VIDEO: Average White Band Founder Plays at Bethel's Pizzeria Lauretano

BETHEL, CT -- Pick up the pizzas....and “Pick Up The Pieces” while you’re at it this Sunday at Bethel’s hidden gem, Pizzeria Lauretano. The Jazzeria is jam-packed with some amazing talent in the coming weeks.

Below are upcoming dates for this Sunday and March.

This Sunday Feb 28th, 6-8PM
@ Pizzeria Lauretano:
ROGER BALL QUINTET

Photo of Roger Ball by Bethel Photographer Peter Lerman

$15. Reservations at 203 792 1500
Roger Ball, alto saxophone Ben Kibbey, trumpet Nick Bariluk, piano Chris DeAngelis, bass Hans Broecking, drums
Average White Band founder Roger Ball brings a stellar quintet for an evening of straight-ahead jazz and a little AWB funk. Jazz standards by Miles Davis, Harold Arlen, Quincy Jones and some original compositions. We’re also pleased to welcome bassist Chris DeAngelis, a member of CT-based funk band Kung Fu.

A native of Scotland, Roger Ball worked with top artists of the day as a session musician in London, arranging and playing for the likes of Elton John, Mama Cass, Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, and Badfinger, before founding Average White Band in 1971. He co-wrote a total of 43 songs for the band, including the world-wide hit “Pick Up The Pieces.”

Videos:
Roger Ball Quintet at the CT Film Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMPXpxScEk0
Roger soloing on “Pick up the Pieces” with Average White Band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-jEuczpZ4

UPCOMING! Reservations at 203-792-1500

Sunday March 6 - Trio Shalva, $15 Spicy Middle Eastern jazz!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecDNilC2gBQ
Trio Shalva (Hebrew for “serenity”) wowed us in 2014, and they’re back for a second show. The bold, genre-bending trio were born and raised in Israel and met in New York City. Hebrew folk traditions and contemporary jazz are woven together for a new musical landscape. Assaf Gleizner (piano/melodica), Koby Hayon (bass/acoustic guitar/oud), and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (drums/percussion)

Sunday March 13- “Blue” Lou Marini & Tom “Bones” Malone Quintet
Two Blues Brothers originals!!
We’re putting the band back together! We’re thrilled to have two original members of the Blues Brothers hit movie and band, saxophonist Lou Marini and trombonist Tom Malone, in a rare concert together. Tickets $20, on sale now!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPcASewlT30


Sunday March 20 - Beverly Crosby Trio, $15 A Pizzeria debut! with Ray Blue, saxophone, and Warren Byrd, piano
Beverly Crosby is a fantastic New York City vocalist with a major career singing jazz, blues and gospel. We’re honored to have her at the Pizzeria with her good friend Ray, and the wonderful Warren at the keys. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwGa8I_Ilyc

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“Jazz sizzles at the red-hot series served at Pizzeria Lauretano!” - Owen McNally, Jazz Corridor,WNPR

“Bethel’s beloved pizza, pasta, and jazz joint” - CTNOW

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Pizzeria Lauretano
291 Greenwood Ave, Bethel CT
(Rt 53 & 302, across from the Sycamore)
203 792 1500
pizzerialauretano.com
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