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Easter Dinner with Fred Schuchert & Mickey Basil Performing on Piano
Easter Dinner with Fred Schuchert & Mickey Basil Performing on Piano
Celebrate Easter with a Delicious Easter Dinner & a musical performance by two talented Pianist Fred Schuchert Mickey Basil! Sunday March 31, 2024 12pm - 5:30pm Call to RSVP 941-255-0994…
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Synia Carroll Quartet
Synia Carroll Quartet
Synia Carroll Quartet
Performing the 1st & 2nd Monday of each Month starting October 2nd.
6-9pm
RSVP 941-255-0994
Visit SyniaCarroll.com to learn more about Performer Synia Carroll
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Tony Boffa Quartet
Tony Boffa Quartet
Click Here to RSVP Online The Tony Boffa Quartet Tuesday 6-9pm The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet Tuesday nights at The Grill At 1951. Jazz means many different things to many…
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Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Click Here to RSVP Online Join us Wednesdays for Fun times and a good listen when you come to The Grill at 1951. Tim Goodman Jazz Jam Wednesdays lets you…
2 events,
Rod Stewart Tribute by Tommy Edward
Rod Stewart Tribute by Tommy Edward
Thursday, April 4, 2024 ROD STEWART TRIBUTE By TOMMY EDWARD 2 Shows 1 Night 4pm & 7:15pm This is one of the most fabulous shows that you will totally enjoy.…
Rod Stewart Tribute by Tommy Edward
Rod Stewart Tribute by Tommy Edward
Thursday, April 4, 2024 ROD STEWART TRIBUTE By TOMMY EDWARD 2 Shows 1 Night 4pm & 7:15pm This is one of the most fabulous shows that you will totally enjoy.…
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1 event,
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Live Most Saturdays 6-9pm
A vast Repertoire
w. unique musical stylings.
Tony covers some of your favorite artists from 7 decades.
☎️Call to RSVP 941-255-0994
Or go to www.thegrillat1951.com to RSVP online
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1 event,
Synia Carroll Quartet
Synia Carroll Quartet
Synia Carroll Quartet
Performing the 1st & 2nd Monday of each Month starting October 2nd.
6-9pm
RSVP 941-255-0994
Visit SyniaCarroll.com to learn more about Performer Synia Carroll
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Synia Carroll Quartet Special Tuesday Appearance (filling in for Tony Boffa Quartet)
Synia Carroll Quartet Special Tuesday Appearance (filling in for Tony Boffa Quartet)
Synia Carroll Quartet Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Chris Neville - piano Grant Cuthbertson - bass Tony Antonio - drums Make Reservations Today! 941-255-0994
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Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Click Here to RSVP Online Join us Wednesdays for Fun times and a good listen when you come to The Grill at 1951. Tim Goodman Jazz Jam Wednesdays lets you…
1 event,
Len Pierro Quartet
Len Pierro Quartet
Len Pierro Quartet Thursday April 11th, 2024 6 - 9:00 pm Musical Director, Composer & Arranger Piano, Saxophone, Claranet, flute Len Pierro ~ saxophone Jerry Stawski ~ piano Paul Gormley…
1 event,
1 event,
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Live Most Saturdays 6-9pm
A vast Repertoire
w. unique musical stylings.
Tony covers some of your favorite artists from 7 decades.
☎️Call to RSVP 941-255-0994
Or go to www.thegrillat1951.com to RSVP online
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1 event,
Erin Cruise Quartet
Erin Cruise Quartet
Monday April 15, 2024 Erin Cruise Quartet 6-9pm Chris Neville- Piano Grant Cuthbertson- Bass Tony Antonio- Drums Call to RSVP 941-255-0994 or reserve online at www.thegrillat1951.com
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Tony Boffa Quartet
Tony Boffa Quartet
Click Here to RSVP Online The Tony Boffa Quartet Tuesday 6-9pm The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet Tuesday nights at The Grill At 1951. Jazz means many different things to many…
1 event,
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Click Here to RSVP Online Join us Wednesdays for Fun times and a good listen when you come to The Grill at 1951. Tim Goodman Jazz Jam Wednesdays lets you…
1 event,
Kitt Moran Quartet
Kitt Moran Quartet
Thursday April 18, 2024 The Kitt Moran Quartet 6-9pm Reserve Your Table Today! Call 941-255-0994
1 event,
1 event,
Jazz Food & Wine Fest
Jazz Food & Wine Fest
Saturday
April 20, 2024
🎵🎶Jazz wine & Food Fest 🎵🎶
12pm to 10pm
WOW!!! What a stage line up!!!
Make Your Reservations for this phenomenal event!
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1 event,
Scott Earl Holman Trio
Scott Earl Holman Trio
Straight from Chicago… 🎶 ⭐️Scott Earl Holman Trio is where it’s at when it comes to CHiCAGO Style Jazz Music!⭐️ The Trio starts playing at 6pm until 9pm. Enjoy Dinner…
1 event,
Tony Boffa Quartet
Tony Boffa Quartet
Click Here to RSVP Online The Tony Boffa Quartet Tuesday 6-9pm The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet Tuesday nights at The Grill At 1951. Jazz means many different things to many…
1 event,
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Tim Goodman Trio’s Open Jazz Jam
Click Here to RSVP Online Join us Wednesdays for Fun times and a good listen when you come to The Grill at 1951. Tim Goodman Jazz Jam Wednesdays lets you…
1 event,
Decyo McDuffie Quartet
Decyo McDuffie Quartet
Thursday April 25, 2024 Thursday ⭐️Decyo McDuffie Quartet⭐️ 6-9pm $5 Cover Frank Portolese- Guitar Paul Gormley- Bass Jason Apostoleris- Drums Every so often A Star is born, See Decyo 1st…
1 event,
1 event,
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Smooth Jazz
Tony Boffa Live Most Saturdays 6-9pm
A vast Repertoire
w. unique musical stylings.
