Music Calendar
Live Music Tuesday – Sunday!
A quarter century after the legendary Sandy’s Jazz Revival closed its doors, Beverly, MA is once again on the musical map. In their 2011 & 2012 International Venue Guides, Downbeat Magazine has named Chianti Jazz Lounge as one of the top great jazz rooms in the world! Join us in celebrating Beverly’s return to jazz prominence.
“…It brought back fond memories of the days gone by: a small stage, with the audience close enough to touch, easy eye contact with people as we played, and the great surge of energy coming up to the stage as the audience shared in our musical experience. I’m eagerly looking forward to a return engagement. Thanks for a great evening, Chianti.”
Charles Neville
May 2012
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Tuesday, May 1st, 9:30pm-12:30am–Fats Hammond
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 9:30pm-12:30am–Vanilla Manvelope
A mixture of blues and soul, Vanilla Manvelope is a powerhouse group from the North Shore of Boston known for their incredibly dynamic sound. The texture of the music is interwoven to beautifully provocative lyrics, and each song has it’s own set of characters and story-lines that are interesting and timeless.
Bandmates Eric Reardon (guitar) and Sarah Seminski (lyrics/vocals) have been writing music and collaborating for several years and their strong musical kinship is at the foundation of the band’s unique sound along with the unstoppable rhythm section of Joe Cesarz (bass), Jim Larkin (drums) and Chris Sink (keys).
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Thursday, May 3rd, 9:30-12:30am–Julian Kasper
Julien was born in France in 1962 to American parents and spent his youth as an army child moving around the American south. Inspired by Bob Dylan and the Beatles, he took up the guitar at the age of eight. In 1978 at sixteen, while living in Tallahassee, Florida, Julien began touring with the legendary blues/rock band Crosscut Saw featuring harmonica virtuoso and singer Pat Ramsey. After several years and one album (recently reissued on Akarma), Julien decided to seek more challenging musical terrain. He moved to the fertile music town of Austin, TX where he gigged constantly, honing his skill among the city’s heavy hitting players for four years.
Despite the great musicians in Austin, Julien was frustrated by the lack of a vibrant jazz scene so he accepted a scholarship to attend the jazz program at the University of Miami. He put himself through school playing with IKO IKO, the house band at Tobacco Road, Miami’s blues and roots mecca, which allowed him to share the stage with a who’s who of blues legends and touring artists. An improvisational blues/jam band, IKO IKO gave Julien the opportunity to develop and organically integrate the advanced concepts he was learning in school into his virtuosic blues/rock sound. After graduating from UM Julien received another offer too good to refuse – a jazz guitar fellowship at University of North Texas – which brought him back to Texas in 1992 to complete his Master’s degree. While in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area Julien expanded his musical boundaries by gigging in country, blues, rock, and jazz groups and launching the first edition of the Julien Kasper Band with drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting, Wayne Krantz).
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Friday, May 4th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Jamie Lynn Hart
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Saturday, May 5th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Myanna
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Sunday, May 6th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–Elle Gallo
Sultry, soulful and packed with passion that defies specific genres, Elle’s honesty & sincerity combined with an ability to let herself succumb to lilting and haunting piano lines, the deep funk of a bass groove, the steadiness of a driving kick, or the wailing energy of the guitar have earned her die-hard fans in New England.
Whether with a full band, a piano & sax trio or just an acoustic guitar, Elle is an honest songwriter whose live performances yearn and explode with a raw, naked and powerful expression of a woman doing what she came here to do. Elle was voted Best Female Vocalist 2010 by Limelight Magazine, The Boston Battle of The Band Winners 2009 and Gimmesound.com’s Fan Choice award.
