Updated May 1, 2008

Eastern    Midwest & South    Western

NEW YORK CITY - www.hothousejazz.com, www.gothamjazz.com

Birdland -
David Murray Qrt - 1-3, Jeremy Schonfeld - 5, Birdland Songbirds - 6, Regina Carter - 7-10, Pamela Luss - 12, Pharoah Sanders - 13-17, Mara Davi - 19, Marcin Wasilewski Trio - 20, James Carter Septet - 21-24, Georgia Stitt - 26, Rebecca Parris - 28-31
Andy Farber and His Orch w. Hilary Kole - Sundays, Chico O'Farrill Orch - Sundays (9 and 11PM), Jim Caruso's Cast Party - Mondays (10PM-1AM), David Berger and the Sultans of Swing - Tuesdays, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band - Tuesdays (5:30PM), Birdland Big Band - Fridays (5:30PM), Late shows at 12:30AM, Sunday Brunch shows at 12:30 & 2:30PM

Blue Note -
Yellowjackets - 1-4, Steve Jenkins/Vernon Reid/Tobias Ralph Trio - 2*, Sveti - 3*,
NYU Jazz Orch - 5, Ahmad Jamal - 6-11, 3D Ritmo de Vida - 9*, Greg Murphy - 10*
Maya Azucena - 12, Lionel Loueke - 13-15, Boogie Hustlers - 16*,
Gato Barbieri - 16-18, Kelli Rudick - 17*,
Berklee Jazz Ens - 19, Steve Tyrell - 20-25, Jennifer Hartswick Band - 23*,
Juan Carlos Formell - 26, Conrad Herwig - 27-28, Melvin Sparks - 24*,
Jon Faddis Qrt - 29-6/1, Jason Dominarski Trio - 30, Caté - 31*
Late shows at 12:30AM*, Sunday Brunch at 12:30PM and 2:30PM.

Cornelia Street Cafe -
The Fringe - 1, Rory Stuart Qrt - 2, Pete Robins and Centric - 3, David Amram and Co. - 5, Harris Eistenstadt Qnt - 7, Amy Cervini and Melissa Stylianou - 8, Wendy Gilles - 15, Paul Shapiro's Ribs and Bisket Revue - 16, John McNeil/Bill McHenry - 17, Kris David Trio - 20, Po'Jazz - 22, Mark Helias Grp - 23, Circle Down Trio - 24, Marc Mommaas Trio - 27, Tucksy - 29, Jason Rigby Qnt - 30
Sundays - Piano Trios

Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium at NY Baha'i Center -
Tuesday jazz concerts

Iridium -
Allan Holdsworth - 1-4,
Lawrence Qrt - 7,
Jimmy Cobb So What Band - 8-11,
Kenneth Whalum III - 14,
Steve Smith's Vital Info - 15-18,
Shea Breaux Wells - 21,
Jackie McLean Tribute - 22-25,
Latin Jazz All Stars - 28-6/1
Barry Levitt's Jazz Brunch - Sundays, Les Paul and his Trio - Mondays, Mingus Legacy: Big Band/Orchestra/Dynasty - 7PM Show*, Tuesdays, Big Bands - Wednesdays

The Jazz Standard -
Ben Riley's Monk Legacy Septet - 1-4,
Ben Sidran - 5, Fleurine - 6, Pablo Aslan's Tango Standards Qnt - 7,
Marty Ehrlich - 8-11, Ben Sidran - 12, John Ellis and Doublewide - 13-14, Taylor Eigsti Qrt - 15-18, Ben Sidran - 19, Fred Hersch Pocket Orch - 20-21, Brubeck Brothers Qrt - 22, Ignacio Berroa Qrt - 23-24, Terence Blanchard - 27-6/1
Jazz for Kids - Sundays at 2PM, New Dimensions in Latin Jazz - Mondays

Kitano -
Maryanne Deprophetis Qnt - 1, Russ Nolan Qrt - 2-3, Tobias Gebb and Trio West - 7, Jon Mayer Qrt - 8, Bill Mays Invention Trio - 9-10, Mercedes Hall and Trio - 14, Joe Hunt Trio - 15, Walt Weiskopf Qrt - 16-17, Katie Thiroux Trio - 21, Armen Donelian Trio - 22, Mike Clark Qrt - 23-24, Marcus Goldhaber - 28, Christian Howes Qrt - 29, Mike LeDonne Qrt - 30-31

Lenox Lounge -
Billy Kaye Qnt - 2-3,
James Spaulding Qrt - 9-10,
TK Blue and Group - 16-17,
Giacomo Gates and Qrt - 23-24,
Antionette Montague and Group - 30-31
Lafayette Harris Trio's & Jazz Vocalist Jam Session - Sundays, Patience Higgins & Sugar Hill Gang - Mondays, Twisted Tuesday - Live DJ Classic R&B/Soul/Hip Hop, Nat Lucas Organ Trio - Wednesdays, Blues and R&B - Thursdays

