" An event announcement for a special reunion with Phil Grenadier." Back for a brief visit from Soeul.
Also Drummer Gary Fieldman, Tenor Sax, Rick DiMuzio, Piano, Gilson Schachnik and, Bassist/composer, Bruce Gertz
Live at The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St. Inman Sq. Cambridge, MA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 $15. Cover. Beer and Wine purchase with ID
Keeping Jazz Alive: Annual Memorial Concert
Sat, Jun 29
|Temple Beth Shalom
Bruce Gertz returns with his Trio, Steve Hunt and Jack Diefendorf, and special guests, vocalist Cassandra McKinley and jazz violinist Jason Anick


Time & Location
Jun 29, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Temple Beth Shalom, 21 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176, USA
About the event
Our annual memorial concert is in honor of long time Temple member and jazz fan, Irving Smolens. Bruce Gertz returns with his Trio, Steve Hunt and Jack Diefendorf, and special guests, vocalist Cassandra McKinley and jazz violinist Jason Anick. Our intimate room with fantastic acoustics provides a fabulous venue. Beer and wine will be available, and a raffle of the artists' CDs will take place. Come and listen to high quality jazz without the high cost of city tickets and parking!
Tickets are also available at the door for $25, also Melrose locations: Miter Biter, Bohemian Cafe and Hourglass.
This event is partially funded by the Mass Cultural Council