NYC Music I Like Feb 1-7
...trad jazz, Gypsy, swing, bluegrass, choro etc. w/ folk roots & virtuoso ensemble playing... Explanation/disclaimer.
[Caution! Please verify with musician, venue, etc. before going. Send updata here.]
Allied music listings with overlapping tastes:
Jim's Roots and Blues Calendar.
Eileen's Lindy Blog - This Week in Swing.
This Week
Wednesday, Feb 1,
5:30 PM: David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Birdland (most Wednesdays)
8 PM: Stephane Wrembel Band. Radegast.
8 PM: David Bromberg. City Winery. Sold out, more info here.
11 PM: Avalon Jazz Band hosts Hot Jazz & Gypsy Jam. The Keep. (most Wednesdays)
Thursday, Feb 2,
7:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Ben Paterson (piano & vocals) & Luke Seleck (bass), J House, Riverside CT.
8 PM: David Bromberg Quintet. Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield CT.
9 PM: Gypsy jazz jam, Fada. (Most Thursdays.)
9 PM: Emily Asher's Garden Party w/ Emily (trombone), Charlie Caranicas (cornet), Dennis Lichtman (clarinet), Jared Engel (banjo), Rob Adkins (bass), Jay Lepley (drums). Radegast.
11 PM: Brother Roy w/ Roy Williams (piano) and (probably) friends. Rockwood One.
Friday, Feb 3,
5 PM: The Glenn Crytzer Quartette. Broadway Lounge in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
7 PM sharp: Son of Dave (astonishing harmonica/vocalist from UK - catch NOW). Terra Blues.
7:30 PM: The Dan Block Quintet w/ Dan (reeds), Adam Birnbaum (piano), Jennifer Vincent (bass), Alvester Garnenet (drums), Godwin Lewis (alto sax). Smalls.
7:30 PM: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. Morse Recital Hall, Yale University, New Haven CT.
Saturday, Feb 4,
11:30 AM: Tara O'Grady Quartet w/ Tara (vocals), Vinny Raniolo (guitar), David Shaich (bass), Michael Hashim (sax). Tanner Smiths Tipsy Tea Jazz Brunch. (Most Saturdays.)
1 PM: Garden Party Quartet frequently with Emily Asher (trombone). (Most Saturdays.) Fraunces Tavern.
2 PM: Lisa Liu (guitar), Sara L'Abriola (guitar). Rosamunde Sausage Grill (285 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn).
4 PM: Roy Williams & Friends. The Shanty. (Most Saturdays, personnel varies).
4 PM: Rob Edwards (trombone) hosts the afternoon jam session. Smalls.
7 PM sharp: Son of Dave (astonishing harmonica/vocalist from UK - catch NOW). Terra Blues.
8 PM: Railroad Earth. Capitol Theatre, Port Chester NY. Tix/info.
10:30 PM: Svetlana & The Delancey 5 w/ Svetlana (vocals), Willerm Desfort (piano), Mike Hashim (reeds), Charlie Caranicas (cornet), Rob Garcia (drums), Noah Jackson (bass) w/ guest Edwin Francisco (tap dancing). The Roxy.
Sunday, Feb 5 - SUPERBOWL everybody! Double check with venue before going!
11:30 AM: Tara O'Grady Quartet w/ Tara (vocals), Vinny Raniolo (guitar), David Shaich (bass), Michael Hashim (sax). Tanner Smiths Tipsy Tea Jazz Brunch. (Most Sundays.)
Noon: Megg Ryan Jass Band w/ Sweet Megg (vocals, guitar), Ryan Weisheit (reeds). House of Yes (most Sundays).
1:30 PM: Koran Agan (guitar), Eduardo Belo (bass), others. Radegast. (Most Sundays.)
5 PM: Roda de Choro w/ Regional de NY. Beco.
6:30 PM: Glenn Crytzer (guitar, banjo, vocals), Mike Davis (cornet), others. Delilah, 155 Rivington. (Think Pegu in a new place!) (Most Sundays.)
