Like a phoenix rising from the ashes--or in this case, a blue rooster rising from post-deluge wreckage--
the Blue Rooster Bakery and Cafe in Cranbury has re-opened!

Myself, on piano, and Bernhard Geiger on acoustic bass will once again provide jazz,
from 6:30 to 9 PM on:
Saturday December 10th
Please come and enjoy a fine dinner and music to match.
You will help a hard-hit and worthy local business to regain its stride, and support live music, too.

For more information, menus, directions, please visit: http://www.blueroosterbakery.com/

Reservations are requested. Please call (609) 235-7539. We hope to see you there!

Blue Rooster Bakery and Cafe
17 North Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-235-7539
Reservations Are Highly Recommended
..with Bernhard Geiger on Acoustic Bass

.. performing with "Bitches Brew"
John and Peter's
New Hope PA
215-862-5981 http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Jazz Dinner Series, .. three consecutive Friday nights at:
BlueRooster Bakery and Cafe
17 North Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-235-7539
Reservations Are Highly Recommended
..with BernhardGeiger on Acoustic Bass

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Jazz Dinner Series, .. two consecutive Friday nights at:
Blue Rooster Bakery and Cafe
17 North Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-235-7539
Reservations Are Highly Recommended
..with Bernhard Geiger on Acoustic Bass

.. with the Jade Orchestra
Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Princeton Elks Lodge No 2129 1292 State Hwy 518, Blawenburg, NJ 08504(609)466-4945
~ Open to the Public

Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission luncheon,
Mercer Oaks Golf Club.
West Windsor, NJ
$40, tax deductible.
609) 737-0927.
Benefits the commission. ~ Open to the Public
with Juan DeCastillo and Will Constantine

.. performing with "Bitches Brew"
John and Peter's
New Hope PA
215-862-5981 http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

.. performing with "The Tom Hyland Quintette"
at The Evergreens

Recording sessions, with Shikantaza and other artists, for an upcoming collaborative effort with Front Row Seat Productions. This colloboration will record selected works of some of the world's most notable women composers, poets, and singers, including Olga Gorelli and Sylvia Rexach. Stay tuned for further updates on this fascinating project.

Bucks County Audubon Society presents Castles in the Fields — A Gala Event. Castles in the Fields is BCAS’s annual premier event held at a magnificent local location, to be announced on our website. This year’s celebration party marks the eleventh anniversary of the Annual Barns of Distinction Tour taking place on Saturday, July 10th. This party under the stars will feature gourmet fare prepared by one of the area’s leading caterers, open bar and live music by Shikantaza. For ticket prices and reservations visit www.bcas.org or call 215-297-5880. Event ticket includes ticket to the barn tour and lecture.

The National Hotel
31 Race Street
Frenchtown, NJ 08825-1011
908-996-3200
.. with The Thomas Hyland Trio "New For Now" .. Click here for flyer.

Shikantaza is honored to be present to perform for the annual Music Club of Princeton Party and to be the guests of William and Judith Scheide.

Jazz Dinner Series, .. three consecutive Friday nights at:
Blue Rooster Bakery and Cafe
17 North Manin Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-235-7539
Reservations Are Highly Recommended
..with Bernhard Geiger on Acoustic Bass
Click here for flyer.

Capital Networking Group annual party at the Unitarian Church in Lawrenceville. The Capital Networking group is Mercer County's leading marketing and sales cooperative.
... with Shikantaza

.. with Shikantaza
Reception Music for Mercer County Community College Visual Art Student Show at The Gallery. Stay tuned for an interesting photographic slideshow of the event.

92nd Birthday Party for Leonard Schwartz at Princeton Windrows, Princeton NJ
Shikantaza performs for the celebration.

.. performing with "Bitches Brew"
John and Peter's
New Hope PA
215-862-5981 http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

.. with the Jade Orchestra Annual Saint Patrick's Day Dance Princeton Elks Lodge No 2129 1292 State Hwy 518, Blawenburg, NJ 08504(609)466-4945

performing with " Bitches Brew " John and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/
Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Center, Route One, Plainsboro, NJ .. a Central New Jerseys Slow Food Farmers Market event. Open to the Public.

