Calendar:

• Wednesday, November 30, 7:30 pm, UNLV Contemporary Jazz Ensemble and The Knitting Factory Black Box Theatre, UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission $5, free for students, UNLV faculty with ID, seniors and military. Sunday, December 4, 6 p.m. - 10p.m. The annual Las Vegas Jazz Society Holiday Party Fiesta Henderson Hotel/Casino. Take I-95 to Lake Mead Drive. (Park in back near pool area; look for sign.)Appetizers, no-host bar, dinner buffet, doorprizes (cds, concert tix, dinners for two) LIVE JAZZ - Woody Woods sextet: Woody Woods, piano; Melanie Moore, voice; Gennifer Jones, violin; Mark Felton, saxophone; Kent Suggs, bass; Manny Kellogg, drums. MEMBERS: $28 per person if received by Friday, November 25; $32 thereafter. GUESTS: $32 per person if received by Friday, November 25; $35 thereafter. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Send your check made out to the Las Vegas Jazz Society to: LVJS, PO Box 60396, Las Vegas, NV 89160
• Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m., free. "Jazz Del Arte" a new jazz trio (Tony Branco - piano, Geoff Neuman - bass, and John Nasshan - drums) performs acoustic trio jazz at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana (on Tropicana Ave. just east of Nellis Blvd.).
• Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m. CCSN Jazz Combos. The Community College of Southern Nevada music program presents student jazz combos and the faculty jazz sextet in an afternoon of jazz standards and contemporary works in the BackStage Theatre, Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. $5 general admission. For reservations, call 651-LIVE (5483)
• Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. CCSN Big Bands Concert. The Community College of Southern Nevada's two dynamic 17-piece big bands join forces to present the best in contemporary jazz band literature in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The Monday Night Band, directed by Walter Blanton, and the Wednesday Night Band, directed by Dr. Tom Ferguson, both feature talented student musicians and outstanding professionals. $5 general admission. For reservations, call 651-LIVE (5483)
• Tuesday, December 6, 8 pm-Midnight. Texas Station Hotel & Casino's Grand Ballroom, Rancho Rd. & Lake Mead Blvd. Tickets by mail only, $36 per person, includes harp music by Jennifer Acropolis to greet your arrival, dancing to the fantastic 14 piece Walt Boenig Big Band, hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, drawing for a fabulous red hat and other great items, centerpiece contest with cash prizes, roses for the Queen Mums, Red Hat teapot to the one who travels the furthest, nd many other surprises. The first 500 people are guaranteed tickets to this unforgettable evening. Sponsored by the Mae West's Red Hats of Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information call Sharon Peterson, "Duchess of Doings," 702-648-2901, o r write Mae West's Red Hats, 2237 Goldhill Way, Las Vegas, NV 89106
• December 7, 7:30 p.m. CCSN Jazz Combos II. A night of classic jazz music will be presented by the Community College of Southern Nevada's Monday Combo and the Tuesday Combo, under the direction of Dr. Tom Ferguson, and the 9-piece Dick Wright Ensemble in the BackStage Theatre at the Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. $5 general admission. For reservations, call 651-LIVE (5483)
• Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m., Tenor Madness, Winchester Cultural Center theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Co-sponsored by the Las Vegas Jazz Society and Clark County Parks and Recreation. $17 general, $12 students and seniors, $8 Jazz Society and Guitar Society members. Advance tickets, 455-7340
• December 13, 7:30 p.m. CCSN Percussion Ensemble & Steel Drum Band. The Community College of Southern Nevada's Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band, conducted Robert Bonora, present a thrilling and eclectic program featuring seasonal percussion music in the BackStage Theatre at the Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. $5 general admission. For reservations, call 651-LIVE (5483)
• Thursday, December 15, Hurricaine Katrina Musicians' Benefit Holiday Jazz and Art Show. Art Exhibits from 7 PM Concert starts at 8 PM, Celebrity Theater Downtown (across from Lady Luck, next to Triple George). Park at Lady Luck valet or self-park. Help us adopt musicians and their families. Proceeds from the event benefit musicians here in Las Vegas who are victims of Katrina. Tickets, $30.00 at www.newportpacificrecords.com or call (702) 285-3562. [Plan to attend the 2006 Newport Pacific Jazz Festival, September 7-10, 2006. Details available at www.newportpacificjazzfestival.com]
• Tuesday, January 3, 7 p.m., Moutin Reunion Quartet. With the fabulous saxophonist Rick Margitza, Pierre DeBethmann - piano, Francois Moutin - bass and Louis Moutin - drums. Whitney Library concert hall, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., between Nellis Boulevard and Boulder Highway; sponsored by the Las Vegas Jazz Society; $17 general, $12 students and seniors, $8 Jazz Society and Guitar Society members; no advance tickets.