Jazz @ Lincoln Center:
Samba Jazz - 1-4
Upstarts! Student Showcase - Mondays

Allen Room -
Brazilian Nights w. Rosa Passos - 23-24,
Sounds of Brazil w. Ivan Lins and Trio da Paz - 23-24

Dizzy's Club Coca Cola -
Afar, Chris Byars Qrt - 3, Temple University Jazz Band w. Nicholas Payton - 5, Joe Lovano Nonet - 6-11, Jeremy Pelt Qnt - 12, Julliard Jazz Orch - 13-18, Samuel Blais Qrt w. Nate Smith - 19, Bill Charlap Trio - 20-25, Francois Richard Octet w. Mark Feldman - 26, Bill Charlap Trio - 27-6/1

Rose Theater -
Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt Celebration - 2-3,
Essentially Ellington Final Concert - 17

National Jazz Museum in Harlem -
Lee Konitz - 8, Jimmy Cobb - 29

Smalls -
Jon Roche Group E, Spike Wilner Ens, and Nat Harris Jam - Sundays L, Ari Hoenig Group - Mondays E , Joe Magnaraelli Qt -Thurs L,
Midnight sets: vocalists on Tues, Dimitry Baevsky Qrt - Weds Josh Benko & Dwayne Clemons Qrt - Thurs, Ari Roland Grp - Fridays, William Ash Grp - Saturdays

Smoke -
Mulgrew Miller and Friends - 1-3,
Michelle Walker - 8, Grant Stewart Qnt - 9-10
Richard Lanham - 15, Tribute to Jackie McLean - 16-17,
Steve Turre Qt - 23-24,
Wallace Roney - 30-31
Sunday Vocalist Series (6 pm), Latin Jazz w. Chris Washburne and the Syotos Band - Sundays, Eve Cornelious and the Chip Crawford Trio/Jam Session w. John Farnsworth - Mondays, B3 Organ and Soul Jazz with Mike LeDonne Qrt - Tuesdays, Organ and Soul Jazz with Jerry Weldon Trio - Wednesdays

The Stone (http://www.thestonenyc.com) -
Shows at 8PM / 10PM

Sweet Rhythm -
Jason Marshall - 1, Mark Soskin Qrt - 2-3,
Saunders Slide Sermons - 7, Kelly Watson Grp - 8,
Matteo Sabbatini - 15,
Saunders Sermon - 21, Sonny Fortune Qrt - 23-24,
New School for Jazz and Cont. Music - Mondays, R&B - Tuesdays, Late Night Sessions with Erik Wyatt - Thursdays

Village Vanguard -
Frank Wess Qnt - 1-4,
Charlie Haden, Ethan Iverson, Paul Motian - 6-11,
Tom Harrell Qnt - 13-18,
Al Foster Qrt - 20-25,
Paul Motian Trio 2000 + 2 - 27-6/1
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - Mondays

Zinc Bar -
La Conja Arte y Compas - 1,
Juan Carlos Formell - 6-7,
La Conja Arte y Compas - 8,
Ella Villafranca Qrt - 13-14,
Eric Lewis and El U Groove - 15,
Yosyvany Terry Qnt - 20-21, Rodrigo Ursaia - 22,
Osmany Paredes Qrt - 27-28, Jorge Amorim and Tribo - 29,
Cidinho Teixeira Samba Jazz Band -Sundays , Ron Affif Trio - Mondays,
African Jazz - Fridays, Marianni - Saturdays

Bargemusic @ Felton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn -
Rob Schwimmer - 1,
Jim Gailloreto/Fred Hersch - 8,
Ken Peplowski/Greg Cohen - 15,
Dayna Stephens - 22,
Liz Magnus - 29

Tarrytown Music Hall -
David Sanborn - 2,
Dave Brubeck Qrt - 17

Brad Mehldau @ SIOAC www.sopacnow.org - 1
Miles From India w. Wallace Roney, Ron Carter, Lenny White, Pete Cosey, Baal Roy, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Louiz Banks @ The Town Hall - 9

NEW JERSEY -

Cecil's Jazz Club, West Orange -
James Gibbs - 2-3,
Dave Stryker Trio - 9-10,
Vince Ector Qrt - 16-17,
Greg Piccolo - 22, Danny Mixon Trio - 23-24,
Radam Schwartz - 30-31
Cecil's Big Band - Mondays (8pm), Jam Session - Tuesdays (9pm), Denise Hamilton's Variety Show (8pm) - Wednesdays, Blues Jam Session - Thursdays (9pm), Singer/Songwriter’s open mike - Sundays

