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Clubs may change their schedules from time to time. Please call ahead to confirm that the event is as listed below.
MATTHEW’S TRATTORIA
814-459-6458
Fri., March 9 Frank Singer Duo, with Tony Grey 6-9 p.m.
Fri., March 16 Frank Singer Duo, with Vincent Stefanelli 6-9 p.m.
Fri., March 23 JD Jazz Duo 6-9 p.m.
Fri., March 30 Frank Singer Duo, with Derf Hopsecker 6-9 p.m.
ALTO CUCINA
814-835-3900
Every Wed., Sam Hyman 6-9 p.m.
Sat., March 10 JD Jazz 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Sat., March 24 Dan Hallett Trio 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
THE BREWERIE AT UNION STATION
814-454-2200
Thurs., March 29 – Sat., March 31 Arts & Draft Fest 7 p.m. until closing. 20 live bands, including
Fri., March 30 Soul Crackers 11 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
COLONY PUB & GRILLE
814-838-2162
Thursdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Colony Club Trio: Howard Hamme – piano, Harry Jacobson – bass, Carl Alanakian – drums.
BAY BREEZE LOUNGE
25 East 10th St, 814-454-4160
Live jazz most Fridays. Mary Alice Brown first Friday of each month.
WEGMAN’S CAFE
6143 Peach Street, 814-860-5300
Fri., March 30 Dave Callaghan Trio 6 – 9 p.m.
DOCKSIDER
1015 State St. – 454-9700
STATION DINNER THEATER
864-2022
Sat., March 24, 8 p.m. JAZZERIE’S SINGERS NIGHT. Station Dinner Theater, 4940 Peach St. Call 864-2022 for dinner reservations. Tickets: $10 for JE Members, $ 15 General Admission, $ 5 Students.
MERCYHURST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
814-824-3000
Fri., May 11, 8 p.m. The Kurt Elling Quartet with John McLean. Mary D’Angelo Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Co-sponsored by JazzErie. Tickets: JE Members $ 15., General Admission $ 20., Youth $5 .
ROMOLO CHOCOLOTES
814-452-1933
Good news on the horizon: Romolo Chocolates Piazza Summer Season is being assembled. Included will be:
Sat., June 23, 6 p.m. Cats A Bear with Greg Abate
Sat., Aug. 11, 6 p.m. Cats A Bear with Claire Daly
ERIE AREA
Tues., March 6, 7 – 8 p.m. Gem City Jazz Ensemble. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4701 Old French Rd.
Fri., March 10, 6:30 p.m. Frank Singer Solo Jazz Guitar. Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Fri., April 20, 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. Gem City Jazz Ensemble. EHCA Spring Swing. Ambassador Center, Erie
REGIONAL EVENTS
PITTSBURGH
Fri., March 24, 8 p.m. Toots Theilmans & Kenny Werner, harmonica and piano jazz legends. Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh. Admission. www.mcgjazz.com, 412/322-0800
CLEVELAND
Fri., March 9, 8 p.m. “Plugged In,” Cleveland Jazz Orchestra with Sean Jones. Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH. Admission $20. www.clevelandjazz.org, 216/421-8671
Tues., April 10, 8 p.m. “Tribute to Nat ‘King’ Cole: Cleveland Orchestra with Sasha Mukila (conductor), John Pizzarelli (guitar, vocals.) Admission. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH. 216/231-1111.
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The Tri-C Jazz Fest
April 18 – 28, offers an unusually rich lineup of talented and popular stars at prices which are, for the most part, fairly modest. For best information, and to purchase tickets, visit the website www.tricpresents.com/jazzfest/ Some highlights:
Thurs., April 19, 8 p.m. Bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Winner of Grammy for “Best New Artist” in 2011, Spalding will be joined by an 11-piece band (which incidentally includes Tia Fuller.) $30. Tri-C Metro Auditorium. 216-987-4444
Sat., April 21, 8 p.m. An Evening with Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul. $50-60-75.
State Theater, Playhouse Square. 1-866-546-1353
Sun., April 22, 4 p.m. Bassist Ben Williams, winner of 2010 Thelonious Monk competition, with his quintet “Sound Effect.” $10. East Cleveland Public Library, 14101 Euclid Ave.
Sun., April 22, 7 p.m. Saxophonist Marcus Strickland in a trio which includes twin brother, drummer E.J. Strickland. $10. Black Box Theater, Tri-C Metro Campus. 216-987-4444
Mon., April 23, 7 p.m. “Down Beat Invitational.” Local high school students joined by Jazz Fest alumni Sean Jones, Dominick Farinacci, Jerome Jennings, Matt Wilson, Terell Stafford and Bob Hurst. $10.
Main Stage Theater, Tri-C Metro Campus. 216-987-4444
Weds., April 25, 8 p.m. Drummer Matt Wilson’s “Arts & Crafts” quartet with Terell Stafford, Gary Versace and Martin Wind. $25. Black Box Theater, Tri-C Metro Campus.
Thurs., April 26, 8 p.m. The Jack DeJohnette Group. NEA 2012 Jazz Master DeJohnette with Tim Ries, Jerome Harris, David Fiuczynski and George Colligan. $30. Tri-C Metro Auditorium. 216-987-4444.
Fri., April 27, 8 p.m. David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco and Byron Landham share the stage with Trombone Shorty and “Orleans Ave.” $30-38-45. State Theater, Playhouse Square. 1-866-546-1353.
Sat., April 28, 8 p.m. An Evening With Diana Krall. Popular jazz pianist/singer with her quartet: Robert Hurst (bass), Anthony Wilson (guitar) and Karriem Riggins (drums.) $55-$70-$85. State Theater, Playhouse Square. 1-866-546-1353.
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Sat., May 12, 7:30 p.m. “NEA Jazz Master Concert”: Jimmy Heath and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. Admission. Ohio Theater, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH. www.clevelandjazz.org 216/241-6000.