• January 15, 2 pm, free. John Nasshan's "Quintessence" (John Nasshan - drums, Walt Blanton - trumpet, Dave Stambaugh - sax, Tony Branco - piano, and Geoff Neuman - bass) performs acoustic quintet jazz in the bop tradition at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. (on Tropicana Ave. just east of Nellis Blvd.)
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• ARTISAN HOTEL AND SPA, in the lounge, 1501 W. Sahara, (702) 214-4000. The Gents of Swing, featuring Larry "Wild" Wrice, drums; Randy Thomas, piano; Eric Runquist, bass; Straightahead and swinging jazz. Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• BELLAGIO, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd., S., (702) 693-7111: Baccarat Bar: pianist Michael Eckroth, Fri-Sat 4:15-8:30 pm, Sun-Mon 8:45-1am
• BOOTLEGGER BISTRO, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (702) 736-4939, Ruth Brown, Thursdays, 9:30 pm - 11 pm; reservation required
• BOULDER STATION, Railhead Saloon, 4111 Boulder Highway, (702) 432-7575: Thursdays, 2 to 4 pm, swing with Jerry Tiffe
• CAESARS PALACE, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 731-7110, Terrazza Lounge, Wed-Sun: Ghalib Ghallab; Galleria Bar, Wed-Sun, Billy Stevenson; Galleria Bar, Mon & Tues: pianist Dehner Franks
• CAPO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Capo's features outdoor dining, full bar and live entertainment; Peppe Merolla, Weds. thru Saturday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 Reservations recommended. 702.436.-CAP. Don't miss happy hour.
• CAPOZOLLI'S, 3333 S. Maryland Pkwy., (702) 731-5311; Fri, Saturdays, 10 pm: Jerry Tiffe; Thurs, Fri, Sun, 9 pm: Lou Martinez.
• CELLAR LOUNGE, 3601 W. Sahara Ave., (702) 362-6268, 10:30 pm - 3 am Thurs.-Sat. & Midnight - 3 am Sun.: Billy Ray Charles
• CHIANTI CAFE , 2895 N. Green Valley Pkwy. 450-3232: Vocalist-pianist Louise Lambert. Smooth jazz, blues, soul. Fri-Sat, 7:30 pm -11 pm
• COMMANDER'S PALACE, Desert Passage at Aladdin. 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (702) 892-8272. Jazz Brunch, 11:30 am-2:30 pm: Fri.-Sat., David Poe; Sunday, Gary Queen Trio
• COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., (702) 651-5843, Mondays, 7:30 pm: Monday Nite Jazz Band (17-piece big band)
• DEL FRISCO'S, 3925 Paradise Rd. (702) 796-0063, Wed.-Sat. 7 pm-11 pm, Tyrone Bowers, organ
• EXCALIBUR, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 597-7777, Regale Italian Restaurant, Fri-Tues: Bill Jenkins, Gary Queen, guitar
• FERRARO'S (Italian Restaurant & Lounge) 5900 W. Flamingo Rd., (702) 364-5300: Tues.-Sun., Paul Stevenson
• THE FREAKIN' FROG, 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, (702) 597-9702. Mondays; 9:30 pm - 1 am, Mondays w/ The Meantime; feat. Tommy Marth (sax), Josh Garcia (sax), Carl Seals (guitar), Paul Miranda (drums), Trevor Davis (bass).