.. performing with Alexandra Suarez Quartet Lymphoma Research Foundation's Party - (732) 828-6100

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Annual Princeton University Athletic Department Christmas Party with the Straight Jazz Trio

performing with " Bitches Brew " John and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Private Party with the Straight Jazz Trio

D&R Greenways Annual Winter Green Gifts of Nature holiday sale with the Straight Jazz Trio

with the Jade Orchestra Princeton Elks Lodge No 2129 1292 State Hwy 518, Blawenburg, NJ 08504(609)466-4945

Boy's and Girl's Club of America Candlelight Reception for Career Launch Princeton Marriott Hotel performing with " Straight Jazz Trio "

performing with " Bitches Brew " John and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981 http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

with Ron Orlando at Johnny Mac's Fall Music Festival, Kintnersville, PA

Thursday Night Jazz Jam Sessions at Looking Glass Pond, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Concert at Looking Glass Pond, Princeton Junction, New Jersey with: John Henry Goldman- trumpet Steve Rozek - saxophone Mike Ipri - drums Tom McMillan - bass Doug Miller - piano

Thursday Night Jazz Jam Sessions at Looking Glass Pond, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

SHIKANTAZA fills in for Isosceles Trio at Camillos, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ with special guest artist: Bernhard Geiger on Acoustic Bass

Cranbury, NJ Arts Council, Fall "Cranstock Festival", performing with the Cranbury Jazz Ensemble.

Thursday Night Jazz Jam Sessions at Looking Glass Pond, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Thursday Night Jazz Jam Sessions at Looking Glass Pond, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Straight Jazz at West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

performing with Isosceles Trio at Camillos ,301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ Isosceles Trio: Sam Lewin - Percussion Bernhard Geiger - Acoustic Bass Doug Miller - Keyboard and Accordion

performing with Isosceles Trio at Camillos, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ Isosceles Trio: Sam Lewin - Percussion Bernhard Geiger - Acoustic Bass Doug Miller - Keyboard and Accordion

performing on accordion with Stringzville at Halo Pub, Princeton, NJ

performing in "Conversations in Jazz Concert Series" at Looking Glass Pond, 800 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

WPRB's & Whole Foods of Princeton Localpalooza! WPRB and Whole Foods Market Princeton (3495 Route 1 South) are lovin’ la vita local and we will be celebrating with a great, big event – LOCALPALOOZA!! Show your support of our local community and organizations. LOCALPALPOOZA showcases local vendors and purveyors, local conservation groups, local artists, local museums. Lots of food and fun, not to mention activities for children. .. performing with Will Constantine Jr., Wilbo Wright & Friends, with DJs Hi-Res and Dan Buskirk.

with StraightJazz Trio West Windsor Community Farmers Market The Market is located in the southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot of the Princeton Junction train station off of Alexander Road within one mile of Route 1.

performing with " Bitches Brew " John and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

with Isosceles TrioWest Windsor Community Farmers Market The Market is located in the southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot of the Princeton Junction train station off of Alexander Road within one mile of Route 1. .. jazz ensemble with Elliot Creager on guitar and Sam Lewin on drums and percussion.

performing with " Giants of Jazz " A TAG (Trenton Avant Garde) Production Joe's Mill Hill Saloon, 300 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 8 - 12 pm.

Bitches Brew Thursday June 11th at 9:30 pm John and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Bitches Brew is comprised of: •  Will Constantine Jr, leader and arranger, vocal, flutes, conga and percussion,soprano and bass clarinet, flexaphone. •  Dave Homan, tuba, alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo,refrigerator hose, and percussion. •  Wilbo Wright, acoustic and electric bass. •  Joe Falcey, drums and percussion. •  Doug Miller, synthesizer and accordion. •  Shane Navoy, audio engineering.

Conversations in Jazz Concert Series at Looking Glass Pond 800 Alexander Road,Princeton NJ 08540- Phone (609) 720-0098

.. a tradition of America’s great music in a relaxed, intimate environment .. enjoy simple conversation and catered refreshments .. a concert and a learning experience interspersed with joyful and spirited music .. the musicians and audience engage in brief explorations into the background, composers, and musical ideas of the compositions selected for performance .. a live recording session for mp3 and cd distribution .. I'll be playing a Mason and Hamlin 7 foot grand which has been painstakingly rebuilt to exacting standards.Further info at http://straightjazz.com

StraightJazz Trio John Henry Goldman - trumpet Tom McMillan - bass Douglas Miller - piano two shows - 6:15 pm & 9:00 pmLIMITED SEATING

ARBOR DAY WALK & SONG CELEBRATION

Join Stephanie Fox, the D & R Canal State Park naturalist, for a leisurely walk along the nursery roads in the Mapleton Preserve (formerly Princeton Nurseries). We will be identifying the trees and shrubs found within the property, and will explore their uses through time, from folk remedies to modern day supplements. The walk will begin at the D&R Canal State Park’s Kingston office located at 145 Mapleton Road.