Trumpets, Montclair -
Kevin Jones - 2, Antonio Ciacca - 3,
Mitch Schneider Qrt - 7, World on a String - 9, Mark Sherman - 10, Enrico Granafei - 11, Michael Lemma Guitar Society - 13, Issa Cabrera - 14, Michaele - 16, Vinx - 17, Ramapo HS Univ. Program - 18,
John Maeillo - 19, Ellington Band - 21, Bucky Pizzarelli Trio - 23, Armen Donelian - 24, Diane Moser's Composer's Big Band - 28, Lou Quagliato/Pat Cuttitta Grp - 29, Wildflower - 30, Mark Elf - 31
Thursdays - Jam Session

UPSTATE NEW YORK - www.timesunion.com/communities/jazz

Clubs & restaurants with jazz:
Daniels @ Ogdens, Albany
The Lark, Albany
Ruth Helcamp at The Desmond Hotel, Albany (6 nights weekly!)
The Uptown, Kingston
The Van Dyck, Schenectady
Blue Mt. Bistro, Woodstock
Loretta Charles Restaurant, Woodstock
Stella's, Catskill Point -
9 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs -

Justin's, Albany -
Brunch / Brian Patneaude Qnt eve - Sun

One Caroline Blues and Jazz Bistro, Saratoga Springs -
Masters of Nostalgia & Friends all Wednesdays, Sarah Pedinotti Band Fridays

Panza's, Saratoga Springs -

Sargo's @ Saratoga Golf Club Saratoga Springs -
Joe Sorrentino Band - Sunday brunch

Stockade Inn, Schenectady -
Tommy Verrigni Trio - 1, Rich Lammana Trio - 2,
Bobby Massaro Duo - 8, Lee Shaw Trio - 9,
Michael Louis Smith Duo - 15,
Teresa Broadwell Trio - 23,
Jody Shayne Duo - 29,
Doc Scanlon Trio - 30

VERMONT - http://www.vtjazz.org

Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro -
Howard Brofsky - 10,
Attila Zoller Birthday Bash - 31

Flynn Center, Burlington -

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival - May 30th-June 8th - 25th Anniversary Year with local jazz opening and playing free concerts in the parks. Headliners include Ornette Coleman, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Paquito D’Rivera’s Funk Tango Quintet, Joshua Redman Trio, Ledisi, Marcia Ball, Lionel Loueke, Jason Lindner’s Now vs. Now Trio, and Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Big Band
http://www.discoverjazz.com/tickets-events/index.php

PENNSYLVANIA -

PHILADELPHIA - http://jazzmatazz.home.att.net/phillyjazz/

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Pittsburgh -
John Pizzarelli - 7-10

The Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap -
Davey Lantz Qrt - 2, Joe Locke and the Bill Goodwin Qrt - 3, Dave Antonow Qrt - 4, Michael Stephens Trio Frio - 9, Rio Clemente - 10, Jimmy Tigue - 11, Jack Wilkins Trio - 16, Five PLay - 17, Regina Sayles and Spencer Reed - 18, Ralph Hughes Memorial Scholarship Benefit Dinner - 20, Marko Marcinko - 23, Donna Antonow Qrt - 24, Len Mooney and Chuck Cooper - 25, Bob Dorough Qrt - 30, VIcki and Eric Doney with Mark Williams - 31, BD Lenz Trio - 6/1
John Donato/Marty Wilson - Weds, Jam Sessions w. Jesse Green (jazz) or Spencer Reed (blues) on alternate Thursdays

also: State Street, Clark’s Summit
Steve Rudolph & Friends @ the Harrisburg Hilton, Harrisburg

BOSTON -

Regattabar (at The Charles Hotel) -
Entrain - 1, Eguie Castrillo and His Orch - 2, The Superpowers - 3,
Haale - 6, Alex Cuba - 7, Lionel Loueke - 8, Johnny A - 9, Sol y Canto - 10, Kyle Miles Ens - 11,
Vijay Iyer Trio - 13, Ahmad Jamal - 15-17,
Louisiana Red and Dave Maxwell Duo - 21, Julia and the Zerounian Ens - 2, The Persuasions - 23, Latin Side of Wayne Shorter feat. Conrad Herwig - 24,
John Ellis and Doublewide - 28, Esperanza Spalding - 29, Bernardo Monk Tango Qnt - 30

Scullers Jazz Club -
Rachel Price - 1, Najee - 2-3,
Frank Catalano - 7, Stanley Jordan Trio - 8, Michael Franks - 9-10,
Hildy Grossman - 13, Taylor Eigsti Trio w. Julian Lage - 14, Herb Alpert - 15, Keiko Matsui - 16-17,
Steve Kuhn - 22, Walter Beasley - 23-24,
Don Friedman Trio - 27, Shemekia Copeland - 28, Holly Cole - 29, Ashford and Simpson - 30-31

Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge -
No Static - 1, Compaq Big Band - 2, Greg Hopkins - 3,
Clarice Assad - 7, Four Piece Suit - 9, Johnny Rogers - 10,
Latin Fire - 14, Mike Tucker - 16, Annie Royer and Her Qnt - 17,
Another Realm - 21, Darrel Nulisch - 23, Sofia Koutsovitis Grp - 24,
Katie Viqueira - 28, Bob Sinicrope and the World Leaders - 29, Revolutionary Snake Ens - 30

WASHINGTON, DC - www.dcjazz.com

Blues Alley -
Shirley Jones - 1, Pat Martino - 2-4,
King James and the Serfs of Swing - 5, Liv Warfield - 6, Larry Brown Trio - 7, Nicholas Payton - 8-9, Fertile Ground - 10-11,
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall - 12-13, Westchester Univ. Jazz Ens - 14, Cyrus Chestnut - 15-18,
Edmund Burke Middle School - 19, Artie Shaw Orch - 20, Michael Ward - 21, Dick Morgan - 22, Tommy Cecil - 24, John Eaton - 25,
Laurence Elder - 27, Kathleen Grace - 28, Yellowjackets - 29-6/1

Kennedy Center -
Luciana Souza - 2, Kenny Barron - 3
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch w. Wynton Marsalis - 7,
Mary Lou Willams Women in Jazz Festival - 15-17
Grace Kelly feat TerriLyne Carrington, Catherine Russell, Keiko Matsui - 15
Helen Sung, WIJ Award Recipient Sheila Jordan, Sherrie Maricle and Five Play - 16
Sophie Milman, Cindy Blackman, Montclair Women's Big Band feat Allison Miller & Vicki Randle - 17

Twins Jazz Club -
Froy Aagre Qrt - 1, Nasar Abadey Trio - 2-3, Five Point Perspective - 4, Stan Killian Qrt - 7, Danielle Eva Qrt - 8, Kenny Carr - 9-10, Alyse Black and Her Band - 11, Comic Relief - 12, Dennis J - 14, Minor Thoughts Qnt - 15, Chip Shelton and Peacetime - 16-17, Tarea Anderson - 18, Choper Jazz Project - 21, David McDonald - 22, Joanna Pascale - 23-24, Keith Wesby Grp - 25, Comic Relief - 26, Choper Jazz Project - 28, Eastern Blok with Grazyna Auguscik - 29, Third Kind of Blue w. Ronnie Burrage - 30-31
Tuesdays - Oliver Albertini Qrt

BALTIMORE, MD -

Best spots include An die Musik, The New Haven Lounge, Caton Castle and Canton's Pearls

Baltimore-Anapolis Jazz Calendar -
www.geocities/efixsen/baltimore_annapolis_jazz.html

DETROIT -

Baker's Keyboard Lounge -
Oliver Nevels Trio - 1, Birthday Party w. Tarya and Friends - 2, WSU Jazztet - 3, Dwight Adams Qrt - 4, Dean Moore Qrt - 5,
Spencer Barefield and Friends - 8, Ed Nuccilli and Plural Circle - 10, Kris Johnson Neo-Soul Project - 11, Sterline and Company - 12,
Ron English Trio - 15, Ben's Friends Big Band - 17, Allan Bames and Primetime - 18, Kenn Cox and Friends - 19,
Robert Lowe Trio - 22, Alma Smith Trio - 23-24, Cliff Monear Group - 25, GEQ - 26,
Dennis Coffey Trio - 29
Jazz for Kids-Jam Sessions, Sundays, Jam - Mondays, Gerard Gibbs and Reorganyz B-3 - Wednesdays

The Dirty Dog (www.dirtydogjazz.com) -
Piano Set 5-7PM, Featured Performer - 8PM/10:30PM

The Jazz Cafe (jazzcafedetroit.com) -
Tuesday/Wednesdays - Discovery Series w. Judy Adams

Arturo's Jazz Theatre & Restaurant (arturosjazz.com) -
Stanley Jordan - 9-11,
Alex Bugnon - 15-17,
Wallace Roney - 22-25

The Firefly, Ann Arbor -
Luther Keith Band - 2, Johnny O'Neal - 3,
Jeff Hamilton Trio - 9-10,
Lady Sunshine and the X Band - 16, Mem Shannon - 17,
Dobbins, Krahnke and Weed - 23, Marcin Wasilewski Trio - 24,
Steve Nardella, George Bedard and Mr. B's Reunion Show - 31
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings - Sundays 5 pm, Paul Keller Orch - Mondays, Dance - Tuesdays, Paul Keller Ens - Wednesdays, Dance Night/Los Gatos Latin Jazz Quintet - Thursdays, Easy Street Jazz Band - Fridays 5:30

