Thursday December 23, 2010 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Tia Fuller Quartet

 

Dynamic saxophonist Tia Fuller featuring Shamie Royston on pianio, Kenny Davis on bass and Rudy Royston on drums with special guest Donald Malloy on trumpet.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday December 17, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Gusten Rudolph Trio

 

Drummer Gusten Rudolph featuring Julian Smith on bass and

Wade Ridenour on pianio with special guest Brett McDonald

on flute and saxophone.

 


Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday December 16, 6.30 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Jeff Dingler on bass and Gusten Rudolph

on drums playing a private party at:

 


Stage Left – 5 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday December 16, 2010 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Ralph Bowen Quartet

 

World renowned saxophonist Ralph Bowen featuring Jim Ridl on pianio, Kenny Davis on bass and Chris Brown on drums.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday December 10, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Will Macirowski on bass and Daniel Silverstein on drums with special guest Galadriel Seveneer on vocals.

 


Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday December 9, 2010 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Rudy Royston Quartet

 

Drummer Rudy Royston featuring Theo Hill on pianio, Yasushi Nakamura on bass and Xavier Perez on tennor sax.

 

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday December 3, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Alex Perry Trio

 

Pianist Alex Perry featuring Julian Lampert on bass and Gusten Rudolph on drums.

Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday December 2, 2010 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Misha Fatkiev Quartet

 

Jazz guitarist Misha Fatkiev featuring Tivon Pennicott on tenor sax, Nimrod Speaks on bass and Corey Rawls on drums with special guests Michael Lukshis on tabla and Anthony Ware on soprano sax.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday November 26, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Abe Ovadia Trio

 

Guitarist Abe Ovadia with Emilio Guarino on bass and Dong Cheol Won on drums.

 


Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Monday November 29, 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm 

 

 

New Brunswick Jazz Project Band

Leader Lee Hogans – trumpet with Keren Zobetaro – vocals, Aaron Weiman – piano, Tom Dicarlo – bass, Chris Brown – drums, Todd Bashore – alto sax, Doug Dehays – tenor sax, Adam Machakee – trombone, Brandee Younger – harp.

NJ Restaurants Association 2010 Awards Gala

The Palace – Somerset, NJ 

Friday November 26, 2010 8.30 pm – 11.30 pm 

 

 

The Aaron WeimanTrio

 

Pianist Aaron Weiman featuring the great Steve Williams on drums and Alex Hernandez on bass.

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton t. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Wednesday November 24, 2010 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Lee Hogans Quartet

Trumpeter Lee Hogans featuring Jesse Fischer on keyboard, Tom DiCarlo on bass and Chris Brown on drums with guests Anthony Ware on soprano saxophone and David Joubert on keys.

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday November 20, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Quartet

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Eric Neveloff on sax, Julian Smith on bass and Dan Silverstein on drums with specials guests Matt Janiscewicz – sax, Brett McDonald – sax, Chris Brown – sax, Mark Chernoff – sax, Phillip Menchaca – trombone and Jarrett Walser – drums.

 


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday November 19, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Paul Kirby Trio

 

Pianist Paul Kirby featuring Julian Smith on bass and Ryo Noritake on drums.

 


Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday November 18, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Todd Bashore Quartet

 

Saxophonist Todd Bashore featuring, Keyon Harrold on trumpet, 

Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Chris Brown on drums.

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Monday November 15, 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

New Brunswick Jazz Project Band

Leader Lee Hogans – trumpet with Keren Zobetaro – vocals, Aaron Weiman – piano, Tom Dicarlo – bass, Chris Brown – drums, Todd Bashore – alto sax, Doug Dehays – tenor sax, Adam Machaskee – trumpet.

 

Rehearsal performance for NJ Restaurants Association 2010 Awards Gala

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday November 13, 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Adam Machaskee Quartet

 

Trombonest Adam Machaskee featuring Mike Bond on pianio, Jeff Dingler on bass and Dan Silverstein on drums with special guests Brett McDonald – alto sax, Phillip Menchaca – trombone, John Petrucelli – tenor sax and Ben Hankle – trumpet.

 


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday November 12, 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Jeff Dingler on bass and Jon DiFiore on drums.

 


Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livington Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday November 11, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Alex Collins Quartet

 

Pianist Alex Collins featuring Jon Barnes on trumpet, Tom DiCarlo on bass

and Chris Brown on drums.

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

 

Saturday November 6, 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Eric Neveloff Trio

 

Saxophonist Eric Neveloff featuring Adrian Moring on bass

and Jochen Rueckert on drums.


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

 

 

The Todd Bashore Quartet

 

Saxophonist Todd Bashore with Alex Collins on piano Marcos Varela on bass and Chris Brown on drums.

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

 

Saturday October 30, 2010 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Chris Brown Quartet

 

Drummer Chris Brown quartet featuring Karel Ruzicka on saxophone,

Craig Hartley on piano and Alex Hernandez on bass.

!! Halloween Party !!

