May 25, Saturday, 7 - 10PM. The MARS 4-tet @ the Belvedere Lounge:Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). The MARS 4-tet plays a "no cover" show in the lobby lounge. An amazing ambiance and environment, and one of the coolest new bands in the area. Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin and everything in-between! Jeff - sax w/ Donato Soviero - guitar, Max Murray - bass, Todd Harrison - drums (eclectic, funky jazz)
May 29, Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge."Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
May 31, Friday, 6 - 9PM. Jazz in Southwest - "Mingus and Monk" at Westminster Church, The Jazz Update is excited to return for their fourth concert at this most-famous of DC jazz institutions. The Jazz Update will be presenting a new concert of work by two modern masters - Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus. Join us for this great family night of jazz, complete with dinner! 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024. Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano, Tom Baldwin - bass, Tony Martucci - drums (acoustic jazz)
JUNE
June 2, Sunday, shows at 1, 2 and 3PM. Jazz Band Masterclass @ 49 West Coffeehouse and Winebar! Join Musical Directors Jeff Antoniuk, Fred Hughes, and Amy Shook and three of their adult jazz class bands. They'll be playing standards, original compositions and more. Come hear what all the talk is about!! 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD (410-626-9796) RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED. $10 cover. (Acoustic Jazz)
June 5 , Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge."Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
June 6 , Thursday, 8 - 11PM, "1st Thursday with the MARS 4-tet" @ 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD. 410-626-9796. This wonderful listening room in Historic Annapolis, Maryland is home to the MARS 4-tet on the 1st Thursday of each month. Hear a great band, with a fantastic repertoire and tons of high profile gigs behind them. Jeff - sax, Amy Shook- bass, Frank Russo – drums, Donato Soviero - Guitar. $10 cover. (eclectic, funky jazz)
June 12 , Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge."Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
June 14, Saturday, 7 - 10PM. The Jazz Update @ the Belvedere Lounge, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). The Jazz Update band plays a "no cover" show in the lobby lounge. An amazing ambiance and environment, and one of the coolest bands in the town. Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano, Tom Baldwin - bass, Todd Harrison - drums (acoustic jazz)
June 15, Saturday, 7 - 10PM. The MARS 4-tet @ The Belvedere Lounge:Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). The MARS 4-tet plays a "no cover" show in the lobby lounge. An amazing ambiance and environment, and one of the coolest new bands in the area. Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin and everything in-between! Jeff - sax w/ Donato Soviero - guitar, Max Murray - bass, Frank Russo - drums (eclectic, funky jazz)
June 19 , Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge."Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
June 20, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30PM. "Shirlington Jazz Fest with The MARS 4-tet." Join your favorite modern jazz band for a couple great outdoor sets at this fabulous little festival, just minutes from downtown DC. Shirlington Village Town Square, Shirlington VA. Free music, plus drinks and food! Jeff - sax, w/ Donato Soviero - guitar, Max Murray - bass, Frank Russo - drums (modern jazz).
June 27, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30PM. "The MARS 4-tet @ The Rockville Town Center." Rockville, MD. Jeff joins forces with Latin Grammy Winner Max Murray (bass), drummer Frank Russo and guitarist Donato Soviero for a whole new sound on the scene. With selections from classic jazz, to Weather Report, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny and Led Zepplin, the MARS 4-tet ain't your grandma's jazz band. (eclectic acoustic jazz)
June 29, Saturday, shows at 1, 2 and 3PM. Jazz Band Masterclass @ 49 West Coffeehouse and Winebar! Join Musical Directors Jeff Antoniuk, Amy Shook and three of their adult jazz class bands. They'll be playing standards, original compositions and more. Come hear what all the talk is about!! 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD (410-626-9796) RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED. $10 cover. (Acoustic Jazz)
JULY
July 3, Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge." Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
July 4, Thursday, 8 - 11PM, "1st Thursday with the MARS 4-tet" @ 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD. 410-626-9796. This wonderful listening room in Historic Annapolis, Maryland is home to the MARS 4-tet on the 1st Thursday of each month. Hear a great band, with a fantastic repertoire and tons of high profile gigs behind them. Jeff - sax, Max Murray - bass, Frank Russo – drums, Donato Soviero - Guitar. $10 cover. (eclectic, funky jazz)
July 12, Friday, 5 - 8:30PM. "Jazz in The Sculpture Garden w. Juanita Williams." Join one of the most celebrated of DC jazz vocalists for this fabulous outdoor jazz series. National Gallery Of Art Sculpture Gardens, 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Jeff - sax, w/ Juanita Williams - vocals, Fred Hughes - piano, Tom Williams - trumpet, Jim McFalls - trombone, Frank Russo - drums. (Vocal Jazz).