The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head, SC -
Scott Giddens Trio - 2-3,
Ali Ryerson Trio - 9-10,
Spider Saloff Trio - 16-17,
Lynn Roberts w. Bob Alberti Trio - 23-24,
Big Band Brass Bash - 30-31
Deas Guys - Sundays, Howard Paul Trio w. Ali Ryerson - Mondays, Bob Masteller & Friends - Tuesdays, Earl Williams Qrt or Bobby Ryder- Weds, Lavon Stevens Project - Thurs

CHICAGO - 312-427-3300 or www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org

http://www.centerstagechicago.com/events/music/styles/jazz.html

Andy's -

Mon - Paul Abella Trio/Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Up Blues
Tue - Tommy Muellner Friends Trio / Jordan Baskin Trio
Wed - Andy Brown Trio/Mike Smith Qrt
Thu - Kelly Brand Trio/Bryan Doherty Band
Fri - Typhanie Monique/Neal Alger Trio, Frank Catalano Band - 2,
Sat - Peter Van Nuls Qrt, Frank Catalano Band
Sun - Mark Moultroup Trio/Alison Ruble Duo/Andy's Jam Session (7PM)

Green Mill -

Poetry Slam (7 pm), Kimberly Gordon (11 PM) - Sundays, Patricia Barber Qrt - Mondays, Deep Blue Organ Trio - Tuesdays, Alan Gresik's Swing Shift - Thursdays, Green Mill Qrt Jam Session - Fridays, After Hours Jazz Party With Sabertooth - Saturdays

Hot House -
Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues - Mondays

Joe's Bebop Café -
Skinny Williams Qnt - Fridays, Hector Silveira Qrt - Saturdays, Alejo Provado Qnt - Sundays

Kitty Moon -
John Goldman's Jazz Workshop - Tuesdays

New Apartment -
Von Freeman & Friends - Tuesdays

Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston -
Mike Kocur Trio - Mondays, Ron Perrillo Trio - Tuesdays, Bobby Broom Trio - Wednesdays, The Skinny - Thursdays

Pops For Champagne (N.Sheffield)
Music - Tuesday through Saturday
Henry Johnson and Organ Express - Wednesdays, Dan Cray Trio - Thursdays (see also Pops of Highwood)

Velvet Lounge -
Jeff Chan Trio - Mondays, Koko Trio Jam - Thursdays, Jam Session / AACM Great Black Music Ens - Sundays

Cafe Luna -
Steve Thomas and the Beverly All-Stars - Wednesdays

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL - www.tcjs.org

Artists' Quarter, St.Paul -
Gary Berg Qrt - 1, Red Planet - 2-3, Face Candy Trio - 4, Chris Lonheim Trio - 7, Phil Hey Qrt - 8, The Out To Lunch Qnt - 9-10, Twin Cities Hot Club - 14, Dave Karr Qrt - 15, Bruce Henry - 16-17, MN Sur Seine Festival - 21, Tanner Taylor Trio - 22, Eric Alexander and Dave Hazeltine - 23-25, How Birds Work - 28, Pete Whitman's X-tet - 29, Andres Prado Qnt - 30-31
Jazz w. Green & Poetry - Mondays; Schmidt, Wong, Meir, Musselman (7PM)/The Tuesday Night Band (9PM) - Tuesdays

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, Mpls -
Sophia Shoral - 1, Doug Little and Charanga Tropical - 2*, Jenny Dalton - 3*, Freda Payne - 4, Tiempo Libre - 5, Nancy Harms - 6, Erin Bode - 7-8, Bruce Henry - 9, Rennie-works - 9*, Cookie Coleman - 10, SayLovey - 10*,
Mothers Day - 11, Typhanie Monique and Neal Alger - 5, Connie Evingson - 14, Nachito Herrera - 16-17, Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarity Qnt - 16*, Big Trouble - 17*,
Paris Strother and Gentlemen - 18, Javon Jackson and Les McCann - 19, David Singley Quarter - 22, Debbie Duncan and George Faber - 23-24, Volcano Insurance - 23*, Keston and Westdal - 24*,
Gordon Johnson - 25, Ivan Lins - 27-28, CC Septet - 29, Patty Peterson and The TC - 30, Paul Renz - 31
Late Night 11:30PM*

see also Cafe Luxx, O'Gara's, Times Bar & Cafe

KANSAS CITY -

See Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Events
and the Kansas City Jazz and Blues Calendar

ST.LOUIS -

Jazz St. Louis: Jazz At The Bistro -
St. Louis Jazz Orch - 1, Erin Bode - 2-3, Karrin Allyson - 7-10, Kim Massie - 16-17, Yellowjackets with Eric Marienthal - 21-24

