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Sundays
Brunches
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Jaime Casco Trio, 10:30am-2:00pm
- Back Street Cafe: Bob Chadwick Trio (Chadwick, flute; Ray Wilson, guitar; Derrick Lewis, bass), noon-3pm
- Birraporetti's: The Bopmeisters, 11am-2:30pm
Mark says "yummy" and it's only $10.95 -- all you can eat! To hear the Macarena will cost ya extra.
- Boulevard Bistro: Kevin Patton Duo (Patton, guitar and Woody Witt, sax), 11am-3pm
- Brennan's: Brunch with Yvonne Washington and the Sounds of New Orleans, Dixieland and jazz, 11am-2pm
- Briar Club (Timmons @ Westheimer): OwenSongs Quartet w/ Mike Owen (piano) David Brennan (drums) Matt Kirkland (trumpet) Geoff Dietrich (bass). 11am-2pm through December.
- The Claddaugh: The Russ White Trio, featuring vocalist Staci Savino. Noon to 3:00 PM, Westheimer at Bering.
- Liberty Baptist Church: Sunday Service. Music provided by:
- Barrie Lee Hall - trumpet
- James Williams - trumpet
- Kelly Dean - alto sax
- Cloris Grimes - tenor sax
- John Henry - piano & trombone
- Ricky McGowen - bass
- Vernon Daniels - drums
11:00AM - 1:30PM , 7:00 - 9:00PM Evening Service
(Holman@Tierwester)
- Masraff's (South Post Oak Lane): Ethan Atkinson Trio 11am-2:30pm Call 713-355-1975 for reservations
- River Cafe: Harry Sheppard (vibes) with Bill Miller (bass), noon-3pm
- St. James Episcopal Church: "Contemporary Jazz Service" featuring:
- Alaina King-Bedford, Vocals
- Greg "Skip" Nallia, Keyboard
- Carl Progue, Saxophone
- G. Keith Vivens, Bass
- Samuel Dinkins, III, Drums/Perc.
& Leader . . .
Hear jazz arrangements of hymns, spirituals, etc. along with traditional & contemporary gospel and religious music along original music by the Ensemble.
11:30 AM
(3129 Southmore [713] 526-9571)
- Toopee's Coffee Shop: Ron Davis Trio 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. Toopees is on W. Alabama a 1/2 mile east of Shepherd Dr. The group
includes Ron Davis, Trombone, John Edward Ross,
Guitar, and Philip Diaz, Acoustic Bass. For more
information call Toopees at
(713) 52 -A R O M A
- What's Cookin': Horace Grigsby Duo, w/ Grigsby-vocals & Clayton Dyess-guitar 11:30am-2:30pm 930 FM 518, Kemah, 281-334-3610
- Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel: Jazz brunch w/ pianist Bob Henschen 10:30am-2:30pm 12400 Greenspoint, 281-875-2222
Evenings
- Adam's Mark Hotel (Westheimer near Gessner): TBA jazz groups. 9pm
- Brasil: Stefan Shultz Trio w/ Shultz-guitar; Keith Karnaky-drums; & Tim Ruiz-bass 9pm-12am
- Orchid Lounge: Church of Frank Sinatra, hosted by DJ Lucky LaRue (all recorded music), 8pm
- Prego: Ray Wilson, solo guitar. 6:30-10:00 PM.
- TK Oh! packs 'em in and knocks 'em down. Only on Sundays at Instant Karma
(formerly Munchies). This stellar crew fronted by sax man and vocalist,
Kelly Dean, includes Chris Axelrad, Keith Vivens, Paul Chester,
along with Houston's finest horn/reed players $5.00, 10:30PM - 1AM.
Mondays
Happy Hour Set
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Jaime Casco Trio, 5-8pm
- Crown Plaza-West Loop: Watercolours, Contemporary Jazz. FREE, 5-8 PM
- Doubletree Hotel, Downtown: Keith Karnaky, solo piano 5-8PM. FREE
- Four Seasons: Gilbert Sedeno, solo piano 5-8 PM FREE
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz),
5pm
- Sullivan's Piano Bar: Stu Lanning, (jazz piano). 6-10pm
Evenings
- Brasil: Fresh grooves from DJ Sun 9pm-12am
- King Leo's: It's the original Monday Night Jazz Jam from with Leo Polk on vocals and trumpet, Dave Marcelin on keyboards, Dr. Carl Lott on drums and Jelando "Jerry" Johnson on bass 8:30pm-12:30am
- MacGregor Place: Steamin' Jam Session w/ Phil Blackmon on keyboards, Al Kennedy on bass and Vernon Daniels on drums 7-11pm
- Post Oak Grill: Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- Scott Gertner's SKYBAR: It's Big Band Monday nights with The Ronnie Renfrow Orchestra starting May 1, 2000 $5 Entertainment Charge Dining available 7:30-Midnight (Doors open @ 6:30)
- Sullivan's: TBA piano trio. 9pm
Tuesdays
Happy Hour Set
- Adam's Mark: Jaime Casco Trio, 5-9pm.
- Doubletree Hotel, Downtown: Keith Karnaky, solo piano. 5-8pm FREE
- Four Seasons Lobby: (piano), Gilbert Sedeno, Solo Piano. FREE, 5-8pm
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz), 5pm
Evenings
- Borders Bookstore (Westheimer @ Fondren): The Bopmeisters. This aggregation includes Mark Holter, Bill Murry, Mike Sunjka,
Ben Atkinson, and Tom Cummings. 8PM, FREE.
- Club Picasso: Third Coast Swing 9pm-12am Club Picasso was voted the best place to swing dance in Houston by the Houston Press. "Come on out and see what all the excitement is about!" $5
- Live Bait: The Megatones (R&B, jazz, funk, blues)....the band has changed, but the name lives on. Is that legal? Anyhow, it's still the place to get your foothold in the Houston Music Scene. Bring a stack of business cards & your best licks, and jump in with these fellas (9:30 PM):
- Artis Turner-lead vocals
- Roger Valentine-lead vocals
- Norvel Holmes-drums
- Terry Green-guitar
- Victor de la Garza-bass
- Anthony Terry-sax (soprano & tenor)
- Max's 2001: Roberto Zenteno (Latin jazz and variety), 9pm-1am
- Post Oak Grill: Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- River Cafe: Harry Sheppard (vibes) with Erin Wright (bass), 7pm, FREE.
- Sullivan's Piano Bar: Stu Lanning (jazz piano). 6-10pm
Wednesdays
Happy Hour Set
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Jaime Casco Trio, 5-9pm
- Doubletree Hotel, Downtown: Keith Karnaky, solo piano, 5-8pm
- Four Seasons Hotel: Gilbert Sedeno, solo piano, 5-8pm FREE
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz), 5pm
- Sullivan's Piano Bar: Bobby Henschen, 5-8:30pm
- Tommy's Patio Cafe: Tommie Lee Jackson (vocal & keys with guitar), 6-9pm
Evenings
- Brasil: World-Music Jam Session hosted by Terence 10pm-1am
- Club 511 (511 Main St): Lauren Lombardo Latin Jazz Quintet w/ Lomardo-vocals; Kyle Turner-sax; Jose-Miguel Yamal-piano; Anibal Ambert-bass; & George Weimmer-drums
- Scott Gertner's SKYBAR (3400 Montrose Blvd. near Westheimer, ph. 713.520.9688): It's Ladies Night w/ No cover fo Ladies until 11 pm, featuring Scott Gertner, Band starts @ 9:30 p.m. Featuring an all-star cast including:
- David Caceres-sax
- Keith Vivens-bass
- Jeff Davang-guitar/keyboards
- Melanie Covington-vocals
- Zoe-vocals
- Ernest Walker-drums
Included in the evening is Scott Gertner's World Famous Talent Search after the second show. $100.00 to the first
place winner. Talent is judged by audience so bring all your friends to cheer you on. Talent must sign-up by 9:00 p.m. and only 7
contestants per night.
Scott Gertner Hotline: 800.701.2340 ¸$2 Bellinis ¸$2 House Champagne ¸$2 Shot of the Day $7 Entertainment Charge Doors Open at 8:00 PM
- Harlon's Bayou Blues (Downtown): Carol Sanders and the Straight-No-Chaser Jazz Ensemble perform 7:30-11:30pm. The ensemble includes Pianist David Marcellin, Bassist David Craig, Drummer Rick Porter. Come out to the Wednesday Nite Jazz Jam, musicians are welcome to bring their horns, mic's, etc. Harlon's Bayou Blues is located in Bayou Place, downtown 530 Texas Ave, (713) 230-0111
- Post Oak Grill: Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- Shamrock Inn: Market Square Jazz Band (Dixieland), featuring Derrick Lewis on bass, 8pm FREE
- Sullivan's Piano Bar: Woody Witt Duo, 8:30pm-12:30am
- Tuscany: Robert Boston, Solo Piano
Thursdays
Happy Hour Set
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Harmony, 6-10pm (except Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve)
- Amedeo's: Karin McFarland, piano and vocals, 6:30-10-30pm
- Crowne Plaza-West Loop: Horace Grigsby Duo 5-8pm 2222 W Loop S
- Doubletree Hotel, Downtown: Keith Karnaky, solo piano, 5-8pm
- Elysee: Horace Grigsby (jazz vocals) with Stu Lanning (piano). 6-10pm
- Four Seasons Lobby: Gilbert Sedeno (piano), 5-8pm FREE
- Perry's Grill: Stolen Moments (straight ahead, bebop), with Frank Little, bass; Kent Byerly, piano; and Tom Phares, drums, 6:30-9:30pm
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz), 5pm
Evenings
- Angelika Cafe: Jawad (jazz guitar), 8-11pm
- Amedeo's: Karin McFarland, piano and vocals, 7:30-11pm
- Elvia's Cantina: Norma Zenteno keeps 'em dancing with her amazing Salsa band.
- Post Oak Grill: Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- Sullivan's: TBA saxophone trio. 9pm
- Swank Lounge: JMJ World Project 10pm
- Tuscany: Harry Sheppard (vibes) w/ Erin Wright-bass, 7 PM
- Vinnie's Italian Cafe (5413 Bellaire @ Chimney Rock): Keyboardist Les Lobo holds down the fort. Jazz/Pop/R&B. Sit-in's welcome. 7-10pm
Fridays
Happy Hour Set
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Harmony, 8pm-12am (except Christmas Day)
- Amedeo's: Karin McFarland, piano and vocals, 7:30-11:30pm
- Crown Plaza Galleria: Light jazz piano, various performers, 5-8pm
- Doubletree Hotel, Downtown: Keith Karnaky, solo piano. 5-8pm
- Doubletree Hotel, Post Oak: Bob Henschen Trio 7:30-11:30pm 2001 Post Oak Blvd 713-961-9300
- Elysee: Horace Grigsby (jazz vocals) with Stu Lanning (piano). 6-10pm
- Four Seasons Lobby:
Gilbert Sedeno (piano), 5-8pm. FREE
- Perry's Grill: Stolen Moments (straight ahead, bebop), with Frank Little, bass; Kent Byerly, piano; and Tom Phares, drums, 6:30-10:30pm
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz), 5pm
Evenings
- Amedeo's: Karin McFarland, piano and vocals, 7:30-11pm
- Baich's: TBA piano duo (vocals or bass), 6-10 PM, FREE
- Borders Meyerland: TBA live jazz, 7PM, free.
- Cézanne: TBA jazz groups. 9pm
- Post Oak Grill: Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- Scott Gertner's SKYBAR: Scott Gertner & Band 9:30pm-1:30am $10 Entertainment Charge Free Buffet
- Sullivan's: TBA jazz groups. 9pm
- Tuscany: Harry Sheppard w/ Erin Wright-bass, 7 PM
Saturdays
Brunches
- Adam's Mark Hotel: Harmony, 8pm-12am
- Brennan's: The Warren Sneed, Aric Nitzberg, Mike Sunjka Trio play dixieland and jazz. Strolling background music from 11-2 PM. Downtown
- Kaldi's Cafe in the Heights ( 19th and Yale ): Ron Davis Quartet
10:30am-2:00pm
Evenings
- Amedeo's: Karin McFarland, piano and vocals, 7:30-11:30pm
- Baich's: TBA piano solo, 7-11 PM FREE
- Birraporetti's: The Billie Ledbetter Orchestra
Lousisiana St. (downtown)
8:30 - 12:30
- Caffe Fresco (2623 Town Center Blvd @ Hwy 6 & 59 South, 281-491-7800): The Morgan Bouldin Trio 7-11:30pm
- Cézanne: TBA jazz groups. 9pm
- Eliva's Cantina: TBA Salsa
- Perry's Grill: Stolen Moments (straight ahead, bebop), with Frank Little, bass; Kent Byerly, piano; and Tom Phares, drums, 6:30-10:30pm
- Post Oak Grill: Theresa Behenna (standards, pop, classical, jazz), 5pm, Pat Hunt Duo (pop, jazz), 8:30pm
- Scott Gertner's SKYBAR: Scott Gertner & Band 9:30pm-1:30am $10 Entertainment Charge Free Buffet
- Sullivan's: TBA jazz groups. 9pm
- Tuscany: Robert Boston/Bob Chadwick duo plays at this elegant eatery. Great food and dessert. 7:30PM-10:30PM
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