Check out "Jazz at the Mezzanine" in March!

[Greg Mouning]

Hey Jazzbuddies,

Check out this month's "Jazz at the Mezzanine" schedule:

http://www.mezzaninehartford.com/Entertainment.aspx

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Upcoming Entertainment Mezzanine, an after 5 lounge, features extraordinary wines, sophisticated cocktails, progressive American cuisine, and live music nightly. Thursday March 1 -- Eric Holland [5:30]: ***$NO COVER***Growing up in the DC area, Eric was introduced to guitarist Chuck Underwood when he was just 16. Chuck introduced him to the world of jazz guitar and players like Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Mike Stern and Pat Metheny. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University of North Florida, he studied jazz guitar performance with the great Jack Peterson, the original founder of the guitar program at Berklee. After college, he returned to the DC area where he taught and played gigs just to pay the bills. A twist of fate led him to Hartford area where he currently resides. He continues to study music with Joe Beck, one of the most respected guitarists on the jazz scene today.  Visit http://www.ericholland.com for more information. Friday March 2 -- Ginger Land in "Webber and Beyond" [6:30]: ***$7.00 Cover - Complimentary Hors Douevres*** Come see why New York City's Talent in Motion Magazine says.... "Quality of performance and consistent execution bring star power up front along with compassion, character, humor and wit. Ginger Land can twinkle on command," wrote New York City magazine Talent in Motion. A vibrant talent on both the operatic and musical theatre stages, Ginger has performed throughout the United States. Her powerful voice has an emotional capacity to bring to life the most popular music of modern theatre. From Webber and Beyond to Broadway Classics you will be entertained by her expressive interpretation of these favorites. Saturday March 3 -- Mark Zaleski Quintet [8:00] -- Mark Zaleski [alto/soprano sax], Jon Bean [tenor sax], Alex Brown [piano] Maeve Royce [bass] Tyson Stubelek [drums]: ***$10. Cover*** At the young age of 21, Mark Zaleski has shared the stage with renowned jazz artists such as Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Robin Eubanks, Mic Gillette, Bennie Maupin. Rufus Reid, and Ian Anderson. Now he is being recognized as a composer and bandleader. His ensemble is made up with some of the finest young musicians in the country from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and New School University in New York. Hear more at www.myspace.com/markzaleskiquintet Thursday March 8 -- Eric Holland [5:30]: ***$NO COVER***Growing up in the DC area, Eric was introduced to guitarist Chuck Underwood when he was just 16. Chuck introduced him to the world of jazz guitar and players like Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Mike Stern and Pat Metheny. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University of North Florida, he studied jazz guitar performance with the great Jack Peterson, the original founder of the guitar program at Berklee. After college, he returned to the DC area where he taught and played gigs just to pay the bills. A twist of fate led him to Hartford area where he currently resides. He continues to study music with Joe Beck, one of the most respected guitarists on the jazz scene today.  Visit http://www.ericholland.com for more information. Friday March 9 --  [8:00-11:30] Local Jam Session!! Matt Warner & Friends Hartford's Rising Jazz Stars: **NO COVER** Mezzanine presents some of the areas up and coming young jazz musicians. Pianist Matt Warner will lead an ensemble made up of young musicians from Greater Hartford 's best music schools. Stop in and witness the future of jazz in Hartford . Saturday March 10  -- "Lipbone" Redding [8:00]:  ***$10 Cover*** Inventive voicestrumentalist and Southern Gentleman, Lipbone Redding, creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing, Memphis grooves and New York City style. Though his songs stand alone, his entire show is greased with uncanny riffs of vocal trumpeting (AKA THE LIP-BONE*), booming mouth percussion, hilarious side moments and esoteric lyrics.  Visit http://www.lipbone.com for more information. Thursday March 15 -- Eric Holland [5:30]: ***$NO COVER***Growing up in the DC area, Eric was introduced to guitarist Chuck Underwood when he was just 16. Chuck introduced him to the world of jazz guitar and players like Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Mike Stern and Pat Metheny. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University of North Florida, he studied jazz guitar performance with the great Jack Peterson, the original founder of the guitar program at Berklee. After college, he returned to the DC area where he taught and played gigs just to pay the bills. A twist of fate led him to Hartford area where he currently resides. He continues to study music with Joe Beck, one of the most respected guitarists on the jazz scene today.  Visit http://www.ericholland.com for more information. Saturday March 17 -- Alida Rohr & Weather Outpost 12 [8:00]: ***$10. Cover***"Trans-Cultural Fusion: From Sao Paulo to Puerto Rico to the Bronx.....with a jaunt through Uruguay. A band that will not and cannot be labeled. This is music for musicians!" David Jacintho, Freelance Journalist -Born in the Bronx , trained at the New England Conservatory of Music [double major, performance of early music / third stream] with Ray Devol, Gerri Martin and Ran Blake. Performed and/or recorded with Joe Pass, Larry Coryell, Stuart Hamm, D. Sharp, Manny Williams, Jon Davis, Harvey Diamond, Lowell Skinner Davidson, Bruce Arnold. Most recent performances, the House of Blues w/ Dave Maxwell, the Regattabar w/ Sergio Brandao and Manga Rosa, the Lizard Lounge w/ Club D'elf, WGBH radio, Eric in the evening, w/ Sergio Brandao. Thursday March 22  -- Eric Holland [5:30]: ***$NO COVER***Growing up in the DC area, Eric was introduced to guitarist Chuck Underwood when he was just 16. Chuck introduced him to the world of jazz guitar and players like Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Mike Stern and Pat Metheny. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University of North Florida, he studied jazz guitar performance with the great Jack Peterson, the original founder of the guitar program at Berklee. After college, he returned to the DC area where he taught and played gigs just to pay the bills. A twist of fate led him to Hartford area where he currently resides. He continues to study music with Joe Beck, one of the most respected guitarists on the jazz scene today.  Visit http://www.ericholland.com for more information. Saturday March 24 -- "Lipbone" Redding [8:00]:  ***$10 Cover*** Inventive voicestrumentalist and Southern Gentleman, Lipbone Redding, creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing, Memphis grooves and New York City style. Though his songs stand alone, his entire show is greased with uncanny riffs of vocal trumpeting (AKA THE LIP-BONE*), booming mouth percussion, hilarious side moments and esoteric lyrics.  Visit http://www.lipbone.com for more information. Thursday March 29 -- Eric Holland [5:30]: ***$NO COVER***Growing up in the DC area, Eric was introduced to guitarist Chuck Underwood when he was just 16. Chuck introduced him to the world of jazz guitar and players like Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Mike Stern and Pat Metheny. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University of North Florida, he studied jazz guitar performance with the great Jack Peterson, the original founder of the guitar program at Berklee. After college, he returned to the DC area where he taught and played gigs just to pay the bills. A twist of fate led him to Hartford area where he currently resides. He continues to study music with Joe Beck, one of the most respected guitarists on the jazz scene today.  Visit http://www.ericholland.com for more information.

COST:
Most events have NO COVER charge. For more information call 860-524-9590.

LOCATION:
Mezzanine
960 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103

DIRECTIONS and PARKING:
Traveling I-84 West (from Boston): Take Exit 54 – Downtown Hartford (left exit). Cross over the bridge. At the 2nd light turn right on to Market Street. Talcott Street intersection is at the 2nd light.

Traveling I-84East (from Danbury/New York): Take Exit 50 – Main Street Exit. At 3rd light turn right onto Market Street. At the first light you'll intersect with Talcott Street.

Traveling I-91 South (from Bradley Int'l Airport/Springfield, MA): Take Exit 32-B –Trumbull Street. Once you get off the exit take a left at the light onto Market Street. At the 3rd light you'll intersect with Talcott Street.

Traveling I-91 North (from New Haven): Take exit 32B. Once you get off the exit take a left at the light onto Market Street. At the 3rd light you'll intersect with Talcott Street.

or click here for customized directions to Mezzanine.

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PARKING: Available both on the street and in nearby garages. Use the following weblink to choose available parking options.

http://www.960main.com/building_accessibility.htm

Enjoy,
Greg
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