Sean Lane & The Bay Jazz Project
We're off and running in 2012 with some upcoming gigs:

Feb. 9, 2012
 TWINS LOUNGE
I'll be joining jazz sweetheart, Jessica Righthand
 Two Shows 8 and 10 pm
For tickets, go to Twins Lounge


March 18, 2012
It's Jazz Sunday in Annapolis at
Les Folies Brasserie
Bay Jazz Project will be kick'n out some hot jazz
with gypsy jazz vocalist Mary Alouette
6:30 - 8:30pm
Reservations recommended

DC area jazz performances for February 2012

This Weekend Lee Konitz Quintet at Bohemian Caverns Corey Harris "Rasta Blues Experience" at Blues Alley Mark Elf Trio with Harold Summey Jr. & James King at Twins Eric Kennedy & Friends at An die Musik Live! A Tribute to the Music of the Women of MOTOWN at The Carlyle Club Date/Time: Wednesday, February 01, 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Artist: The Joker's Wild Location: Hudson Restaurant & Lounge 2030 M St, NW Washington, DC 20036. Directions Description: Sinatra night with THE JOKER'S WILD!!!! Telephone: 202-872-8700 Date/Time: Wednesday, February 01, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Artist: Jeff Antoniuk Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Directions Description: Jazz in a relaxed, elegant setting overlooking the Potomac - easily the most beautiful spot for jazz in the area. "Happy Hour in The Belvedere Lounge". Jeff Antoniuk, sax & Wade Beach - piano (acoustic jazz). EVERY WEDNESDAY, never a cover. Buy Now Telephone: 301-965-2000 Date/Time: Thursday, February 02, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Artist: Steve Herberman Location: Mandarin Oriental DC 1330 Maryland Ave SW DC. Description: Happy Hour solo guitar in the Empress Lounge Telephone: -- Date/Time: Thursday, February 02, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Artist: Hot Club of DC . Location: 1905 Restaurant 1905 9th St NW Washington, DC 20001. Description: Every last Thursday at 1905 restaurant, French inspired food meet Gypsy Jazz. With our traditional jazz quartet : violin, guitars and bass. Buy Now Telephone: 202-332-1905 Date/Time: Friday, February 03, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Artist: Potomac Jazz Project Location: Sala Thai - U Street - 1301 U Street NW, DC . Description: Great food, great atmosphere, and great music. From Ellington to the Beatles to Metheny and everything in between! Always bringing new tunes! 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Friday of Every Month at Sala Thai U Street! Potomac Jazz Project's "classic repertoire that they enliven with catchy, memorable arrangements has earned them rave reviews and a loyal following." Alexandria Times. Buy Now Telephone: -- Date/Time: Friday, February 03, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Artist: John Cusick Location: Tavira, 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md.. Description: Rhythm A' Chord guitar and percussion duo entertains while you enjoy the finest Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine. Ken Hall and John Cusick perform straight ahead Jazz and Latin, favorites from the Great American Songbook and more recent Pop selections. Telephone: 301-652-8684 Date/Time: Friday, February 03, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Artist: Laissez Foure Location: Cajun Experience DC 1825 18th St. NW Washington, DC. Description: Laissez Foure gets you into Mardi Gras season with New Orleans sounds. Head on over Friday night and join in - free but reservations recommended. Telephone: 202-670-4416 Date/Time: Saturday, February 04, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Artist: Pamela Parker Location: Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Road Takoma Park, MD. Description: Four Fabulous Females (and Friends) Pam Parker, Donna Long, Dede Wyland, & Noa Baum perform at the Winter Fund-raiser for the Washington Folk Festival! Buy Now Telephone: -- Date/Time: Sunday, February 05, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Artist: Michael Flaherty Location: The Zoo Bar Cafe - 3000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20008 (Directly across from the main entrance to the Washington National Zoo) . Directions Description: Sundays – February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Mike Flaherty's Dixieland Direct Jazz Band - Winner of the 2010 French Quarter Jazz Festival Battle of the Bands - No Cover Charge! Sit-ins welcome on third set. Buy Now Telephone: 202-232-4225 Date/Time: Sunday, February 05, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Artist: Bill Harris Location: Army and Navy Club 901 17th Street Northwest (17th & I) Washington D.C., DC 20006-2594. Description: solo piano, private club dining room see http://www.armynavyclub.org/ Buy Now Telephone: 202-628-8400 Date/Time: Wednesday, February 08, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Artist: Satin Doll Trio Location: Bistrot Lepic and Wine Bar 1736 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20007. Description: Satin Doll Trio performs intimate Jazz, Swing, and Latin music for the Wed. night live jazz series in the cozy wine bar that is a favorite date spot in the city. Wonderful menu boasting a romantic atmosphere and a fabulous list of French wines by the glass. Telephone: 202-333-0111 Date/Time: Thursday, February 09, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Artist: Gretchen Richie Location: Cafe des Artistes. Directions Description: For the Valentine weekend, Gretchen performs the whimsical, romantic music from the great songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, who gave us 'My Funny Valentine' among many other beloved love songs. Randy Richie on keyboard and Steve Zerlin on acoustic bass. Cozy French Cafe atmosphere and critically-acclaimed cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town. Reservations recommended. Telephone: 301-997-0500 Date/Time: Saturday, February 11, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Artist: Anita's Jazz Hat Location: Extra Virgin, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA. Description: Join us in Shirlington Village for an evening of Jazz Standards featuring vocalist Ashley Griffin. Buy Now Telephone: 703-998-8474 Date/Time: Sunday, February 12, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Artist: Wes Crawford Location: Goucher College, located at 1021 Dulaney Valley Road in Baltimore (Towson), MD. Description: DAY OF PERCUSSION hosted by the MD/DE Percussive Arts Society featuring Chris Pennie, Nucleo Vega, Marshall Maley, Dr. Michelle Humphreys, Joanna D. Huling, Rich O'Meara, Scott Davidson, Patrick Roulet, Mason-Dixon Drumline, and more! Telephone: 301-275-4675 Date/Time: Sunday, February 12, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Artist: The U.S. Army Blues Location: The United States Army Band building (Brucker Hall) Ft. Myer, VA. Description: The Blues play from the Library of Congress' Ella Fitzgerald Collection and more! Date/Time: Friday, February 17, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Venue: Washington Performing Arts Society Location: Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Description: Chris Botti The best-selling jazz instrumentalist in music today returns after a sold-out Kennedy Center performance last spring. Buy Now Telephone: 202-785-9727 Date/Time: Saturday, February 18, 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM Artist: Sandra Johnson Location: Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Regency Ballroom (MAJ Club), 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. Directions Description: Join the Sandra Y. Johnson Quintet for an evening of jazz, blues, and a little R&B at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. On this set are: Sandra Y. Johnson, vocals, Vince Evans, piano, Wes Biles, bass, Jeff Neal, drums, and, Dohn Nunley, sax/flute. Tickets to the performance are $20. Buy Now Telephone: 301-563-9330 Date/Time: Saturday, February 18, 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM Artist: Iva Ambush Location: Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival MAJ Club 1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852. Directions Description: Ambuscade featuring Iva Ambush (vocals), Terry Marshall (piano), David Marsh (bass), Francis Thompson (drums) and Todd McAlister (background vocals). There will be original pieces. Buy Now Telephone: 301-222-3956 Date/Time: Sunday, February 19, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Artist: Mike Gellar Location: Beans in the Belfry, 122 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD. Description: Relax in this cool atmosphere, drink some coffee, beer, wine, grab a bite and listen to Mike with vocalist Christiana Drapkin as they continue to expand on their intimate duo rapport. Telephone: 301-834-7178 Date/Time: Saturday, February 25, 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM The Kennedy Center Jazz Location: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Jazz Club Gallery 2700 F St. NW. Directions Description: KC Jazz Club: Aaron Parks: A 24-year-old jazz piano prodigy turned professional musician, Aaron Parks is turning heads as he breaks out on his own as a leader with his debut CD, Invisible Cinema. Buy Now Telephone: 202-467-4600