8 PM: The EarRegulars w/ Jon-Erik Kellso (cornet), others. The Ear. (Most Sundays but NOT THIS SUNDAY - it Superbowl)
10 PM: Baby Soda Jazz Band w/ Jared Engel (banjo), others. St. Mazie. (Most Sundays.)
Monday, Feb 6,
7 PM: The Brain Cloud, this week with Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, mandolin), Andrew Hall (bass), Raphael McGregor (lap steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drums) and Matt Munisteri (guitar). Barbes. (Most Mondays.)
7 PM: Dan Levinson Quartet w/ Dan (clarinet), Molly Ryan (vocals), others. Hofbräu Bierhaus NYC. Info/tix.
7 PM: Matt Flinner Trio w/ Matt (mandolin), Alex Hargreaves (violin), others. Rockwood Three.
8 PM: Glenn Crytzer Trio. Radegast.
8 PM: Vince Giordano & his Nighthawks, with an array of the best traditional jazz musicians in New York, Iguana. (Most Mondays).
8 PM: Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers. The Belfry. (Most Mondays.)
9 PM: Svetlana & The Delancey 5 - Svetlana (vocals), Jon Weber (piano), Mike Hashim (reeds), Charlie Caranicas (trmpt), Rob Garcia (drums), George Delancey (bass). Back Room Speakeasy - 102 Norfolk Street. (Most Mondays.)
9:30 PM: First Monday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Michael Daves. Rockwood.
10 PM: Grant Gordy Quartet w/ Grant (guitar, vocals), Dominick Leslie (mandolin), Alex Hargreaves (violin), Ian Hutchison (bass). Rockwood One.
10 PM: Mona’s Bluegrass Jam, Mona’s, 14th & Avenue B (Most Mondays.)
10 PM: Terry Waldo & The Rum House Jass Band w/ Terry (piano), Jon-Erik Kellso (cornet), Jim Fryer (trombone), Eddy Davis (tenor banjo) and frequently Dan Levinson (clarinet) & Molly Ryan (vocals). The Rum House. (Most Mondays.)
Tuesday, Feb 7,
6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
8 PM: Fred Hersch (solo piano). Mezzrow.
8 PM: Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers. Radegast.
8 PM: Vince Giordano & his Nighthawks, with an array of the very best traditional jazz musicians in New York, Iguana. (Most Tuesdays).
8 PM: Tara O'Grady & the Black Velvet Band w/ Tara (vocals), Justin Poindexter (guitar), Trifon Dimitrov (bass). Winnie’s Jazz Bar. (Most Tuesdays).
10 PM: Michael Daves Wax Lion. Rockwood One. (Most Tuesdays - but some funny stuff this Tuesday - check with venue).
10 PM: Svetlana & The Delancy Band, w/ Dalton Ridenhour (piano), others. Brooklyn Speakeasy at Bedford Hall, 1177 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. (Tuesdays until further notice.)
11 PM: Mona’s Hot Jazz Jam, hosted by Mona’s Hot Four. The Original Hot Four (house band) usually includes Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, etc.), Gordon Webster (piano), Nick Russo (guitar, banjo) & Jared Engel (bass). Mona’s, 14th & Avenue B. [NOTE: There's a reason the week ends here. Mona's on Tuesday is a true jam session, so it's unpredictable, but quite frequently it's somewhere between jaw dropping and heart stopping.]
Future
Feb 8,
7 PM: Harry Allen Trio w/ Harry (sax). Shanghai Jazz, Madison NJ.
7:30 & 9:30 PM: Yotam Silberstein Quartet w/ Yotam (guitar), Glenn Zaleski (piano), Matt Penman (bass), Eric Harland (drums). The Jazz Standard.
Feb 9,
9 PM: Jason Prover and his Sneak Thievery Orchestra. Radegast.
Feb 11,
8 PM: Mamie Minch (guitar, vocals). Barbés.
Feb 14 <3 <3,
7:30 PM: Bria Skonberg (cornet, vocals) w/ Houston Person (sax), Mathis Picard (piano), Corcoran Holt (bass), Jerome Jennings (drums). The Jazz Standard.
