GIG ALERT!

FRIDAY
March 16, 2012

8:00 to 10:00 pm

MILFORD FINE ARTS COUNCIL
Presents:

NICOLE PASTERNAK
In Concert
with
RALPH LALAMA
tenor sax
DONN TRENNER
piano
JEFF FULLER
bass
TOM MELITO
drums

MILFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
40 Railroad Ave South
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-6647

$20 Adults
$18 Sr./Child.

MFAC Members:
$15 Adults
$13 Sr./Child
Your kiss begins and ends with mine,
Your eyes express a love divine.
With all of my heart I want you,
That's why I've got to say,
Don't go, don't leave, please stay.
    — From Don't Go, Don't Leave, Please Stay
2012 SCHEDULE

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC, IT CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT YOU.

Date/Time: Friday, Febuary 3, 2012 - 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Venue: BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, 141 Merwin Avenue, Milford CT 06460 – 203-877-9300
Personnel: With the Bill Cofrances Quintet: Bill Cofrances (as, ts); Barry Ries (t); Doug Schlink (p); Brian Jenkins (b); Tom Devino (d).
Details/Info: No cover. Great band. Web site: www.beachhousemilford.com
Date/Time: Saturday, Febuary 4, 2012 - 9:00 pm to 12:00 am
Venue: PARK CENTRAL TAVERN, 1640 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 – 203-287-8887
Personnel: With the Bill Cofrances Quintet: Bill Cofrances (as, ts); Barry Ries (t); Doug Schlink (p); Brian Jenkins (b); Tom Devino (d).
Details/Info: No cover. Great band. Web site: www.parkcentraltavern.com
Date/Time: Monday, February 6, 2012 - 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Venue: ARCH STREET TAVERN, 85 Arch St., Hartford, CT - 860-246-7610
Personnel: w/ The Hartford Jazz Orchestra
Details/Info: No Cover. This historic big band of 45 years features the beautiful arrangements of the late, great Chick Cicchetti. Located in Downtown Hartford across from the Connecticut Convention Center, Arch Street Tavern is easily accessible – just off of I-91. Web site: www.archstreettavern.com
Date/Time: Friday, February 10 - 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Venue: OLD STONE MILL Restaurant, 2 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe NY 10707 - 914-771-7661
Personnel: w/ The Virgil Scott Swing Orchestra
Details/Info: Celebrate Valentine's with classic big band music. Reservations (for tables) advised. Convenient parking. Web site: www.oldstonemill.com
Date/Time: Friday, February 17 - 8:00 to 11:00 pm
Venue: MARIANACCI'S Restaurant, 24 Sherman St., Port Chester NY - 914-939-3450
Personnel: w/ Al DiMarco Quintet
Details/Info: Enjoy music from the dining area or the bar. Many music fans come out so reservations (for tables) advised. Convenient parking. Web site: www.marianaccis.com
Date/Time: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Venue: SCIORTINO'S, 988 Route 22, Brewster NY - 845-279-9255
Personnel: w/ The Sonny Carroll Orchestra
Details/Info: No Cover! Dance to the Big Band, beautiful dance floor; full dinner buffet available, reasonably priced. Web site: www.sciortinosrestaurant.com
Date/Time: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Venue: PICCOLO PIZZA & JAZZERIA, 24 Prospect St., Ridgefield, CT 06877 – 203-438-8200
Personnel: Jazz duo w/ Robert Aries, keyboards.
Details/Info: No Cover. Web site: www.piccolopizzeria.com
Date/Time: Friday, February 24, 2012 - 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Venue: PAISANO'S RESTAURANT, 538 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705 - 203-757-2629
Personnel: with The Harold Zinno Quartet: Harold Zinno (t, fl); Jim Santucci (p); Dave Daddario (b); Jack Varanelli (d).
Details/Info: "A celebration of good food, family, and life!" Nice acoustics, great food and vibe. Web site: www.paisanosofwaterbury.com
Date/Time: March 7-11, ARIZONA TOUR
Date/Time: Thursday, March 8 - PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT, SEDONA AZ
Date/Time: Friday, March 9 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Venue: MARKETPLACE CAFE, 6645 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351 - Phone: (928) 284-5478
Personnel: Duo w/ Pianist/Vocalist Steve Sandner.
Details/Info: This Hollywood-themed restaurant has become one of Sedona’s well known entertainment venues. Warm & friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Great menu. Web site: www.mpcsedona.com
Date/Time: Sunday, March 11 - 2:00 pm
Venue: Payson Friends of Jazz Sunday Jazz Concert Series, Community Presbyterian Church, 800 West Main Street, Payson, AZ 85541-4720 - Phone: (928) 474-2059
Personnel: w/ pianist Lew Turano, bassist Steve Douglas and drummer Gerry Reynolds.
Details/Info: $5 donation at the door includes refreshments. To confirm attendance leave a message at 602-619-3355. Web site: www.inpayson.com
Date/Time: Friday, March 16, 2012 - 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Venue: MILFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 40 Railroad Ave South, Milford, CT 06460 – 203-882-0969
Personnel: Concert with Ralph Lalama, tenor sax; Donn Trenner, piano; Jeff Fuller, bass & Tom Melito, drums.
Details/Info: A lovely concert space, old converted train station, with a concert piano and stage. $20 adults, $18 Sr./Child. Web site: www.milfordarts.org/
Date/Time: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Venue: PICCOLO PIZZA & JAZZERIA, 24 Prospect St., Ridgefield, CT 06877 – 203-438-8200
Personnel: Jazz duo w/ Robert Aries, keyboards.
Details/Info: No Cover. Web site: www.piccolopizzeria.com
Date/Time: Friday, March 23, 2012 - 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Venue: PAISANO'S RESTAURANT, 538 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705 - 203-757-2629
Personnel: with The Harold Zinno Quartet: Harold Zinno (t, fl); Jim Santucci (p); Dave Daddario (b); Jack Varanelli (d).
Details/Info: "A celebration of good food, family, and life!" Nice acoustics, great food and vibe. Web site: www.paisanosofwaterbury.com
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 8:00 to 10:30 pm
Venue: The SANDI POINTE COASTAL BISTRO, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point, NJ 08244 - 609-927-2300
Personnel: w/ The Tuesday Night Jazz Series at Sandi Pointe w/ Special Guest, Ralph Lalama on tenor sax, Steve Ash, piano; Tim Lekan, bass; Bob Shomo, drums.
Details/Info: Ongoing Tuesday Night Series, curated by bassist Tim Lekan. Web site: www.sandipointe.com
Date/Time: Friday, April 13, 2012 - 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Venue: PAISANO'S RESTAURANT, 538 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705 - 203-757-2629
Personnel: with The Harold Zinno Quartet: Harold Zinno (t, fl); Jim Santucci (p); Dave Daddario (b); Jack Varanelli (d).
Details/Info: "A celebration of good food, family, and life!" Nice acoustics, great food and vibe. Web site: www.paisanosofwaterbury.com
Date/Time: Saturday, April 14 - PRIVATE EVENT, GEORGETOWN, CT
Date/Time: Friday, April 27, 2012 - 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Venue: PAISANO'S RESTAURANT, 538 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705 - 203-757-2629
Personnel: with The Harold Zinno Quartet: Harold Zinno (t, fl); Jim Santucci (p); Dave Daddario (b); Jack Varanelli (d).
Details/Info: "A celebration of good food, family, and life!" Nice acoustics, great food and vibe. Web site: www.paisanosofwaterbury.com