COLUMBIA, MO -

We Always Swing Series -

CLEVELAND- www.wruw.org

NightTown -
Chiara String Qrt - 3, Wayne Henderson - 4, Duke Heitger - 6, Geoff Muldaur - 7, Bobby Watson/Greg Abate Qnt - 9-10, Sachal Vassandani - 12, The Bad Plus - 13-14, Tangled Up in Bob - 15, Roberta Flack - 17, Frank McComb - 28, Ivan Lins - 29, Hot Club of SF - 6/1
George Foley - Mondays, George Diehl - Tuesdays, Joe Hunter - Wednesdays, Sundays, George Foley - Thursdays, Helen Welch - Fridays, Roy King's Court - Saturdays

CINCINATTI - 513 745-3480

Blue Wisp -
Eugene Goss-Billy Larkin and Triage - 1, Jamey Aebersold Qrt - 2, Rusty Burge - 3, Centerville HS Jazz Bands - 4,
Blue Wisp Big Band w Steve Turre - 7-8, Vintage Keys - 10,
Bob Moses - 15, Eugene Goss-Billy Larkin and Triage - 17, Pat Kelly/Psycho Acoustic Orch - 18,
Eugene Goss-Billy Larkin and Triage - 22, Adam Kolker Qrt - 23-24
Jam Session - Mondays, Blue Wisp Big Band - Wednesdays, Dixieland Happy Hour - Thursdays, Steve Schmidt Qrt - Fridays

DAYTON -

Jazz Central, Gilly's, Pacchia, Frederick's Place, The Blue Moon

TOLEDO -

John's Korner Bar and Grill -
Rusty's Jazz Cafe Orchestra - Tuesdays

Murphy's Place -
Toledo School for the Arts Combos - 1,
Cakewalkin' Jass Band w. Ray Heitger - 2, Susan Chastain - 16, Larry Smith - 31
Clifford Murphy w. Guests - Nightly, College Night - Wednesdays, Glenda McFarlin - Saturdays

INDIANAPOLIS - 317-767-9000 or www.indianapolisjazz.org

The Jazz Kitchen -
Seven Pleasures - 2, Killer Ray Appleton - 3,
Goldie - 9, Joey DeFrancesco Trio - 10, Chicago Afrobeat Project - 16, Gust Spenos - 17, Larry Coryell - 23, Brenda Williams - 24, Pharez Whitted - 30-31
Frank Glover Qrt - Mondays, Midcoast Swing Orch - Tuesdays, Dixon/Rhyne Project - Wednesdays, Latin Dance Party - Thursdays, Closed - Sundays, Late*

NEW ORLEANS -

Snug Harbor -
Donald Harrison - 1, John Ellis - 2, Terence Blanchard, T. Monk Ens - 3, Astral Project - 4, Charmaine Neville - 5, Crescent City Collective - 8
Delfeayo Marsalis Qnt - Sundays, Charmaine Neville - Mondays, Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation - Tuesdays, Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam - Wednesdays, Ellis Marsalis Qrt - Fridays

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - 1-4
Neville Bros, Steve Wonder, Santana, Dr.John, Diana Krall, Irma Thomas, Bobby McFerrin &Chick Cofea, Dianne Reeves, Rebirth Brass Band, Cassandra Wilson, Count Basie Orch, Terence Blanchard & Louisiana Philharmonic, Dirty Dozen, Bad Plus, Trombone Shorty, Preservation Hall JB, many, many more - www.nojazzfest.com

DENVER -

Dazzle -

ShuffleTones w. Ronnie Shellist and Jeremy Vasquez - Saturdays, Urban Brunch, The DOS Trio - Sundays, Soul in the City - Mondays, Rekha Okal, The Tuesday Session - Tuesdays, Ralph Sharon. Rhythm & Roots (various) - Wednesdays, Ascension - Fridays
(10:30PM*)

LOS ANGELES AREA www.lajazz.com

Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood -
Marcus Miller - 1-4, Sara Leib Qrt - 6, John Densmore - 7-10, Janis Siegal - 11, Patron - 11, Harvard Westlake Jazz Explorer - 13, Mayuto - 14, Diane Schuur - 15-18, Karen Blixt - 21, Stanley Jordan Trio - 22-24, Roy Haynes - 29-6/1

Charlie O’s, Valley Glen -
Don Menza - 1, Joe Magnarelli - 2, Ben Clathworthy - 3, CJS Qnt - 4,
Ray Reed - 6-7, Chuck Berghofer - 8, Zane Musa - 9, Lanny Morgan - 10, Ron Anthony/Barry Zweig - 11,
Jack Sheldon Qrt - 13, Emil Richards - 14, Pete Christlieb - 15, Tribute to Freddy Hubbard - 16, Don Menza - 17,
Matt Cory - 18, Doug Webb Qrt - 29, Zane Musa Qrt - 21, Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orch - 22, Bill Henderson - 23, Plas Johnson - 24, Benn Clatworthy - 25,
Jennifer Leitham - 27, Jack Sheldon Qrt - 28, Pete Christlieb - 29, Justo Almario - 30, Rickey Woodard - 31
Big Bands - Monday

