2017 JazzByNight Featured Artists Bootsie Barnes B-3 Quartet feat. John Swana, Byron Landham, Lucas B. @ Azie (10–12:30) with: Bootsie (sax), John (trombone/trumpet/EVI), Byron (drums), Lucas Brown (organ) “He plays tenor saxophone with self-assured flair and gorgeous depth.” – Jazz Times Welcome to the Authentic Philadelphia B-3 Combo Experience! Bootsie, Jazz By Night’s “Jazzman in Residence,” returns for his 15th consecutive engagement at our festival with this truly incredible all-star line-up. This premier saxophonist has been proclaimed a “Philadelphia Treasure.” His school classmates included drummer Al “Tootie” Heath and the late trumpeter Lee Morgan. For more than five decades, Bootsie has been one of the East Coast’s most called-upon tenor saxophonists. He played with drummers Philly Joe Jones and Mikey Roker, and backed up Philly’s “B-3 Organ Circuit” for greats Shirley Scott, Jimmy McGriff, Papa John and Joey DeFrancesco. www.bootsiebarnes.com www.facebook.com/john.swana www.byronwookielandham.com
Larry McKenna Trio feat. Tony Miceli & Kevin MacConnell @ Spasso (10–12) with: Larry (tenor sax), Tony (vibes), Kevin (bass) Larry is one of the world’s finest Jazz saxophonists, known for his mastery of balladry, and his fluid bebop-inspired improvisation. He has played and recorded with Woody Herman, Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and Frank Sinatra. He is much sought out as teacher of sax and music theory at University of the Arts, Temple, West Chester, Widener and Phila. Com. College. Larry’s most recent CD is From All Sides, preceded by Profile (Dreambox Media 2009). www.facebook.com/larry.mckenna.sax Tony, an internationally renowned vibraphonist, has been a performer, educator and innovator since 1980. “[He has] astonishing virtuosity, musical resilience and inventiveness,” says Vic Shermer of All About Jazz. Tony’s vibes playing is nothing short of phenomenal.
Johnny DeFrancesco Trio @ Shere-E-Punjab (9:30–12:45) with: Johnny (guitar/vocals), Glenn Ferracone (drums), Paul Klinefelter (bass) A native of the Philly suburbs, he belongs to the famous musical family that includes father Papa John and brother Joey, both Jazz organists. Primarily a Blues guitarist, he made his name in San Francisco backing Blues legends like John Lee Hooker and Ike Turner. Johnny has also been on the faculty of Berklee Music College in Boston. His CD Saw It Comin’ came out in 2009, followed by The DeFrancesco Brothers Joey and Johnny in 2011. www.johnnydefrancesco.com
Pasquale Grasso Quartet from Arianio Irpino in Italy & NYC @ Ariano (10–1) with: Pasquale (guitar), Stefano Doglini (bass clarinet), Ari Roland (bass), Keith Balla (drums) An encore of last year’s very special night at Ariano. Pasquale was born in Ariano Irpino, Italy. He is the cousin of Anthony Bellapigna owner of Ariano Restaurant. Pasquale began playing guitar at a young age. He studied with Jazz Guitar innovator Agostino DiGiorgio, student of Chuck Wayne. Pasquale later worked with Bebop piano master Barry Harris. He pursued Classical Guitar Studies in the Music Conservatory of Bologna under Walter Zanetti. Pasquale developed a new approach to the guitar, combining Classical Tradition with Wayne’s modern technique. In 2012, Pasquale moved to New York City and quickly made a name for himself in the City’s vibrant Jazz Scene. He became part of the Ari Roland and the Chad Byers Quartets, performing in clubs, music festivals and recording in studios. In 2012, Pasquale was named Jazz Ambassador with the US Embassy, touring Europe, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Lithuania and Ukraine. He has performed with leading musicians of the International Jazz Scene: Ari Roland, Luigi Grasso, Chris Byers, Zaid Nassar, Bucky Pizzarelli, China Moses, Harry Allen Quartet, Grant Stewart, Stepko Gut, Nicolas Dary, Dada Moroni, Agostino di Giorgio, Michel Pastre Big Band, Gianni Basso Big Band, Joe Cohn, Oscar Zenari and Luca Pisani. Pasquale has won several awards, among them: First Place Winner of the Wes Montgomery Competition (2015) Winner of Eddie Lang National Jazz Guitar Competition (2005) Digital Recordings: Reflections of Me (2015), Merci Toots – Yvonnick Prenne Duo (2015) www.pasqualegrasso.com
www.tonymiceli.com Kevin is one of the very best and most sought-after bassists in our region. www.facebook.com/kevin.macconnell
“If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” – Charlie “Bird” Parker
Hailey Brinnel Quartet @ FMFCU Coffee Beanery (7:30–10) Special All-Ages Show with: Hailey (trombone/voice), Daniel Peniazek (guitar), Nick Salcido (bass), Gusten Rudolph (drums) Trombonist, vocalist, arranger and educator Brinnel, along with her always energetic quartet, focuses on bringing back old favorites and forgotten gems of early 20th Century Jazz through her original arrangements. Hailey regularly serves as a sideman in a variety of ensembles and genres including Salsa, Funk, Brazilian, Pop, Rock, Classical and Fusion. Her debut performance at Jazz By Night. www.haileybrinnel.com