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Monday, May 7th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Dub Apocalypse
Led by drummer Tommy Benedetti (John Browns Body) and Johnny Trama (Nate Wilson Group) on guitar, Dub Apocalypse is an all-star combination of Boston’s best musicians. Playing an impressive array of original dub reggae instrumentals, with wild improvisation and Benedetti’s dirty break beats, this band never disappoints. Johnny Trama has been a staple in the areas music scenes for years, and his emotional blues driven guitar licks can send you soaring to the stratosphere. You can often find Johnny..well…everywhere, playing with…everyone. He has defined the word ‘ringer’ in the Boston music scene for more than a decade.The band is often joined by Benedetti’s band mate in John Browns Body Nate Edgar on bass. The two of them work seamlessly together laying it down in this improvisational side project. The band has an ever evolving line up where they are able to feature some more of Boston’s highest caliber players. The ultra talented, legendary ladies man Timo Shanko (G-Love) is another key member of the band. Whether he is filling in for Edgar on bass or joining him on Saxophone, Shanko’s stage presence is undeniable. Aaron Bellamy (Nephrok! All-stars) is another pro on the bass who moonlights for the band from time to time. Any way you slice it, the backbone of this band is always unbending, and the involuntary dancing of its spectators that occurs will lay proof to that.
Also making special guest appearances from time to time is none other than the man on the baritone saxophone, Mr. Dana Colley of Boston’s own legendary band Morphine. If you’ve never heard Dana play, you owe it to yourself to see him hit the notes that make your insides shake and brains scramble. Another of Boston’s best kept secret agents, Jeff Lockhart has been a regular contributor to Dub Apocalypse as of late. Jeff is probably one of the finest jazz/funk/soul guitarists in the area that you’ve yet to see and if you have had the pleasure of watching and listening to Jeff’s unparalleled talents on guitar you’d surely agree. He has been making a name for himself in the scene more recently, due to his blistering performances at The Dive -one of Worcesters own hidden gems, and frequent home to Dub Apocalypse.
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Tuesday, May 8th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Fats Hammond
Benny Benson – drums, Ken Clark & Marty Rowen – B3’s, Mike Mele – Guitar
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Wednesday, May 9th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Rebecca Muir
Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Rebecca is a rising star. She racked up a list of impressive credits including working with Grammy winning producer George Massenberg, Grammy superstar Linda Ronstadt, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and others.
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Thursday, May 10th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Barrence Whitfield
Barrence Whitfield – voice, Gregg Tower – guitar, Johnny P. – bass, Robert Lyons – saxophone, Kemp – Dunn – drums
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Friday, May 11th, 9:330pm-12:30am–Danny Heath
Danny Heath – trompone & voice, Jesse Tate – piano, Dominic Davis – bass, Brian Mays – drums
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Saturday, May 12th, 9:30pm-12:30am–HD-R&B
Henley Douglas Jr. – saxophone, Douglas Gimball – voice, Squanch – trombone, Charlie O’Neil – guitar, Dave Walker – bass, John Iltis – drums
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Sunday, May 13th,
Happy Mother’s Day !
The chefs of Chianti will offer a special Mothers’ Day menu , and our regular menu from 1pm-10pm. Plus, two great musical acts.
2:30pm-5:30pm–Eric Goldberg (piano) & Mike Miksis ( upright bass)
6:30pm-9:30pm–The Nick Goumas Quartet
Nick Goumas – tenor saxophone, Bruce Gertz – upright bass, Edward Lee – piano, Jack Diefendorf – drums
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Chianti!!!
