JEFF FULLER

Jazz for the Earth ~ 4/22/24

     Hi everyone!  Today is the “official” day to honor The Earth ~ but our irreplaceable planet should really be honored every day!  I am always renewed by Life in all its incredible forms, especially when hiking in the woods, or riding my bicycle on the trails.  The music of nature is a constant inspiration for my own music.  But here’s the other music: the jazz…

     Every Monday from 7 – 8:30 pm, I’ll be playing with Pat Todd’s Tuxedo Junction ~ a big band with a swingin’ and danceable repertoire ~ at the Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford, CT.  Open to the public, free.

     Sunday Brunch Jazz at the Elm City Market, 777 Chapel Street, New Haven. All shows 10am – 1 pm.  Come enjoy a relaxing, sunlit jazz brunch!

• On April 28th, pianist Doug Schlink, Ben Bilello on drums.

• On May 12th, guitarist Mike Godette, Ben Bilello on drums.

• On May 26th, pianist Darren Litzie, Ben Bilello on drums.

     This Saturday, April 27th from 7 – 9:30, I’m happy to be joining the exciting singer and trumpetist, Leala Cyr and her group at Jazzy’s Cabaret, 4 Orange St., New Haven. Leala’s music is a smooth blend of jazz, Brazilian influences, and original pop music.  Joining us will be Matt Parker on sax, Ben Bilello on drums, and Dan Liparini on guitar.  Tickets here.

     Sundays at Quattro’s, Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14 Water Street, Guilford, CT.  Our host and guitarist, “Dr G” Gary Grippo invites an impressive group of guest artists to perform with myself and the indomitable Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.  Shows from 12 – 3 pm.

• On May 5th, guest artist is Mark Kaplan on tenor sax.

• On May 19th, Fran & John Brasile (vocal, drums).

     Saturday, May 11th, from 4 – 7 pm, I’ll be over at Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, for the weekly jazz jam session with “Dr G” Gary Grippo on guitar and Barry Ries on drums and trumpet.  It’s such a fun scene! Musicians, come sit in after the first set!

     On Wednesday, May 15th from 7 – 9 pm, I’ll be joining Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, for their monthly jazz session with “a coterie of musical guests.”  This is CT’s most intimate listening room ~ a great play to really listen to the music!  $10 cover.

     Well, I don’t know about you… but I’m going outside to soak up some natural beauty on such a lovely Earth Day!  Later, let’s dig some jazz together!

Jeff Fuller

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