Author: BarbadosJazz

“The people who know nothing about music are the ones always talking about it.” Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole. An American jazz vocalist, Cole first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist when he formed the Nat King Cole Trio. But most will remember him as a vocalist with a distinctively soft, baritone voice. Cole was one of the first African-Americans to host a television variety show.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday October 18

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in November.For nightly entertainment @ the Waterfront Cafe visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com

Sunday October 20

Dinner and jazz with the Benny Alleyne Trio @ Chez Max, St. Lawrence, Christ Church. The band features Benny Alleyne on piano, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums and guest guitarist Jerome Jones. Dinner starts at 6pm; Jazz starts 7pm. Reservations required.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Kirk Layne on keyboard, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

Lunch with the Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive, Dr. Mike Krimholtz on keyboard, Dr. John Duckhouse on trumpet and vocals, Lord Jenkins on valve trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Lunch served from 12:30pm. Reservations are required

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes October 27.

*Naniki Jazz brunch, Suriname, St. Joseph resumes in November. Check here for details.

Tuesday October 22

Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes 7pm – 10m with Roger Gittens on piano, Lord Jenkins on trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. This is a dinner show; reservations are required.

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Follow the link or call in to (626)414-3450.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/10/22/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

Wednesday October 23

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Jazz starts at 8pm.

Thursday October 24

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Wine & Jazz @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap continues solo with saxophonist, David Niles. Ocean15 tells us . . . “if you enjoy the smooth sounds & relaxing tones of Kenny G then you will want to experience David Niles.”

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

Don’t miss this Jazz . . .

Friday October 25 – The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet returns to Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort

Saturday October 26 – Calabazza returns to Ocean 15 with Jazz Karibe2

Sunday October 27 – Jazz pianist Ebe Gilkes returns to The Sandpiper Hotel 12:30 – 2:30pm. Lunch served ala carte.

Saturday November 30 – Nj30+ at the Barbados Cruising Club

January 16 – 21, 2014 – Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari in Barbados

Visit this website for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados

Keeping Jazz alive!

“I think music needs to be of its time & speak to that time. I think that what is important is that the music be honest & direct & that it is relevant to today.” – Dave Holland, an English jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader. Holland has been performing and recording for five decades, and has lived in the United States for over forty years.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday October 11

Try at little jazz with the Ricky Brathwaite Quartet @ Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort, featuring Ricky Brathwaite on trumpet & Michael Cheeseman on guitar with David Burnett on drums, Ricky Williams on electric bass. Jazz starts at 8pm $10.00 cover.

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in November. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Saturday October 12  

*KoolJazz @ The Waterfront Café resumes in November October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Sunday October 13

Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive, Dr. Mike Krimholtz on keyboard, Dr. John Duckhouse on trumpet and vocals, Lord Jenkins on valve trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Lunch served from 12:30pm. Reservations are required

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Naniki Jazz brunch, Suriname, St. Joseph resumes in November. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for details.

Tuesday October 15

Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes 7pm – 10m with Roger Gittens on piano, Lord Jenkins on trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. This is a dinner show; reservations are required.

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Follow the link or call in to (626)414-3450.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/10/03/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

Wednesday October 16

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday October 17

Wine & Jazz @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap continues solo with saxophonist, David Niles. Ocean15 tells us . . . “if you enjoy the smooth sounds & relaxing tones of Kenny G then you will want to experience David Niles.”

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old JammInn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Don’t miss this Jazz . . .

Saturday October 26 – Calabaza returns to Ocean 15 with Jazz Karibe & featuring saxophonist Andre Woodvine

January 16 through January 22, 2014 – Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari opens in Barbados. Details on venues and artists follow.

Visit jazz weekly for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados.

Keeping Jazz alive!

“Most jazz players work out their solos to the extent that they have a very specific vocabulary.” Lee Konitz – American alto saxophonist who improvises long, melodic lines with odd accents & note groupings. Konitz was part of the cool jazz movement of the ‘40s & ‘50s; he is best known for his work with master pianist Lennie Tristano, and the Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool sessions.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday October 4

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Saturday October 5  

“City Nights: The Concert” @ Frank Collymore Hall starting at 7:30pm. A rare treat to see the Barbadian master saxophonist Arturo Tappin in an exclusive 2-night show. Sharing the stage with Arturo is CiCi, Barbados’ first lady jazz, & the sultry-voiced Marisa Lindsay. Tickets $80 at  www.ticketpal.com, A & B Soundz, Sheraton Centre; Ticket Centre, Warrens & Broad Street; Henrietta’s Closet, Sky Mall &Frank Collymore Hall.