Jazz Bakery, Culver City -
Lee Konitz Trio - 1-5, Alternative String Grp - 4, Matt Roberts Grp - 4*, Pierce College Jazz Band - 5, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua & Dave Carpenter - 6, Curtis Fuller Qnt - 7-10, Scott Oakley - 11, M-Pact and 6th Wave - 11*,
Chris Walden Big Band - 12, Mike Gurrola Trio - 13, Francisco Aquabella - 14-17, Jessica Freedman and Katharine Hoye - 18, Jules Day - 18*,
Isaac Smith Big Band - 19, Keith England - 20, Joey DeFrancesco Trio - 21-24, Marcin Wasilewski Trio - 25, Sing Sing Sing - 25*, Cow Bop - 26, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - 27, Steve Nelson Qnt feat. Mulgrew Miller - 28-31
*Sunday Matinees at 4PM

Spazio, Sherman Oaks -
Brunch - Sundays, John Pisano's Guitar Night w. guests* - Tuesday, Latin Jazz - Thursdays

Lighthouse Cafe -

Steamers, Fullerton -
Dixie Matinee (2 pm), Jazz Jam - Sundays (8 pm), Big Band - Mondays, Latin - Saturday

Vibrato Grill Jazz (www.vibratogrilljazz.com) -

SAN FRANCISCO - 415 808-5000, ext 7855 www.jazzwest.com

Jazz at Pearls -
Mondays - CJO Big Band, Tuesdays - Miss Faye Carol, Wednesdays - Collective West Jazz Orch, Thursdays - Pete Fallico Presents Hammond Organ Night

Yoshi's San Francisco -
Earl Klugh - 1-4, Richard Howell Qnt - 5,
Marco Benevento Trio - 6, Big Mix - 7, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band - 8-11, Joe Henderson Memorial Big Band - 12,
Stanton Moore Trio - 13-14, Generations - 15, Yoshida Bros - 16-18, Handful Players - 18 (late), Terry Disley Experience - 19,
William Parker Qrt - 20, Lalah Hathaway - 21-22, Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings - 23, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall - 24-25, Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion - 26,
KJ Denhert - 27, Rova/Nels Cline Celestial Septet - 28, Taylor Eigsti - 29, Kenny Barron Trio - 30-6/1

Yoshi's, Oakland -
Rachelle Ferrell - 1-4,
Pete Yellin All Stars w. Sheila Jordan - 5, A Carlabration: Benefit for Carla Zilbersmith - 6, Javon Jackson Band feat. Les McCann - 7-8, Les Nubians - 10-11, Concord HS Jazz Band - 12, New Orleans All-Stars - 13-14, Poncho Sanchez Tribute to Cal Tjader - 15-18, Northgate HS Jazz Band - 19,
David K. Mathews B3 Organ 4Tet - 20, Amar Khalil - 21, Coco Montoya - 22, Lalah Hathaway - 23-25, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - 26,
Lulo Reinhardt Latin Swing Qrt - 27, Taylor Eigsti - 28, Otis Taylor - 29-30, Tom Scott - 31-6/1

Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz -

HONOLULU - http://www.honolulujazzscene.net

SEATTLE - 206 292-JASS, www.earshot.org, www.seattlejazzscene.com

Jazz Alley -
Les McCann Swiss Movement w. Javon Jackson - 1-4,
Rachael Price - 6-7, The Rippingtons - 8-11,
Bucky Pizzarelli Trio - 13-14, Bobby Hutcherson Qrt w. Nicholas Payton - 15-18,
Kelly Harland feat. Bill Mays and Chuck Deardorf - 19, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall - 20-21, Bobby Caldwell - 22-25, Kenny Barron Trio - 27-28, Crescent Boogaloo - 29-6/1

