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 monthly 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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Smooth Jazz Superstar Kim Waters comes to New Haven August 20.  Don't miss this rare Connecticut appearance.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

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2010  Jazz Festivals:

June 12-June 26 International Festival of Arts and Ideas - New Haven, CT 

June 18 - 8/26 Branford Festival  Performers include Shilts and Chieli Minucci @ Special EFX

June 26 - June 27 Saratoga Jazz Fest Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Performers include Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Al Jarreau,  Gladys Knight, Ramsey Lewis & More

July 9 -July 11 Hoop City Jazz Festival  - Downtown Springfield Ma.  Performers include Kashif, Ken Navarro, Average White Band, Terence Blanchard & More.

July 16 - July 18 Hartford Festival of Jazz

August 6 - August 8 Litchfield Jazz Fest

August 6-August 8 Newport Jazz Festival - Performers include Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea , Chris Botti, Wynton Marsalis & more

August 14 & August 21 New Haven Free Concerts on the Green.