The Greg Abate Quartet Live at Scullers Jazz Club on April 19

The Greg Abate Quartet Live at Scullers Jazz Club on April 19

Saxophonist Greg Abate returns to Scullers Jazz Club, joined by his stellar trio: Steve Hunt on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums.

All General Admission seating (Main Floor GA and Miles Davis Mezzanine) is first come, first served and will be assigned by a host upon arrival—except where a “Reserved” sign is posted. If you have specific seating needs, please contact the venue at least 48 hours before the show for assistance.

Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other guests may be seated with you.

Enhance your evening with our new pre-show experience, “Mix, Mingle and Groove”, available before the 7PM performance. Held in the Boathouse 400 restaurant on the hotel’s second floor, this reception features a delicious spread of appetizers, a carving board, and a selection of desserts.

The reception runs from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM and is available only on show nights. The $60 package includes all food, 18% gratuity, applicable taxes, and validated parking during your time at the reception and the show.

If you choose to purchase the pre-show reception with your tickets, remember:

  • Reception location: Boathouse 400, 2nd floor

  • Show location: Scullers Jazz Club, lobby level

Come early, enjoy great food, and groove into the night with live jazz!

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Snap Happy: Greg Murphy’s vibrant fusion of jazz classics and original grooves will have you smiling

Snap Happy: Greg Murphy’s vibrant fusion of jazz classics and original grooves will have you smiling

Sneak Peak into Greg Murphys Snap Happy album set to release on 6/6, “On Green Dolphin Street” is now on Soundcloud!

Pianist Greg Murphy returns with Snap Happy, his fifth release on Whaling City Sound, bringing infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and a dynamic mix of straight-ahead, fusion, and free jazz. Backed by his powerhouse trio—bassist Obasi Akoto and drummer Steve Johns—and joined by special guests guitarist Mark Whitfield and vocalist Sy Smith, Murphy delivers an album bursting with energy, depth, and fearless improvisation.

Get an exclusive first listen to “On Green Dolphin Street” now!

Stay tuned for the full release—coming soon!

 

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#ICYMI 4/6: Local Singer Paula Clare On Channel 10 Discussing Her “Lighter Than Light” Release

#ICYMI 4/6: Local Singer Paula Clare On Channel 10 Discussing Her “Lighter Than Light” Release
#ICYMI: Paula Clare was featured on Chanel 10, giving an exclusive look into her upcoming “Lighter Than Light” release show.
Paula Clare “Lighter Than Light” CD Release
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Venue: Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd. South Kingstown, RI
Doors at 6 PM, Music at 7 PM
All ages | Full bar | $20
Paula Clare Celebrates the Release of Lighter Than Light with a Special Live Performance at Pump House Music Works
With a career spanning theater, film, television commercials, and voice acting, Rhode Island-based performer Paula Clare is bringing her dynamic talents to the music world with the release of her latest album, Lighter Than Light. She will celebrate the launch with a CD release show on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Pump House Music Works in South Kingstown, RI.
Best known for her work in commercials for McDonald’s, Blistex, Sears, and Pepto-Bismol, as well as standout performances in Chicago theater productions such as A Doll’s House and Bus Stop, Paula Clare has spent over 20 years captivating audiences on stage and screen. A versatile and dynamic performer, she honed her craft at renowned institutions including Second City Improv, St. Nicholas Theater, and the American Conservatory in Chicago, as well as Trinity Rep and Gamm Theatre in Rhode Island. Her film experience includes the beloved coming-of-age classic Sixteen Candles.
Her versatility extends beyond acting, she is also a jazz and blues singer and pianist bringing deep musicality to Lighter Than Light.
“Music and storytelling have always been at the heart of what I do,” says Clare. “This album blends my love for theater, jazz, and intimate songwriting. Performing live is where it all comes together, and I can’t wait to share these songs with the audience.”
A richly orchestrated album produced and arranged by Joe Parillo, Lighter Than Light showcases lush orchestrations and a theatrical, jazz-infused sound. The album features a mix of live instrumental performances and carefully layered overdubs, creating a rich, cinematic feel.
Featured musicians include:
Joe Parillo: Piano, Keyboards
George Dussault: Guitar, Engineer
Mike Marra: Bass
Rick Andre: Drums
Rick Couto: Percussion
Violin, Viola, Clarinet & Flute Overdubs: Various musicians
The album also highlights Clare’s songwriting, with most tracks penned by her, alongside collaborations with Parillo on several compositions.
This special evening will showcase Clare’s dynamic stage presence, storytelling, and musicianship, bringing together her years of performance experience in a setting perfect for fans of pop, jazz, cabaret, and theatrical music.

#ICYMI on NBC Studio 10 and your virtual bookshelf 🎼Music Sight Reader

#ICYMI on NBC Studio 10 and your virtual bookshelf 🎼Music Sight Reader
NBC10/WJAR TV jazz bassist and RI native Bruce Gertz and 
Raleigh Green are onto something special with
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Mario Hilario of NBC Studio 10 interviewed Bruce Gertz, a Berklee alum/educator, and Raleigh Green, a professional designer, developer, musician, and educator. Together they built this music sight-reading program with the aim of carving out a completely unique and impactful educational space. Says Gertz, “We are really excited about the vast potential of what this product can provide to students and professionals all over the world.”
Essentially launching both a library and a hybrid app all in one, the first release, “Classical Collection Vol 1”, is part of the Interactive Sight
Reading Series. This runs on the platform, Music Sight Reader, available on Apple Books (formerly iBooks from 2010 to 2018) an e-book reading and store application by Apple Inc. for its iOS and macOS operating systems. Music Sight Reader runs natively within Apple Books on Apple devices such as iPads, iPhones and Mac computers.

The flagship “Classical Collection Vol.1”, includes classical duets, trios, and quartets (featuring Bach, Brahms, Mozart, and more), arranged for a given clef and instrument. The bass volume has been arranged for bass clef, while the guitar volume has been arranged for treble clef. This means that guitar players, for example, can now read both voices of a Mozart Sonata originally composed for piano, or a bass student can now read all parts of a Bach Chorale, originally composed for voice. Choose which part to play and Music Sight Reader will play the other parts, while the notes automatically scroll across the screen.This cutting-edge format gives musicians around the globe fresh new access to some of the greatest music ever written, all without the trappings of standard sight reading apps (subscription plans and in-the-style-of arrangements). The pieces in ‘Classical Collection Vol 1” can also be purchased À la carte as individual works. À la carte pieces and collections arranged for piano are currently under development and will be released soon.

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