Jazz: Today through Wednesday

By Kathy Edwards McFarland, E-mail – kathyedwards57@verizon.net

and “Mister Joe” Pinson, E-mail – joseph.pinson@verizon.net

Jazz @ Banter Bistro

Saturday, October 20:

• Bruce Balmer performs at Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St., Denton, at 6 p.m., followed by bassist Drew Phelps and guitarist Maristella Fuestle, at 8 p.m., and Diaspora (*UNT Jazz group) at 10 p.m. – ALL FREE

*Diaspora plays originals and standards and features: Adam Hutcheson: Alto/Soprano Sax, Tito Charneco: Tenor/Soprano Sax, Jose Aponte: Drums and Drew Phelps: Bass.

Drew Phelps and his bass.

(visit http://dentonbanter.com/ for full events calendar)

Jazz @ Sweetwater Grill & Tavern – Always 7- 9 p.m. Always Free.

Sunday, October 21:

• Toy Hearts from England at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, on Sunday! Great Western Swing, Bluegrass!
  The Toy Hearts are: Sophia Johnson — acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmony vocals; Hannah Johnson — acoustic mandolin, electric mandolin, lead vocals; and Stewart Johnson — dobro, banjo, steel guitar.

 

Western Swing band from the U.K., Toy Hearts.

Read Denton Record-Chronicle article at: www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/denton-time-headlines/20121018-americana-by-way-of-u.k..ece

Monday, October 22:

• Jazz Open Mic with the Michael Palma Trio at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, at 7 p.m. – FREE

Tuesday, October 23:

• Mario Cruz & Friends at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, at 7 p.m. – FREE

Jazz @ UNT (University of North Texas)

Sunday, October 21:

• UNT Faculty – Fred Hamilton – guitar and Dan Haerle– piano, perform at 3:30 p.m, Kenton Hall. FREE
  

  Dan Haerle

   

Wednesday, October 24:

• Wednesday Night Jazz at The Syndicate, UNT Union Bldg., 9 p.m.
  – West End, Third Street, Directed by Tyler Thomas/Avenue C, UNT Jazz Singers Monica Gastelumendi/ Jimin Lee/Jennifer Barnes
  – Latin Jazz Lab Directed by Jose Aponte

Jazz @ The Greenhouse Restaurant, Mondays, 10 p.m. – Midnight.

Monday, October 22:

• Latin Jazz artist Tito Charneco performs from 10 p.m. to midnight – $/?

Out-of-Bounds Jazz Events

Saturday, October 20:

• 

  Brave Combo

  Brave Combo performs in the Mall at the University of Dallas – Irving, 10:30 p.m.

• 22nd Annual Big Band Hangar Dance, Vintage Flying Museum, 505 NW 38th St, Fort Worth, from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The event features the Alan Glasscock Orchestra, with all proceeds benefiting the Vintage Flying Museum. Advance tickets $30. ea.or $35. ea. at the door.

Sunday, October 21:

• 

  Rebel Alliance Big Band

  Rebel Alliance Big Band plays Buzzbrews Deep Ellum, 2801 Commerce Street, Dallas, Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

To contribute Denton Jazz- related events, news or corrections, contact Kathy Edwards McFarland or “Mister Joe” Pinson.