Tony covers some of your favorite artists from 7 decades.
☎️Call to RSVP 941-255-0994
Or go to www.thegrillat1951.com to RSVP online
0 events,
1 event,
Scott Earl Holman Trio
Scott Earl Holman Trio
Straight from Chicago… 🎶 ⭐️Scott Earl Holman Trio is where it’s at when it comes to CHiCAGO Style Jazz Music!⭐️ The Trio starts playing at 6pm until 9pm. Enjoy Dinner…
1 event,
Tony Boffa Quartet
Tony Boffa Quartet
Click Here to RSVP Online The Tony Boffa Quartet Tuesday 6-9pm The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet Tuesday nights at The Grill At 1951. Jazz means many different things to many…
Len Pierro Quartet
Erin Cruise Quartet
Kitt Moran Quartet
Jazz Food & Wine Fest
Decyo McDuffie Quartet
Past Events
Tony Boffa
The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet
Tony Boffa graduated from Cheverus High School in 1968. He somehow knew at age 15 that music would be his life. While learning the pop tunes of the times, he was also intrigued by the improvisational styles of the great be-bop players. Music in various styles was the only thing that motivated him. His natural urge to entertain led to the development of his unique musical personality. Under the tutelage of local educators Don Doane and Thomas Bucci, Tony graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1973. Tony earned his way through college, teaching privately, instructing at Bowdoin College, and playing extensively as a sideman in show and jazz bands. Frustrated with the leadership skills of many of his employers, Tony began leading his own ensembles. Tony credits Don Doane, Tom Bucci, and Commercial band leaders Larry Bisso(Massachusetts) and Arnold Most (New Haven, Connecticut) with helping him combine schooled musicianship with entertainment skills.
As Tony winds down his career fronting The Tony Boffa nine-piece show/dance band, he returns to his roots. Come and see The Tony Boffa Jazz Quartet Tuesday nights at The Grill At 1951. Jazz means many different things to many different people. The repertoire for Tony’s jazz performances is familiar and fun. It features the Great American songbook and creative renditions of pop tunes.
Enjoy this great video of tony Boffa
Natalie Barber
Jazz Singer
British born and new to the USA, Natalie sings, plays saxophone, flute and clarinet and is currently developing as a jazz artist here in South West Florida.
Natalie was raised in Cornwall, in the South West of England and studied classical piano and clarinet for most of her childhood. In her late teens, she studied the saxophone and played in youth regional big bands, where she developed a love for contemporary music and jazz.
Natalie recently moved to the USA after a career teaching High School Science in England, Ghana, West Africa and the Cayman Islands, where she later trained as a Master SCUBA Diver Instructor. Travelling around West Africa and the Caribbean was an enriching experience that exposed Natalie to multiple cultures and genres of music.
Since Natalie has moved to the USA, she has returned to her first love, music. The encouragement of many accomplished jazz musicians in the South West Florida musical community has led to her playing and working on her art full-time and to have the opportunity to develop as a jazz artist.
She currently plays and sings with her own quartet, writes and records her own music, and works as a freelance musician for theatres, big bands and a variety of ensembles. She also has weekly residencies in local restaurants, including “The Grill at 1951”.
Glenn Paladino
Jazz Singer / Piano Man
Glenn was born and raised near Trenton, NJ and began playing the piano at age seven with a local teacher. At age 10, Dad’s money got tight, so Glenn began teaching himself from his father’s “fake books,” which his father had used in his own combo since 1937.
At age 18 (1972), while still in high school, Glenn auditioned for and won a spot with a Trenton based 16 piece (+ vocalists) big band known as “Bob Smith’s Lamplighters.” The Lamplighters were an authentic 1940s style orchestra playing original charts from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Count Basie, etc., 5 and 6 nights every week. Bob was a classmate at Ewing High School of the great alto saxophonist Richie Cole who often sat in with the band. The exposure to jazz, be-bop, swing and Latin music in the Lamplighters was extremely valuable to Glenn. Glenn resumed his studies at age 18 with pianist Norman Schnell of Cranbury, NJ, who had played with Gene Krupa’s big band. Glenn studied the art of big band piano accompaniment with Norm as well as how to effectively support a vocalist without stepping on their toes. He also studied in New York City with the great pianist Walter Bishop, Jr.
After leaving the Lamplighters, Glenn went on to play with an all-black (except for Glenn, of course ) R&B/Funk band called “Afterworld.” Afterworld played shows with artists such as Archie Bell and the Drells, Instant Funk, Bunny Sigler, George Buzzy, Eddie Kendricks, Brooke Benton and members of the great r & b group “Kool and the Gang.”
Glenn attributes his time with “Afterworld” instrumental to him developing his sense of rhythm.
Glenn then performed and traveled with the Delfonics from Philadelphia who were trying to make a comeback in 1979, but, alas, the Stylistics had taken their place at the top of that genre.
Glenn then travelled and performed extensively throughout Northeast hotels and resorts for eight years in a musical duo with his former wife, Gloria McKee. “Combined Effort,” as the duo was called, played a mix of dinner music, jazz and swing, ballads, Latins, rock and roll and country music. It was during these years that Glenn was exposed to and developed an appreciation for country music. One of his favorite activities as a pianist is backing a vocalist.
Glenn’s passion now is straight-ahead jazz, and since relocating to Florida five years ago (most recently from New Hampshire), he has had the honor of getting to know and play with some of the great jazz musicians who have settled in Southwest Florida.