PLACES TO HEAR LIVE JAZZ  (Feb.3 to Feb. 10 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 (Feb. 5 and 6)) at 8:30 PM--Vocalist Nancy Kelly backed by the House Trio (pianist Ron Teixeira, bassist Rabbit Simmons and drummer Stan Soloko).$15.  Tuesdays from 6 PM--Vocalist Sybil Gage with pianist Leon Olguin. Tuesday cover $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  Bill Balsa(filling in for Steve Kirsner until Feb. 26) 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: Feb. 20--Larry Coryell backed by the House Trio. $20. 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. $10.

Pianist Mark Hubrouck in adjacent Heidelberg Restaurant Tuesday thru Saturday. For updates, go to www.heidisjazzclub.com
 

RESTAURANTS

Alfredo's Paradiso. 217 Crockett Blvd., Merritt Island. (Former Publix shopping center.) 453-6119.
Often featuring Vocalist/saxophonist Sonny Petrillo. Call for music sked.  

 

Brano's Italian Grill.  3680 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. 783-6031.
Vocalist CeCe Wallace from 6 PM on Sundays.

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  Wednesday, Feb. 25. Also coming up: Feb. 14--WGRV the Groove's Valentine's Day dinner dance. Featuring national recording artists  Gene Cannon and Mark Barrios. Reservations required.  Appetizers at 6:30 PM, buffet dinner from 7 and dancing from 8 to 11 PM. Tickets: $99 per couple.

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.
Don Soledad Group on Saturday 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
Jazz jam with guitarist Matt Heister for Sunday Brunch from 12:30 to 3:30 PM.

 
Italian Courtyard. 6693 N. Cocoa Blvd. (Rte.1), 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 Thursday  and first and third Fridays of the month from 6 PM to 9 PM.
 

Mr. Tony's. 1549 Palm Bay Rd. NE, Palm Bay. 409-4595.
Jazz Jam on Mondays from 7 PM. Hosted by guitarist Chuck Van Riper. With pianist Carl Hendrix, drummer Rich Molla and bassist Ron Pirtle.

Orchid Bistro. 3693 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. 242-8429.
Guitarist Tom Hueston & Friends on Saturday from 7 to 10.

 
Pizza Gallery & Grill. 2250 Town Center Ave., Viera. In The Avenue Viera. 633-0397.
Jerry Zee & Co. from 8 to 11 PM on Friday.

Shamrock Room. Upstairs at 105 Harrison St., Cocoa Village. Formerly Big Daddy Daves.  634-5555
Matt Heister trio on Thursdays from 7-11pm.


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.

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.
Upcoming: Feb. 27 at 7:30 PM--Christian Tamburr "Something New." $22 in advance, $25 at door. For reservations and info, call (321) 768-2221.

Brevard Art Museum. 1463 Highland Ave., Melbourne. 242-0737. 
First Fridays Jazz. This Friday  at 5:30 PM. The Right Brothers. Free to museum members. $10 to nonmembers. 
 

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.

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