Back to Bistro Bohem on July 7 and August 4

If you missed us on June 2 when we inaugurated a new weekly jazz series at Bistro Bohem, well, it was a good time. Lots of people speaking many different languages, great food and drink. We’ll try to recreate that for you on Sunday, July 7, and Sunday, August 4, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. when we’re back at the Kafe.

Helping me out on July 7 will be Scott Giambusso (bass), Nick Lipkowski (guitar) and Robert Vetter (trumpet and keyboard), my first time playing with him. As usual, we’ll be playing Great American Songbook standards and maybe a few other surprises.

A relatively new arrival in the growing galaxy of innovative D.C. restaurants, Bistro Bohem recreates a Prague cafe ambiance in the historic U Street/Shaw neighborhood in D.C. Its Central European cuisine (well-known to my friends back in Chicago) is a rarity in these parts, and it has already won acclaim from reviewers and customers, who are packing the place regularly. So even if you’re not interested in the music, at least come for the culinary experience.

The restaurant is at 600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. Phone: 202.735.5895.

No cover charge.

Please join us for what should be a fun night. And bring friends.

Jeff

June 2 Gig Inaugurates Weekly Jazz Night at Bistro Bohem

I’m excited to help Bistro Bohem inaugurate a new weekly jazz series on Sunday, June 2, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in its Kafe. Joining me will be George Oakley (reeds and woodwinds), Scott Giambusso (bass) and Nick Lipkowski (guitar). As usual, we’ll be playing Great American Songbook standards and maybe a few other surprises.

A relatively new arrival in the growing galaxy of innovative D.C. restaurants, Bistro Bohem recreates a Prague cafe ambiance in the historic U Street/Shaw neighborhood in D.C. Its Central European cuisine (well-known to my friends back in Chicago) is a rarity in these parts, and it has already won acclaim from reviewers and customers, who are packing the place regularly. So even if you’re not interested in the music, at least come for the culinary experience.

The restaurant is at 600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. Phone: 202.735.5895.

No cover charge.

Please join us for what should be a fun night. And bring friends.

Jeff

Back to the Black Fox — Thursday, May 2

I’m booked again to play at the Black Fox Lounge, 1723 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington D.C., Thursday, May 2, 8 to 11 p.m. Backing me up once again will be Barry Gurley on piano. This time I’m going to bring my guitar and mix in some of my folk/country repertoire with the jazz standards I usually play. Cost: a mere $10 cover, no minimum. Click here for directions.

Two New Gigs: Black Fox Lounge, April 4; Fusion, April 7

I’ve just recently booked not one, but two gigs for the coming two weeks:

  • Thursday, April 4, 8 to 11 p.m., the Black Fox Lounge, 1723 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington D.C. Backing me up will be D.C.-area veterans Scott Giambusso on bass and Barry Gurley on piano. This is my first full show at Black Fox (I sat in with others once before), so I’m excited. Cost: a mere $10 cover, no minimum. Click here for directions.
  • Sunday, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m., Fusion, 4815 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Joining me once again will be once again George Oakley (reeds and woodwinds), Scott Giambusso (bass) and Nick Lipkowski (guitar). You can make a reservation directly with the restaurant at 202- 726-2210, or just show up. Cover charge: $10. Click here for directions.

I hope you can make it to one or both.

Jeff

Fusion Gig Now On March 3, Not February 24

For those (all two of you) who diligently marked your calendars when I announced last week I’d be playing again on February 24, thanks, but scratch that. I’ve moved it to Sunday, March 3, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Otherwise, all the details will be the same. The evening will feature jazz standards and other surprises, with:

Cost: $10 suggested at the door.

Click here to RSVP that you’re coming, or just show up. This won’t guarantee you a table. But you can make a reservation directly with the restaurant at 202- 726-2210.

Fusion, known for innovative and acclaimed Indian cuisine, is at 4815 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.

See you on March 3, not February 24.

Jeff

Check Out My New Recordings

I finally got a chance to record some clean demo tracks of several songs. I hope you’ll check them out. Please go to my “Listen” page and then to the first four links under “studio tracks.” Or you can click each of the songs below:

These demos would not have been possible without Scott Giambusso, who not only played gorgeous guitar on each track but also engineered the recordings. Amazing. I’m grateful to him and to his New Door Productions. If you’re considering doing some recording, get in touch with Scott and New Door by clicking here.

These new tracks sure beat the others, which you will notice were rather primitively recorded (wax cylinders practically) during some of my live performances. But you’re welcome to check those out, too, especially if you like a little extra “ambiance” with your music.

Hope you like what you hear.

Jeff

Fusion Again, on Sunday, January 27

Another show at Fusion Restaurant on Sunday, January 27,  from 7 to 9:30. Don’t worry: there’s no football game that night: I checked. So you should be free, right?

Featuring jazz standards and a few surprises, I’ll be on vocals, once again, with George Oakley (reeds and woodwinds), Scott Giambusso (bass) and Nick Lipkowski (guitar).

Cost: $10 suggested at the door.

Click here to RSVP that you’re coming, or just show up. This won’t guarantee you a table. But you can make a reservation directly with the restaurant at 202- 726-2210.

Fusion, with its innovative and acclaimed Indian cuisine, is at 4815 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.

See you on January 27.

Jeff