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Space Coast Jazz Society
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Reserve March
14 SCJS Benefit Tickets Now
JB Scott's Swingin' Allstars
Performing
A
Tribute to Louis Armstrong
and Ella Fitzgerald
2 PM March 14 at Courtyard by
Marriott in Cocoa Beach
All tickets $25. Free hors
d'oeuvres. Seating limited, so advance
purchasing is recommended.
Make check payable to SCJS
and send with phone number and self-addressed stamped envelope to:
SCJS c/o Peggy Heaslett
3524 Sandpiper Lane
Melbourne, FL 32935
For more information, go to
www.spacecoastjazzsociety.com
or call (321) 253-4522 or (321) 777-3494
Proceeds to SCJS Scholarship
Fund
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PLACES TO HEAR
LIVE JAZZ (Feb. 24 to March 3 and beyond)
Note: All listings subject
to change. Call clubs to confirm.
JAZZ CLUB
Heidi's
Jazz Club
7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach,
783-4559. Open from Tuesdays thru Sundays. This Friday and Saturday at
8:30 PM--The House Trio (pianist Ron Teixeira, bassist Rabbit Simmons and
drummer Stan Soloko). $5. WEEKNIGHT SCHEDULE: Tuesday from 6
PM--vocalist Sybil Gage. $3. Wednesdays from 7 PM-- Stan
Soloko Trio. Thursdays from 7 PM-- Pianist Carl
Hendrix Trio. Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Happy Hour with pianist Steve
Kirsner and clarinetist Al Goldenberg. Saturdays from 5 to 8 PM Happy hour
with pianist Carl Hendrix. Sundays from 7 to 11--Heidi's famous jazz jam,
frequently with the house trio. Two-drink minimum.
Coming up: March 5 and 6--vocalist/pianist
Patti Wicks with bassist Rabbit Simmons and drummer Stan Soloko. $15. March
12 and 13--Vocalist Paulette Dozier. $15. March 27--vocalist Sybil Gage from
8:30 PM. $10.
Pianist Mark Hubrouck in adjacent Heidelberg Restaurant Tuesday thru
Saturday. For updates, go to
www.heidisjazzclub.com
RESTAURANTS
Brano's Italian Grill. 3680
N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. 783-6031.
Vocalist Cindy Wallace from 6 PM on Sundays.
Cafe Unique. 607 Florida Ave., Cocoa Village.
504-0823.
Sybil Gage and her Wailin' Catahoula's New Orleans Jazz. Dinner show Friday
(Feb. 26) from 6 to 10 PM. $35 cover includes dinner, tax and gratuity.
The Cove.
1462 Hwy. A1A, Satellite Beach. 777-2683.|
Vocalist Bobby Kelley on Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM. Guitarist Matt Heister
jazz jam from 7:30 to 10:30 PM on Wednesdays.
Crown Plaza Melbourne.
2605 N. A1A, Melbourne.
777-4100.
Smooth Jazz Night Out sponsored by WGRV The Groove on Wednesdays from 5
to 8:30 PM. Free. Weekly
series resumes tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 24) with guitarist Jeff Golub.
Djon’s
Steak & Lobster House. 522
Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. 722-2737.
Pianist John Ryan from 7 PM Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Red
Shoe Bar. Pianist Brian Blatz
from 7 PM on Thursdays. Red Shoe Trio (Brian Blatz, Steve Mazzi and Fred
Goodnight) on Fridays and Saturday from 7 PM.
The Dove Restaurant & Lounge. 1790 Hwy. A1A,
Satellite Beach. 777-5817.
Pianist/singer/entertainer Julia Bullock on Fridays from 7 PM to closing,
Saturdays from 7 to 9 PM and Sunday brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Enigma Casual Fine Dining. 1550 Hwy. A1A,
Satellite Beach. 779-8969.
Open mike Thursday, March 4, from 7 to 10 PM with pianist Dave Hoage,
bassist Scott McGill and drummer Chuck Dickey. Don Soledad Group on
Saturdays from 7 to 10 PM.
Firehouse Restaurant. 923 E. New Haven Ave.,
Melbourne. 327-7919.
Jazz guitarist Matt Heister on Friday from 7 to 10 PM. Jerry Z & Co. on
Saturday from 6 PM.
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront. 3003 N. Hwy.
A1A, Melbourne. 777-5000.
The Groove's Sunday Jazz Brunch sponsored by WGRV-FM. From 10 AM to 2 PM on
Sundays. Live jazz. Full brunch. Adults $19.95. Seniors 55+ $16.95. Children
5-12 $12.95. Children 4 and under--free.
Island Spice. 4910 Stack Blvd. Palm Bay. 722-4478
On Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 PM--
Matt Heister Trio does Jazz Brunch. On Mondays from 7 to 10 PM--Jazz
jam with Matt Heister Trio featuring Chuck Van Riper.