V. Shayne Frederick @ Margaret Kuo’s (7:30–10) “One of the region’s busiest and best Jazz singers” – Broad Street Review Another debut performance for Jazz By Night. Pianist/vocalist/ arranger V. Shayne has performed at Phila. Museum of Art, Kimmel Center, Barnes Foundation, SugarHouse Casino, Phila. Clef Club, South Jazz Parlor, World Café Live, AC’s Kelsey’s Supper Club and Afro-American Museum in Phila. He has been featured in the John Coltrane Jazz Festival and Piton International Film Festival in St. Lucia. V. Shayne’s singular voice, with its dulcet texture and substantial range, has a classic appeal with a bright, innovative flair. All About Jazz has called him a “shining light” and “one to watch.” www.vshayne.com
formed/recorded with Sun Ra vocalist/violinist Tara Middleton as a guitar/vocal jazz-loop duo Jupiter Blue. This will be his first appearance at Jazz By Night! We are thrilled to have him aboard. www.elliotlevin.com • http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/dhotep
JAZZBYNIGHT Sat Nov 18, 2017
Budesa Brothers featuring Michelle Beckham @ Stephen’s on State (9–12:45) with: Rob (organ), Rich (guitar), Michelle (vocals)
In her first time Jazz By Night appearance, talented Philly vocalist Michelle fronts Rob and Rich, a highly regarded team of swing merchants BUDESAinBROTHERS AZZBYNB-3 IGHTHammond sound isTHE who deliver a deeply felt sense of Blues and Soul.JTheir rooted F EATURING M the great Philly tradition of Jazz organ/guitar combos. Rich has recorded with PhillyICHELLE starsBECKHAM Swana, Bootsie, Papa John and Duane Eubanks. Rob has tracked with luminaries like the late Grover Washington, Jr. and George Duke, Lenny White and Christian McBride. CELEBRATION
www.budesabrothers.com
Zazous @ Sterling Pig (10-12) with: Wanamaker Lewis (guitar), Bill Nixon (violin), Ron Greenstein (bass), Tony Hughes (guitar)
Elliott Levin Duo w/D.MHotep
They are a Gypsy Swing Band from the Philly region featuring veteran musicians from other genres, joining together to play exciting, vibrant acoustic Swing Jazz made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Their second appearance at Jazz By Night.
@ 7 Stones Café (7:30–11:15) All-Ages
https://www.facebook.com/zazous
Peace, Poetry and Music with: Elliot (sax/flute), D.MHotep (guitar) Mr. Levin is a ubiquitous personage in our City of Brotherly Love; a Philly-born and based musician and poet. Elliot studied musical and literary composition at the U. of Oregon. He did further study with Michael Guerra of the Phila. Orchestra; pianist/composer/poet Cecil Taylor; flutist/composer Claire Polin; and Philly sax legend Odean Pope. Elliot has performed with Cecil Taylor Ensemble, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, New Ghost, Interplay, Talking Free Be-Bop, Odean’s Saxophone Choir,Don Preston’s Akashic Ensemble, Calvin Weston’s Big Tree and many many other groups. He has collaborated with poets John Sinclair and David Amram. His mileu is the integral interplay of language and music, and the music of language. It comes as no surprise that he has been inspired by innovators like Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Sun Ra. D.MHotep has spent over 30 years growing as a sound artist in Philadelphia’s fertile ground of world-renowned players. In the early 1990’s he co-founded the ensemble JazGuardian with drummer Kimpedro. Since 2000, he has been mentored within the school of master musicians of the Sun Ra Arkestra–Marshall Allen, Charles Davis, Knoel Scott, Michael Ray, Tyrone Hill and others, and toured as a member of the Arkestra. Recently, he has per-
RKSTDY – Jamaican Jazz, Ska & Reggae @ John’s Bar & Grille (8–12:15) with: Dan Dubrosky (sax), David Fishkin (sax/ flute), Adam Hirschberger (trumpet), John Woodman (drums), Dan Poruban (guitar), Bert Harris (bass), Sean McPhilips (keyboards) Philly’s all-star band playing Jamaican Jazz, Reggae and traditional Ska – circa 1963 Kingston. Their name is pronounced “Rock Steady.” Music is their religion; the bandstand is their church. Their songs range from singing instrumentals to hard-grinding scorchers. Might you remember “The Guns of Navaronne”? Featuring members of Ruder than You, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Gumbo, Hoppin’ John Orchestra, Melange, and Cultureal. Praise Jah every day for Ska and RK$TDY. And praise Media’s oldest tavern for having them back for the third time. Thanks again Bert for your never-ending help and advice! www.facebook.com/pg/TraditionalSka
The Sermon!