*KoolJazz @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Sunday October 6

“City Nights: The Concert” @ Frank Collymore Hall starting at 7:30pm. A rare treat to see Barbadian master saxophonist Arturo Tappin in an exclusive 2-night show. Sharing the stage with Arturo is CiCi, Barbados’ first lady of jazz & the sultry-voiced Marisa Lindsay. Tickets $80 at www.ticketpal.com, A & B Soundz, Sheraton Centre; Ticket Centre, Warrens & Broad Street; Henrietta’s Closet, Sky Mall & Frank Collymore Hall.

Crustaceans Swing Band @ Lobster Alive, Dr. Mike Krimholtz on keyboard, Dr. John Duckhouse on trumpet and vocals, Lord Jenkins on valve trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Lunch served from 12:30pm. Reservations are required

Jazz buffet continues @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for details.

Tuesday October 8

Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes 7pm – 10m with Roger Gittens on piano, Lord Jenkins on trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. This is a dinner show, reservations are required.

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Follow the link or call in to (626)414-3450.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/10/08/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

Wednesday October 9

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday October 10

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Wine & Jazz with saxophonist David Niles @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap. Ocean15 tells us . . . “if you enjoy the smooth sounds & relaxing tones of Kenny G then you will want to experience David Niles.”

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

Visit this site weekly for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados. 

Keeping Jazz alive!

“Monk encouraged me to emancipate the drums from their subservient role as timekeepers” — Max Roach an American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer. A pioneer of bebop, and considered one of the most important drummers in jazz history.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday September 27

Two Drummers: The M ‘n M Project presents an elegant evening of contemporary jazz and bossa nova @ Divi Southwinds Hotel. Starting at 8pm the show features Malcolm Griffith & Mario Porchetta with The Band and special guest Brazilian-style guitarist David Collins. Tickets @ the door $40.00; BCC students $20.00.

The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet returns to Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort, starting at 8pm featuring Ricky Brathwaite on trumpet & Michael Cheeseman on guitar with David Burnett on drums, Ricky Williams on electric bass. $10.00 cover.

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Saturday September 28

*KoolJazz @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Sunday September 29

Wine, Cheese & Jazz & The Original Unit @ Accra Beach Hotel 6:30 – 9pm presented by the Sunshine Optimist Club of Barbados. Admission $30.00

Jazz buffet continues @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for details.

*The Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for details.

Tuesday October 1

Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes 7pm – 10m with Roger Gittens on piano, Lord Jenkins on trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Dinner reservations required.

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Follow the link or call in to (626)414-3450.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/10/03/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

Wednesday October 2

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday October 3

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Wine & Jazz @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap continues with solo saxophonist, David Niles. Ocean15 tells us . . . “if you enjoy the smooth sounds & relaxing tones of Kenny G then you will want to experience David Niles.”

Don’t miss this . . .

October 5 & 6 

City Nights: The Concert featuring Arturo Tappin @ Frank Collymore Hall. Tickets $80.00. Visit BJS Facebook for ticket outlets.

For the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados visit this website 

Keeping Jazz alive!

“Jazz is an art form that depends on its antecedents. There must be respect for the people that have gone before.” – Jon Hendricks, an American jazz lyricist and singer. Hendricks is one of the originators of vocalese, which adds lyrics to existing instrumental songs and replaces many instruments with vocalists.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday September 20

*The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet returns to Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort next week, Friday September 27. Watch for details.  

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Saturday September 21  

*KoolJazz @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment visit www.whatsoninbarbados.com or call The Waterfront Café.

Sunday September 22

Dinner & Jazz with The Benny Alleyne Trio @ Chez Max, Worthing, Christ Church featuring Benny Alleyne on piano, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass,  Jerome Jones on guitar with guest drummer. Dinner starts @ 6pm; Jazz starts @ 7pm; parking across the street. Dinner reservations are recommended

Jazz buffet continues @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for details.

*The Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for details.

Tuesday September 24

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Follow the link or call in to (626)414-3450.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/09/24/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

*Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for details.

