On November 17-19, 2023 we had a wonderful time performing at Florida's Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater Beach, with special guests Jane Campedelli, Bob Price, Neil DeFeo, Molly Sayles, Mark Vigorito, and Allan Vache, along with GJB regulars Fred Vigorito, Russ Whitman, and Art Hovey. Please visit the Suncoast website (linked above) for details about how you can support us and the festival.

On Sunday, September 10 were back at the First Congregational Church in Madison for our 16th annual Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a free picnic until noon on the lawn. (The picnic did not last long because the rain arrived earlier than expected.) The church is located at 26 Meeting House Lane. This annual event (since 2007) is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, September 2 (2023) we returned to Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT with a program of traditional jazz standards for our 31st annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood. Our special guests were Jim Fryer (trombone & vocals) and Molly Sayles on drums.

On Sunday, July 9 Butch Butterworth's 31st annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert was at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden. We played from 6 to 8:30 pm with special guests Jim Fryer, John Clark, and Cynthia Fabian. Giant Valley Polo Club Website:

Ron's Run for the Roses is our annual Kentucky Derby Day fundraising event for pancreatic cancer research. This year it was Saturday, May 6 at the Farmington Polo Grounds, 162 Town Farm Road in Farmington. The GJB performed from 2:30 to 4 pm in a little gazebo beside the outdoor patio.

On April 22 (2023) we were at the Bushnell (166 Capitol Avenue) in Hartford performing at the "Black & Red" fund-raiser for Hartford HealthCare. We played from 5 to 8 pm, and the formal program went from 8:15 to midnight with fabulous food and drinks, dancing, and a performance by the "Goo Goo Dolls".

On Sunday, December 4 (2022) we were be back at the Millpond Gatherings Venue Hall from 6:00 to 8:30 PM with the full band and no admission charges. Our featured guests were trombonist Tom Boates, Tom Palinko on drums, and vocalist Cynthia Fabian. We hope to be back again some time in the spring. For reservations call (203)714-4400 and ask for Lory. The Millpond is located at 1565 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT

After a ten-year absence from the Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater Beach, Florida, we were back November 18-20 (2022) as a 9-piece band with special guests Jane Campedelli, John Clark, Bob Price, trombonist Neil DeFeo, and Molly Sayles on drums, along with GJB regulars Fred Vigorito, Russ Whitman, Charlie Freeman, and Art Hovey. We were treated like royalty and a wonderful time was had by all.

On Sunday, October 23 we performed at a gala fundraiser for the New Haven Chorale at the Millpond Gatherings Venue Hall with special guests Alex Owen on cornet and vocals, Tom Boates on trombone and vocals, Matt DeChamplain on piano, and Molly Sayles on drums, along with GJB regulars Russ Whitman and Art Hovey. In addition to our music there were two hours of open bar, good food, live online auction, raffles, and more!

On September 11 (2022) we were back at the First Congregational Church in Madison for our 15th annual Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a free picnic until noon on the lawn. The church is located at 26 Meeting House Lane. This annual event (since 2007) is free and open to the public.

Later on that same Sunday, (September 11, 2022) the GJB returned to our original home, the Millpond Tavern! Now called the Millpond Gatherings, the place has been completely rebuilt with no-stairs access but is still at the same location on Route 17 in Northford. We played from 6 to 8:30. with Fred & Mark Vigorito, Noel Kaletsky, Russ Whitman, Charlie Freeman, Art Hovey, Tom Palinko, Joel Schiavone, and dueling guest trombonists Neil DeFeo and Craig Grant.

Be sure to read Jean Hadley's review of our recent return to the Millpond in NEJazz.com!

On August 6 (2022) the GJB returned to Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 26th (or 30th?) annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood. The concert began at 7 pm with special guests Neil DeFeo on trombone, Molly Sayles on drums, and vocalist Cynthia Fabian. If the weather permits you can picnic on the lawn before or during these concerts while seeing the show on outside TV screens. Our 2021 concert can be seen and heard on YouTube. (Just click on those two words!)

On June 12, 2022 the GJB returned to our original home, the Millpond Tavern! Now called the Millpond Gatherings, the place has been completely rebuilt with no-stairs access but is still at the same location on Route 17 in Northford. It was truly a grand celebration. Because of the unexpectedly great number of reservations we played in the spacious new Venue Hall (not the downstairs tavern) with Fred & Mark Vigorito, Noel Kaletsky, Russ Whitman, Jim Fryer, Charlie Freeman, Art Hovey, Tom Palinko, and Joel Schiavone.

