GREG PICCOLO & Heavy Juice

Name: GREG PICCOLO & Heavy Juice
Start: 2025-02-15T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Scullers Jazz

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Scullers Jazz | Allston, MA

$ 35.00 - $55.00 / Age All Ages
Additional Info:
Greg Piccolo is a renowned figure in the world of jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues, with an extraordinary career spanning over six decades. His skillful tenor saxophone playing, unique vocal style, and charismatic stage presence have earned him a respected place among the best in the industry. In 1994, Greg launched his own band, Heavy Juice, and has been leading them for over 30 years. With Heavy Juice, Greg has built a reputation for high-energy, spontaneous live performances that blend blues, jazz, rock & roll, and rhythm & blues. Greg's musical style incorporates the best elements of his saxophone heroes, infusing his performances with a sense of authenticity and deep musicality. His saxophone playing is rich with nuanced phrasing, and his vocal delivery is equally compelling, serving each song with deep emotion and precision. Greg's shows are spontaneous and free-form, with no set list, driven by his mood and the energy of the moment. He often switches to guitar during performances, offering his own take on rock and classic rhythm and blues, while also showcasing his songwriting chops.
Joining Greg are Shinichi Otsu on keys and Steve Langone on drums, bringing even more energy and musical mastery to the performance.
Over the years, Greg has had the privilege of sharing the stage with a diverse array of musical legends, including Pat Benatar, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan including a multi-year stint with the "Tilt-A-Whirl" Band, Eric Clapton, Big Joe Turner, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, among many others.From the opening notes, the band burns with a subtle intensity that showcases Piccolo's strengths." Charlie Lange"...the best songwriter in the jump blues style since the genres heyday in the 30s and 40s". Geoffrey Himes "Piccolo wails with wild abandon... resurrecting the sound and spirit of the legendary R&B sax heroes of the 50s." Michael Point
All GA sections (Main Floor GA &Miles Davis Mezzanine)will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date .Please note that if you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated at the table.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND CANNOT BE EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER SHOW.
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/greg-piccolo-heavy-juice-scullers-jazz-club-tickets/14165033?REFERRAL_ID=twfb