NOTICE:
CANCELLED - First Night Chatham will only hold outdoor events this year. Hope to be back in 2022!
December 31, 2021 (Friday) - New Year's Eve!
The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet celebrates the coming New Year at the Orpheum Theater, Main Street, Chatham MA
Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
First Night Chatham
Performance from 1:00-1:45pm
NOTE: First Night button required for admission. Info at First Night Chatham website.
CANCELLED - First Night Chatham will only hold outdoor events this year. Hope to be back in 2022!
December 31, 2021 (Friday) - New Year's Eve!
The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet celebrates the coming New Year at the Orpheum Theater, Main Street, Chatham MA
Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
First Night Chatham
Performance from 1:00-1:45pm
NOTE: First Night button required for admission. Info at First Night Chatham website.
November 28, 2021 (Sunday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quintet with Marcelle Gauvin in Concert
"Our Favorite Things, Part 3" - Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Evan Carley (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Details TBA
"Our Favorite Things, Part 3" - Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Evan Carley (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Details TBA
October 24, 2021 (Sunday) - Dennis Costa & Bruce Abbott at the Pump House Music Works
Dennis and Bruce perform selections from their album "Echoes of a Century"
Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Doors open at 4:00pm, Concert at 5:00pm. $20 General Admission.
Dennis and Bruce perform selections from their album "Echoes of a Century"
Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Doors open at 4:00pm, Concert at 5:00pm. $20 General Admission.
October 10, 2021 (Sunday) - In Concert: A Tribute to Paul Desmond & Jim Hall
Bruce joins jazz trio "The Conversation" (Mitch Seidman - guitar, Jerry Wilfong - bass, Paul Mason - drums) for a musical tribute to saxophonist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm. $25 General Admission.
Bruce joins jazz trio "The Conversation" (Mitch Seidman - guitar, Jerry Wilfong - bass, Paul Mason - drums) for a musical tribute to saxophonist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm. $25 General Admission.
October 8, 2021 (Friday) - Grand Cru, Hyannis MA
Jazz with Bart Weisman featuring Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 7:00-10:00pm
Jazz with Bart Weisman featuring Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 7:00-10:00pm
August 29, 2021 (Sunday) - Dennis Costa & Bruce Abbott at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
Guitarist Dennis Costa joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. Bruce & Dennis will be performing selections from their album "Echoes of a Century" including Gershwin’s “Three Preludes” and a medley from “Porgy & Bess”, Ravel’s “Pièce en Forme de Habanera”, a medley of music from the film “Black Orpheus” by Jobim and Bonfá, and Ralph Towner’s “Icarus”. Concert will be held outside under a tent in the sculpture garden. In case of rain the concert will be held indoors at the museum.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 508-385-4477
Concert from 4:30-5:30pm - Admission $18 (members $15)
Guitarist Dennis Costa joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. Bruce & Dennis will be performing selections from their album "Echoes of a Century" including Gershwin’s “Three Preludes” and a medley from “Porgy & Bess”, Ravel’s “Pièce en Forme de Habanera”, a medley of music from the film “Black Orpheus” by Jobim and Bonfá, and Ralph Towner’s “Icarus”. Concert will be held outside under a tent in the sculpture garden. In case of rain the concert will be held indoors at the museum.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 508-385-4477
Concert from 4:30-5:30pm - Admission $18 (members $15)
August 12, 2021 (Thursday) - "Backyard Troubadors" with vocalist Dawn Derow and guitarist Peter Calo
Performing music by the artists that made The TROUBADOUR WEST musical shrine shine. Featuring music by Carly Simon, Jimmy Webb, Linda Ronstadt, Van Morison, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, The Eagles, Guns N Roses, Johnny Cash, and more.