Ron's Run for the Roses was back at the Folly Farm, 175 Hartford Road in Simsbury, in the heart of Connecticut's Farmington Valley on Saturday, May 7, (2022) and the GJB was back with Tom Boates on trombone and Herb Gardner on piano. This annual fundraiser for fighting pancreatic cancer is for a great cause at a beautiful location with great food and drinks, silent/live auction, and giant-screen video of the Kentucky Derby. .....Map & Directions

On August 28, 2021 the GJB returned to Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 25th annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood. Banjo virtuoso Bob Price and trombonist Craig Grant were our special guests, along with Tom Palinko on drums and Charlie Freeman on piano. The complete concert can be seen and heard on YouTube. (Just click on those two words!)

On Sunday, July 11 (2021) Butch Butterworth's 30th annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Lew Green, Alex Owen, Jim Fryer, Cynthia Fabian, and Noel Kaletsky was CANCELED due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Elsa. We hope to be back next year. Giant Valley Polo Club Website:

Our first post-pandemic gig was May 16, 2021 at the Pequot Yacht Club in Southport. Since Fred was away that weekend we had Lew Green on cornet. Wind and rain ended the job before the end of our second set.

On Sunday, July 12 (2020) we returned to Butch Butterworth's annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Jim Fryer and Noel Kaletsky . Marce Enright wrote a fine report about the 2014 concert, with photos. Giant Valley Polo Club Website:

On Saturday, February 1 (2020) the GJB performed in Stamford at a Roaring 20s night celebrating Temple Beth El's first 100 years. There were cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a Temple Rock Auction. Our guests were be Jim Fryer on trombone and vocals, Tom Palinko on drums, and Joe McWilliams on piano. . . . Map & Directions

On Sunday, September 8 (2019) we were back at the First Congregational Church in Madison for our 13th annual Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a picnic on the lawn. Our special guests were Jim Fryer on trombone and Charlie Freeman on piano. The church is located at 26 Meeting House Lane. This annual (since 2007)) event is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, August 24 (2019) we returned to Gordon Hall at Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 28th annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe (Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood) with special guests Jim Fryer on trombone, Charlie Freeman on piano, , and vocalist Cynthia Fabian. This concert was from 5 to 7 PM. For information and tickets to Music Mountain concerts call 860-824-7126 or click on TICKETS. . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS

On Saturday, July 13 (2019) the GJB performed at Butch Butterworth's 28th annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Cynthia Fabian, Lew Green, Tom Artin, Noel Kaletsky, Jim Fryer, and Charlie Freeman. The Polo matches start at 3, and we play from 6 to 8 pm. Marce Enright wrote a fine report about the 2014 concert, with photos. The Giant Valley Polo Club Website has information about the club's weekly polo matches.

On Saturday, May 4 we returned to Folly Farm in the heart of the Farmington Valley to perform for Ron's Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby Day party to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Great cause, beautiful location, great food/drink, silent/live auction, and hot jazz from 2:30 to 4 PM. (The fun continued until 7.) Special guests included Tom Boates on trombone and Herb Gardner on piano. The address is 75 Hartford Road in Simsbury, CT, 06070. For info, email info@ronsrun.org. ....TICKETS...

On March 5 (2019) the GJB was back in Cheshire for a 7:30 PM Mardi Gras concert in Nelson Hall at Elim Park with special guests Jim Fryer on trombone, vocalist Cynthia Fabian, and Molly Sayles on drums. Many loyal fans brought parasols to join the band as it paraded in to begin the program. Nelson Hall is a very comfortable 300-seat recital hall with professional sound and lighting and a Steinway grand piano. For tickets and info about upcoming events there call 203-699-5495 or click on TICKETS. Nelson Hall is located at 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410

On Sunday, September 9 (2018) we were back at the First Congregational Church in Madison for a Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a picnic on the lawn with Jim Fryer on trombone and vocals, Charlie Freeman on piano, and Molly Sayles on drums. The church is located at 26 Meeting House Lane. This annual event is free and open to the public.

