining.com
You can eat dinner in the cozy lounge wh… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 6:42pm —
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