Sunday, February 26
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
The Bop Stop
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, March 1
8pm
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
SUNY Fredonia
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
Thursday, March 2
11am
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Villa Maria College
Recital Hall
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
Free
Thursday, March 2
7pm
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth St.
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general/$5 students
Friday, March 3
7:30pm
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
Congress at McLallen St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
$10
Tuesday, March 21
6pm-8pm
Roger Carroll Trio
Roger Carroll, tenor saxophone and voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Brian Sulser, bass
Kabana Rooftop
700 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
No cover
Thursday, March 23
9:30pm-1:30am
Michael McNeill Quartet featuring Woody Witt
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Anthony Corsaro, drums
featuring
Woody Witt, tenor saxophone
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
No cover
Friday, March 24 and 25
9pm
Michael McNeill Quartet featuring Woody Witt
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Anthony Corsaro, drums
featuring
Woody Witt, tenor saxophone
Cezanne
4100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas
77006 USA
$10
Wednesday, March 29
9pm-12am
Abinnet Berhanu's Hebret Musica
Abinnet Berhanu, drums
Michael McNeill, piano
Kris Monson, bass
Vagabond
700 Broad St.
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
No cover
Tuesday, April 18
7pm-9pm
Roger Carroll Band
Roger Carroll, tenor saxophone and voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Others TBA
Kabana Rooftop
700 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
No cover
Thursday, April 20
7pm
8pm
The Buffalo Jazz Octet
Kelly Bucheger, alto & tenor saxophones Pausa Art House $10 general
CD Release on Cadence Jazz Records
Nelson Rivera, tenor & soprano saxophones
Steve Baczkowski, baritone saxophone
Tim Clarke, trumpet
Phil Sims, trombone
Michael McNeill, piano
Brian DeJesus, bass
John Bacon, drums
Brendan Fitzgerald, conductor
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
$5 students with ID
Thursday, May 4
7:30pm-9:30pm
Roger Carroll Quartet
Roger Carroll, tenor saxophone and voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Bass and drums TBA
Kabana Rooftop
1847 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA
23220 USA
No cover
Sunday, November 20
6-7pm
Open jam session: 7-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Juini Booth, bass
John Bacon, drums
Historic Colored Musicians Club
145 Broadway (at Michigan)
Buffalo, NY 14203
$3 for non-members/free for members
Thursday, November 17
8pm
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth St.
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general/$5 students
Saturday, September 10
Wooden Cities: Social Improvisation and Action
Wooden Cities presents a series of improvisation workshops with the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (Philadelphia). Utilizing John Zorn's Cobra, the ensemble will demonstrate free improv practices as students explore various modes of improvisation. Students will also reflect on their role as an artist and music-maker in society and what it means to work together. 10:00am - Wind Symphony workshop 1:00pm - Ripieno workshop 3:00pm - Concertino workshop
Youth Orchestra of Buck's County
Levittown, PA
Saturday, July 2
6-10pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Sam Pankey, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, July 1
6-10pm
Karen Tennison, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Thursday, June 30
10-11:30pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Michael McNeill, piano
Art Carvajal, guitar
Matt Carr, drums
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Saturday, June 25
6-10pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, June 24
9pm
Michael McNeill Trio with Woody Witt
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Anthony Corsaro, drums
with
Woody Witt, tenor saxophone
Cezanne
4100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas
77006 USA
$10
Thursday, June 23
10pm-12am
Jon Klekman Trio
Jon Klekman, bass
Michael McNeill, piano
Matt Carr, drums
W XYZ Bar
Aloft Austin at the Domain
11601 Domain Drive
Austin, Texas, 78758
No cover
Saturday, June 18
9pm-12am
Milan Moorman Trio
Milan Moorman, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Aaron Allen, bass
Lost Pines Resort
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines, TX, 78612
No cover
Thursday, June 16
9pm-12am
Lizzy Eidson
Lizzy Eidson, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Tarik Hassan, bass
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Friday, June 10
6-10pm
Karen Tennison, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Sunday, June 5
9pm
The Jazz Caché
Ben Levitt, bass
Matt Michaud, guitar
Jared Tinkham, guitar
Elliot Scozarro, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
David Phillips, drums
Nietszche's
248 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
No cover; tips appreciated
Wednesday, June 1
6:30-9:30pm
Michael McNeill Quartet
Michael McNeill, piano
Nelson Rivera, tenor and soprano saxophones
Wayne Moose, bass
David Phillips, drums
Mezza
929 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
No cover
Sunday, May 29
6pm
Michael McNeill Quartet
Michael McNeill, piano
Kelly Bucheger, saxophones
Brian DeJesus, bass
David Phillips, drumset
Historic Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo
145 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14203
Free for Club members
$3 for non-members
Thursday, May 26
8pm
resAUnance CD release and performances
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth St.
