Newton Jazz and Wine Festival: News

That's right! Not just great Hammond B3 Jazz, but 2 tenors going at it... Featuring the quartet's own Tim Mayer, who was recently signed to a national recording contract. pitted against local favorite Andy Voelker... trading eights and fours, grit, swing and soul... you don't want to miss this!

Save the date! Saturday September 24th! 12 Noon to 5:00PM

the Newton Jazz & Wine Festival is proud to announce it's new relationship with Bokx109/Hotel Indigo - 399 Grove Street in Newton, MA.

Stay tuned for our March Mardi Gras flavored offering at Bokx109!

WINTER WARMER: WINE AND JAZZ AT THE MUSEUM
Welcome Start a new tradition... Historic Newton and the Newton Jazz & Wine Festival invite you to our "Winter Warmer" - A fun evening of wine samplings, Hors D´oeuvres by C. Tsar´s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar and great jazz featuring the Rusty Scott Trio. Come out for a winter gathering reminiscent of days past when entertainment was gathering around the hearth with family and friends sharing stories and good spirits. Bring your friends, bring your neighbors. Tickets are $30. Limited availability, advanced reservation required. Please call 617.796.1450 to reserve.

The Rusty Scott Trio - think about Red Garland or Bill Evans or even Vince Guaraldi (of "Charlie Brown" fame)... if you like the classic piano trio you'll love Rusty Scott. Rusty has been a mainstay on the New England Jazz scene for 20+ years at such places as The Regattabar, Wonderbar, Ryles, The Charles River Esplanade Hatch Shell... you can check out some of his offerings at www.rustyjazz.com...

Weather reports say 70 and Sunny for the Jass Fest on Sat Sept 25th! So, nothing should be holding you back! Pack yerselves up and come on down!!!

Opening the Daylong concert will be Dominican guitarist Leo Colon and his group... teacher, bass player and jazz guitarist Colon has been working his way around the Boston music scene for a number of years... loved by his students both private and where he teaches at ZUMIX in East Boston, Leo comes out to showcase his chops! A little Latin grooves to get the morning going! Don't Miss It!

Just added to the Jazz Fest... The Joe McMahon Trio. Featuring Mike Mele on guitar, this Boston based classic guitar trio is reminiscent of the great Jazz guitar trios of the 1950's and 1960's. Playing standards and some of McMahon’s originals-McMahon and Mele celebrated their 20-year collaboration with a new CD “The Joe McMahon trio” available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CDUniverse... Check it out!

Don't miss a fun-filled day of outdoor Jazz at the Historic Jackson Homestead at 527 Washington St, Newtonville, MA... Saturday Sept 25th 11AM to 6PM... featuring...

Newton resident Nathan Aronow and The Nathan Aronow Nextet

Award Winning Vocalist Patrice Williamson

and

The Rusty Scott Organ Group - Hammond B3 Jazz!

More to follow! It'll be a Swingin' Time!

Like a little excitement in your Jazz? Then this show is for you!

THE RUSTY SCOTT QUARTET PRESENTS
BATTLE OF THE SAXES
with BILL PIERCE and GORDON BEADLE - Wednesday Oct 14, 2009 7:30PM
“As ‘Short Bread’ attests quite eloquently, Scott is well on his way” – Bob Young, Boston Herald

Back by Popular demand, The Rusty Scott Quartet returns to The Regattabar to present "Battle of the Saxes", pitting the quartet’s own Tim Mayer against the gritty sound of Gordon Beadle (Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard) and the sophistication of renowned tenor man Bill Pierce (Art Blakey, Tony Williams). Last Spring’s show was received with a Standing Ovation! A fun time is guaranteed for all!

Pianist Rusty Scott leads the group as it pays tribute to the great tenor battles of yesteryear, trading eights and fours over breakneck tempos. Not just a jazz concert but a tenor sax free-for-all, the show features the music of Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Stitt, and Gene Ammons, as well as original compositions by the quartet. The rhythm section features the incomparable Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass and Dave Brophy on drums.

Doors open at 7:00PM.

Although things could change, it's looking like we won't be producing the Newton Jazz Fest this year due to economic circumstances.

But keep your eyes open as plans are already in the works for 2010 so it should be a nice, big event with the area's hottest jazz.

If you're interested in volunteering, feel free to drop me a line. it takes a lot more than one person to make a great event happen!

Thank you for your interest and support and we'll see you soon!

~Stephen

Stephen Bourassa
CEO
Newton Jazz and Wine Festival
New England Jazz Productions

In days gone by House or Salon Concerts were a grand and fun time for family, friends and neighbors to come together under one roof, enjoy each others company with hors d'oeuvres, fine drink and good live music...

This was how Bach, Mozart, Pachelbel and many others made their living before the advent of recordings, stadium concerts and promotional merchandise.

New England Jazz and Wine Festivals, producers of the Newton and Salem Jazz and Wine Festivals, now offer the opportunity for you and your friends to start a new old tradition...

House Jazz and Wine Parties...

Different set-ups available to fit your budget starting with...

Entertainment:
Listen to Award-Winning Solo piano or guitar, duos, trios, quartets & quintets available... Enjoy the music of Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Coltrane, etc. while you sip your favorite...

Wine
You and your guest can sample a flight of 3 to 5 of New England's Finest Wines with introductions from one of our local distributors as you savor finely prepared...

Appetizers
Don't feel like cooking for 30? Have one of our favorite restaurants whip up a fine selection of hors d'oeuvres and crudite...

Select just the music or any combination to fit your plans and we'll put together a package for you.

You can also bring your party to one of our participating restaurants making for an easy setup and cleanup!

Classical soloists and ensembles also available!

Email New England Jazz and Wine Festivals for more info!

The Newton Jazz and Wine Fest and BLOCK PARTY are proud to announce that Tenor Sax Great Bill Pierce (Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Art Farmer, Hank Jones, James Williams, and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers) has been added to the bill as guest sax with the Rusty Scott Organ Group!

Don't Miss It!

Reserve your table NOW for a great evening of Jazz, Food and Wine as Award-Winning Vocalist ("Best Jazz Artist" ~ Boston Magazine) Patrice Williamson teams up with critically-acclaimed The Rusty Scott Quartet on Sunday Sept 21st 7PM at Ariadne Restaurant and Bar, 344 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA
$10 advance/$15 door. Limited Seating Available. Contact: Ariadne at (617) 332-4653

Dates have been set, venues have been confirmed, lineup has been announced for a fun filled weekend of Jazz, Wine, Food and Art at the First Annual Newton Jazz and Wine Festival!!!

Three Days of events mark this inaugural weekend... Friday Night Exhibit Opening at the New Art Center, An Afternoon of Jazz-In-The-Park as part of the Mayor's Block Party Program at Washington Park and a Gala Evening of Wine, Food and Fantastic Jazz at Ariadne Restaurant and Bar on Sunday Night!!!

Be A Part Of It!

Sponsors and Volunteers Welcome! Contact Stephen at NE Jazz Productions 617.641.2880