Italian Courtyard.
6693 N. Cocoa Blvd. (Rte.1) in Port St. John.
433-2403.
Vocalist/flutist Grace McDade from 6 to 9 PM on
Saturdays.
Matt's Casbah.
801 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. 574-1099.
B-3 organist Kenny Clarke's trio featuring guitarist Michael Leasure
alternating from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursdays with saxophonist Dan Wilborn,
guitarist Tom Hueston, drummer Richie Molla and B-3 organist Kenny Clarke.
Don Soledad Group from 6 to 9 PM on Fridays. D3 Trio with drummer Doug
Grover, saxophonist Dan Jordan and B-3 organist Kenny Clarke on Saturdays
from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Mezza Luna. 1385 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie.
254-6166.
Guitarist Chuck Van Riper and percussionist/vocalist Nick Chirrico on
Thursdays and first and third Fridays of the month from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Orchid Bistro. 3693 N. Wickham
Rd., Melbourne. 242-8429.
Guitarist Tom Hueston & Friends on Saturday from 7 to 10.
Squid Lips
Sebastian. 1660 N. Indian River Dr., Sebastian
(772) 589-3828.
Billy Mure and the Top Hats Quintet on
Sundays from 5 to 9 PM.
Soups and Stews.
313 Dellanoy Ave., Cocoa Village. 505-4004
Jerry Z & Co. on Wednesday from 6 PM. Jazz Guitarist Ron Lee leads jazz jam
on Thursdays from 6 PM. Sit-ins welcome.
Sunset Cafe. 520 Cocoa Beach
Cswy., Cocoa Beach. 783-8485.
Wes Kirby and the Ragtime Rascals. 1 to 4 PM Thursdays.
The Surf. 2 S. Atlantic. Ave.,
Cocoa Beach. 783-2401.
Saxophonist Kenny Cohen from 5:30 to 9:30 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays.
Surfin' Turtle.
3830 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne. 725-5900.
Guitarist Chuck Van Riper on Saturdays from 7 to 10 PM.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Atlantic Music
Center,
25 S. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. In the
new concert hall.
This Saturday (Feb.
27) at 7:30 PM--Christian Tamburr and Takana Miyamoto, Two pianos plus
vibes. The
two musicians have come together and created an amazing set of music ranging
from the Great American Song Book to Japanese folk songs set in a jazz
medium. The project has toured the US as well as Japan over the past two
years to sold out theaters and festivals.
Pre-concert performance by classical pianist Caroline Rosen-Watkins. $22 in
advance, $25 at door. For reservations and info, call (321) 768-2221.
Cocoa
Village at
Myrt Tharpe Square.
Brown Bag Jazz. Free outdoor concert. That Jazz Thing with
pianist Mark Hubrouck, drummer David Dunscombe and
guitarist Curtis Wright. Fridays 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Jazz at the Panthereum
on the Florida Tech campus off Country Club Rd. in Melbourne.
773-6749.
Free live music from 3 to 6 PM on fourth Sunday of every month. This Sunday
(Feb. 28)--The Dave Dunscombe Quartet. Vendors on site. Bring lawn chairs
and blankets. Coming up: March 28--Carl Hendrix Quartet. April 25--Ron
Pirtle Quartet.
Space Coast Flea Market.
In Frontenac on Route 1, four miles north of Rte. 528
The Central Brevard Humane Society Jazz Quintet. From 10:30 AM to 1:30
PM this Sunday and on the last Sunday of every month. The band regulars are
Ernie Wilson on bass, Len Coppold on guitar, Ernie Thompson on drums and
vocals, Mark Shepard on vibes and Al Goldenberg on reeds and vocals.
Donations go to help the Central Brevard Humane Society. Sit-ins welcome.
For more info, call Al at 452-5986.
Reserve now for March 26 WFIT Jazz Cruise
Indian River Queen Paddleboat leaves
Cocoa at 6:30 PM March 26 and returns at 9:30 PM. $35 per person includes
boxed supper. Features Christian Tamburr Quartet in the Queens Room with
Christian Tamburr on vibes, Bobby Thorton on piano, Ben Kramer on bass and
Ian Goodman on drums. Sybil Gage on 2nd Deck. Sybil Gage on vocals, Bill
Yerkes on piano, Rick Richolson on bass and David Dunscombe on drums.
Reservations Only. Call Sandi Hall at 321-749-9700 or 321-6749
Presented by WFIT (FM 89.5.)
Patrons are Linda and Jerry Kerwin and chiropractors Frances Rinaldi
and Andre Merrill. In memory of Matt Lague (son of Linda and Jerry
Kerwin).
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 are encouraged
to submit listings. 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.