Events
Legendary pianist and vocalist Paul Broadnax with bassist Peter Kontrimas play wonderful tunes from the American songbook in their own seasoned and inimitable style. A perfect evening to get together with an old or new friend and relax with a cocktail and/or a meal and enjoy their enchanting comeraderie.
An evening of master players
Jerry Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Bob Kaufman/ drums
$8 cover charge
The Blues Jam!
tix $12
Fresh off the release of their new CD, "Yellow Mountain", The Rick Frank Quintet comes to The Acton Jazz Cafe for an evening of exciting original compositions and arrangements that have a distinct contemporary voice, while at the same time are deeply rooted in the traditions of jazz.
with rotating hosts:
1st Sunday guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday pianist Molly Flannery
3rd Sunday guitarist Michael Chasse
4th Sunday vocalist Wendy Nottonson
Format: The house band plays from 4-5 while guests arrive and participants sign up. Full menu available!
From 5-7 is the jam. The host is in charge of personnel on stage. The first 15 people to sign up are guaranteed a spot, so it's good to arrive early.
Participants are welcome & encouraged to bring charts!
Newcomers and listeners are always welcome!
$5 cover charge
A new, added jazz jam session beginning on our 13th anniversary!
7:30-10:30 every Sunday
Designed to be a more challenging venue:
First Sunday: saxophonist Dino Govoni & friends
Subbing for Broadnax and Kontrimas tonight, Frank and Bob are from our popular traditional jazz band, "The Seacoast Stompers"
$5 music charge at dinner
An evening of master players
Jerry Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Bob Kaufman/ drums
$8 cover charge
A jazz quartet with a modern approach to standards.
This is owner/ manager Gwenn Vivian's ongoing jazz project, every Thursday before The Blues Jam, featuring
Gwenn Vivian/ vocals
Molly Flannery/ piano
Larry Roland/ bass
& Miki Matsuki/ drums
Please join us!
The Blues Jam!
New England's premier live band performs the music of Steely Dan
tix $15 at the door/ $12 online
with rotating hosts:
1st Sunday guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday pianist Molly Flannery
3rd Sunday guitarist Michael Chasse
4th Sunday vocalist Wendy Nottonson
Format: The house band plays from 4-5 while guests arrive and participants sign up. Full menu available!
From 5-7 is the jam. The host is in charge of personnel on stage. The first 15 people to sign up are guaranteed a spot, so it's good to arrive early.
Participants are welcome & encouraged to bring charts!
Newcomers and listeners are always welcome!
$5 cover charge
A new, added jazz jam session beginning on our 13th anniversary!
7:30-10:30 every Sunday
Designed to be a more challenging venue:
First Sunday: saxophonist Dino Govoni & friends
A classic piano & bass duo with a vast repertoire of tunes from the American songbook. Paul's great baritone vocals are touching, sometimes humorous, always tasteful! An intimate and romantic evening. Join us!
$5 cover charge
An evening of master players
Jerry Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Bob Kaufman/ drums
$8 cover charge
A jazz quartet with a modern approach to standards.
This is owner/ manager Gwenn Vivian's ongoing jazz project, every Thursday before The Blues Jam, featuring
Gwenn Vivian/ vocals
Molly Flannery/ piano
Larry Roland/ bass
& Miki Matsuki/ drums
Please join us!
The Blues Jam!
The Sofferman Perspective
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Jerry Bergonzi-saxophones
Phil Grenadier- trumpet/flugelhorn
Gabriel Guerrero- piano
Dmitry Gorodesky- bass
Brooke Sofferman- drums/composer
Acton's own Doug Lowe/ saxophone
Jane Miller/ guitar
Jerry Wilfong/ bass
Chris Poudrier/ drums
tix $12/ $10 when purchased online
with rotating hosts:
1st Sunday guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday pianist Molly Flannery
3rd Sunday guitarist Michael Chasse
4th Sunday vocalist Wendy Nottonson
Format: The house band plays from 4-5 while guests arrive and participants sign up. Full menu available!
From 5-7 is the jam. The host is in charge of personnel on stage. The first 15 people to sign up are guaranteed a spot, so it's good to arrive early.
Participants are welcome & encouraged to bring charts!
Newcomers and listeners are always welcome!
$5 cover charge
A new, added jazz jam session beginning on our 13th anniversary!
7:30-10:30 every Sunday
Designed to be a more challenging venue:
First Sunday: saxophonist Dino Govoni & friends
A classic piano & bass duo with a vast repertoire of tunes from the American songbook. Paul's great baritone vocals are touching, sometimes humorous, always tasteful! An intimate and romantic evening. Join us!
$5 cover charge
Four master jazz musicians,
$8 music charge
Personnel may vary from week to week--please call us for timely info.
978-263-6161
A jazz quartet with a modern approach to standards.
This is owner/ manager Gwenn Vivian's ongoing jazz project, every Thursday before The Blues Jam, featuring
Gwenn Vivian/ vocals
Molly Flannery/ piano
Larry Roland/ bass
& Miki Matsuki/ drums
Please join us!
The Blues Jam!
www.myspace.com/realnowheremen
Boston's feistiest Beatles' Tribute Band!
You gotta hear these guys.
Tix $15/ $12 when purchased online
Flutist/ composer/ arranger/ visionary Hiro Honshuku brings his lively band tonight for a dinner show, featuring special guest vibraphonist Natalie Dietrich.
Tix $12/ $10 when purchased online
Kenwood Dennard/ drums
Alizon Lissance/ keys
Thaddeus Hogarth/ vocals
Dave Buda/ electric bass
Internationally known super-funky drummer/ innovator/ visionary Kenwood Dennard brings an all-star lineup to our cafe tonight. Better bring an extra pair of socks for when yours get blown off.
Tix $15/$12 when purchased online
with rotating hosts:
1st Sunday guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday pianist Molly Flannery
3rd Sunday guitarist Michael Chasse
4th Sunday vocalist Wendy Nottonson
Format: The house band plays from 4-5 while guests arrive and participants sign up. Full menu available!
From 5-7 is the jam. The host is in charge of personnel on stage. The first 15 people to sign up are guaranteed a spot, so it's good to arrive early.
Participants are welcome & encouraged to bring charts!
Newcomers and listeners are always welcome!
$5 cover charge
A new, added jazz jam session beginning on our 13th anniversary!
7:30-10:30 every Sunday
Designed to be a more challenging venue:
First Sunday: saxophonist Dino Govoni & friends
A classic piano & bass duo with a vast repertoire of tunes from the American songbook. Paul's great baritone vocals are touching, sometimes humorous, always tasteful! An intimate and romantic evening. Join us!
$5 cover charge
Four master jazz musicians,
$8 music charge
Personnel may vary from week to week--please call us for timely info.
978-263-6161