Wednesday September 25

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday September 26

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Wine & Jazz with David Niles on sax @ Ocean 15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap for this week’s entertainment, call Ocean15. Starts at 8pm

Don’t miss this . . .

Friday September 27 – Two Drummers: The M ‘n M Project presents an elegant evening of contemporary jazz and bossa nova @ Divi Southwinds Hotel starting at 8pm featuring Malcolm Griffith & Mario Porchetta and their band with special guest Brazilian-style guitarist David Collins.

Tickets $40.00 (BCC students $20.00) available at A & B Music @ Sheraton Centre, Ticket Town @ One Accord Plaza in Warrens, and Ticket Centre @ SuperCentre Complex in Warrens. Or call Malcolm @ 243-5884 or Mario @ 233

Sunday September 29 – Wine, Cheese & Jazz featuring The Original Unit @ Accra Beach Hotel 6:30 – 9pm presented by the Sunshine Optimist Club of Barbados. Admission $30.00

October 5 & 6 – City Nights: The Concert featuring Arturo Tappin @ Frank Collymore Hall featuring CiCi & Marisa Lindsay. Tickets $80.00. Visit BJS Facebook for ticket details

 Visit this website weekly for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados

Keeping Jazz alive!

“The beauty of jazz is that it’s malleable. People are addressing it to suit their own personalities.” Pat Metheny, an American jazz guitarist, composer & leader of the Pat Metheny Group. Matheny’s style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, post-bop, Latin jazz, & jazz fusion.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday September 13

BJS & The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet celebrate Ebe Gilkes’ birthday with a party and jazz jam at Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort. 8pm – 11pm. $10.00 cover. Jazz musicians join this annual birthday celebration for Barbados’ piano jazz icon . . . See you there!

JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment call The Waterfront Café.

Saturday September 14

‘Jazz Karibe’ @ Ocean 15 Hotel, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap starting at 8pm. Presented by the Calabaza Project with Errol Bradshaw on drums, Roger Gittens on piano, Richard Evans on bass, Mario Porchetta on percussion, Andre Forde on pan. Cover charge $25.00.

*KoolJazz @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. For nightly entertainment call The Waterfront Café.

Sunday September 15

Jazz buffet continues @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Jazz starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for updates.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for updates.

*The Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for updates.

Tuesday September 17

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Click on the link or call in @ (626)414-3450.
http://www.Blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/05/29/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

*Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for updates.

Wednesday September 18

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday September 19

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic + @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Wine & Jazz with David Niles on sax @ Ocean 15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap for this week’s entertainment, call Ocean15. 

 

 

Don’t miss this . . .

Friday September 27  Two Drummers The M ‘n M Project presents an elegant evening of contemporary jazz and bossa nova @ Divi Southwinds Hotel starting at 8pm featuring Malcolm Griffith & Mario Porchetta and their band with special guest Brazilian-style guitarist David Collins.

Tickets $40.00 (BCC students half price) available at A & B Music @ Sheraton Centre, Ticket Town @ One Accord Plaza in Warrens, and Ticket Centre @ SuperCentre Complex in Warrens. Or call Malcolm @ 243-5884 or Mario @ 233-3508

Sunday September 29  Wine, Cheese & Jazz featuring The Original Unit @ Accra Beach Hotel 6:30 – 9pm presented by the Sunshine Optimist Club of Barbados. Admission $30.00

October 5 & 6  City Nights: The Concert featuring Arturo Tappin @ Frank Collymore Hall. Tickets $80.00. Visit BJS Facebook for ticket details

 

Visit this website weekly for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados Keeping Jazz alive!

“I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know.” Billie Holiday “Lady Day,” American jazz singer and songwriter had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday co-wrote notable jazz standards God Bless the Child, Don’t Explain, Fine and Mellow, and Lady Sings the Blues.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday September 6

*Try a Little Jazz @ Birdies with The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet resumes Friday September 13 with Ebe Gilkes birthday party. Watch here for details.

*JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. Check here for details.

Saturday September 7

*Jazz on the Waterfront @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. Check here for details

Sunday September 8

Jazz buffet @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Dinner & Jazz with The Benny Alleyne Trio @ Chez Max, Worthing, Christ Church featuring Benny Alleyne on piano, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Richard Welch on drums with special guest, guitarist Jerome Jones. Dinner starts @ 6pm; Jazz starts @ 7pm; parking across the street. Dinner reservations recommended

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic & friends @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums. Starts at 6:30pm.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Check here for details.

