Archived Performances: 2012

2012 Napa Valley Opera House with (L to R): Howard Alden, Quentin Baxter, Andreas Oberg, and Ben Tucker

2012 Napa Valley Opera House with (L to R): Howard Alden, Quentin Baxter, Andreas Oberg, and Ben Tucker. Mike Oria Photography

2012 Performances

January
1/3/12 Inauguration Party for Hon. Mayor Edna Jackson. Savannah Civic Center w/Ben Tucker & Friends, incl. Howard Paul, Eric Jones, Jody Espina, Sean Boldon

1/4/12 Savannah Economic Development Authority Red Carpet Dinner, Savannah GA Howard Paul & Ben Tucker Duo

1/10/12 Savannah Jazz Orchestra perform for MLK Concert. JEA Savannah 7PM Open and free to the public

1/12/12 RedFish Hilton Head SC with John Brackett Trio featuring Delbert Felix & Howard Paul

1/15/12 Jepson Center, Telfair Museum of Art with Jeremy Davis Trio. 7PM Private Function

1/18/12 – 1/21/12 NAMM SHOW Anaheim CA

1/19/12 University of Southern California Workshop, noon: Jazz Guitar History, Architecture and Performance Characteristics (contact Pat Kelley for details)

1/23/12 Don Hennessy Memorial Jam at Gennaro’s Italian Restaurant, N. Charleston SC 6PM-9PM

1/26/12 Moon River, Savannah Jody Espina/Howard Paul Quartet for the Georgia Music Educators Convention 10PM –

1/27/12 Georgia Music Educators Jazz Orchestra 4PM at Oglethorpe Theater, International Trade Centers, Savannah.

February
2/3/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC w/Bob James & Howard Paul. 8-11PM Reservations Required

2/4/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC w/Bob James & Howard Paul. 8-11PM Reservations Required

2/9/12 The RedFish in Hilton Head Island w/John Brackett Trio 6:30-9:30PM

2/11/12 Palmetto Bluff, SC Schramsberg Wine Dinner w/Howard Paul & Ben Tucker. Special guest Kim Pelote. (reservations required – tickets available via Palmetto Bluff)

2/15/12 Ruth’s Chris Savannah – Howard Paul/Ben Tucker- Special Fundraising Dinner for Mayor Edna Jackson

2/16/12 Yoshi’s Oakland! Bob James & Howard Paul

2/12 The TPC Sawgrass FL PGA Dinner w/Howard Paul & Ben Tucker, Craig Stadler Wounded Warriors Project and Benedetto Guitar Signing Event (private)

2/18/12 Miner Family Vineyards Concert in the Cave. Bob James & Howard Paul

2/24/12 B. Matthews on Bay Street, Savannah. w/Ricardo Ochoa (violin) 6-9PM. Great local restaurant!

March
3/3/12 Tybee Social Club/Savannah Philharmonic Jazz Fundraiser – Guest appearance with the Julie Wilde & Bohemian Dream Band (3-4PM)

3/3/12 Palmetto Bluff, SC Small Batch Dinner! Howard Paul & Ben Tucker. 6:30-9PM. Reservations via Palmetto Bluff

3/4/12 Mansion on Forsyth Park (private event) Guest with Julie Wilde & Bohemian Dream Band

3/9/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Howard Alden & Howard Paul 8-11PM Reservations Required

3/10/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Howard Alden & Howard Paul 8-11PM Reservations Required

3/11/12 Savannah Coastal Jazz Association Concert: Benedetto Players Howard Alden & Howard Paul w/Ben Tucker 5-7PM at The Westin Savannah Harbor.

3/15/12 RedFish Hilton Head with the John Brackett Trio 7PM-9:30PM

3/16/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC, guest with Julie Wilde & Bohemian Dream Band 8PM Reservations Required

3/17/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC, guest with Julie Wilde & Bohemian Dream Band 8PM Reservations Required

3/26/12 Cha Bella, Savannah: Howard Paul/Ben Tucker Duo (private function for SEDA)

3/28/12 The TCP at Sawgrass, Ponte Verdra Beach, FL Miner Wine Dinner & Jazz featuring Howard Paul & Ben Tucker. 7PM –

3/29/12 RedFish in Hilton Head with the John Brackett Trio (Delbert Felix, bass)

3/31/12 Ben Tucker Trio at Savannah State University (private event)

April
4/1/12 Douglass Theatre, Macon: Guest Artist with Earl Klugh 7PM

4/5/12 Cha Bella, Savannah: Howard Paul/Ben Tucker Duo (private event for SEDA)

4/6/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30PM

4/7/12 The Cloisters at Sea Island GA w/Phil Morrison (bass) 5-8PM

4/13/12 Palmetto Bluff Private Event Howard Paul/Ben Tucker Duo

4/14/12 Tybee Wine Fest w/Bohemian Dream Band 2:00-4:15PM

4/14/12 The Jepson Center: 100 Black Men Dinner w/Ben Tucker Trio

4/18/12 Sandfly Bar And Grill w/Ben Tucker for Diabetes Fundraising Event 7-9PM

4/20/12 Savannah River Queen w/Jeremy Davis Trio 6PM (private function)

