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Rio Clemente

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Monday, February 8, 8 PM. Most musicians would be daunted by the Groundhog Day Jam preceding them, but pianist Rio Clemente has the nerve -- and the chops -- to ride their wave and attract his own audience besides. He never fails to come up with a varied program for us, and on this solo date there will be no constraints at all. Likely to be a fairly full room for this one. He'll give you a preview of the skills he'll exhibit at the revived Piano Spectacular in May.

A promoter for another series writes that Rio "mixes a strong classical background with a rich knowledge of jazz history, then adds an amazing sense of creativity and interpretation. The result is a smorgasbord of music that is different from others, and nearly always produces a standing ovation and cries for more." We couldn't say it better ourselves.



Weekday concerts at The Bickford are one long set, from 8 to 9:30 PM, allowing working people to attend and still get home at a decent hour. The tab is reasonable too: only $15 in advance, $18 at the door (less for Morris Museum members). Pick up your prepaid tickets in the express line that night (suggested), or have them mailed for $1 per order (if you insist). Ticket info below.

The New Jesey Jazz Society is a proud co-sponsor of Jazz at the Bickford Theater.


All concerts start 8 pm. Ticket info below.



Monday
March 10
BIG BIX BEIDERBECKE BIRTHDAY BASH. TWO cornets--Randy Sandke and Jon-Erik Kellso--at the head of an 8-piece all-star ensemble.

Monday
March 22
FRANK VIGNOLA's HOT CLUB QUINTET. Honoring Django Reinhardt's centennial. Gary Mazaroppi on bass, plus accordion, violin, and second guitar.

Monday
April 12
BUCKY PIZZARELLI. With Aaron Weinstein on violin and Jerry Bruno on bass.

Tuesday
April 20
JOHN GILL SALUTES FRISCO JAZZ. Traditional jazz a la West Coast, with an entire repertoire of tunes rarely played here. All-star cast: Dan Levinson, Jon-Erik Kellso, Brian Nalepka, Kevin Dorn, Conal Fowkes...
Monday
April 26
IVORY AND GOLD. Manic pianist Jeff Barnhart, precision flutist Anne Barnhart and super drummer Danny Coots.

 
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Coming in 2010: The Midiri Brothers toasting Artie Shaw's centennial, the Beacon Hill Octet, Jim Fryer and his Usual Suspects (some of whom are coming in from New England for this session), the enchanting Gelber & Manning vaudeville-type show, boogie woogie pianist Bob Seeley, String of Pearls vocal group, the Jazz Lobsters Big Band, stride master Neville Dickie, the very popular Paris Washboard and then some. Call (973) 971-3706 for all Jazz SummerFest dates and to order tickets.


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