Wellfleet Preservation Hall Backyard Concert Series
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 305 Main Street, Wellfleet MA
Concert at 6:00pm (NOTE: this is a change from the original 7pm start!). Admission $25 in advance ($26 at the door if available)
Please note that this is an outdoor concert. In the event of rain or other need the concert will take place indoors. (NOTE: this is a change from the original plan for an Aug 13 rain date!)
Performing music by the artists that made The TROUBADOUR WEST musical shrine shine. Featuring music by Carly Simon, Jimmy Webb, Linda Ronstadt, Van Morison, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, The Eagles, Guns N Roses, Johnny Cash, and more.
Wellfleet Preservation Hall Backyard Concert Series
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 305 Main Street, Wellfleet MA
Concert at 6:00pm (NOTE: this is a change from the original 7pm start!). Admission $25 in advance ($26 at the door if available)
Please note that this is an outdoor concert. In the event of rain or other need the concert will take place indoors. (NOTE: this is a change from the original plan for an Aug 13 rain date!)
August 8, 2021 (Sunday) - NOTE: The originally scheduled Saturday night concert has been cancelled. This will be Sunday only.
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $25
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $25
August 2, 2021 (Monday) - In Concert: Vocalist Krisanthi Pappas with the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet
As part of this year's Provincetown Jazz Festival this concert will take place at the
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 508-394-7100
307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664
Concert at 8:00pm. Admission $30
As part of this year's Provincetown Jazz Festival this concert will take place at the
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 508-394-7100
307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664
Concert at 8:00pm. Admission $30
July 13, 2021 (Tuesday) 9:00-11:00
Bubala's By The Bay - 183 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657 - (508) 487-0773
Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute)
No cover.
Bubala's By The Bay - 183 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657 - (508) 487-0773
Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute)
No cover.
April 25, 2021 (Sunday) - Virtual Concert streaming live from the Cape Cod Museum of Art
Guitarist Dennis Costa joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. Bruce & Dennis will be performing selections from their new album "Echoes of a Century" including Gershwin’s “Three Preludes” and a medley from “Porgy & Bess”, Ravel’s “Pièce en Forme de Habanera”, a medley of music from the film “Black Orpheus” by Jobim and Bonfá, and Ralph Towner’s “Icarus”.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 508-385-4477
Concert from 4:30-5:30pm - Admission (virtual tickets only) $10
Streaming on YouTube Live
Guitarist Dennis Costa joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. Bruce & Dennis will be performing selections from their new album "Echoes of a Century" including Gershwin’s “Three Preludes” and a medley from “Porgy & Bess”, Ravel’s “Pièce en Forme de Habanera”, a medley of music from the film “Black Orpheus” by Jobim and Bonfá, and Ralph Towner’s “Icarus”.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 508-385-4477
Concert from 4:30-5:30pm - Admission (virtual tickets only) $10
Streaming on YouTube Live
"Live" on Facebook starting January 26th at 5pm. Bruce Abbott (saxophone & flute) and Fabiano de Castro (piano) perform a virtual video concert of their original compositions. Guest appearances by Ron Ormsby (bass), Bart Weisman (drums) and Alua Nascimento (percussion).
December 20, 2020 (Sunday) at 3pm
Open Mic Classical Online
Bruce will be the guest featured performer for Open Mic Classical Online via Zoom. He will be performing selections from his newly released solo album Beneath the Stars including his original composition "Five Vignettes for Solo Saxophone". Interested musicians are also invited to sign up to perform. It's a free program and donations are accepted.
Visit the Open Mic website for the Zoom link and other info.
Open Mic Classical Online
Bruce will be the guest featured performer for Open Mic Classical Online via Zoom. He will be performing selections from his newly released solo album Beneath the Stars including his original composition "Five Vignettes for Solo Saxophone". Interested musicians are also invited to sign up to perform. It's a free program and donations are accepted.
Visit the Open Mic website for the Zoom link and other info.