 

 

 

 

uproot restaurant – 9 Mt. Bethel Rd. Warren, NJ 

Saturday October 30, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Quartet

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Eric Neveloff on alto sax, Ethan O’Reilly on bass

and Jon Di Fiore on drums.


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday October 29, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

Mike Gyampo’s Solo Exhibition

Africian Art in Transition

 

Featuring Tim Leonard playing classical and jazz cello.

 

 

 

Alfa Art Gallery – 108 Church St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

 

Thursday October 28, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Curtis Taylor Quartet

 

Trumpeter Curtis Taylor featuring Seth Johnson on guitar, Jeff Dingler on bass and Chris Brown on drums.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

 

Saturday October 23, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Abe Ovadia Trio

 

Guitarist Abe Ovadia featuring Jonah Jonathan on bass and Ryan McBride on drums.

 

 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday October 22, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Aaron Weiman Trio

 

Pianist Aaron Weiman, featturing Alex Hernandez on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums.

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday October 21, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Misha Fatkiev Quartet “Tribal Etiquette”

 

Guitarist Misha Fatkiev featuring Tivon Pennicott on tenor sax, Jacob Webb on bass and Nathan Webb on drums.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday October 16, 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Phillip Menchaca Quartet

 

Trombonist Phillip Menchaca with Peter Park on guitar,

Jeff Dingler on bass and Gusten Rudolph on drums.

 


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday October 14, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Ralph Bowen Quartet

 

World renowned saxophonist Ralph Bowen featuring Doug Clarke on guitar, Tom DiCarlo on bass and Chris Beck on drums.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday October 9, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Matt Janiszewski Trio

 

Tenor saxophonist Matt Janiszewski with Jeff Dingler on bass and Jonathan Di Fiore on drums.

 


Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday October 8, 2010 10.00 pm  – 1.00 am 

 

 

The Chris Brown Trio

 

Drummer Chris Brown featuring Alex Collins on piano and Carlo De Rosa on bass.

 

 

 

uproot restaurant – 9 Mt. Bethel Rd. Warren, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday October 8, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Brian Hogans Trio

 

Pianist and saxophonist Brian Hogans featuring Tom Dicarlo on bass and John Davis on drums.

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday October 7, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Chris Brown Quartet

 

Drummer Chris Brown featuring Craig Handy on sax, Alex Collins on piano

and Yasushi Nakamura on bass.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Press

Saturday October 2, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Adam Machaskee Quartet

 

Trombonest Adam Machaskee featuring Mike Bond on piano William Macirowski on bass

and Guston Rudolph on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday September 30, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Mike Baggetta Quartet

 

Guitarist Mike Baggetta featuring Jason Rigby on sax, Eivind Opsvik on bass

and George Schuller on drums.

 

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday September 25, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Quartet

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Eric Neveloff playing alto sax, Jeff Dingler on bass,

Dan Silverstein on drums, guests Brett McDonald on alto sax and John Petrucelli on tenor sax.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday September 24, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Doug Clarke Trio

 

Guitarist Doug Clarke featuring Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Mike Heady on drums.

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday September 23, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Lee Hogans Quartet

 

Trumpeter Lee Hogans featuring Brian Hogans on piano, Tom Dicarlo on bass,

Andrew Atkinson on drums with special guests Curtist Taylor, Tia Fuller and Anthony Ware.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday September 18, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Abe Ovadia Trio

 

Guitarist Abe Ovadia featuring Jonah Jonathan on bass and Chris Brown on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday September 16, 2010 5.00 pm  – 8.00 pm 

 

 

The Ralph Bowen Quartet at The Largest Networking Party

 

World renowned saxophonist Ralph Bowen and his quartet featuring Jared Gold

on organ, Doug Clarke on guitar and Jaimeo Brown on drums

for the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Outside the State Theater – Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

Saturday September 11, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

The Julian Smith Trio

 

Bassist Julian Smith featuring Julian Shore on piano and Devein Drobka on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday September 10, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Chris Brown Trio

 

Drummer Chris Brown featuring Alex Collins on piano and Yasushi Nakamura on bass.

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday September 10, 2010 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm 

 

 

Abe Ovadia

 

Guitarist Abe Ovadia for John Hawaka’s solo exhibition opening.




 

Alfa Art Gallery – 108 Church St. New Brunswick, NJ 

Thursday September 9, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Andy Hunter Quartet

 

Trombonist Andy Hunter featuring Jared Gold on organ, Todd Bashore on saxophone, Chris Brown on drums and special guest Conrad Herwig on trombone.

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday September 2, 2010 8.00 pm  – 11.00 pm

 

 

The Ronald Olender Quartet

Alto saxophonist Ron Olender’s quartet featuring Jimmy DeSalvo on piano,

Bill Crow on bass and Nick Scheuble on drums.

 

Outside in the Stage Left Cafe – 5 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick. 

No cover charge.

Saturday August 28, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Jeff Dingler on bass and Jon Czolacz on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday August 26, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Rudy Royston Quartet

 

Drummer Rudy Royston featuring Noah Preminger on tenor sax,

Theo Hill on piano and Marcos Varela on bass.

