New CD soon to be Released...
featuring the Legendary Drummer: Bernard "Pretty" Purdie's 8-Piece Orchestra !
Stay tuned ! - Your continued support keeps me swingin' !
Sending Gratitude to You All !
2012 EVENTS
MARCH 2012
Friday, MARCH 9 , 2012 8:00 pm - 12:00 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 2012
Friday, APRIL 6, 2012 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
56 Lexington St., New Britain, CT 860-229-0257 www.nbmaa.org
The "King of Groove" is back in CT !
The Legendary Bernard "Pretty" Purdie will be joining us for the
"First Friday Jazz Series"!
Karen Frisk Quartet
with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dave Daddario, bass
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie , drums
Join us - after business hours... hob nob with your friends and enjoy the museum's
First Friday Jazz series!
Sunday, APRIL 15, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
"JAZZ CAT IN THE HAT"
CAFE EIKO presents: Sunday Jazz Brunch... at:
MURASAKI CAFE at the MARK TWAIN HOUSE
65 Forest St. Hartford, CT www.murasakicafe.com
Hat contest! Wear your "Easter Bonnet" or any hat of your choice,
to our Sunday "Jazz Cat in the Hat" Brunch...
prizes for several hat categories will be given out.
Join the fun!
Two Seatings: 11:30 am and 1:15 pm.... Reservations: 860- 280-3130
Quartet of "Jazz Cats" with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dave Daddario, bass
Ben Bilello, drums
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Past Events 2012
Past Events 2011
DECEMBER 2011
NEW YEAR'S EVE - Welcoming in 2012 !
Saturday, December 31, 2011 8:30 pm - 12:45 am
PRIVATE EVENT - Litchfield, CT
Karen Frisk Jazz Quintet . . .
Jim Argiro, piano
Dezron Douglas, bass
Tom Devino, drums
Paisley Ramirez, reeds
Friday, December 2 , 2011 8:00 pm - 12:00 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
OCTOBER 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
THE BUTTONWOOD TREE Performing Arts & Cultural Center
605 Main St. Middletown, CT 860-347-4957 www.buttonwood.org
Karen Frisk Jazz Quartet... with...
Alex Nakhimovsky, piano
Brian Torff, bass
Tom Devino, drums
SEPTEMBER 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GREENVALE VINEYARDS
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI 401-847-3777
with...
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Mike Renzi, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Please join us! Bring a picnic lunch, groove to some swingin' jazz…
and enjoy the wine tasting!
Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MATTABESETT CANOE CLUB
( formerly Harbor Park ) on the CT River!
80 Harbor Drive, Middletown, CT Reservations advised: 860-347-9999
with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dave Daddario, bass
The Legendary BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE, drums
Friday, September 30 , 2011 8:00 pm - 12:00 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 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MATTABESETT CANOE CLUB
( formerly Harbor Park ) on the CT River!
80 Harbor Drive, Middletown, CT Reservations advised: 860-347-9999
with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Brian Torff, bass
The Legendary BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE, drums
Saturday, July 23, 2011 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SIDEBAR BISTRO
127 Dorrance St. #3B Providence, RI 401.421.7200
with...
Karen Frisk, vocals
Mike Renzi, piano
Dave Zinno, bass
Friday, July 8, 2011 8:00 pm - 12:00 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
JUNE 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
SARDELLA’S Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, RI 401-849-6312
with...
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dave Zinno, bass
Saturday, June 18, 2011
THE GOLDEN LAMB BUTTERY - Private Event
499 Wolf Den Rd. Brooklyn, CT
with...
Karen Frisk Sextet - Karen Frisk, vocals
Mac Chrupcala, piano
Norman Johnson, guitar
Jeff Fuller, bass
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums
Carol Sudhalter, sax / flute
APRIL 2011
Friday, APRIL 1, 2011 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
56 Lexington St., New Britain, CT 860-229-0257 www.nbmaa.org
with... the Kent Hewitt Trio
Kent Hewitt, piano
Jeff Fuller, bass
Tom Devino, drums
Join us - after business hours... hob nob with your friends and enjoy the museum's
First Friday Jazz series!
Friday, April 15, 2011 8:00 pm - 12:00 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
Friday, APRIL 22, 2011 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
THE BUTTONWOOD TREE Performing Arts & Cultural Center
605 Main St. Middletown, CT 860-347-4957 www.buttonwood.org
Karen Frisk Jazz Trio... with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
Genevieve Rose, bass
FEBRUARY 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SZECHUAN - TOKYO RESTAURANT & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB
1245 New Britain Ave., (@ the corner of So. Main St.) West Hartford, CT 860-561-0180
www.asianfusion.net RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
with...
KENT HEWITT, piano
World Renowned: BRIAN TORFF, bass
The Legendary BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE, drums
Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 pm - 10:15 pm
JAZZ UNDERGROUND at HOT ROD Lounge
114 Bank Street., New London, CT 860-447-1125
www.jazzundergroundcafe.com RESERVATIONS ADVISED
with...
MAC CHRUPCALA, piano
PHIL BOWLER, bass
The Legendary BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE, drums
JANUARY 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SZECHUAN - TOKYO RESTAURANT & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB
1245 New Britain Ave., (@ the corner of So. Main St.) West Hartford, CT 860-561-0180
www.asianfusion.net RESERVATIONS ADVISED
with..
The Acclaimed... Donn Trenner, piano
Henry Lugo, bass
Tom Devino, drums
and Guest Artist: Boston Pops' Michael Monaghan, sax & flute
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Past Events 2010
DECEMBER 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FARMINGTON Woods of Avon
with...
Jerry Carillo Quartet
Dave Eberly, piano
Joe Nerney, vocals & sax
Jerry Carillo, drums
NOVEMBER 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ANGELICO'S on the Boulevard
40 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT 860-659-9300 RESERVATIONS Recommended
with...
DON DEPALMA, piano
STEVE BENSON, bass
Stop in for some excellent cuisine, libations, and a fun night of musical energy!
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OCTOBER 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SZECHUAN - TOKYO RESTAURANT & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB
1245 New Britain Ave., (@ the corner of So. Main St.) West Hartford, CT 860-561-0180
www.asianfusion.net RESERVATIONS ADVISED
with...
DONN TRENNER, piano
BRIAN TORFF, bass
ROGER POST, drums
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
SARDELLA’S Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, RI 401-849-6312
with...
Karen Frisk, guest vocalist
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Friday, September 17, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SZECHUAN - TOKYO RESTAURANT & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB
1245 New Britain Ave., (@ the corner of So. Main St.) West Hartford, CT 860-561-0180
www.asianfusion.net RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
Phil Bowler, bass
The Legendary Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums
AUGUST 2010
Friday, August 13, 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
JUNE 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GREENVALE VINEYARDS
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI 401-847-3777
with...
Kent Hewitt, piano
Dick Lupino, bass
Please join us! Bring a picnic lunch, groove to some swingin' fun…
and enjoy the wine tasting!
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
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
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
