New CD Release targeted for April/May 2010
featuring the Bernard Purdie 8-Piece Orchestra !
Stay tuned ! - Your continued support keeps me swingin' !
I Send Much Gratitude to You All !
MARCH 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB
55 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 401-847-2750
with...
Mac Chrupcala Trio . . .
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Al Bernstein, bass
Mike Coffey, drums
APRIL 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
with... Donn Trenner, piano Dave Daddario, bass Richard Sylvester, drums
JAZZ UNDERGROUND CAFE
33 Golden Street
New London, CT
Jazz reservations suggested: 860-447-1125 www.jazzundergroundcafe.com
A place for the jazz aficionados to relax in an intimate setting and listen to some of the finest
jazz artists from the area and beyond !
Enjoy the appetizers, desserts, full bar, featuring fine wines and specialty Belgian beers !
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Past Events 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
with... Tony Lombardozzi, guitar Jeff Fuller, bass Richard Sylvester, drums
JAZZ UNDERGROUND CAFE
33 Golden Street
New London, CT
Jazz reservations suggested: 860-447-1125 www.jazzundergroundcafe.com
JANUARY 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB
55 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 401-847-2750
with...
Mac Chrupcala Trio . . .
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Al Bernstein, bass
Mike Coffey, drums
Past Events 2009
DECEMBER 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SZECHUAN TOKYO Restaurant
1245 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 860-561-0180
with...
Kent Hewitt Trio . . .
Kent Hewitt, piano
Brian Earl Jenkins, bass
Jocelyn Pleasant, drums
OCTOBER 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009 8:00 pm & 9:45 pm
with... Mike Renzi, piano Dave Zinno, bass Ben Bilello, drums
Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:00 pm & 9:45 pm
with... Tony Lombardozzi, guitar Jeff Fuller, bass Mike Connors, drums
JAZZ UNDERGROUND CAFE
33 Golden Street
New London, CT
Jazz reservations suggested: 860-447-1125 www.jazzundergroundcafe.com
This new venue opened in Sept. 2009 as Connecticut's newest Jazz Club...
a place for the jazz aficionados to relax in an intimate setting and listen to some of the finest
jazz artists from the area and beyond !
Enjoy the appetizers, desserts, full bar, featuring fine wines and specialty Belgian beers !
AUGUST 2009
Friday, August 7th, 2009 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Atlantic Beach Club
55 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 401-847-2750
with...
Mac Chrupcala Trio . . .
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Al Bernstein, bass
Mike Coffey, drums
JULY 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AGRO DOLCE Bar & Ristorante
2671 Main St. ( Route 6A ), Brewster, MA
Reservations: 508-896-8600 www.agrodolcecapecod.com
with...
Karen Frisk, Guest vocalist
Fred Fried, 8-string guitar
Bruce Abbott, sax and flute
JUNE 2009
Friday, June 5th, 2009 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Atlantic Beach Club
55 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 401-847-2750
with...
Mac Chrupcala Trio . . .
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Al Bernstein, bass
Mike Coffey, drums
Saturday, June 6, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PAZZO Italian Cafe
377 Cromwell Ave. ( Route 3 )
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.PazzoItalianCafe.net or call for Reservations: 860-721-8888
Karen Frisk Trio
with...
Rufus Davis, piano
Jim Hunter, bass
Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI 401-847-3777
with...
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Please join us! Bring a picnic lunch, groove to some swingin' fun…
and enjoy the wine tasting!
MAY 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PAZZO Italian Cafe
377 Cromwell Ave. ( Route 3 )
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.PazzoItalianCafe.net or call for Reservations: 860-721-8888
Karen Frisk Trio
with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
John Mobilio, bass
Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PAZZO Italian Cafe
377 Cromwell Ave. ( Route 3 )
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.PazzoItalianCafe.net or call for Reservations: 860-721-8888
Karen Frisk Trio
with...
Alex Nakhimovsky, piano
Lou Bocciarelli, bass
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
GRANBY Pub & Grill
17 East Granby Rd. #R
Granby, CT 06035
860-653-6677
Duo with... Paisley Ramirez, piano
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Two Shows: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
CREOLE Restaurant & Supper Club - Jazz Brunch
2167 Third Ave. @ 118th St.
New York, NY 10035
Reservations for Buffet or Menu Dining: 212.876.8838
with...