On August 11 (2018) we returned to Gordon Hall at Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 27th annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, (Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood) with special guests Jeff Barnhart and Craig Grant. The program featured the music of Fats Waller, and Jeff certainly did him proud. The joint was really jumping! For information and tickets to Music Mountain concerts call 860-824-7126 or click on TICKETS. . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS

On July 8 (2018) we performed at Butch Butterworth's 27th annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Cynthia Fabian, Tom Artin, Noel Kaletsky, Charlie Freeman, and Jim Fryer. The Polo matches start at 3, and we play from 6 to 8 pm. For details go to the Giant Valley Polo Club Website: or email Jean Hadley: berje53@yahoo.com . Marce Enright wrote a fine report about the 2014 concert, with photos.

On Saturday, May 5 (2018) we returned to Folly Farm in the heart of the Farmington Valley to perform for Ron's Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby Day party to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Great cause, beautiful location, great food/drink, silent/live auction, and hot jazz from 2:30 to 4 PM. (The fun continues until 7.) The address is 75 Hartford Road in Simsbury, CT, 06070. For info, email info@ronsrun.org. ....TICKETS...

On Friday, April 27 (2018) the GJB performed with special guests in Pawling, NY as part of the Pawling Concert Series. The concert was a huge success, with a standing ovation and an encore request. Our all-star lineup included Alex Owen (direct from New Orleans) on cornet and vocals, Dr. John Clark (leader of Boston's Wolverine Jazz Band) on clarinet and saxophone, Jim Fryer (direct from Vince Giordono's Nighthawks) on trombone and vocals, Cynthia Sayer (direct from Manhattan) on banjo and vocals, Charlie Freeman on piano, and Molly Sayles on drums. . . . . Newspaper Review of the Concert: ..... Map & Directions:

On Monday, March 5 (2018) the GJB performed at Evergreen Woods, near Bill Miller's Castle in North Branford with Tom Boates, Charlie Freeman, and Joel Schiavone. This began at 7:30 PM and was Free and open to the public. . . . . Map & Directions:

On February 20 (2018) the GJB was back in Cheshire for another Mardi Gras concert in Nelson Hall at Elim Park with special guest Gerard Carelli, a fine trombonist and vocalist you may recall from our days at the Chowderpot. Gerard has been busy since then with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra, the Ray Charles Orchestra, and as a soloist with his own big band at the Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room and the Waldorf-Astoria. Noel Kaletsky and Russ Whitman were with us on clarinets and saxophones, along with Tom Palinko on drums and the incomparable Jeff Barnhart on the Steinway grand piano. Nelson Hall is a very comfortable 300-seat recital hall. For tickets and info about upcoming events there call 203-699-5495 or click on TICKETS. The address is 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 . . . . PHOTOS by Terry Wild . . . . Review & photos from our 2016 concert . . .

On Sunday, November 19 the GJB performed from 2 to 3:30 PM with Tom Artin and Cynthia Fabian and pianist Ian Frenkel at the Westport Senior Center, located at 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport CT 06880. The phone number is 203-341-5099. This concert was free and open to the public. We had a very large and appreciative crowd.

On Sunday, September 10 (2017) we were back at the First Congregational Church in Madison for a Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a picnic on the lawn with Jerry Zigmont on trombone and vocals, and Tom Palinko on drums The church is located at 26 Meeting House Lane. This event is free and open to the public. We'll be back on September 9, 2018.

On Saturday, September 9 (2017) we returned to Gordon Hall at Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 26th annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, (Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood) with special guests Cynthia Fabian, Tom Boates, and Dave Didriksen on drums, filling in for Bob Bequillard. For more information and tickets to Music Mountain concerts call 860-824-7126. . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS

On Sunday, July 30 (2017) the GJB performed with special guests Jim Fryer (trombone), Jim Lawlor (drums), and Noel Kaletsky (clarinet/saxophone) for the Tri-State Jazz Society. The concert was at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, located at 29 Warwick Road in Haddonfield, New Jersey. For tickets and information about future Tri-State concerts go to the Tri-State Jazz Society Website.

On July 9 (2017) we returned to Butch Butterworth's annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert at the Giant Valley Farm, 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Tom Artin and Jim Fryer on trombone, Noel Kaletsky on reeds, and vocalist Cynthia Fabian. Marce Enright wrote a fine report about the 2014 concert, with photos. Giant Valley Polo Club Website:

On Saturday, May 6 (2017) we returned to Folly Farm in the heart of the Farmington Valley to perform for Ron's Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby Day party to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Great cause, beautiful location, great food/drink, silent/live auction, and hot jazz from 2:30 to 4 PM. (The fun continued until 7.) The address is 75 Hartford Road in Simsbury, CT, 06070. For info, email info@ronsrun.org. Tickets can be purchased from the Ron's Run website.

