Bob Fraioli playing solo piano
Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Bob appears every Thursday night at the "Tini Bar" playing everything from the "Classics" to Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans styles……requests are usually taken with a twist of his own style !! You will definitely enjoy him…Bob Fraioli and guest artists who sit in provide an opportunity for lovers of jazz to listen to a level of innovative music seldom found beyond the music centers of the West Coast, Chicago and New York City. If you want to join him...bring your ax....it's always fun to hear new people !
Friday December 2,
Jennifer Ray and James Hogan
.. Jennifer Ray's interest in the arts began at the age of five...the first time she sang in front of a microphone and an audience. She began performing professionally at seventeen and continued on to study Theater at the University of Florida. After College Jennifer whet her professional whistle with Theme Park and Cruise Line gigs. New York City beckoned and she continued her acting and singing in the Big Apple with featured roles in plays and musicals. Jennifer longed to travel the U.S. and ended up out west in Colorado where she toured the ski town circuit as the lead vocalist in a funk band. Next, she returned to Florida and settled in Jacksonville. Here, Jennifer met a pool of talented musicians from the University of North Florida and her relationship with Jazz grew. The formation of the Jennifer Ray Group was soon to follow which led to her debut CD release titled "Riverside". Her group has been featured in radio and television, music festivals, upscale hotel lounges and jazz clubs along the East coast since.
Saturday, December 3,
Bob Fraioli on piano with Scott Mariash on drums
Scott Mariash is a "A prominent drummer on the Chicago and Jacksonville jazz scene, many great musicians often sought Scott out as their first choice for a drummer. This environment allowed Scott to develop his modern and engaging approach, and apply it to the variety of musical styles to which he was asked to perform
Friday, December 9
Stan Piper on bass with Bob Fraioli on Piano
Usually described as a multi-dimensional and versatile player, Stan was always known by his teachers and peers as someone who easily adapted to any musical setting. Stan was first inspired from the popular jam band Phish, a band that is well known for their extended improvisations, intricate compositions, and blending numerous genres of music into one sound. With a healthy appetite for various styles of music, Stan’s wide range of influences include rock and heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Pantera, and Megadeath, fusion artists such as Wayne Krantz, Gary Willis, and John Scofield, and jazz masters like Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Charles Mingus, and Ron Carter.
Saturday, December 10
Stan Piper on Bass with Don Hunting on guitar
Friday, December 16th
James Hogan on Guitar with Lawrence Buckner on bass
James Hogan is also a revered studio guitarist who is fluent in many styles of music. His touring and recording credits are extensive, and diverse. Along with metal legend Schuldiner and Mercado, Hogan has also worked with renowned jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and r&b legend Chaka Khan. Hogan also toured in 2007 with the official band of NASCAR. He is also a music pedagogist who teaches for the National Guitar Workshop, and at a Florida college. James Hogan has a self produced instrumental jazz/rock fusion album entitled True Diversity. It was the #1 selling jazz disc of 2006 distributed by Guitar 9 Records.
Saturday, December 17th
The great Al Waters on saxophone
Need not remind you how great it is to hear a real pro............
Al Waters is one of the finest horn players within 1000 miles of St. Augustine !!
He was Ray Charles lead sax and some of the other artists he has opened for or accompanied include Milt Jackson, Frank Foster, Jackie Byard, Benny Carter, Ellis Marsalis, the Temptations, Rita Moreno, Florence Henderson and Barry Manilow. This is an impressive group !!!
Friday, December, 23
Vocalist Debra Rider extraordinaire with Bob Fraioli on Piano
Debra toured and sang backup vocals with the hall of fame southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. She has sung on many studio and jingle sessions for bands, TV and radio, and has been the voice of several robotics characters for Sally Industries. Debra sang Janis Joplin’s tunes for Sam Andrew of Big Brother and the Holding Company, opened for Boots Randolph and Marcia Ball, sang with University of North Florida’s Jazz Ensembles I & II, and also was featured with the Nelson Riddle Big Band.
Saturday, December 24th
Bob Fraioli on Piano with Mike Perez on Bass
Friday, December 30th
James Hogan on Guitar with Scott Giddens on Piano
Saturday, December 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE
The Bob Fraioli Trio
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