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Tuesday, May 15th, 9:30pm-12:30pm–Fats Hammond
Benny Benson – drums, Ken Clark & Marty Rowen – B3’s, Mike Mele – Guitar
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Wednesday, May 16th, 9:30pm-12:30am–The Soul Review Project
Featuring: Jesse Ciarmataro – voice & guitar, John Aruda – saxophone, Aaron Bellamy – bass, Dean Johnston – drums
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Thursday, May 17th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Mike Tucker
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Friday, May 18th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Goldberg, Miksis, & Langone
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Saturday, May 19th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Alexei Tsiganov Quartet
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Sunday, May 20th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–The Jazz Sessions with Barbara Alex
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Sunday, May 20th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–The Jazz Sessions with Barbara Alex
Sunday, May 20th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–The Jazz Sessions with Barbara Alex
Sunday, May 20th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–The Jazz Sessions with Barbara Alex
Sunday, May 20th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–The Jazz Sessions with Barbara Alex
www.livejazzsessions.org
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 9:30pm-12:30am–Fats Hammond
Benny Benson – drums, Ken Clark & Marty Rowen – B3’s, Mike Mele – Guitar
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 9:30pm-12:30am–TBA
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Thursday, May 24th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Keri Anderson
Keri Anderson ’s love for vintage roots music has become her creative driving force that lead her to fuse blues, jazz, soul, folk, western swing . Anderson carves out her style with vocal grit and old-timey sound.
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Friday, May 25th, 9:30-12:30pm–Carlos Averhoff & IRESI
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Saturday, May 26th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble is a funk/street beat improvisational brass band performing a unique blend of original and traditional music. Notable Revolutionary Snake Ensemble performances have included the Krewe of Muses Mardi Gras Parade (New Orleans); Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Tonic (NYC); the Somerville Theater; First Nights Boston, Providence, Fall River; the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston); the Brooklyn Academy of Music; the Puffin Cultural Forum; Tipitina’s (New Orleans); Berklee Performance Center; and other venues.
“OUT OF LEFT FIELD: The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, a writhing, horn-heavy group led by the Boston-based saxophonist and composer Ken Field, dresses in feathered masks and sequined robes and covers a broad range of funk- and New Orleans-inspired music… The group puts a funky spin on everything from Billy Idol to Ornette Coleman.”
The New Yorker NIGHTLIFE PICK OF THE WEEK
Ken Field – alto saxophone, Tom Hall – tenor saxophone, Jerry Sabatini – trumpet, Blake Newman – acoustic bass, Phil Neighbors – drums
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Sunday, May 27th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–Whose Muddy Shoes
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Tuesday, May 29th, 9:30pm-12:30pm–Jose Ramos Special Blend Blues Band
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Sunday, May 27th, 6:30pm-9:30pm–Whose Muddy Shoes
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Tuesday, May 29th, 9:30pm-12:30pm–Jose Ramos Special Blend Blues Band
Jose Ramos is one of Boston’s most exciting and prolific Blues and R&B vocalists,..
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Wednesday, May 30th, 9:30pm-12:30am–Arudawakening
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Thursday, May 31st, 9:30pm-12:30pm–Delta Generators
“The Delta Generators provide…the big blast of fresh air the blues-and-roots scene in the Greater Boston metropolitan area has needed for years.” -Frank-John Hadley, DownBeat columnist
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* Live From Chianti is an award winning music television show filmed at Chianti Jazz Lounge in association with Chava Hudson and Bevcam Productions. All are welcome to be part of our live audience. Click on the Chianti TV tab on this site to view the show.
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“The room has a great vibe, just like a NY jazz club or even a Blues Alley in DC. My band and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the intimate setting and the supportive patrons. Keep the faith Rich!”
Saxophonist Elan Trotman
“The room has a great vibe, just like a NY jazz club or even a Blues Alley in DC. My band and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the intimate setting and the supportive patrons. Keep the faith Rich!”
Saxophonist Elan Trotman
“The room has a great vibe, just like a NY jazz club or even a Blues Alley in DC. My band and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the intimate setting and the supportive patrons. Keep the faith Rich!”
Saxophonist Elan Trotman
“The room has a great vibe, just like a NY jazz club or even a Blues Alley in DC. My band and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the intimate setting and the supportive patrons. Keep the faith Rich!”
Saxophonist Elan Trotman
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If you are interested in playing at Chianti Jazz Lounge: Please contact Justin Lewis Entertainment at justinlewisentertainment.com
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