 

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday August 21, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Julian Smith on bass

and Daniel Silverstein on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday August 20, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Aaron WeimanTrio

 

Pianist Aaron Weiman featuring Alex Herandez on bass

 and Jerome Jennings on drums.

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday August 14, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Jeff Dingler on bass

and Jon Di Fiore on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday August 12, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Jaimeo Brown Quartet

 

Drummer Jaimeo Brown featuring Greg Tardy on tennor sax,

Curtis Taylor on trumpet and Nimrod Speaks on bass.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Saturday August 7, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Abe Ovadia Trio

 

Guitarist Abe Ovadia featuring Emilio Guarino on bass

and Daniel Silverstein on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday August 6, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.00 pm 

 

 

The Todd Bashore Quartet

 

 

Saxophonist Todd Bashore featuring Orrin Evans on piano,

Gregg August on bass, and Chris Brown on drums.

In preparation for his new recording on Aug. 9th

 

 

Sophie’s Bistro – 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

Tuesday August 3, 2010 7.00 pm  – 9.00 pm 

 

 

National Night Out Against Crime

 

 

 

Music sponsored by The New Brunswick Jazz Project

The David Greenberg Quartet

 

 

Alto Saxophonist David Greenberg featuring Abe Qvadia on guitar, Emilio Guarino on bass and Dan Silverstein on drums.

 

 

Block Party at Hiram Square, New Brunswick, NJ 

 

Saturday July 31, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Bond Trio

 

Pianist Mike Bond featuring Will Macirowski on bass

and Daniel Silverstein on drums.




 

Sapporo – 375 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday July 29, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Todd Bashore Quartet

 

Saxophonist Todd Bashore featuring Orrin Evans on piano,

Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Chris Brown on drums.

In preparation for their new recording on Aug. 9th

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Friday July 23, 2010 7.00 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

Collaborative Arts Fundraiser

 

http://www.colab-arts.org/

 

Music sponsored by The New Brunswick Jazz Project.

 

 

The Bond Trio

Pianist Michael Bond featuring Jeff Dingler on bass and

Dan Silverstein on drums.

 

 

PJs Coffee – 315 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 

Thursday July 15, 2010 7.30 pm  – 10.30 pm 

 

 

The Alexander Collins Quartet

 

Pianist Alex Collins featuring Gian Tornatore on sax,

 

 

Tom DiCarlo on bass and Brian Fishler on drums.

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Thursday July 1, 2010 7 pm  – late

 

 

Jazz on the Rocks

 

 

The Doug Clarke Quartet

Guitarist Doug Clarke featuring vocalist Lyell Gressitt,

Steve Varner on bass and Rudy Petschauer on drums.

 

Stage Left  – 5 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

News Letter

Thursday June 24, 2010 9 pm  – 12 am 

 

 

The Curtis Taylor Quartet

 

Trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s quartet featuring Seth Johnson on guitar,

Nimrod Speaks on bass and Andrew Atkinson on drums.

www.curtistaylor.net

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Press release…

Thursday June 10, 2010 9 pm  – 12 am 

 

 

The Chris Brown Quartet

 

Drummer Chris Brown’s quartet featuring Alexander Collins on piano,

Todd Bashore on saxophone and Yasushi Nakamura on bass.

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Press release…

Thursday May 27, 2010 9 pm  – 12 am 

 

 

The Jared Gold Quartet

 

Organist Jared Gold’s quartet featuring Ralph Bowen on saxophones,

Freddie Hendrix on trumpet and Quincy Davis on drums.

In preparation for his upcoming Posi-Tone Records recording.

www.posi-tone.com/gold.htmlReview…

 

 

 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

Review…

 

Wednesday May 12, 2010 9 pm  – 12 am 

In honor of Tsuruoka, Japan – New Brunswick Sister City  50th Anniversary

The Chris Brown Quartet

Special Guest Bassist – Yoshi Waki, Alexander Collins – Piano, Todd Bashore – Sax 

Catherine Lombardi – 3 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

In the news….

The Chris Brown Quartet

Drummer Chris Brown featuring Alexander Collins on piano, Todd Bashore on sax and Alex Hernandez on bass.

Wednesday April 28, 2010 9 PM – 12 AM 

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick Jazz Project stirs things up…

The Ralph Bowen Quartet

featuring Paul Kirby on piano, Julian Smith on bass and Chris Beck on drums.

Wednesday April 14, 2010 9 PM – 12 AM

Makeda – 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ

Ralph Bowen Quartet Launches New Brunswick Jazz Project Spring/Summer Series….

DeBerry & Grant

reading and signing their new book Uptown set in NYC and NJ with the Uptown art exhibit. Music and refreshments by The New Brunswick Jazz Project.

Friday April 9th. 2010 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM

Alfa Art Galley – 108 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ

New Year’s Celebration leads to a Cross-Cultural Collaboration