Northampton Jazz Workshop Featuring London based clarinetist Giacomo Smith

We are excited to welcome back for his second appearance with the gifted London based clarinetist Giacomo Smith. Giacomo will be in Northampton teaching at the Django in June Festival. The first thing that caught my ear when I heard him was his mastery of all the different and powerful sound textures he can summon from his horn. Oh yeah, he can swing hard as well. https://giacomosmithclarinetepk.tumblr.com

The concert set starts at 7:30, followed immediately by the jam session until 10:30. $5 per person room charge for the concert set and donations to the band gratefully accepted. City Sports Grille at Spare Time Northampton, 525 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA. 413-584-4830

Also of Interest:
1. Watermelon Wednesdays music series in Whately is gearing up for it’s new season starting on June 5th. They always have top notch performers from around the world including Karrin Allyson with Marty Jaffe and guitarist Brian Seger on June 26th. For a complete schedule. If you have any questions go to watermelonwednesdays.com or Paul at 413-665-3741.

3. Save the date: Saturday, June 8th at Hawks and Reed in Greenfield at 7:30PM. The effervescent and always smoking saxophonist Greg Abate with the Green Street Trio (with a real piano). https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1863509-greg-abate-quartet-paul-greenfield/

Upcoming Guest Artists:
6/18 – Gary Smulyan on bari with Miro Sprague on piano
6/25 – Cindy Scott and Brian Seeger on vocals and guitar

7/2 – Fred Haas on alto sax
7/9 – James Suggs on trumpet
7/16 – Blues Night with Mark Nomad guitar and Charles Langford on sax.
7/23 – Sheryl Bailey on guitar

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