Wednesday Jazz @ Del Mar Bar & Bistro
Del Mar Bar & Bistro - 907 Main Street, Chatham MA 02633 - 508-945-9988
Bruce joins bassist Matt Brown and his jazz trio on the following Wednesdays: July 3, July 17, July 31; August 7, August 14, August 28.
Reservations highly recommended if you plan to dine and want a table (ask to be in the music area). Seats at the bar are first-come, first-served and there is a waiting list, so be sure to put your name on it if you want to sit at the bar. There are also some cushy couches and chairs right by the band if you just want to sit and have a drink while you listen to the music.
July 10, 2019 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:30pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet at Arts Foundation of Cape Cod / TD Bank Summer Concert Series
Steve Ahern (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Kate Gould Park, Main Street, Chatham MA
Free admission, bring chairs/blankets. Weather permitting.
July 14 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:15pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute)
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
July 23 (Tuesday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Bruce joins the Beat Greens (Jerusha Korim, vocals & Rick Arnoldi, guitar) along with percussionist Lisa Brown in concert at the Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. The Beat Greens play a whimsical blend of folk-style oldies, trad and originals.
CCNS Salt Pond Visitor Center - 50 Nauset Road (corner of Route 6), Eastham MA - 508-255-3421
July 24, 2019 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:15pm
Jazz Flute Summit - A First for Cape Cod! Featuring Steve Ahern & Bruce Abbott from the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet and Nick Suchecki & Ryder Corey, the Next Generation of Jazz, with Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Commercial Street, Provincetown MA
Admission $15
July 28 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:30pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute) play jazz in the outdoor garden seating area.
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
July 29, 2019 (Monday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet with vocalist Leslie Boyle in concert. Leslie Boyle (vocals), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), Steve Ahern (trumpet) and Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute). Eastham Windmill Green - across from Eastham Town Hall at 2500 State Highway (Route 6), Eastham MA 02642
Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, etc.
NOTE: This concert is weather permitting and no rain date is scheduled.
August 10 & 11 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $20 ($18 members)
August 12, 2019 (Monday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Fred Fried Jazz Quintet in concert. Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Marcelle Gauvin (vocals), Mike Lavoie (bass), Mike Matsuki (drums) and Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute).
Eastham Windmill Green - across from Eastham Town Hall at 2500 State Highway (Route 6), Eastham MA 02642
Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, etc.
NOTE: This concert is weather permitting and no rain date is scheduled.
August 18 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:30pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute) play jazz in the outdoor garden seating area.
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
August 21, 2019 (Wednesday) - Vocalist Dane Vannatter in concert with the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet
Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM) - 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA 02657 - 508-487-1750
Concert at 6:00pm. Admission $15
August 23, 2019 (Friday) - Grand Cru, Hyannis MA
Jeanne O’Connor (vocals) with Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Paul McWilliams (piano), Ed Tourge (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 8:00-11:00pm
September 5, 2019 (Sunday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
"Playing Favorites" - Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
The quartet members select some of their favorite songs to perform.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 ($18 members)- includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
Trio Vivo concert weekend! The programs will include the world premiere performance of Bruce's new composition for the trio, Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe!
October 26, 2019 (Saturday) - Trio Vivo in concert - 2:00-3:15pm
The Eastham Public Library presents Trio Vivo in concert.
Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Road, Eastham MA 02642 - 508.240.5950
Free admission.
October 27, 2019 (Sunday) - Trio Vivo in concert - New time: 2:30-3:30pm
Music 320 of the Federated Church of Hyannis presents Trio Vivo in concert.
Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601 - 508.775.0298
Admission $20 at the door.
Free copy of the CD Trio Vivo: Uncommon with each paid admission!
February 22 & 23, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) - Cape Symphony presents "The Tonys: Broadway's Best"
Bruce will be playing alto saxophone with the Cape Symphony as part of their CapePOPS series in this tribute to Tony Award-winning Broadway shows. Guest conductor and arranger Peter Mansfield will be at the podium.