February 17, 8pm | Kennedy Center February 26, 8pm | Kennedy Center The best-selling jazz instrumentalist in music today returns after a sold-out Kennedy Center performance last spring. "A heady mélange of soulful lyricism, brash dissonance, festive rhythms, and unbridled swing." - The Washington Post March 11, 7pm | Kennedy Center April 14, 8pm | Sixth & I Synagogue "Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven't heard anybody yet who has come after him." - Miles Davis "Terence Blanchard's sound reminds listeners of the whole history of jazz, even as it defines the moment and points ahead." - San Jose Mercury News

A list of Jazz Musicians who Served in the Military
 Do you have any to add?  Email dave@desertislandjazz.net

Additon Collins, Jr.
Al Hirt
Albert Ayler
Allen F. Smith
Artie Shaw
Billy Bang
Cedar Walton
Chet Baker
Chico Hamilton
Clark Terry
Clint Eastwood
Dave Brubeck
Don Ellis
Don Menza
Donald Byrd
Eddie Harris
Ellis Marsalis
Elvin Jones
Frank Foster
Frank J. Jackson
Frank Lowe
Glenn Miller
Jae Sinnet
Jim Hall
Jimmy Heath
Joe Henderson
John Coltrane
John Lewis,
Johnny Pate
Kenny "Klook" Clarke
Lanny Morgan
Lester Bowie
Mel Powell
Michael Carvin
Nat Adderley
Nat Peck
Orrin Keepnews
Paul Howshall (USS Intrepid, CVA-11)
Peanuts Hucko
Percy Heath
Philly Joe Jones
Randy Weston
Ray McKinley
Ron Gill
Roscoe Mitchell
Tony Bennett
Trigger Alpert
Von Freeman