*The Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for details.

Tuesday September 10

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Click on the link or call in @ (626)414-3450. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/09/11/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

*Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes in October. Check here for details.

Wednesday September 11

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday September 12

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

Mike Sealy Quartet @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Mike Sealy on guitar and vocals, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Boo Rudder on drums, and LOD on percussion. Starts at 8pm

*The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café resumes in October. Check here for details

Don’t miss this . . .

Friday September 13

BJS & The Ricky Brathwaite Quartet celebrate Ebe Gilkes birthday with a party and jazz jam @ Birdies Restaurant in Rockley Resort 8pm – 11pm. Join us for this annual event honoring Barbados’ piano jazz icon. $10.00 cover.   

Saturday September 14

Calabaza presents ‘Jazz Karibe’ @ Ocean 15 Hotel, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap starting at 8pm. Calabaza features Errol Bradshaw on drums, Roger Gittens on piano, Richard Evans on bass, Andre Forde on pan, Mario Porchetta on percussion. $25.00 cover.

Friday September 27

Two Drummers The M ‘n M Project presents an elegant evening of contemporary jazz and bossa nova @ Divi Southwinds Hotel starting at 8pm featuring Malcolm Griffith & Mario Porchetta and their band with special guest Brazilian-style guitarist David Collins.

Tickets $40.00 (BCC students half price) available at A & B Music @ Sheraton Centre, Ticket Town @ One Accord Plaza in Warrens, and Ticket Centre @ SuperCentre Complex in Warrens. Or call Malcolm @ 243-5884 or Mario @ 233-3508

Sunday September 29

Wine, Cheese & Jazz featuring The Original Unit @ Accra Beach Hotel 6:30 – 9pm presented by the Sunshine Optimist Club of Barbados. Admission $30.00

October 5 & 6

City Nights: The Concert featuring Arturo Tappin @ Frank Collymore Hall with Barbados first ladies of jazz CiCi & Marisa Lindsay. Tickets $80.00. Check our Facebook for ticket details

 Visit this website for the latest in live jazz entertainment in Barbados. 

Keeping Jazz alive!

“I like minor tunes. Mary Lou Williams used to tell me: if you’re not feeling right, play a minor tune & it falls into place.” – Marian McPartland, jazz pianist and composer, known for her elegant swing and powerful grace. McPartland was a groundbreaking figure for female jazz musicians in the ‘40s and 50s whose syndicated radio program, Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, was a cornerstone of jazz broadcasting. Marion McPartland was 95 when she passed away August 20, 2013.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday August 30

Resumes Try a Little Jazz @ Birdies in Rockley Resort at 8pm with Ricky Brathwaite on trumpet, Michael Cheeseman on guitar, David Burnett on drums, Ricky Williams on electric bass. $10.00 cover.

NEW “Music & You” @ Chez Max. Vocals by Lillian Lorde 7pm to 10 pm. $25.00 cover redeemable.

JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café featuring Wendell Manson on piano, Richard Evans on acoustic bass, and Mario Porchetta on percussion. Starts at 8pm

Saturday August 31

Jazz on the Waterfront @ The Waterfront Café with the KookJazz Band festuring Bert ‘Panta’ Brown on piano, Ricky Aimey on electric bass, Boo Rudder on drums. Starts at 7:30pm

Sunday September 1

Crustaceans Swing Band @ Lobster Alive, Dr. Mike Krimholtz on keyboard, Dr. John Duckhouse on trumpet and vocals, Lord Jenkins on valve trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Lunch served from 12:30pm; reservations required

Jazz buffet @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic & friends @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Malcolm Griffith on drums, and various guest artists. Starts at 6:30pm.

*Dinner & Jazz with The Benny Alleyne Trio @ Chez Max continues every other Sunday. Check here for details.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Check here for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House resumes at a later date. Check here for details.

Tuesday September 3

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Click on the link or call in @ (626)414-3450.
http://www.Blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/05/29/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

*Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive resumes October 6th. Check here for details.

Wednesday September 4

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday September 5

Mike Sealy Quartet @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Mike Sealy on guitar and vocals, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Boo Rudder on drums, and LOD on percussion. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

Don’t miss this  . . .