July 13, Saturday, noon - 5:30PM. "Theory Clinic: The Music of Maryland Summer Jazz" Rockville, MD. Join fellow MSJ students for an afternoon of jazz theory and practice tips at our "primer class" for Maryland Summer Jazz. We'll be looking at, analyzing and playing through many of the 14 MSJ songs for the 2013 workshop. We have a "Beginner/Intermediate" class from noon - 2:30pm, and an "Intermediate/Advanced" class from 3:00 - 5:30pm. We hope to see you at one or both of these great classes, presented by inDepth Jazz Clinics.
July 13, Saturday, 7 - 10PM. The Jazz Update @ the Belvedere Lounge, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). The Jazz Update band plays a "no cover" show in the lobby lounge. An amazing ambiance and environment, and one of the coolest bands in the town. Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano, Tom Baldwin - bass, Tony Martucci - drums (acoustic jazz)
July 17, Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge." Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting ooverlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
July 23, Tuesday, shows at 7:30 - 9PM (one show only). "LIVE at Bethesda Jazz & Blues - Steve Rochinski w/ Jeff Antoniuk & The Jazz Update." Our annual opening concert to Maryland Summer Jazz features world renowned Boston guitarist and MSJ faculty member Steve Rochinski. This will be a fabulous night of original composition and jazz classics. Don't Miss This Show! 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD (240-330-4500). Jeff - sax, w/ Steve Rochinski - guitar, Wade Beach - piano, Tom Baldwin - bass, Tony Martucci - drums (acoustic jazz)
July 26, Friday, 7:00 – 8:20PM, "Maryland Summer Jazz Presents the Student Concert," Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD. Hear the stars of tomorrow in our student concert followed by the "Jazz All Stars Concert." One ticket covers both shows. Information at 410-349-1082. Tickets $20 at the door (if available) and only $15 in advance from Instantseats.com
July 26, Friday, 8:30 -10PM, "Maryland Summer Jazz Presents Jazz All Stars!" Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD. Many of North America’s finest artists and educators on one stage for one small admission price. Check out the bios on www.marylandsummerjazz.com for: Jeff Antoniuk - sax, Jim McFalls - trombone, John D'earth - trumpet, Leonardo Lucini – bass, Wade Beach - piano, Harold Summey – drums. Information 410-349-1082. Tickets - $20 at the door (if available) and only $15 in advance from www.Instantseats.com
July 27 , Saturday, 7 - 10PM. The MARS 4-tet @ The Belvedere Lounge:Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). The MARS 4-tet plays a "no cover" show in the lobby lounge. An amazing ambiance and environment, and one of the coolest new bands in the area. Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin and everything in-between! Jeff - sax w/ Donato Soviero - guitar, Max Murray - bass, Frank Russo - drums (eclectic, funky jazz)
July 31, Wednesday, 6 - 9PM. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge." Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD (301-965-2000). Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac! Jeff - sax w/ Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz)
AUGUST
August 1 , Thursday, 8 - 11PM, "1st Thursday with the MARS 4-tet" @ 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD. 410-626-9796. This wonderful listening room in Historic Annapolis, Maryland is home to the MARS 4-tet on the 1st Thursday of each month. Hear a great band, with a fantastic repertoire and tons of high profile gigs behind them. Jeff - sax, Max Murray - bass, Frank Russo – drums, Donato Soviero - Guitar. $10 cover. (eclectic, funky jazz)