Fairmont Park, presenting the music of Ethel Waters, and is on the Board of Jazz Bridge which supports Jazz artists in crisis.
@ Tap 24 (9:30–1) New Venue!
Jim Holton is the master pianist who will support Rhenda’s passion from Ella to Jobim and everything in between from the Great American Songbook. Together they will create an intimate experience for their audience.
with: Mike Lynch (drums), Dave Allaband (bass), James McLaughlin (organ), Rob Mastrippolito (guitar), and Wilmington Horns – Alvin Alexander (tenor sax), Matt Stuart (trumpet) Informed by Old School Soul, Funk, Jazz & Beyond, The Sermon! is a quartet from West Chester who takes its name from the classic Jimmy Smith record. They are primarily an instrumental, Hammond B-3 Organ-driven ensemble influenced by the stylings of Grant Green, Lonnie Liston Smith, James Brown, Soulive, Bill Withers, and Modeski, Martin & Wood. Climactic live performances are a staple of their high energy shows. In their debut 2005 live performance, they played behind Papa John DeFrancesco. They are currently supporting an all-original EP Short Hop. Their second performance at Jazz By Night. http://www.facebook.com/thesermonband
Ken Ulansey & Phyllis Chapell @ Desert Rose (6–9) Dinner Seating Only/ BYOB All-Ages
http://www.heartofourhome.com/the-sista-in-the-front-is-on-the-move/ thejazzsanctuary.com/jim-holton/
Reverend Chris @ Diego’s Cantina & Tequila Bar (9:30–12:45) When Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home, Christopher Marsceill, pianist and vocalist, brought the funky Jazz piano sound of the Big Easy to Philly. In Nawlins, he studied with Ellis Marsalis and toured with George Porter, Jr., Russell Baptiste, and Charles & Ivan Neville. The Rev played the Jazz & Heritage Festival and was house pianist at Fairmount Hotel’s Sazerac Lounge. In 2012 he formed the High Rollers to perform Prohibition Era Swing & Blues. Chris’ debut CD is Viper Mad [we love the music & title]. And he recorded Man with a Bag – Christmas Swing & Blues in 2014. www.plebo.org
with: Kenny (soprano sax/alto sax/Irish whistle/ clarinet), Phyllis (vocals/guitar) They are a truly remarkably talented duo. Ken, a PA Council of the Arts winner and Pew Finalist, is a musical chameleon, having played continuously in many area ensembles like Relache, Overboard, Minas and Synthesis, over the past four decades. He has toured extensively, played on nearly 200 recordings, and collaborated with numerous dancers, film-makers, poets and storytellers. Ken has been inspired by the wealth of musical traditions from around the world – including Klezmer and the Eastern European Jewish sounds. This is a second Jazz By Night appearance by Ken. www.kenumusic.com Phyllis performs a unique mix of originals, Folk, Jazz and international music, including songs in 13 languages – from the US, Brazil, other Latin America countries, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. She has performed in concerts throughout the US, Latin America, and Europe. Phyllis has released two solo CD’s and four CD’s with her contemporary World Jazz ensemble SIORRA. She is a veteran performer at our festival. www.phyllischapell.com
Rhenda Fearrington Duo w/Jim Holton @ Brick & Brew (10–1) New Venue! with: Rhenda (vocals), Jim Holton (piano) Their first time at Jazz By Night! Rhenda took her back-up singing skills around the world to support Roberta Flack. She has performed with Larry McKenna, Bootsie Barnes and Byron Landham – most of whom appear on her debut CD This Moment’s Sweetness. Rhenda’s authentic and warm presentation of Jazz standards and soulful originals has been heard at Chris’s Jazz Café, Museum of Art, Barnes and Jazz Bridge Concerts. She collaborated with Phila. Jazz Project’s inaugural Jazz Walks in
Joe Kenney Band @ Joclyn’s (9:15–1:15) with: Joe (piano), Milliard Whatley (bass) Scott Jones (sax), Aaron Taylor (drums) Joe is virtuoso keyboardist and recording artist from Philly. His debut solo piano album Afflictions and Remedies was praised as a “painting of a piano at work” by Meredith Hairston, who put it into rotation at WJSU in Jackson, MS. In 2016, Joe released 1.5, a nine track CD of Jazz and Classical inspired arrangements, alternative rock and Top 40 Hits. He is currently working on a new CD with his full band, honing his Jazz Fusion sound and retaining the classically informed harmonies of his first two recordings. www.joekenneypiano.com