Saturday September 14   

BJS Celebrates Ebe Gilkes @ The Waterfront Café. Join our annual birthday party for Ebe Gilkes, Barbados piano jazz icon. Music starts at start 7:30pm with Panta Brown’s KoolJazz Band. Musicians bring your instruments and sit in with Barbados’ jazz veterans.

Calabaza presents “Jazz Karibe” @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap starting at 8pm. Calabaza features Errol Bradshaw on drums, Roger Gittens on piano, Richard Evans on bass, Andre Forde on pan, Mario Porchetta on percussion. $25.00 cover charge

Friday September 27

2 Drummers The M ‘n M Project presents an elegant evening of contemporary jazz and bossa nova @ Divi Southwinds Hotel featuring Malcolm Griffith & Mario Porchetta with The Band and special guest Brazilian-style guitarist David Collins. Doors open at 7pm; Music starts at 8pm. Tickets available at A & B Music @ Sheraton Centre, Ticket Town @ 1 Accord Plaza in Warrens, and Ticket Centre @ SuperCentre Complex in Warrens. Call Malcolm @ 243-5884 or Mario @ 233-3508. BCC students tickets half-price.

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Keeping Jazz alive!

“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That’s Jazz.” – Oscar Peterson, Canadian Jazz pianist & composer, considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Peterson’s career spanned 60 years during which time he made 200 recordings and won 8 Grammy Awards.

*Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain

Friday August 16

JAZZ3 @ The Waterfront Café featuring Wendell Manson on piano, Richard Evans on acoustic bass, and Mario Porchetta on percussion. Starts at 8pm

*Try a Little Jazz @ Birdies in Rockley Resort resumes in September. Watch for details.

Saturday August 17

Jazz on the Waterfront @ The Waterfront Café with Bert ‘Panta’ Brown on piano, Ricky Aimey on electric bass, Boo Rudder on drums. Starts at 7:30pm

Sunday August 18

Jazz buffet @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph. Lunch served from noon.

Sunset jazz with Nj30 Acoustic @ Ocean2 Hotel & Resort, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Rashed Hinds on drums. Starts at 6:30pm.

Crustaceans swing band @ Lobster Alive, Dr. Mike Krimholtz on keyboard, Dr. John Duckhouse on trumpet and vocals, Lord Jenkins on valve trombone, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Frank Glen on drums. Lunch served from 12:30pm; reservations required

*Dinner & Jazz with The Benny Alleyne Trio @ Chez Max continues every other Sunday. Watch for details.

*Piano jazz with Ebe Gilkes @ The Sandpiper Hotel resumes in October. Watch for details.

*Jazz Duo with guitarist Stefan van den Bossche vocalist Gwen Taylor @ The Round House. Watch for details.

Tuesday August 20

Roger Gittens Quartet @ Lobster Alive featuring Roger Gittens on piano, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Stuart Jenkins on trombone, Frank Glen on drums. Starts at 7pm. Reservations required

All Caribbean Jazz radio program join the conversation with host Wayne Harewood starting at 8pm. Click on the link or call in @ (626)414-3450.
http://www.Blogtalkradio.com/wayneg/2013/05/29/the-all-caribbean-jazz-show

 

Wednesday August 21

The Project @ Club Marina, Caven’s Lane, Bridgetown featuring band leader Mylon Clarke on alto sax, Shane Jones on keyboard, Jared Greaves on electric bass, Dwayne Marshall on drums. Starts at 8pm.

Thursday August 22

JazzMaTazz with Nj30 Acoustic @ the Old Jamm Inn, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Marius Charlemagne on upright bass, Joseph Callendar on saxophone, Melvin Alick on drums, Mark Forde on steel pan. Starts at 8pm

The Waterfront Quartet @ The Waterfront Café in Bridgetown featuring Dr. Michael Krimholtz on piano, Tony Cummins on sax and clarinet, Chris Gibbs on bass guitar, Robert Foster on drums. Starts at 8pm. Reservations recommended

Mike Sealy Quartet @ Ocean15, Dover, St. Lawrence Gap featuring Mike Sealy on guitar and vocals, Cecil Bascombe on electric bass, Boo Rudder on drums, and LOD on percussion. Starts at 8pm

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Let’s keep jazz alive!