On Monday, April 24 (2017) the GJB performed on Broadway (in New Haven) in a publicity event to announce the construction of a new L. L. Bean store opening soon. Our guests were trombonist Jim Fryer and drummer Molly Sayles. There were speeches by the mayor and various corporation officials.

A Magical Night in the French Quarter:
On March 25 (2017) the GJB performed at the Milford Yacht Club for the Maren Sanchez Home Foundation's first annual fundraiser. The Foundation's mission is "to empower girls to defend themselves against emotional, psychological and verbal manipulation and physical violence." This event raised funds to continue the Foundation's self-defense programs, work shops, camps and children's books. It was a magical night with a New Orleans- themed buffet dinner, silent and live auction, bourbon tasting, live music by the GJB, and more! Tickets for future events can be purchased by emailing jcampbell.mshf@gmail.com or by phone at (203)306-8638. . . . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS:

On Sunday, November 13 the GJB performed from 4 to 5:15 PM at Essex Meadows, located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, CT, with guest trombonist Bob Hovey. These concerts are free and open to the public.

On November 6, 2016 the GJB performed with Craig Grant and Cynthia Fabian for a very large and appreciative crowd at the Westport Senior Center, located at 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport CT 06880. The phone number is 203-341-5099. This concert was free and open to the public.

On September 11 (2016) we were back in Madison at the First Congregational Church, located at 26 Meeting House Lane for a Jazz service from 9:45 to 11 AM, followed by a picnic on the lawn with guest trombonist Jerry Zigmont.

On August 27 (2016) the GJB performed from noon to 3 pm at the Chester Fair, on Kirtland Terrace, (just off RT. 154) in Chester, CT, 06412. . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS. . .

On July 13 (2016) we were be back on the Green in Fairfield for our annual free concert under the stars from 6:30 until 8 pm with trombonist Art Baron and vocalist Cynthia Fabian. . . MAP & DIRECTIONS:

On July 10 (2016) we returned to Butch Butterworth's annual Big Feathers Polo Tournament/Jazz Concert from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Giant Valley Farm, at 640 Tuttle Avenue in Hamden, with special guests Tom Artin on trombone, Noel Kaletsky on reeds, vocalist Cynthia Fabian. Marce Enright wrote a fine report about the 2014 concert, with photos.

On June 11 (2016) we returned to Gordon Hall at Music Mountain in Falls Village, CT for our 25th annual concert at the string quartet capital of the universe, (Connecticut's answer to Tanglewood) with special guest Jane Campedelli, back from Florida for a rare appearance with the GJB, and Craig Grant on trombone. For more information and tickets to other Music Mt. concerts call 860-824-7126. . . . MAP & DIRECTIONS. . .

On June 5 (2016) we returned to St. John�s Episcopal Church in Washington, Connecticut, located just a few miles north of Danbury at 78 Green Hill Road with special guests Jane Campedelli, (flying back from Florida for a rare appearance with the GJB, and Tom Boates on trombone. For more info about the concert series (and to suggest your favorite jazz band for future concerts) you can call St. John�s at 860-868-2527 or send email stjohnschurch@snet.net . All concerts at St. John's start at 5 PM.

On May 7, 2016 we returned to Folly Farm in the heart of the Farmington Valley to perform for Ron's Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby Day party to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Great cause, beautiful location, great food/drink, silent/live auction, and hot jazz from 2:30 to 4 PM. (The fun continued until 7.) The address is 75 Hartford Road in Simsbury, CT, 06070. Our guest trombonist-vocalist was Skip Hughes, with Mark Vigorito on second cornet.

On Fat Tuesday, February 9 (2016) the GJB was back in Cheshire for another Mardi Gras concert at 7:30 pm in Nelson Hall at Elim Park with special guests Jim Fryer, Mark Vigorito, and Skip Hughes. Nelson Hall is a very comfortable 300-seat recital hall with a Steinway grand piano. For more info and tickets to future events you can call 203-699-5495 or visit the Events section of their website. . . . . Map & Directions . . . Review & photos

On Feb 6, 2016 Joel Schiavone presented a special show at the Guilford VFW. It was a recording session with live audience, featuring the Galvanized Jazz Band with Herb Gardner, Cynthia Fabian, Gim Burton, Pat Keough, and Andy Rubenoff. The theme was Bittersweet Songs about Breakups through the Ages!, and a CD recording will be made available. The VFW hall is located at 104 Mill Rd, Guilford, CT 06437.

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