John di Martino, piano
Steve Taylor, bass
Jocelyn Pleasant, drums
Join us for our "Jazz Cat in the Hat" contest! Wear a hat and see if you win a prize for your hat !
Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PAZZO Italian Cafe
377 Cromwell Ave. ( Route 3 )
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
www.PazzoItalianCafe.net or call for Reservations: 860-721-8888
Karen Frisk Trio
with...
Craig Hartley, piano
Jeff Fuller, bass
APRIL 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
The Kitano New York
66 Park Avenue at 38th Street
New York, NY 10016
Jazz reservations: 212-885-7119 email: Jazz@Kitano.com
with...
John di Martino, piano
Rick Crane, bass
David Gibson, drums
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, 2nd set special guest - drums
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sardella’s Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, RI 401-849-6312
with...
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Mac Chrupcala,, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Private Function - "Victorian Tea" Fundraiser
St. John's Episcopal Church
768 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT
Duo with... Alex Nakhimovsky, piano
MARCH 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth, MA 02664
508-394-7100
with...
Fred Fried , guitar
Ron Ormsby, bass
Richard Sylvester, drums
Join us at the "Music Cafe" ... bring a picnic dinner, BYOB...
Jazz for the listeners, dancers, minglers, and all to enjoy!
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Past Events 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Buttonwood Tree
605 Main St. Middletown, CT 860-347-4957
Karen Frisk Jazz Quartet with...
Craig Hartley, piano
Dezron Douglas, bass
Richard Sylvester, drums
Support this wonderful community-based arts center!
Please join us! Listen to some great jazz, enjoy the bookstore and cafe!
Tickets: $10.00 per person. Limited seating, reserve now!
AUGUST 2008
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
*** New Venue for Sunday Evening Jazz ***
PUBLIC Bar & Grille
337 Main St., Middletown, CT 860-343-8850
with...
Donn Trenner, piano
Mike Asetta,, bass
Roger Post, drums
Please join us! Stop in for some great food, libations and wind down your hot weekend with some cool jazz !
JULY 2008
Private Functions Only
No Public Performances - Working on New Upcoming Projects !
JUNE 2008
Recently Released CD "How Little We Know" Celebration!
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Two shows: 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm
CHAN’s Fine Oriental Dining
“Egg Rolls and Jazz” Music Series
267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI 401.765.1900
Make Your Reservations Now! Tickets: $10.00 per person
With the Boston and Connecticut musicians from the recording:
Kent Hewitt, piano Peter Kontrimas, bass
Les Harris, Jr., drums
featuring:
Boston Pops' - Michael Monaghan, saxophones & flute
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's - Rob Zappulla, flugelhorn & vocals
Please join us for some wonderful cuisine, and some swingin’ fun!
Saturday, June 21st, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI 401-847-3777
with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Please join us! Bring a picnic
lunch, groove to some swingin' fun…
and enjoy the Wine Tasting!
MAY 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mothers’ Day Special Celebrations!
Cruise the
Connecticut River on the
Lady Katharine Cruises
Mothers Day Brunch Cruise: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
or
Mothers Day Dinner Cruise: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cruises Depart from the Charter Oak Landing, Hartford, CT
Make Your Reservations Now!
Toll Free: 1-866-86-RIVER (1-866-867-4837)
Live Jazz Entertainment for both cruises with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Alex Nakhimovsky, piano
Phil Bowler, bass
C’mon aboard and sail along with us for a wonderful
Mothers Day River Cruise Celebration!
APRIL 2008
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sardella’s Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, RI 401-849-6312
with...
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
MARCH 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KREAM Martini Bar & Restaurant
318 State St. New London, CT 860-701-0370
(Across State Street from the Guarde Theatre)
$8.00 Music Cover
with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Rufus Davis, piano
Jim Hunter, bass
Other dates to be announced as the calendar changes.
Special thanks to all of you for your support in keepin’ jazz alive! - Karen