Cape Symphony - Barnstable Center for the Performing Arts, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601
Saturday at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm
Tickets available online at capesymphony.org
March 1, 2020 (Sunday) - Concert at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
Pianist James Rosenblum joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. They will present "From Classical Music to Popular Song" featuring music from Ravel and Mussorgsky to Mancini and Lennon & McCartney.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 60 Hope Lane, Dennis MA 02638 - 508-385-4477
Concert from 2:30-3:30pm - Admission $18, $15 members
NOTE: March 28th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
March 28, 2020 (Saturday) - Grand Cru, Hyannis MA
With Bart Weisman (drums), Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), & Bruce Abbott (sax & flute).
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 8:00-11:00pm
NOTE: March 29th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
March 29, 2020 (Sunday) - Original Jazz with Cape Cod Jazz Quartet
The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet will perform a program of original jazz composed by members of the ensemble - Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). Join us for an afternoon of original music by the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet!
Brewster Ladies Library - 1822 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631 - 508-896-3913
Concert from 2:00-3:00pm - Free admission
NOTE: April 19th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
April 19, 2020 (Sunday) - Dennis Costa & Bruce Abbott in Concert
From jazz to classical to world music, guitarist Dennis Costa and saxophonist Bruce Abbott will present a program that traverses the eclectic mix they've developed during the past 35 years of performing together.
Pump House Music Works - 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield RI 02879 - 401-824-9971
Doors at 5:00pm, Concert at 6:00pm. Admission $20.
NOTE: May 2nd is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
May 2, 2020 (Saturday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quintet with Marcelle Gauvin in Concert
"Our Favorite Things, Part 2" - Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 7:30pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
July 15, 2020 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:30pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet at Arts Foundation of Cape Cod /TD Bank Summer Concert Series
Steve Ahern (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Kate Gould Park, Main Street, Chatham MA
Free admission, bring chairs/blankets. Weather permitting.
July 18 & 19, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $20 ($18 members)
August 3, 2020 (Monday) - Vocalist Tedi Marsh in Jobim & Legrand tribute concert
Celebrating the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim & Michel Legrand with Tedi Marsh (vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fabiano de Castro (piano) from São Paulo Brazil, Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 8:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
August 5, 2020 (Wednesday) - Vocalist Dane Vannatter in concert with the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet
Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM) - 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA 02657 - 508-487-1750
Concert from 6:00-7:15pm. Admission $15
August 7, 2020 (Friday) - Vocalist Tedi Marsh in concert
Music from the movies with songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Michel Legrand and many more! Tedi Marsh (vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fabiano de Castro (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums).
Cotuit Center for the Arts - 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit MA 02635 - 508-428-0669
Concert at 7:30pm
August 16, 2020 (Sunday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
"Our Favorite Things, Part 3" - Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
August 31, 2020 (Monday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Parker's River Beach, South Yarmouth MA
Concert 6:00-7:30pm - Free admission
October 4, 2020 (Sunday) - Trio Vivo in Concert
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - cabaret style seating for 20 attendees. BYO refreshments.
NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic this concert is limited to 20 attendees. All tickets are sold in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door.
December 6, 2020 (Saturday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quintet with Marcelle Gauvin in Concert
Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
As always, it's best to contact venues to confirm performances before traveling.
Del Mar Bar & Bistro - 907 Main Street, Chatham MA 02633 - 508-945-9988
Bruce joins bassist Matt Brown and his jazz trio on the following Wednesdays: July 3, July 17, July 31; August 7, August 14, August 28.
Reservations highly recommended if you plan to dine and want a table (ask to be in the music area). Seats at the bar are first-come, first-served and there is a waiting list, so be sure to put your name on it if you want to sit at the bar. There are also some cushy couches and chairs right by the band if you just want to sit and have a drink while you listen to the music.