Following the walk, from approximately 2:30 to 3:30 PM, Lori Pantaleo (vocals), Doug Miller (accordion), and Bill Flemer (guitar) will perform tree-themed songs. A tree will be planted in the Flemer Arboretum during this hour, and refreshments will be available. Each participant will receive a baby tree to take home.

The Cranbury Public Library proudly presents "A Night with Cranbury Jazz" Cranbury Methodist Church HallSaturday, April 18th8:00pm - 10:30pmRefreshments will be served

Listen to live jazz and be part of the audience for a live CD recording! The Cranbury Jazz ensemble, made up of mostly Cranbury residents, will be playing jazz standards as well as bebop and blues. Come join us for a greatnight of music! For more information about the Cranbury Jazz Ensemble,visit their website at cranburyjazz.com Cranbury Public Library  23 N Main St  Cranbury, NJ 08512  609-655-0555CranburyPublicLibrary.org

Bitches Brew Thursday April 9th at 9:30 pmJohn and Peter's, New Hope PA215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Bitches Brew is comprised of: •  Will Constantine Jr, leader and arranger, vocal, flutes, conga and percussion,soprano and bass clarinet, flexaphone. •  Dave Homan, tuba, alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo,refrigerator hose, and percussion. •  Wilbo Wright, acoustic and electric bass. •  Joe Falcey, drums and percussion. •  Doug Miller, synthesizer and accordion. •  Shane Navoy, audio engineering.

Join Us for Dinner by Tealight at Jasna Polana The Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. "Dinner by Tealight," will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the beautiful TPC at Jasna Polana in Princeton, NJ. Jasna Polana is a Tournament Players Club facility, one of only 21 such PGA golf courses across the country. The event will be held in the Grand Travertine Ballroom of the beautiful 49,000 square foot former Johnson estate. You can expect a fun filled night with delicious food prepared by Jasna Polana Executive Chef Ryan Daniels and his talented staff, wonderful music courtesy of the jazz trio, Shikantaza featuring Lori Pantaleo, and a great silent auction featuring items generously donated by businesses from throughout the Delaware Valley. The guest speaker will be Dr. Darlene Gibbon, Clinical Director of Gynecological Oncology at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in New Brunswick, NJ. Please call 215-997-8075 or visit www.ovarian.org. Donations may also be sent to: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Delaware Valley ChapterPO Box 303Phone: 215-997-8075Flourtown, PA19031-0303 email: noccphiladelphia AT ovarian DOT org

Cabin Fever Cabaret and Home Is Where the Art Is, West Windsor Arts Council Johnson Education Center D&R Greenway Land Trust 1 Preservation Place Princeton609-919-1982 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Gala with wine, food, silent auction, and cabaret-style music. Art exhibit is for sale with a percentage benefiting the arts council. ...with John Henry Goldman Quintet: John Henry Goldman - trumpet Doug Miller - keyboards Tom McMillan - bass Joe Falcey - drums Laura McMillan - vocals $75 to $200www.westwindsorarts.org

with the Jade Orchestra Saturday March 14th at 7:30 - 11:00 pm Princeton Elks Lodge No 2129 1292 State Hwy 518, Blawenburg, NJ 08504(609)466-4945

Bitches Brew Thursday February 12th at 9:30 pm John and Peter's, New Hope PA 215-862-5981http://www.johnandpeters.com/

Bitches Brew is a free-style jazz collective that meets bi-monthly at John and Peter's for public performance. The ensemble is under the direction of Will Constantine, Jr.. Will is a jazz scholar, musician, poet, and composer and arranger who can regularly be heard Thursdays at 11 am - 2 pm on WPRB.

Will Constantine Jr, leader and arranger, vocal, flutes, conga and percussion, soprano and bass clarinet, flexaphone. Dave Homan, tuba, alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo, refrigerator hose, and percussion. Dan Mulvey, acoustic and electric bass. Joe Falcey, drums and percussion. Doug Miller, synthesizer and accordion. Shane Navoy, audio engineering.

Blue Rooster Bakery and Cafe Sunday February 8th at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 17 North Main Street Cranbury, NJ 08512 (609) 235-7539 LIMITED SEATING

Slow Food Central NJ EAT SLOW Winter Farmers Market at Tre Piani Restaurant in Plainsboro www.trepiani.com. For more information, visit www.slowfoodcentralnj.org or call 609 577-5113. Sunday 25th at 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm 120 Rockingham Row Plainsboro, NJ tel: 609-452-1515 Open tO pUbLic ..

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~ Further new musings can be garnered from my journal.

Updated ~ Friday, December 2, 2011 10:06