• GOLD COAST HOTEL, 4000 W. Flamingo, (702) 251-3574; showroom, Fri & Sat: Latin Breeze, $10; lounge, Mon.-Fri., 1 pm-6:40 pm, The Royal Dixie Jazz Band, among the nation's most swinging dixie groups, appearing in the hotel's East Lounge. Dan Ellis, leader/ piano; trumpeter Ed Sherry; Paul Testa, drummer; Joseph "Joey" Paul Farina, trombone; Steve Johnson, woodwinds, brass, voice; bass guitarist Ty Lymley; Showroom, Fri. & Sat.: Latin Breeze, $10
• GORDON BIERSCH BREWING COMPANY, 3987 Paradise Rd, 702-312-5247, Noon-3 pm, Sun., September 18, October 16: David Van Such Band
• HARRAH'S, 3475 LV Blvd., S. (702) 369-5000: Range Steakhouse, Fri. & Sat., guitarist Calvin Brooks and Jeff Popp
• HURRICANE BAR AND GRILL, 10420 South Bermuda, Las Vegas, NV 89123: Jazz jam session every Sunday night, hosted by Joel Richman and Tommy Alvarado. Music begins at 9:30 pm
• HYATT REGENCY LAKE LAS VEGAS, 5255 Boulder Highway, 458-8810, Fri & Sat, 7 pm, Tommy Thompson Project
• ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB, 2333 E. Sahara, (702) 457-3866: Thursdays, 8:30 pm-11 pm, Carl Lodico ghost band
• JAZZED CAFE AND VINOTECA, 8615 W. Sahara Ave., (702) 233-2859: 8-11 pm Thurs. and Fri.: TBA; 8-11 Sat. and 7-10 Sun., Bobby Howard Trio
• JOSETTE'S NORMANDIE BISTRO, 4983 Flamingo, (702) 227-4575: Appearing Monday (Nov. 21), 6-10 pm: Singer Kiki Kalor entertains while guests enjoy a 5-course, 4 wine and French champagne dinner, $62.50. Appearing Thurs-Sat, 7-10 pm: Pianist Randy Thomas
• MANDALAY BAY, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. So., 632-7777, Orchid Lounge, Fri. - Sun., Dave "The Sax Man" Brown Duo Montelago Village, Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Drive Villago, Henderson, 564-4700: David Van Such Band, Saturday, August 27, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 7 - 10 p.m.
• OSAKA JAPANESE BISTRO , 10929 S. Eastern, (702) 616-3788: John Matteson/Geoff Neuman/Barry Farley Trio. Every Thursday, 8-11 pm, FREE. Also performing on various Saturday nights
• PALACE STATION, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., 367-2411, Jack's Irish Pub, Mon., 10 pm: Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns: 14-piece band including: Jerry Lopez, Gil Kaupp, Rob Mader, Nathan Tanouye, Phil Wigfall
• POGO'S TAVERN, 2103 N. Decatur Blvd., (702) 646-9735: Fridays, 8 pm-11:30 pm., Irv Kluger All Stars ghost band
• REJAVANATE COFFEE HOUSE, 3300 E. Flamingo Road, 253-7721; 7 pm Thursdays: UNLV jazz night
• SANTA FE STATION, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, 658-4900; Chrome Room: 7 pm Wednesdays, Jerry Tiffe
• STEVEN DAVID'S RESTAURANT, 545 E. Sahara, 214-1863; Wed., 9 pm, jazz jam with Dennis Mellen; Thurs., Dick Fazio Trio w/Red Michaels & Bobby Gills; Fri. & Sat., Steven David and the Band of Unusual Suspects (Dick Fazio, Red Michaels, Benny Bennet) with Susan Segall
• TEXAS STATION HOTEL, Armadillo Room, 2101 Texas Star Ln, N. Las Vegas, (702) 631-1000: Sundays, 4 to 8 pm, swing with Jerry Tiffe
• TIPPS THAI CUISINE, 5740 W. Spring Mountain, between Lindell and Jones. (702) 221-2203 for reservations. The Raj Rathor Trio with Diana Smith performs every Monday night. Raj performs solo at 6:30 followed by the trio with three sets, ending at 10 pm.
• TRUMPETS, 2450 Hampton Rd., Henderson, (702) 614-5858: Fri. & Sat., Cool Breeze WYNN HOTEL/CASINO, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., (702) 770-7000 or (888) 320-7123. Singer Shelly Taylor's trio performs in the B-Bar Fri/Sat 5-10 pm, Sun/Mon 4-9pm.
• ZINGERS, 1000 E. Sahara Avenue, 796-9477, Fridays, 10 pm, Lou Martinez

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