4/21/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30PM

4/22/12 Armstrong Atlantic State University: Duke Ellington Concert with Savannah Jazz Orchestra 5PM free and open to the public

4/27/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30PM

4/28/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30PM

4/29/12 St. Simons Island – Phil Morrison Duo for Symphony Event 5PM

4/30/12 SMF Golf Tournament

May
5/4/12 Savannah Tall Ship Challenge Private VIP Reception (Visit Savannah) 6:30-8:30PM

5/5/12 The Bamboo Farm “Play It Forward” Rotary Show w/Ben Tucker Quartet 3:30PM

5/5/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30PM

5/11/12 The Pink House, Savannah GA Private Reception

5/12/12 Daniel Island SC w/Jeremy Davis Equinox Band (private event)

5/19/12 Westin Hotel Savannah w/HP Trio (Private Wedding)

June
6/2/12 The NYC Jazz Guitar Festival – Benedetto Workshop w/Howard Paul and David O’Rourke. Smithfield Tavern NYC, 215 West 28th Street. 5-7:45PM. Free and open to the public!

6/8/12 Kiawah Island SC w/Bohemian Dream Band (private event)

6/9/12 Westin Hotel Savannah w/HP Trio (private wedding)

6/15/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Joe Negri & Howard Paul 8-11PM Reservations Required

6/16/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Joe Negri & Howard Paul 8-11PM Reservations Required

6/17/12 Saint SImons Island Jazz In The Park w/Bohemian Dream Band 5PM – open to the public

6/23 Summer Philly Great American Guitar Show

6/24 Summer Philly Great American Guitar Show

6/30 Rancho Alegre Savannah w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30-9:30PM

July
7/7/12 Savannah Golf Club w/HP Trio (private event)

7/11/12 to 7/14/12 The Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Annual Convention, Sheraton Music City. Tickets available to public.

7/1712 to 7/23/12 Bohemian Grove (private events)

7/28/12 Rancho Alegre w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30-9:30PM

August
8/3/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC w/The Bohemian Dream Band 8-11PM

8/4/12 Port Royal Farmers Market (really!) jazz trio from 9-Noon with Victor Varner (guitar) and Delbert Felix (bass)

8/4/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC w/The Bohemian Dream Band 8-11PM

8/17/12 Napa Valley Opera House Concert for Miner Benedetto Wine Release w/Howard Alden, Andreas Oberg & Howard Paul (w/ Ben Tucker & Quentin Baxter) Tickets available on line!

8/23/12 Charlotte NC Ruth’s Chris Miner Wine Diner w/Howard Paul & Ben Tucker Duo (open to the pubic – reservations required)

8/24/12 Asheville NC Ruth’s Chris at Biltmore Village with Miner Wine Diner w/Howard Paul & Ben Tucker Duo (private event)

8/25/12 Linville NC Golf Club Miner Wine Diner w/Howard Paul & Ben Tucker Duo (private event)

September
9/6/12 Savannah Civic Center w/Ben Tucker – United Way Campaign Kickoff

9/9/12 “A Great Day In Savannah” Party w/Jody Espina 4:30PM

9/12/12 Georgia Economic Development Authority Party, Hyatt Hotel w/HP Trio with Jody Espina, Billy Hoffman and Delbert Felix

9/14/12 Beaufort – Low-country Produce Market & Cafe w/Victor Varner Trio 6-9PM

9/17/12 Savannah Westin Hotel – Fabulous Equinox Orchestra w/Jeremy Davis. Big band CD release concert. Open to the public. 7PM For tickets https://www.ticketriver.com/event/4335

9/19/12 Hilton Head, SC – RedFish Cafe w/John Brackett Trio including John Peterson (bass) and Howard Paul (guitar) 7:30-10PM.

9/23/12 Savannah Jazz Festival Opening Jam at Blowin’ Smoke w/Teddy Adams 5PM

9/24/12 Club At Savannah Harbor First Annual SJF Golf Tournament Trio with Ben Tucker

9/25/12 Savannah Jazz Festival w/Jody Espina Quartet at Blowin’ Smoke 8PM

9/29/12 Savannah Jazz Festival w/Hall Of Fame Band featuring Ben Tucker, Eddie Pazant, Howard Paul, Teddy Adams, Huxsie Scott and special guest Warren Chiasson 5:45PM Forsyth Park

9/29/12 Savannah Jazz Festival – TONY MONACO TRIO w/Howard Paul & Quinten Baxter 8:15PM

9/29/12 Savannah Jazz Festival – Savannah Jazz Orchestra w/Ed Calle & Sam Skeleton 9:30PM

October
10/4/12 Savannah Civic Center w/Jeremy Davis Equinox Quartet 5:30-7:45PM for Savannah Junior League

10/11/12 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island w/Vic Varner Trio 6-9PM