July 10, 2019 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:30pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet at Arts Foundation of Cape Cod / TD Bank Summer Concert Series
Steve Ahern (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Kate Gould Park, Main Street, Chatham MA
Free admission, bring chairs/blankets. Weather permitting.
July 14 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:15pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute)
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
July 23 (Tuesday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Bruce joins the Beat Greens (Jerusha Korim, vocals & Rick Arnoldi, guitar) along with percussionist Lisa Brown in concert at the Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. The Beat Greens play a whimsical blend of folk-style oldies, trad and originals.
CCNS Salt Pond Visitor Center - 50 Nauset Road (corner of Route 6), Eastham MA - 508-255-3421
July 24, 2019 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:15pm
Jazz Flute Summit - A First for Cape Cod! Featuring Steve Ahern & Bruce Abbott from the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet and Nick Suchecki & Ryder Corey, the Next Generation of Jazz, with Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Commercial Street, Provincetown MA
Admission $15
July 28 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:30pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute) play jazz in the outdoor garden seating area.
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
July 29, 2019 (Monday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet with vocalist Leslie Boyle in concert. Leslie Boyle (vocals), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), Bart Weisman (drums), Steve Ahern (trumpet) and Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute). Eastham Windmill Green - across from Eastham Town Hall at 2500 State Highway (Route 6), Eastham MA 02642
Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, etc.
NOTE: This concert is weather permitting and no rain date is scheduled.
August 10 & 11 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $20 ($18 members)
August 12, 2019 (Monday) - Free Concert from 7:00-8:00pm
Fred Fried Jazz Quintet in concert. Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Marcelle Gauvin (vocals), Mike Lavoie (bass), Mike Matsuki (drums) and Bruce Abbott (saxes/flute).
Eastham Windmill Green - across from Eastham Town Hall at 2500 State Highway (Route 6), Eastham MA 02642
Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, etc.
NOTE: This concert is weather permitting and no rain date is scheduled.
August 18 (Sunday) - Jazz@Karoo - 4:30-6:30pm
Fred Fried (8-string guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax/flute) play jazz in the outdoor garden seating area.
Karoo Restaurant - At the Main Street Mercantile, 3 Main Street, Eastham MA 02642 - 508-255-8288
Fabulous South African inspired cuisine.
August 21, 2019 (Wednesday) - Vocalist Dane Vannatter in concert with the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet
Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM) - 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA 02657 - 508-487-1750
Concert at 6:00pm. Admission $15
August 23, 2019 (Friday) - Grand Cru, Hyannis MA
Jeanne O’Connor (vocals) with Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Paul McWilliams (piano), Ed Tourge (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums)
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 8:00-11:00pm
September 5, 2019 (Sunday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
"Playing Favorites" - Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
The quartet members select some of their favorite songs to perform.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 ($18 members)- includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
Trio Vivo concert weekend! The programs will include the world premiere performance of Bruce's new composition for the trio, Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe!
October 26, 2019 (Saturday) - Trio Vivo in concert - 2:00-3:15pm
The Eastham Public Library presents Trio Vivo in concert.
Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Road, Eastham MA 02642 - 508.240.5950
Free admission.
October 27, 2019 (Sunday) - Trio Vivo in concert - New time: 2:30-3:30pm
Music 320 of the Federated Church of Hyannis presents Trio Vivo in concert.
Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601 - 508.775.0298
Admission $20 at the door.
Free copy of the CD Trio Vivo: Uncommon with each paid admission!
February 22 & 23, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) - Cape Symphony presents "The Tonys: Broadway's Best"
Bruce will be playing alto saxophone with the Cape Symphony as part of their CapePOPS series in this tribute to Tony Award-winning Broadway shows. Guest conductor and arranger Peter Mansfield will be at the podium.
