PLACES TO HEAR LIVE JAZZ
(Feb. 22 to Feb. 29)
Note: All listings subject to change. Call clubs to confirm.
JAZZ CLUB
Heidi's Jazz Club 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, 783-4559. Dance floor. Open from Tuesdays thru Sundays.
WEEKEND HEADLINERS. Friday and Saturday (Feb. 24 and 25) at 8:30 PM-Troy "Satchmo" Anderson in a Tribute to Louis Armstrong with The House Trio (Ron Teixeira on piano, Stan Soloko on drums and Rabbit Simmons on bass). $20. Sundays from 7 to 11--Heidi's famous jazz jam, usually with The House Trio. No cover. Two-drink minimum. SCJS members get 10 % off of headliners' ticket prices. Must show membership card.
WEEKNIGHT SCHEDULE: Tuesdays from 7 PM--Jazz 'n Blues vocalist Sybil Gage. $3. First and Third Wednesdays at 8 PM and Thursdays from 7 PM -- The Dave Sheffield Trio. (Sheffield on piano, Stan Soloko on drums and Rabbit Simmons on bass). Second and fourth Wednesdays--Groucho's Comedy Club. From 8:30 PM. $10.
HAPPY HOUR-- Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 7:45 PM with pianist Steve Kirsner and clarinetist Al Goldenberg and friends. Thursdays from 5 to 7:45 PM--Bill Balsa dance music from the 60s and 70s.
HEADLINERS COMING UP: March 2 and 3--Vocalist Cindy Scott, guitarist Brian Seeger and saxophonist Terry Myers with The House Trio. $15. March 17--The Noel Freidline Quintet. ($20). On March 29 vocalist Simone Kopmajer arrives from Europe for a Florida tour that will include performances at Heidi's. Details and cover charges to be announced.
For updates, go to www.heidisjazzclub.com
RESTAURANTS
Brasas Steakhouse. 109 Orlando Ave., Cocoa Village. 750-8227.
Ariel Tena trio Latin Jazz from 6 to 9 PM on Saturdays.
Brio Italiano 2005 Vernon Pl., Melbourne. 676-8949.
Jazz saxophonist Greg Warner Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM.
City Tropics Bistro. 249 Fifth Ave., Indialantic. 723-1300.
Jazz brunch from 10 AM on Sundays.
Djon’s Steak & Lobster House. 522 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 722-2737.
Pianist John Ryan from 6 PM Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Red Shoe Bar. Pianist Julia Bullock from 6 PM on Thursdays and Sundays. Red Shoe Trio (pianist Julia Bullock, saxophonist Steve Mazzi and drummer Fred Goodnight) on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 PM to midnight.
Heidelberg Restaurant. And new outdoor dining at The Patio. 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, 783-4559.
Pianist Mark Hubrouck from 6 PM Tuesdays thru Saturdays.
Loggerheads. 3830 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach. 725-5990.
Jazz guitarist Chuck Van Riper on Saturdays from 6 to 9 PM.
Milliken's Reef. 683 Dave Nisbet Dr., Port Canaveral. 783-0100.
Sax Appeal on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 PM and at brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM on Sundays.
Old Fish House Bar. 5185 U.S. Hwy. 1, Grant. 727-7007
Sax Appeal on Sundays from 4 to 8 PM.
Old School Pizza. 3150 S. Babcock, Melbourne. 821-4880.
Jazz guitarist Chuck Van Riper's Open Mike from 8:30 PM on Thursdays.
River Rocks. 6485 South US 1, Rockledge. 757-7200.
Jerry Z & Co. from 6:30 PM on Thursdays with Jerry Zee on guitar and vocals and either Ron Griffin or Gerald Adderly on saxophone and vocals.
Sea Breeze Steak House. 1940 SR A1A. Indian Harbour Beach. 779-8980
Open mike with guitarist Chuck Van Riper from 6 to 9 PM on Mondays.
