| Jan.
31 |
Heading
down to Delaware for a nice gig at the DuPont Country
Club with Tim Laushey's wonderful band. |
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| Feb.
1, 8, 15 & 22 |
Singing
at the 10:00 AM mass at St. Mary's Church,
Deal, NJ. Many blessings. |
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| Feb.
6 and 13 |
Helping
out at WBGO's fund drive. I'll be with Gary
Walker from 6:00 AM on.... Please call and pledge to help keep
jazz alive.
1-973-624-8880 or log on to WBGO.org. Thanks............ |
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| Feb.
14 |
Back
swinging those Valentine's Day
love songs from 6:00-9:00 at our home base, The 55 Bar
in The Village. Steve Elmer, piano, Dan Fabricatore, bass and
Desi Norman, on vibes. Nuts, or pretzels. Can't decide. |
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| Feb.
21 |
The
Laurita Winery, in New Egypt, NJ (609-758-8000) is
featuring an afternoon of jazz and wine tasting. Music and libations
from 1:00-5:00. GladstoneTrott, piano, Desi Norman, vibes and
Mike Carino, bass. |
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| March
1, 15, 22 & 20 |
Singing
at the 10:00 AM mass at St. Mary's Church,
Deal, NJ. Come in for a spiritual lift. |
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| March
1 thru 12 |
Jaunting
around Italy for some singing, wine tasting and shopping. On
the schedule are stops in Florence to sing at the Open Bar,
at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio, the Fiorenze Jazz Club, and
the Slowly Bar. I expect to be at Novecento Jazz Club in Venice.
Perhaps a little open air vocals in a gondola! Can't wait. |
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| March
14 |
Back
at The 55 Bar. Probably have one or two Italian
songs in the line-up. Steve Elmer, piano, Dan Fabricatore, bass
and Desi Norman, vibes. Don't forget the snacks. |
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| March
29 |
My
darling Children's Choir will be singing at
the 10:00 AM mass at St. Mary's celebrating Spring. You should
try and check this out. So precious. |
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| April
5, 12, 19 & 26 |
Back
on the alter for the 10:00 AM service at St. Mary's.
Guitar and voice. |
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| April
11 |
Home
again, home again juggity-jig. The 55 Bar,
6:00-9:00 Steve Elmer, Dan Fabricatore and Desi Norman making
their magic. Gotta love this place. Always snacks too. |
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| May
1 |
Part
of the Jazz Cafe Series with my trio. 8:00-10:00pm
The Herb Eckert Auditorium in the South Brunswick Complex, no
cover. |
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| May
3 |
The
Laurita Winery, in New Egypt, NJ. 1:00-5:00. This will
be a return performance at a most fabulous room with a breathtaking
view of the vineyards. Go to www.lauritawinery.com
for directions and to purchase tickets. Or call, 1-800-Laurita.
Great food, great wine, Gladstone Trott, piano. Desi Norman,
vibes. Mike Carino, bass. |
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| May
9 |
Celebrating
birthdays galore. The 55 Bar, NYC. Gladstone
Trott, piano, Mike Carino, bass and Desi Norman, vibes. |
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| May,
10, 17, 24 & 31 |
Singing
for the soul at St. Mary's Church, the 10:00
AM mass, guitar and voice. Come out and lift your spirit. |
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| May
30 |
The Pines Manor 7-11pm with the Jack
Allen Orchestra celebrating the Edison Arts Society
and their achievements. Tickets are available through the Society
or on-line. |
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| June
13 |
OUR
REGULAR NIGHT AT THE 55 BAR HAS TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE JULY
DATE. I HAVE A FAMILY WEDDING TO ATTEND. HOPE THEY SERVE THOSE
LITTLE HOT DOGS! |
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| July
18 |
The
Billion Dollar Big Band at that fabulous Clinton
Park, the one with the flying bats and natures perfect backdrop.
Start time is around 7:00 and don't forget your blankets and
libations. |
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| Aug.
2 |
Warren
Park, Woodbridge, 6-8:30 with The Billion Dollar
Big Band. So nice to hear all those horns. Bring chairs
and whatever else you'd like. |
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| Aug.
8 |
Happy
days back at The 55 Bar, NYC for our regular
6-9. Steve Elmer, piano, Desi Norman, vibes and Dan Fabricatore,
bass. Always swingin' always snacks. |
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| Aug.
9 |
Spring
Lake Park, in South Plainfield, 6:30-8:00. Back swingin' with
the Billion Dollar Big Band. Must bring chairs
and bug spray is a good idea too. |
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| Aug.
12 |
South
Amboy Marine Park, 6:30-8:30 with the Jack Allen Orchestra.
A perfectly lovely spot to enjoy outdoor music. Rain location
in the high school just prior to the park. |
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| Aug.
26 |
Thompson
Park, Jamesburg. 2:00-4:00. More horns and sax's with the Billion
Dollar Big Band. These summer concerts help keep the
big bands available for everyone to enjoy. |
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| photo
by Keith J. Woods / APP |
| Sept.
5 |
I'll
be with my "little big band" at the Long Branch
Jazz & Blues Festival. Our performance time is
5:30-6:30. You can find us at the Cooper Ave/Ocean Ave intersection
on the boardwalk. A fabulous location with the beautiful ocean
behind us. |
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| Sept.
12 |
The
55 Bar, with Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano, Desi Norman on vibes,
Dan Fabricatore on bass. Always 6-9, always goodies, always
swinging music. |
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| Oct
4, 11, 18 & 25 |
Singing
my heart out with Bob Hazelrigg on guitar at the 10:00 AM mass
at St. Mary's Church in Deal. If you're in the area............. |
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| Oct.
9 |
Woodbridge
Conference Center, an afternoon private party
(which I love doing) for Woodbridge Class Reunion of 1943............oh
my gosh, this is going to be fun. |
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| Oct.
10 |
Bar
55, our wonderfully steady second Saturday of the month
gig in the best jazz room in NYC. 6-9. No cover. 55 Christopher
Street. Steve Elmer, piano; Desi Norman, vibes, Dave Kingsnorth,
bass. Serious snacks this time. |
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| Oct.
18 |
My
darling Children's Choir starts rehersals again for the 2009/2010
season. |
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| Nov.
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 |
Back
on the alter at St. Mary's for the 10:00 service. |
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| Nov.
14 |
Bar
55, Swingin' and having a good time with my crew. Always
6-9, never a cover. And of course, the wonderful Tara at the
bar. |
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| Dec.
6, 13 and 27 |
Singing
in church, always the 10:00 AM mass. |
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| Dec.
12 |
Bar
55 with a Christmas theme. If you've never heard my
girls from Staten Island singing The Twelve Days of Christmas,
it's worth the trip in. Gladstone Trott, keys; Desi Norman,
vibes; Mike Carino, bass. |
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| Dec.
20 |
My
Darling St. Mary's Children's Choir presents their first concert.
A beautiful collection of both unique and traditional Christmas
music. This is such a joy, hope you can make it. |
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