Tula's -
Beth Winter Dawn Clement Grp - 1, Randy Halberstadt Qnt - 2, Bill Anschell/Jeff Johnson Qrt - 3, Reggie Goings/Hadley Caliman Qnt - 4*,
Dawn Clement - 5, Jay Thomas Big Band - 6, Rochelle House Qrt - 7, Trombonasaurus Wrecks - 8, Tim Armacost/Chris Fagan Qnt - 9, Jovino Santos Neto - 10, Jazz Police Big Band - 11*, Ed Lee Jazz Band - 11 (late),
Jam w. Darin Clendenin Trio - 12, Emerald City Jazz Orch - 13, BCC Jazz Orch - 14, Sonando - 15, Doug Miller - 16, Greta Matassa Qrt - 17, Garfiend HS, Jay Thomas Big Band - 18*,
Kelley Johnson - 19, Roadside Attraction - 20, Gale DuBrow - 21, Pocket Change - 22, Susan Pascal Qrt - 23, Kelley Johnson Qrt - 24, Fairly Honest Jazz Band - 25*,
Jam w. Darin Clendenin Trio - 26, Kelley Johnson Jazz Workshop - 27, Greta Matassa Jazz Workshop - 28, Tony Bonjorno Vocal Showcase - 20, Greta Matassa Qnt - 30, Hadley Caliman Qrt - 31
Sunday Matinees 3-7PM*, Jim Cutler Jazz Orch - Sundays (8 pm), Jam sessions- Mondays

New Orleans Creole Restaurant -
Bob Jackson Band - 1,
Ed Lee Jazz and Blues - 2,
Park Olsen Band - 3,
Rent Collectors - 9,
Tim Sherman Band - 10,
Paul Green and Straight Shot - 16-17,
ESB Trio - 18,
Stickshift Annie - 23-24,
Tribute to Bobby Holden - 25,
Lil' Bill and the Bluenotes - 30-31
New Orleans Qnt - Mondays
Dave Holo's Holotradband - Tuesdays
Legends Band w.Clarence Acox - Wednesdays
Ham Carson Qnt - Thursdays (Bob Jackson Band on First Thursday)
Various Blues groups - Fridays-Saturdays, Bob Hammer & Chris Clark duo - weekday lunch

Triple Door (mainstage jazz listings) -
Jeremy Jones Xtet - 1, Victor Wooten - 4, Marco Benevento, Matt Chamberlain, Reed Mathis, Skerik - 7, Bluestreet Jazz Voices - 23, Katey Sagal - 24, SPU Jazz w. Richard Cole - 6/1

Egan's Ballard Jam House (2 shows most nights) - www.ballardjamhouse.com
Student showcase @ 6 + Vocal Jam @ 8 - Wednesdays, Reuel Lubag Jam Session - Tuesdays

Jazz & Sushi Fridays @ Hiroshi's -

Ongoing:
Jim Knapp Orchestra - first Monday each month@ Seattle Drum School's L.A.B.
Geoff Harper group - last Monday each month @ Seattle Drum School's L.A.B.
Bebop & Destruction @ Owl & Thistle (Tuesdays),
Ronnie Pierce Jazz Ensemble + Midnight Jam @ Whiskey Bar (Wednesdays)
Ron Weinstein Trio - Wed, Fu Kun Wu Trio -Thursdays @ Thaiku
Joe Doria @Seamonster Lounge - Thursdays
Jazz & Sushi Fridays @ Hiroshi's
Brian Nova Qrt w. Stephanie Porter @ Pampas Room, Friday/Saturday nights

Monday Night Jazz @ Ricky's, Shoreline -

Bake's Place @ Providence Point, Issaquah

Eastside Jazz Club @ Sherman Clay, Bellevue (Sixth Anniversary)

Vertigo, Bellevue -

Grazie Ristorante, Bothell -
Greg Schroeder Qrt - 5/2

The Seasons, Yakima -

Special Events -

Bellevue Jazz Festival (free Wednesday concerts @ 5 pm)
Ben Thomas @ Key Center - 7
Greta Matassa @ Civica Office Commons - 14
Branford Marsalis @ Meydenbauer Center - 23, Spanish Harlem Orch @ Meydenbauer Center - 24

Kendra Shank @ Art of Jazz, Seattle Art Museum - 8
Ben Allison @ Nectar Lounge - 14
Edmonds Jazz Connection w. Kevin Mahogany - 24

PORTLAND, OR - www.jsojazzscene.org

Jimmy Mak's -
Dan Balmer Trio - Mons, Mel Brown groups - Tue-Thu

Other good spots for jazz in Portland include Abou Karim, Benson Hotel, Brasserie Monmartre, Jax Bar, Voleur, Wilf's, Winestock, Heathman Hotel & Salty's on the Columbia.

VANCOUVER, BC - 604 872- 5200 www.vancouverjazz.com

The Cellar -
Mondays - N.O.W. presents Order/Disorder, Tuesdays - Caravan World Rhythms, Wednesdays - WOW Big Band

O'Doul's -
Ross Taggart - Sundays, Mike Allen - Mondays, Jillian Lebeck - Tuesdays,
Lisa Miller - Wednesdays

VICTORIA, BC -

Hermann's Jazz Club -
Esquimalt HS Jazz Band/Tom Vickery Jazz Jam - Thursdays, CanUS Hot Jazz Band - Sundays

Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach -
Jim Kilburn, Ron Hadley - Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm