FunJazz Gene Riordan's journal of people playing America's music.

Places open to the public where Gene plays. (It is always a good idea to call ahead).   Sunday, March 14, 2004, noon - 3:00 p.m. brunch Hear Andrew Beals' amazing alto sax at Rudy's Beau Rivage, Dobb's Ferry, NY.  Hiroshi Yamasaki, keyboard  and Joe Ragusa, drums. 914-693-3192. In coming weeks hear Bob Arthurs on 3/21 and Carmen Leggio on 3/28. Thursday, March 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. dixieland buffet. I will be subbing with the Bearcats 7-pc. band at Silvermine Tavern, Norwalk, CT 203-847-4558. Every Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., , starting March 16, hear the wonderful Nicole Pasternak singing with my guitarist partner of this past year, Carmine Marine at the Bistrot du Soleil in Norwalk, CT 203-855-9469. In between I will be playing a number of private events including a St. Patrick's party with singer/trombonist Skip Hughes...check the photo below.

Favorite links Photos and music samples.

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ON THE RIGHT: Two weeks ago, yours truly on tenor sax, Joe Ragusa on drums and Hiroshi Yamasaki on keyboard at Rudy's Beau Rivage. Photo by Ron Cococcia.

...with Skip Hughes.  Having fun as usual.  We have lined up some St. Patrick's Day gigs this year.  He will do a lot of his special favorites, such as "Sweet Georgia Green.". I'll be on keyboard, he'll be on trombone and vocals as usual.

The Bulletin Board March 12, 2004 Marshall and the CBO Catch Marshal McDonald playing with the Count Basie Orchestra at Birdland next week, Wednesday March 17 - Saturday March 20.  The band has been on tour across the US and is great. Save the Date Hold Saturday, April 24 for a jam session/fundraiser for the Pleasantville, NY Public TV Channel to be held at the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains. 914-761-3900. Steve Halpern has been producing a series on jazz in Westchester for the station.  SORRY! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR NOW. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.

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