The Midnighters @ 320 Market Café (8–11) Dinner Seating Only/BYOB – New Venue! with: Brian Kors (guitar/vocals), Jake L’Armand (violin) They will frequently cross between styles, performing interpretations of a wide array of American Roots Music – from Jazz and Rhythm & Blues to Western Swing. Welcome aboard 320 Market Café! www.midnightersband.com
Bruce Anthony Duo w/Sam Nobles
Dallas Vietty
@ La Belle Epoque (10–12)
@ Temaki Sushi Bar (7–10) Dinner Seating Only - BYOB/All-Ages
with: Bruce (vocals/guitar), Sam Nobles (upright bass) A highly talented singer/guitarist, Bruce will play notes he leaves out in the cold for a while, and then picks up later – in a stylized technique of octaves and chord progressions. His sets cover a lot of territory – everything from the Beatles and the English Invasion to Louie Armstrong and Jazz Standards. Originally from nearby Wallingford, he now lives and performs regularly in Delaware. Has performed at several Jazz By Nights – one of our favorite people and musicians. facebook.com/bruceanthony
Ben Tinsley & Dimitri Papadopoulos @ Double Decker Pizza (8–11:30) All-Ages with: Ben & Dimitri (vocals/guitar) Philadelphia-based guitarist/singer/songwriter Ben Tinsley recently released an EP of his original tunes – Here With You. Dimitri & Ben appeared at The Blues Stroll in June and Roots Ramble in April. https://bentinsley.bandcamp.com/
Stephen DiJoseph @ Pairings Cigar Bar (8:30–11) New Venue! A veteran established performer – piano, guitar, vocals – from the Philly area. Stephen has received numerous awards and accolades for his eight CD’s, live performances and numerous video productions. He is performer and Musical Director for the Tourette’s dance troup Band of Artists. www.synapticadventure.com
Dave Sanders @ Table 11 (7:30–10:30) New Venue! Welcome Dave to his first Jazz By Night! This Phillybased Jazz guitarist performs regularly in Philly, NYC and DC – venues like The Apollo, Dizzy’s, Warner Theatre, Chris’s, World Café, Kimmel Center, PAFA, Steel stacks, Barnes and Museum of Art. Dave works with a variety of groups – Recessionals, Outside Sound Project and his own trio. He has performed with McKenna, Miceli, Byron Landham and Behn Gillece. Dave’s territory ranges from Avant-Garde Jazz to Rock and Pop. www.davepaulsandersguitar.com
Jazz – Musette – Gypsy Jazz A first-time appearance at Jazz By Night! He is a innovative and swinging musician who plays a rare Jazz instrument - accordion. Dallas’s sound is a mix of American and European inspirations, in a creative tour de force uniquely his own. He is also a member of Hot Bijouxx. www.dallasvietty.com
Mitchell Cheng @ House (6–9) Dinner Seating Only – BYOB/All-Ages Mitchell makes his first appearance at Jazz By Night tonight! This accomplished pianist from Bucks County and NYC was classically trained at the Peabody Institute, Piano Guild and Royal Conservatory Development Programs. At COTA’s CampJazz, Mitchell met and apprenticed with Eric Doney. During the last decade, he has learned much from stellar musicians at Delaware Water Gap like the late Phil Woods, Dave Liebman, Rick Chamberlain, Zach Brock, John Coates and Phil Markowitz. www.mitchellcheng.com
Andrea Carlson w/Mac Given @ Lotus Farm to Table (6–9) Dinner Seating Only – BYOB/All-Ages with: Mac (clarinet), Andrea (vocals/guitar) In 2009 Andrea burst upon the DelValley scene, winning the Phila. Songwriters Project Award for her tune “Cryin”. She followed that up with CD’s Drivin’ Myself Wild for You, Back in the USA, and Love Can Be So Nice, showcasing standards in English and French. For the past four summers, she has toured a dozen countries and headlined at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Andrea’s voice is sultry, sweet and playful, infusing her music with the sounds of Earthy Blues, Retro Jazz and Romantic Swing. Her classical guitar adds elegance and intimacy to her performances. Andrea’s repertoire includes songs from both the Great American Songbook and Parisian Chanson. www.andreacarlsonmusic.com
“Music washes away the dust of everyday life.” – Art Blakey, Legendary Jazz Drummer