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general/$5 students
Tuesday, May 24
8:30pm
resAUnance CD release and performances
John Bacon, vibraphone & percussion
Jonathan Golove, 'cello
Esin Gündüz, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
The Bop Shop
1460 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
ticket price TBA
Friday, May 13
11:30pm
Satuday, May 14
1am
Michael McNeill Trio
Michael McNeill, piano
Brian DeJesus, bass
Bill Conroy, drums
Multi-band bill with Adam Bronstein's Freehand Band, The Vendo Llamas, Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields, and MELA
Nietszche's
248 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
$5
Thursday, May 12
8pm
AND
Friday, May 13
8pm
The Buffalo Jazz Octet
Live recording session!
Two nights!
Kelly Bucheger, alto & tenor saxophones
Nelson Rivera, tenor & soprano saxophones
Steve Baczkowski, baritone saxophone
Tim Clarke, trumpet
Phil Sims, trombone
Michael McNeill, piano
Brian DeJesus, bass
John Bacon, drums
Brendan Fitzgerald, conductor
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general
$5 students with ID
Thursday, May 5
8pm
Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet & Buffalo PlusTet
Taylor Ho Bynum, cornet & compositions
Jim Hobbs, alto saxophone
Bill Lowe, tuba
Mary Halvorson, guitar
Tomas Fujiwara, drums
Ken Filiano, bass
AND
Tim Clarke, trumpet
Steve Baczkowski, baritone saxophone
Dave Dewitt, trombone
Michael McNeill, piano
John Bacon, drums
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
$18 general admission, $15 students/seniors, $12 members
Wednesday, April 27
9-11pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Derrick Becker, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Patika
2159 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
No cover
Tuesday, April 26
7-11pm
Dana Marcine Quartet
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Tarik Hassan, bass
Anthony Corsaro, drums
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Monday, April 25
7-11pm
Michael McNeill Trio
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Anthony Corsaro, drums
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Tuesday, April 19
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Sunday, April 17
7-9pm
Supper, Sip, and Swoon
Michael McNeill, piano
Nick Clark, bass
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
East Side Showroom
1100 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Tuesday, April 12
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Saturday, April 9
6-10pm
Jon Lundbom Trio
Jon Lundbom, guitar
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, April 8
6-10pm
Karen Tennison Trio
Karen Tennison, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Tuesday, April 5
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, April 1
6-10pm
Karen Tennison Trio
Karen Tennison, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Sam Pankey, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Tuesday, March 29
7-11pm
Dana Marcine Trio
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Sunday, March 27
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, March 25
6-8:30pm
Karen Tennison, voice
Justin Vazquez, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
The Elephant Room
315 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
No cover
Wednesday, March 23
9-11pm
Jon Klekman Trio
Jon Klekman, bass
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Patika
2159 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
No cover
Sunday, March 20
7-9pm
Jon Klekman Quartet at Supper, Sip, and Swoon
Jon Klekman, bass
Derrick Becker, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
East Side Showroom
1100 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Saturday, March 19
6-10pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Aaron Easley, drums
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Sunday, March 13
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Saturday, March 12
2-4pm
Jeffrey Olson Trio at SXSW
Jeffrey Olson, drums
Michael McNeill, piano
Sam Pankey, bass
Brazos Hall
204 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
SXSW badges-only event
Friday, March 11
6-10pm
Karen Tennison, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Tarik Hassan, bass
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Saturday, March 5
7-9pm
Karen Tennison Quintet
Karen Tennison, voice
Russell Haight, tenor saxophone
Andrew Friedrich, guitar
Michael McNeill, piano
Aaron Easley, drums
The Highball
1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
ticket/cover charge
Wednesday, March 2
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
bassist TBA
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Tuesday, March 1
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Sunday, February 28
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, February 26
6pm-8:30pm
Lizzy Eidson
Lizzy Eidson, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Tarik Hassan, bass
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Wednesday, February 24
8pm-12am
The Brass House Jam Session
Aaron Easley, drums
Richard Mikel, bass
Michael McNeill, piano (tentative)
One hour of piano trio music, then an open jam session.
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Tuesday, February 23
7-11pm
Dana Marcine Trio
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Sunday, February 21
7-9pm
Jon Klekman Quartet at Supper, Sip, and Swoon
Jon Klekman, bass
Justin Vasquez, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
East Side Showroom
1100 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Saturday, February 20
8pm-12am
Milan Moorman Trio
Milan Moorman, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Aaron Allen, bass
Lost Pines Resort
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines, TX, 78612
No cover
Friday, February 19
5-9pm
Karen Tennison, voice Hotel Granduca No cover
Andrew Friedrich, guitar
Michael McNeill, piano
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Wednesday, February 17
8-10:30pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Justin Vasquez, saxophones
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Craftsman
2000 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Wednesday, February 10
5-9pm
Daniel Durham, bass
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Tuesday, February 9
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Saturday, February 6
6-8:30pm
Tarik Hassan, bass
Zac Evans, saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Wednesday, February 3
8-10:30pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Justin Vasquez, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Craftsman
2000 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Tuesday, February 2
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Friday, January 22
6-9pm
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Gumbo's Bee Cave
12823 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
No cover
Thursday, January 21
8-10:30pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Derek Rodrigues, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Matt Carr, drums
Craftsman
2000 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Thursday, January 14
7pm
Community Music School Presents:
All For Music/Music For All Gala Concert
Montante Cultural Center
2001 Main St.
Buffalo, NY, 14208
$100 includes VIP seating & reception
$40 general admission | $20 students
Saturday, January 9
6-8:30pm
Tarik Hassan, bass
Zack Varner, saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Thursday, January 7
8-10:30pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Derek Rodrigues, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Craftsman
2000 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Tuesday, January 5
5-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Hotel Granduca
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
No cover
Thursday, December 31
7-10pm
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Gumbo's Bee Cave
12823 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
No cover
Wednesday, December 30
9-11pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Derek Rodrigues, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Patika
2159 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
No cover
Tuesday, December 29
7-11pm
Daniel Dufour, drums
Michael McNeill, piano
Richard Mikel, bass
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Sunday, December 20
11am-1pm
Austin Jazz Workshop
Michael Melinger, saxophones
Michael McNeill, piano
Aaron Allen, bass
Norm Bergeron, drums
High school/middle school students invited to sit in.
Threadgill’s Old No. 1
6416 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78752
no cover
Saturday, December 19
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Solo piano renditions of jazz standards, Christmas/Holiday tunes, and original compositions. A guest vocalist may also make an appearance...
Flour and Vine
300 S Lamar Blvd, Ste A
Austin , TX 78704
No cover
Thursday, December 18
7-10pm
Sarah Aranella
Sarah Aranella, voice
Derrick Becker, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Sam Pankey, bass
Brennan Howell, drums
Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
Friday, December 11
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Solo piano renditions of jazz standards, Christmas/Holiday tunes, and original compositions.
Flour and Vine
300 S Lamar Blvd, Ste A
Austin , TX 78704
No cover
Thursday, December 10
8-11pm
Jon Klekman Quartet
Jon Klekman, bass
Derek Rodrigues, alto saxophone
Michael McNeill, piano
Eoghan McCloskey, drums
Craftsman
2000 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
No cover
Friday, December 4
6-9pm
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Gumbo's Bee Cave
12823 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
No cover
Thursday, December 3
7-11pm
Derrick Becker Group
Derrick Becker, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Aaron Lack, drums
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Sunday, November 22
8pm
This With That
Christopher Jentsch and John Bacon, Jr., composers
New aleatoric music for double quartet, funded by a New York State Council on the Arts Grant
Quartet I:
Marlene Wittnauer, Flute
Miranda Scoma, Violin
Jonathan Golove, Cello
Michael McNeill, Piano
Russ Carere, Clarinet
Jon Nelson, Trumpet, Sousaphone
Dave DeWitt, Trombone, Tuba
Tom Kolor, Marimba
John Bacon & Brendan Fitzgerald, conductors
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
$10 general/$8 students
Friday, November 20
8pm
John Bacon/Chris Jentsch(*) Project
Mike Kaupa, trumpet
Michael McNeill, piano
Jeff Campbell, bass
John Bacon, drums
(*guitarist Chris Jentsch was unable to perform due to illness; pianist Michael McNeill performed instead)
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general
$5 students with ID
Thursday, November 19
11am
John Bacon/Michael McNeill Duo
John Bacon, drums
Michael McNeill, piano
Villa Maria College
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
Free
Sunday, November 15
7pm
Michael McNeill, piano
Solo piano renditions of music from
Flight and Passageways,
plus new compositions and select standards.
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
Congress at McLallen St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
$10
Thursday, November 12
8pm
The Buffalo Jazz Octet
featuring special guest Joe Ford
Joe Ford, alto & soprano saxophones
Kelly Bucheger, alto & tenor saxophones
Nelson Rivera, tenor & soprano saxophones
Steve Baczkowski, baritone saxophone
Tim Clarke, trumpet
Phil Sims, trombone
Michael McNeill, piano
Dave Arenius, bass
John Bacon, drums
Brendan Fitzgerald, conductor
Pausa Art House
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
$7 general
$5 students with ID
Saturday, November 7
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
First set: jazz standards
Second set: new & original compositions
Flour and Vine
300 S Lamar Blvd, Ste A
Austin , TX 78704
No cover
Friday, November 6
6-9pm
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Gumbo's Bee Cave
12823 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
No cover
Wednesday, November 4
8pm-12am
Brass House Jam Session
Aaron Easley, drums
Michael McNeill, piano
Michael Stevens, bass
...and you!
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Friday, October 23
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
Derrick Becker, trumpet
Flour and Vine No cover
Michael McNeill, piano
300 S Lamar Blvd, Ste A
Austin , TX 78704
Saturday, October 17
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
Michael McNeill, piano
First set: jazz standards
Second set: new & original compositions
Flour and Vine
300 S Lamar Blvd, Ste A
Austin , TX 78704
No cover
Friday, October 16
6-9pm
Dana Marcine, voice
Michael McNeill, piano
Gumbo's Bee Cave
12823 Shops Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
No cover
Thursday, October 15
7-11pm
Tarik Hassan, bass
Michael McNeill, piano
Matt Carr, drums
Brass House
115 San Jacinto
Austin, TX
No cover
Michael McNeill
phone/text: 1.585.269.9251
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