Squid Lips Sebastian. 1660 N. Indian River Dr., Sebastian (772) 589-3828.
Billy Mure and the Top Hats on Sundays from 5 to 9 PM.
Sunset Grill and Lounge. 520 Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach. 783-8485.
Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM -- Dave Lewis and the Ragtime Rascals featuring pianist Steve Kirsner. Sax Appeal on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Vintage 56. 200 Barton Blvd., Rockledge. 639-4048.
Jazz jam on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
Special Events
Atlantic Music Center Concert Series. 25 S. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. Coming up: March 10 at 7:30—Pianist Chad Lawson and percussionist Jim Brock. March 24 at 7:30 PM—Pianist Emile Pandolfi. “Fun with Your Favorites.” Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for students under 18. Call (321) 768-2221.
The Avenue Viera. Central Park off Town Center Ave., Viera.
Don Soledad Group performs Latin jazz from 6 to 9 PM Friday (Feb. 24).
Cocoa Village Mardi Gras at Riverfront Park in Cocoa. 639-3500. From 5 PM to midnight Saturday (Feb. 26)-- Mardi Gras parade with 30 floats on Cocoa Village streets. A variety of Zydeco, jazz and blues on 3 stages. Kenny Clarke Jazz Trio at 5 PM. Chuck Van Riper Jazz Duo at 7 PM and 9 PM.Vocalist Sybil Gage at 11 PM. Tickets: $8 in advance, $12 at the gate. Get tickets on line at http://www.cocoamardigras.com/index.php?page=tickets .
Eau Gallie Flea Market. 4835 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne.
The Central Brevard Humane Society Jazz Band will be playing at the Eau Gallie Flea Market, Row L, on Sunday February 26th from 11AM to 2PM. The group consists of leader Len Coppold on guitar, Dennis Bram on tenor saxophone, Joel Greenblatt on trombone, Ernie Wilson on bass and Ernie Thompson on drums. Donations are welcome; the contributions being solicited are used entirely for the care and feeding of the animals under the supervision of the Central Brevard Humane Society.
Jazz at the Panthereum. On the FIT campus next to the Denius Student Center on Country Club Rd. in Melbourne. Free outdoor jazz concert from 3 to 6 PM Sunday (Feb. 26.) Vocalist Lorri Hafer with Mike Hafer on keyboard, Paul Hafer on bass and David Dunscombe on drums.
Sail with Sybil Gage for an intimate weekend of jazz 'n blues (New Orleans style). March 2 to 5 on board The Monarch of the Seas from Port Canaveral. For rate information and reservations, call Travel by Ginny at 321 632-5120.or go to www.travelbyginny.com
St. Marks United Methodist Church. 2030 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic.
Saturday, March 3, at 5:15 PM. Jazz guitarist Larry Coryell headlining benefit for Love, Inc. with drummer Phil Marks and Tim Franklin on bass. Don Soledad is the opening act. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To reserve seats, call 1-866-967-8167.
Coming up at St. Marks: Saturday, March 10--Space Coast Jazz Orchestra present iconic pieces from the jazz roots of Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans, through the Boogie Woogie of Harry James and Lionel Hampton, Count Basie and Louis Prima’s swing and jump styles, Dizzy Gillespie’s be-bop, and a nod to the rock era with selections from the Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson libraries. Tickets are $20. Order on line at
http://spacecoastsymphony.org/order-online--brevard-county.php
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Next SCJS Event Annual Space Coast Jazz Society Benefit 2 PM Sunday March 11 Vocalist Sybil Gage All proceeds to jazz scholarship fund. Tickets $25 For ticket information,
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All listed events subject to change. Listings are primarily for days
when there is live jazz. Some of the places may have other
music (not jazz) on their schedule. Call clubs for updates.
Musicians and club managers should submit listings and/or corrections.
Call Lou Schwartz at (321) 453-4191 or send listing info to louflorida@msn.com
Not a member? Join the SCJS now. Membership info at www.spacecoastjazzsociety.com.