Jazz in the Square in Boston has been bringing in fine jazz bands from across eastern Massachusetts for our monthly concerts for seven years. I mostly have hired bands where I knew one or more of the musicians, but when I listened to a couple songs from the website linked to in an email sent to me by Jean-Marie Corrois promoting his band, the JMC Quartet, I decided to bring in this group that I had no previous knowledge of.
I made the right decision. Between my and the band's promotion we had a good turnout. The concert was superb, with a mix of Jean-marie's originals, many of which had a compelling African influence, and a number of pieces by European composers that don't usually get much (any) play in Boston.
The crowd was very enthusiastic throughout the evening. Several people mentioned to me that they thought this was the best band we had ever had; one of them was the leader of one of the bands that has played for us!
I highly recommend the JMC Quartet.
Bob Tumposky
For Jazz in the Square
I recently had the very good fortune to attend a show by the JMC Quartet at the Jazz in the Square series in Roslindale, MA. These guys sound like they've been playing together for years! A terrific, tight
quartet, anchored by drummer Jean-marie Corrois, with bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa, pianist Gilson Schachnik and saxophonist Bill vint, set the tone for a solid night of jazz -paying tribute along the way to various composers and musicians. Swing, post bop, beautiful ballads and good old fashioned hard core jazz all come to mind when hearing the music. Seamless trading of solos, together with the overall musicianship of each player made for a memorable time. Go see these guys!
A. Drummond
Host, Jazz Journeys
Cyberstationusa.com
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June 19th, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
June 5th, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
May 29th, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
May 1st, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
April 23rd, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
February 20th, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tosca
14 North Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2234
(781) 740-0080
www.toscahingham.com
February 9th, 2010
En Route Trio
Stork Club Boston
604 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 391-0256
www.storkclubboston.com
February 3rd, 2010
with Lynn Jolicoeur
Tavolino
33 East Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-8600
www.tavolinorestaurant.us
January 23rd, 2010
En Route Trio
Stork Club
604 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 391-0256
www.storkclubboston.com
January 21st, 2010
En Route Trio
Slade's Bar & Grill
958 Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-4600
www.sladesbar.com
January 12th, 2010
JMC Quartet
The Goddard House - Open to the Public
165 Chestnut St
Brookline, MA 02445-7573
(617) 731-8500
www.goddardhouse.org
January 8th, 2010
JMC Quartet
Jazz In The Square
Roslindale, MA
www.jazzinthesquare.net
December 31st, 2009
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
(508) 347-3362
www.osv.org
December 22nd, 2009
JMC Quartet
The Beehive
541 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-0069
www.beehiveboston.com
December 15th, 2009
with Lynn Jolicoeur
The Copper Stallion
538 Main Street
Fiskdale, Massachusetts 01518
(508) 347-2100
www.copperstallion.com
December 5th, 2009
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Private Event
November 6th, 2009
JMC Quartet
Amazing Things Arts Center
160 Hollis St
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 405-2787
www.amazingthings.org
October 3rd, 2009 - 3pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Westborough’s Arts in Common Festival
Link
September 16th, 2009
Duo with Chris Bailly, Piano
OM Restaurant
92 Winthrop Street
Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 576-2800
www.omrestaurant.com
September 12th, 2009 - 8:30pm to 11:30pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Old Sturbridge Village - Fundraising Gala
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
(508) 347-3362
www.osv.org
September 2, 2009
JMC Quartet
The Fireplace
1634 Beacon Street
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
(617) 975-1900
www.fireplacerest.com
August 7th, 2009 - 6pm to 9pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
(508) 347-3362
www.osv.org
July 30th, 2009 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
The Copper Stallion
538 Main Street
Fiskdale, Massachusetts 01518
(508) 347-2100
www.copperstallion.com
July 24th, 2009 - 6pm to 9pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
(508) 347-3362
www.osv.org
July 10-11th and July 17-18th
Percussionist
Concord Youth Theater
358 Baker Avenue
PO Box 652
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-1482
www.concordyouththeatre.org
June 30th, 2009 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
with Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse
The Copper Stallion
538 Main Street
Fiskdale, Massachusetts 01518
(508) 347-2100
www.copperstallion.com
April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2009
Percussionist
Aspects of Love Musical
Stonehill Arts Theater
320 Washington Street
Easton, Massachusetts 02357
(508) 565-1000
Website
March 21st, 22nd, 27th, 30th, 2009
Percussionist
Aspects of Love Musical
Stonehill Arts Theater
320 Washington Street
Easton, Massachusetts 02357
(508) 565-1000
Website
February 25, 2009
JMC Quartet
Ryles
212 Hampshire St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-9330 www.rylesjazz.com
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