During the past few years I've had the privilege to work with some of the finest musicians in the business.  Kevin McCabe and JumpStart Jazz Productions have produced some of the best Smooth Jazz concerts in New England.  Chris Botti, Eric Darius, Chielli Minucci and Special EFX, Marion Meadows, Nelson Rangell.....Just to name a few. 

Gene Dobbs and Nu-Cullers have been one of the most sought after dance bands in the tri-state area for weddings, corporate events, and festivals.  Dobbs and his Ultimate Band boasts some of the most talented local artists and have had several appearances at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos and recently headlined at The Wolf Den.

Jazzmatazz is back!  How about a little history and information about Jazz origins?  Concert reviews and more.  See what Queen Jazzmatazz has to say in her quarterly column. Click here!

Saint Peter is checking ID's at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan.

"Tell me, what have you done in life?" says St. Peter.

The Texan says, "Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn't sit on my laurels--I divided all my money among my entire family in my will, so our descendants are all set for about three generations."

St. Peter says, "That's quite something. Come on in. Next!"

The second guy in line has been listening, so he says, "I struck it big in the stock market, but I didn't selfishly just provide for my own like that Texan guy. I donated five million to Save the Children."

"Wonderful!" says Saint Peter. "Come in. Who's next?"

The third guy has been listening, and says timidly with a downcast look, "Well, I only made five thousand dollars in my entire lifetime."

"Heavens!" says St. Peter. "What instrument did you play?"

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Jeff Lorber 

Jazz Fusion Superstar and 2011 GRAMMY winner for BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM  Jeff Lorber comes to Daniel Street Cafe on March 18th.   You don't want to miss this show.   Make sure you pick up the CD, there may be a pop quiz

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