7 PM: Svetlana & The Delancey 5 w/ Svetlana (vocals), Jon Weber (piano), Mike Hashim (reeds), Charlie Caranicas (trmpt), Rob Garcia (drums), Endea Owens (bass) - plus special guests Dewitt Flemming Jr. (tap dancing) and Double Trouble Swing Dance Company. The Roxy.
7 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Roni Ben-Hur (guitar), Yoshi Waki (bass). My Moon in Williamsburg.
8 PM: Dan Lipzitz and hos Brass Tacks. Radegast.
Feb 17,
5 PM: The Glenn Crytzer Quartette. Broadway Lounge in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
8 PM: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. The Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck NY.
Feb 18,
11 AM: Timbalooloo Duo Concert Series w/ Oran Etkin (clarinet) and mystery guest. National Sawdust.
8 PM: Samba w/ Irene Walsh (vocals), Cesar Garabini (7-string guitar), Sergio Krakowski (pandeiro). Planeta, 295 East 8th St, NYC
Feb 20,
8 PM: Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band. Mike Davis (cornet), Matt Musselman (trombone), Dan Levinson (clarinet/C-melody sax), Jeff Barnhart (piano), Kevin Dorn (drums). The Bickford, Morristown NJ. Info/Tix.
Feb 22,
7 PM: Dutchess w/ Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou (vocals) plus Jeff Lederer (saxophone), Michael Cabe (piano), Matt Aronoff (bass), Jared Schonig (drums), Jerome Jennings (drums). 55 Bar.
Feb 23,
7 PM: Dutchess w/ Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou (vocals) plus Jeff Lederer (saxophone), Michael Cabe (piano), Matt Aronoff (bass), Jared Schonig (drums), Jerome Jennings (drums). 55 Bar.
Feb 24,
6 PM: Dutchess w/ Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou (vocals) plus Jeff Lederer (saxophone), Michael Cabe (piano), Matt Aronoff (bass), Jared Schonig (drums), Jerome Jennings (drums). 55 Bar.
7:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Steve Ash (piano) & Luke Seleck (bass), J House, Riverside CT.
Feb 25,
6 PM: Dutchess w/ Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou (vocals) plus Jeff Lederer (saxophone), Michael Cabe (piano), Matt Aronoff (bass), Jared Schonig (drums), Jerome Jennings (drums). 55 Bar.
8 PM: Guitar Marathon w/ Brasil Guitar Duo, Benjamin Verdery, and others. 92nd Street Y. Info/tix.
Feb 26,
1 PM: The Anat Cohen Quartet. Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library, Greenwich CT.
6:30 PM: Frank Vignola (guitar), Olli Soikkeli (guitar), Jason Anick (violin). Sarah’s Wine Bar. Ridgefield CT. Call for reservations: 203-438-8282
7 PM: Al Dimeola, 40th Anniversary of Elegant Gypsy. Paramount. Peekskill NY.
7 PM: Mardi Gras dinner with chef Andrew Carmellini, music by Eddie Barbash combo featuring clarinet, mandolin, fiddle, percussion, tuba and more. Players to be announced. The Lafayette Grand Cafe & Bakery. Info/tix.
Feb 28,
7 PM: Fat Tuesday w/ The Grand Street Stompers, the Baby Soda Jazz Band, others. The Players Club. Info/tix.
March 7,
6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
March 9,
9 PM: Sam Raderman Quartet w/ Sam (guitar), others. Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
March 13,
8 PM: Mike Davis (cornet) and friends celebrate Bix Beiderbecke. The Bickford, Morristown NJ. Info/Tix.
March 18,
Rhonda Vincent. Ramapo College, Mahwah NJ. Info/tix.
March 19,
12:30 PM: Brunch with Dutchess w/ Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou (vocals) plus Greg Ruggerio (guitar) and TBD (bass). North Square.
March 22,
Chris Eldridge & Julian Lage plus Aoife O'Donovan. Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfiend CT.
March 23,
9 PM (unconfirmed time): Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet. Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
April 11,
6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
April 20,
9 PM: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo (guitars). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
May 9,
6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
May 18,
8 PM: David Crosby. Westbury Theatre. Info/Tix. Tix on sale February 3.
May 27,
7:30 PM: Battle of the Big Bands. Info/tix.
June 6,
6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.
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