Cape Symphony - Barnstable Center for the Performing Arts, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601
Saturday at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm
Tickets available online at capesymphony.org
March 1, 2020 (Sunday) - Concert at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
Pianist James Rosenblum joins Bruce as part of the Music & More Concert Series. They will present "From Classical Music to Popular Song" featuring music from Ravel and Mussorgsky to Mancini and Lennon & McCartney.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - 60 Hope Lane, Dennis MA 02638 - 508-385-4477
Concert from 2:30-3:30pm - Admission $18, $15 members
NOTE: March 28th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
March 28, 2020 (Saturday) - Grand Cru, Hyannis MA
With Bart Weisman (drums), Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), & Bruce Abbott (sax & flute).
Grand Cru in the Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Road (Route 132), Hyannis MA 02631
No cover, full bar and menu - Music from 8:00-11:00pm
NOTE: March 29th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
March 29, 2020 (Sunday) - Original Jazz with Cape Cod Jazz Quartet
The Cape Cod Jazz Quartet will perform a program of original jazz composed by members of the ensemble - Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). Join us for an afternoon of original music by the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet!
Brewster Ladies Library - 1822 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631 - 508-896-3913
Concert from 2:00-3:00pm - Free admission
NOTE: April 19th is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
April 19, 2020 (Sunday) - Dennis Costa & Bruce Abbott in Concert
From jazz to classical to world music, guitarist Dennis Costa and saxophonist Bruce Abbott will present a program that traverses the eclectic mix they've developed during the past 35 years of performing together.
Pump House Music Works - 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield RI 02879 - 401-824-9971
Doors at 5:00pm, Concert at 6:00pm. Admission $20.
NOTE: May 2nd is cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
May 2, 2020 (Saturday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quintet with Marcelle Gauvin in Concert
"Our Favorite Things, Part 2" - Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 7:30pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
July 15, 2020 (Wednesday) - Concert from 6:00-7:30pm
Cape Cod Jazz Quintet at Arts Foundation of Cape Cod /TD Bank Summer Concert Series
Steve Ahern (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums)
Kate Gould Park, Main Street, Chatham MA
Free admission, bring chairs/blankets. Weather permitting.
July 18 & 19, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shower The People - A Musical Tribute To James Taylor - Bruce joins guitarist/singer Greg Johnson and his band.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm - $20 ($18 members)
August 3, 2020 (Monday) - Vocalist Tedi Marsh in Jobim & Legrand tribute concert
Celebrating the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim & Michel Legrand with Tedi Marsh (vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fabiano de Castro (piano) from São Paulo Brazil, Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 8:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
August 5, 2020 (Wednesday) - Vocalist Dane Vannatter in concert with the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet
Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM) - 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA 02657 - 508-487-1750
Concert from 6:00-7:15pm. Admission $15
August 7, 2020 (Friday) - Vocalist Tedi Marsh in concert
Music from the movies with songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Michel Legrand and many more! Tedi Marsh (vocals), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fabiano de Castro (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums).
Cotuit Center for the Arts - 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit MA 02635 - 508-428-0669
Concert at 7:30pm
August 16, 2020 (Sunday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
"Our Favorite Things, Part 3" - Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
August 31, 2020 (Monday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quartet in Concert
Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Parker's River Beach, South Yarmouth MA
Concert 6:00-7:30pm - Free admission
October 4, 2020 (Sunday) - Trio Vivo in Concert
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - cabaret style seating for 20 attendees. BYO refreshments.
NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic this concert is limited to 20 attendees. All tickets are sold in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door.
December 6, 2020 (Saturday) - Fred Fried/Bruce Abbott Quintet with Marcelle Gauvin in Concert
Vocalist Marcelle Gauvin joins Fred Fried (8-string guitar), Bruce Abbott (sax/flute), Mike Lavoie (bass) & Miki Matsuki (drums).
Cultural Center of Cape Cod - 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth MA 02664 - 508-394-7100
Concert at 3:00pm - Admission $20 - includes complimentary refreshments at intermission.
As always, it's best to contact venues to confirm performances before traveling.