10/12/12 Beaufort SC Low Country Produce Market Restaurant w/Vic Varner Trio 6:30-9:30PM

10/13/12 Isle Of Hope Music Festival 4:15-5:30PM HP Trio with Delbert Felix

10/15/12 Fabulous Equinox Orchestra w/Jeremy Davis at the Westin Savannah Harbor. 7PM

10/17/12 St. Simons Island w/Phil Morrison 6:30-9PM

10/19/12 The Highlawn Pavilion at Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange NJ with The Mark Peterson Trio! 7PM

10/21/12 THE JAZZ STANDARD, NYC – Guest artist with the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra’s 10th Anniversary Celebration with director David O’Rourke

10/23/12 Berklee College of Music, Boston MA – Presentation to Garrison Fewell’s Pat Martino Lab 3PM

10/23/12 Berklee College of Music, Boston MA — Presentation to Garrison Fewell’s Kenny Burrell Lab 4PM

10/23/12 House Concert for Berklee faculty (private)

10/24/12 Berklee College of Music, Boston MA – Benedetto Workshop and Faculty Concert open to students, faculty and alumni. 1-2:30PM at David Friend Auditorium

10/30/12 Morris Center in Savannah GA w/Equinox Quartet for CASA 7PM-10PM

10/31/12 RedFish, Hilton Head SC with John Brackett Trio 7:30-10:30PM (Delbert Felix on bass)

November
11/8/12 The Historic Douglass Theatre, Macon GA: Bucky Pizzarelli & Howard Paul w/Ben Tucker Douglass Jazz Society Concert. 7PM

11/9/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Bucky Pizzarelli & Howard Paul w/Ben Tucker 8-11PM Reservations Required

11/10/12 The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head SC and Benedetto Guitars Present: Bucky Pizzarelli & Howard Paul w/Ben Tucker 8-11PM Reservations Required

11/11/12 Coastal Jazz Association Monthly CJA Concert, Savannah GA at The Westin Hotel Savannah Harbor: Bucky Pizzarelli & Howard Paul w/Ben Tucker Celebrate Johnny Mercer (101st Birthday) 5PM Free for CJA Members. $10 general admission

11/14/12 Music To Your Mouth Wine Dinner (members) at Palmetto Bluff with Howard Paul/Ben Tucker Duo 6PM-9PM

11/15/12 Music To Your Mouth Wine Dinner (members) at Palmetto Bluff with Howard Paul Trio featuring Frank Duvall and Delbert Felix 7-10PM

11/19/12 Equinox Jazz Orchestra at Westin Savannah Harbor 7:30PM

11/21/12 RedFish Restaurant in Hilton Head. John Brackett Quartet with Delbert Felix (bass), Jeremy David (sax), and Howard Paul 7:30-10:30PM

11/28/12 Westin Savannah Harbor w/Ben Tucker trio. Festival Of Lights! Details TBA. See local papers for information.

11/29/12 TPC Sawgrass PGA, Fundraising Dinner for Wounded Warriors (Craig Staddler) 6PM with Howard Paul/Ben Tucker Duo (private dinner for PGA Tour Pros)

11/30/12 Rancho Alegre Savannah w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30-9:30PM

December
12/1/12 Rancho Alegre Savannah w/Jody Espina Trio 6:30-9:30PM

12/2/12 Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC with The Bob Masteller Trio 10AM-2PM. Private event

12/6/12 Andaz Hotel, Savannah GA lounge with Equinox Trio 6-9:30PM

12/7/12 Jeremy Davis Quartet “Zoe Foundation Gala” at Vic’s On The River 7-10PM

12/8/12 Science Museum of Virginia’s NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM lecture: “Jazz Guitar: History, Architecture & Performance Characteristics” at 2PM. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Benedetto Guitars.

12/11/12 Leoci’s 3rd Anniversary Party 5:30-7:30PM (By Invitation) w/Jeremy Davis Trio

12/12/12 RedFish in Hilton Head with The John Brackett Trio 7-10PM (Reservations recommended)

12/13/12 Pink House w/Equinox Trio (private event SEDA)

12/15/12 Amata Thai Fusion Restaurant in Beaufort SC w/Victor Varner Trio 6:30-9:30PM Open to public.

12/17/12 Westin Savannah Harbor Mad Monday w/Equinox Orchestra 7PM

12/20/12 Andaz Hotel, Ellis Square in Savannah GA w/Jeremy Davis Trio 6-9:30PM in the Lobby Bar!

12/25/12 Westin Savannah Harbor “Jazz Yule Love” Annual Coastal Jazz Association Christmas Day Concert. 5PM Tickets $15 in advance. $20 at the door.

12/27/12 B. Matthews Restaurant, Savannah on Bay Street w/Jody Espina & Howard Paul. 6-9PM. Reservations recommended.

12/28/12 Westin Savannah Harbor Festival of Lights w/Ben Tucker Quartet Details TBA

12/31/12 Dawtaw Island Club New Years Eve Celebration with The Bill Peterson Quartet (private)