Bob Fraioli playing solo piano
Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
"Bob Fraioli is one of St. Augustine’s musical treasures, a musician so good you’d expect him to be playing with all the big names in jazz in New York. In fact, that’s where life began for him but later moved to California, not to mention service in Vietnam, before settling in Palm Coast.
Piano was an early passion, studying classical piano at Jacksonville University but it was jazz that really beckoned to him - he began played boogie-woogie when was 8. One of his lifelong regrets is that he avoided the opportunity of studying with one of his idols. the great Oscar Peterson because of extenuating family reasons. But that didn’t stop him listening to everything by Oscar and his other great idol Bill Evans.
Playing jazz has been a lifetime passion for him but it’s had its problems because Bob, surprisingly, is partially deaf, which, as he says, makes it real difficult to play in bands so solo piano or trio and quartet work has been his main staple.
His describes his gig for almost four years now at the Tini Martini Bar on the bayfront in St. Augustine as just wonderful. You can catch him there on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5.30 pm playing his jazz and just about everything else that the customers request. There’s very little he says no to but ask for Oscar or Bill Evans and Bob’s in his heaven. Treat yourself and go see one of our local treasures."
"John Garton" (Jazz critic from England)"
Friday , April 6th
Vocalist Carol Sheehan and pianist Eric Brigmond
Jacksonville, Florida based singer Carol Sheehan has been entertaining audience's with her unique vocal style and up beat performances for as long as she can remember. Originally from Long Island, New York, Carol has had the good fortune to meet, listen to and work with, some of the finest musicians in the world.
Carol's interpretation of "The Great American Song Book" as well as some beautiful Bossa Nova style songs is always a lovely way to spend an evening.
Saturday, April 7th
Bob Fraioli on piano joined by Stan Piper on bass
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.
Friday, April 13th
Ray Callender on trumpet joined by Bob Fraioli on piano
Ray Callendar will again be here playing his trumpet as good as you will ever here.
In 2003, after winning an audition amongst thousands of emerging jazz artists from all around the globe, Callender was selected by jazz legend Curtis Fuller as a "Jazz Star of Tomorrow." As a result, he performed in Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead Program at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. where he worked with esteemed artists including Fuller, Winard Harper, Carmen Lundy, Jimmy Owens, and John Clayton. He was also one of only four trumpeters nationwide selected to attend a summer residency at the Steans Institute Program for Jazz at Ravinia, where he had the opportunity to work with such venerable mentors as Dr. David Baker, James Moody, Rufus Reid, Danilo Perez, and Nathan Davis as well as perform with up and coming players like Aaron Parks, Kim Thompson, and Maurice Brown. In addition, he was recognized twice by Down Beat magazine for Best Collegiate Jazz Combo (2002-2003).
Callender has performed in concert with such artists as Dave Brubeck, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis, James Moody, Antonio Hart, Benny Green, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Billy Childs, Pat Martino, Maurice Hines, Eddie Palmieri, Conrad Herwig, Dennis Mackrel, Percy Heath, Doug Carn, Steve Nelson, John Lee, Billy Kilson, Ignacio Berroa, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Bobby Shew, the Ritz Jazz Orchestra, the St. Johns River City Band, Bruce Paulson, and Bob Mintzer.
Saturday, April 14th
Dan Hunting on guitar along with Al Dodds on bass
Friday, April 20th
Vocalist Carol Sheehan with Taylor Roberts on guitar
Saturday, April 21st
Bob Fraioli on piano joined by Stan Piper on bass
Friday, April 27th
Pianist, Singer and trumpeter, Jason Anderson
Jason is a versatile pianist/vocalist who performs everything from jazz standards of the 40's to modern day artists such as John Legend, Jack Johnson. John Mayer, and Michael Buble. In 1999 he won the prestigious International Association of Jazz Educators' Trumpet Chair in Chicago, and again in New York in 2000. He has performed onstage with many recording artists including Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Shew, and Michael Brecker, and his high-energy horn band has opened for artists such as James Brown, Kool and the Gang, Grover Washington, Jr., and Huey Lewis and the News.
His debut cd, "Listen Closely", featuring members of horn section from KC & The Sunshine Band, as well as the Reverend Al Green's sax player and many other talented artists, is scheduled to be released.
Saturday, April 28th
Bob Fraioli on piano joined by Jimbo Watson on bass
3/3/12
March Entertainment Schedule
March Entertainment Schedule
Bob Fraioli playing solo piano
Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
"Bob Fraioli is one of St. Augustine’s musical treasures, a musician so good you’d expect him to be playing with all the big names in jazz in New York. In fact, that’s where life began for him but later moved to California, not to mention service in Vietnam, before settling in Palm Coast.
Piano was an early passion, studying classical piano at Jacksonville University but it was jazz that really beckoned to him - he began played boogie-woogie when was 8. One of his lifelong regrets is that he avoided the opportunity of studying with one of his idols. the great Oscar Peterson because of extenuating family reasons. But that didn’t stop him listening to everything by Oscar and his other great idol Bill Evans.
Playing jazz has been a lifetime passion for him but it’s had its problems because Bob, surprisingly, is partially deaf, which, as he says, makes it real difficult to play in bands so solo piano or trio and quartet work has been his main staple.
His describes his gig for almost four years now at the Tini Martini Bar on the bayfront in St. Augustine as just wonderful. You can catch him there on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5.30 pm playing his jazz and just about everything else that the customers request. There’s very little he says no to but ask for Oscar or Bill Evans and Bob’s in his heaven. Treat yourself and go see one of our local treasures."
"John Garton" (Jazz critic from England)
Friday, March 2nd
James Hogan and Barry GreeneJames Hogan
Hogan is also 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.Barry Greene
"I've been enjoying the guitar as an instrument and its amazing artists all of my life. To me Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher. I agree with others who regard him as a world class musician." -Pat Martino
James Hogan is a guitarist from Florida who has worked with the bands Left For Dead, and with Matt Mercado's Pivotman.
Saturday, March 3rd
The great Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano
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, March 9th
Carol Sheehan, vocalist accompanied by Bob Fraioli on Piano
Jacksonville, Florida based singer Carol Sheehan has been entertaining audience's with her unique vocal style and up beat performances for as long as she can remember. Originally from Long Island, New York, Carol has had the good fortune to meet, listen to and work with, some of the finest musicians in the world.
Carol's interpretation of "The Great American Song Book" as well as some beautiful Bossa Nova style songs is always a lovely way to spend an evening.
Saturday, March 10th
Stan Piper on bass and Bob Fraioli on Piano
Friday, March 16th
Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano
Saturday, March 17th
Ray Callender on trumpet
Friday, March 23rd
James Hogan and Barry Greene
Saturday, March 24th
Al Dodd’s on bass will be joining Bob Fraioli
Al is coming up from Southern Florida to the city where he taught for years and is loved by everyone. He is also a 2 tour Iraqi vet along with "Tess" his German Sheppard.
Friday, March 30th
Scott Mariash on drums along with Bob Fraioli on Piano
Saturday, March 31st
Sarah Sanders, Vocalist
"Sarah is a quick study and read sheet music. She is results oriented professional, experienced actor, singer and dancer. Her interviews are featured in the Florida Times Union, Folio Weekly and the Tampa Tribune. She is comfortable on stage and on camera. Eager to learn and assist where
Bob Fraioli playing solo piano
Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
"Bob Fraioli is one of St. Augustine’s musical treasures, a musician so good you’d expect him to be playing with all the big names in jazz in New York. In fact, that’s where life began for him but later moved to California, not to mention service in Vietnam, before settling in Palm Coast.
Piano was an early passion, studying classical piano at Jacksonville University but it was jazz that really beckoned to him - he began played boogie-woogie when was 8. One of his lifelong regrets is that he avoided the opportunity of studying with one of his idols. the great Oscar Peterson because of extenuating family reasons. But that didn’t stop him listening to everything by Oscar and his other great idol Bill Evans.
Playing jazz has been a lifetime passion for him but it’s had its problems because Bob, surprisingly, is partially deaf, which, as he says, makes it real difficult to play in bands so solo piano or trio and quartet work has been his main staple.
His describes his gig for almost four years now at the Tini Martini Bar on the bayfront in St. Augustine as just wonderful. You can catch him there on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5.30 pm playing his jazz and just about everything else that the customers request. There’s very little he says no to but ask for Oscar or Bill Evans and Bob’s in his heaven. Treat yourself and go see one of our local treasures."
"John Garton" (Jazz critic from England)
Friday, March 2nd
James Hogan and Barry GreeneJames Hogan
Hogan is also 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.Barry Greene
"I've been enjoying the guitar as an instrument and its amazing artists all of my life. To me Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher. I agree with others who regard him as a world class musician." -Pat Martino
James Hogan is a guitarist from Florida who has worked with the bands Left For Dead, and with Matt Mercado's Pivotman.
Saturday, March 3rd
The great Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano
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, March 9th
Carol Sheehan, vocalist accompanied by Bob Fraioli on Piano
Jacksonville, Florida based singer Carol Sheehan has been entertaining audience's with her unique vocal style and up beat performances for as long as she can remember. Originally from Long Island, New York, Carol has had the good fortune to meet, listen to and work with, some of the finest musicians in the world.
Carol's interpretation of "The Great American Song Book" as well as some beautiful Bossa Nova style songs is always a lovely way to spend an evening.
Saturday, March 10th
Stan Piper on bass and Bob Fraioli on Piano
Friday, March 16th
Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano
Saturday, March 17th
Ray Callender on trumpet
Friday, March 23rd
James Hogan and Barry Greene
Saturday, March 24th
Al Dodd’s on bass will be joining Bob Fraioli
Al is coming up from Southern Florida to the city where he taught for years and is loved by everyone. He is also a 2 tour Iraqi vet along with "Tess" his German Sheppard.
Friday, March 30th
Scott Mariash on drums along with Bob Fraioli on Piano
Saturday, March 31st
Sarah Sanders, Vocalist
"Sarah is a quick study and read sheet music. She is results oriented professional, experienced actor, singer and dancer. Her interviews are featured in the Florida Times Union, Folio Weekly and the Tampa Tribune. She is comfortable on stage and on camera. Eager to learn and assist where
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