KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join the Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra in celebrating the masterpieces of Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges in concert. Performers include: LA Philharmonic Violinist Lyndon Johnston Taylor, Maneola Wunder,Violinist; Richard Taylor, Bass, Dr. Britany Alexander, Lyric Soprano; and Lettrice Lawrence, Soprano! Tickets are only $20!

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9:00am - 5:30pm

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Three Incredible guitarsts . Three Virtuoso Guitar players from around the globe meet to perform material from their record. Fun melodies, blistering solos, swinging rhtythm and all kinds of techniques!

Genres: Swing, Jazz, Acoustic, instrumental, fiingerstyle, Gypsy Jazz

Richard Smith – Guitar Joscho Stephan – Guitar Rory Hoffman – Guitar and more…

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Three Virtuoso Guitar players from around the globe meet to perform material from their record. Fun melodies, blistering solos, swinging rhtythm and all kinds of techniques!

Genres: Swing, Jazz, Acoustic, instrumental, fiingerstyle, Gypsy Jazz Tickets are $30 and available through the Alvas Showroom website.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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The inaugural season of Distinctive Experiences offers three rare opportunities to see and hear world-renowned artists—up close and personal—in the exceptionally intimate Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Gautier Capuçon, cello

Program to be announced.

Musical fireworks abound as two French virtuosos collaborate in a showcase of exhilarating musicality. Praised for his “mellifluous tones” (The Times), acclaimed cellist Gautier Capuçon is lauded “among the greatest of cellists” (The Arts Desk). Capuçon joins forces with two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who is widely regarded as “the most soulful of players” (Gramophone).

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Bruce Forman (guitar), John Clayton (bass), and Jeff Hamilton (drums), bring back to life the swinging grace of their musical mentors with The Poll Winners Revisited — making its public debut on the Barclay stage.

When guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne created their trio in 1956, they called themselves The Poll Winners. It was only natural, since all three musicians were routinely on the top of DownBeat’s polls for their respective instrument. The five Poll Winners albums on the legendary Los Angeles-based jazz label — Contemporary Records — are classics that set the standard for all guitar trio projects that followed.

Performing on The Poll Winners’ original instruments, Forman, Clayton, and Hamilton revisit the original trio’s musical legacy. These classic instruments, together the creative musical voices of Forman, Clayton, and Hamilton, will create a beautiful evening of homage to the extraordinary artists who inspired jazz audiences the world over.

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8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Bruce Forman (guitar), John Clayton (bass), and Jeff Hamilton (drums), bring back to life the swinging grace of their musical mentors with The Poll Winners Revisited — making its public debut on the Barclay stage.

When guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne created their trio in 1956, they called themselves The Poll Winners. It was only natural, since all three musicians were routinely on the top of DownBeat’s polls for their respective instrument. The five Poll Winners albums on the legendary Los Angeles-based jazz label — Contemporary Records — are classics that set the standard for all guitar trio projects that followed.

Performing on The Poll Winners’ original instruments, Forman, Clayton, and Hamilton revisit the original trio’s musical legacy. These classic instruments, together the creative musical voices of Forman, Clayton, and Hamilton, will create a beautiful evening of homage to the extraordinary artists who inspired jazz audiences the world over.

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4:30pm - 7:30pm

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Featuring Natalie Jacob on vocals, Hideaki Tokunaga on guitar and Teddy "Bang" Okasinski on bass. Enjoy Bossa Nova, Great American Songbook and jazz standards while you dine al fresco at this lovely restaurant on Main Street; "farm to table" organic, locally sourced produce, exquisitely prepared and served fresh daily.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Multi-Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint and members of the world-class, Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet celebrate tango legend Astor Piazzolla in a performance of music and dance.

Lauded by The Times (London) for his “bravura technique and unflagging energy,” Philippe Quint is internationally praised for his unique takes on classical core repertoire, support of contemporary composers and passion for giving new life to neglected works. For this celebration of Astor Piazzolla, Quint collaborates with the renowned Joffrey Ballet, one of the premier ballet companies performing today.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Drawing on influences from Indian, jazz, and western classical traditions, Naya Baaz is a ground-breaking new collaboration featuring 2021 Guggenheim Fellow Rez Abbasi and trail-blazing sitar virtuoso Josh Feinberg. Drawn from the Urdu language, Naya Baaz translates as “new bird,” which embodies the innovation and freedom present in the music of this ensemble. Jennifer Vincent (cello) and Satoshi Takeishi (drums) fill out the band’s sound creating a sonically rich tapestry which defies categories. The members of this group are as diverse as the music itself, which blends different perspectives, experiences and sounds to create something completely new, and utterly unique.

Rez Abbasi – guitar Josh Feinberg – sitar Jennifer Vincent – 5 string cello Ernie Adam – drums/percussion Tickets are $25 , and available through the Alvas Showroom website

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8:30am

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Jimmy Branly brings a Trio with a combination of Jazz styles and Cuban syncopation.

Genres: Jazz, Latin, World Music.

Performer Names/Instruments: Will Brahm – Guitar Ahmet Sezin – Bass Special guest: Aaron Janik – Trumpet

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7:30pm - 10:30pm

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KEVIN O’NEAL PRESENTS: GARDENA MOHICAN LOVE & JAZZ FESTIVAL

Featuring: GML ALL STARS performing the compositions of: Kevin O'Neal, Shuggie Otis, Art Pepper, Gary Taylor, Skip Scarborough, Paul Jackson Jr., Cornelius Mims, World Class Wrecking Crew, Andrew Ford, Harold Payne & Special Guests !

Gardena High School has been producing fine musical artists and composers for years. This humble campus, nestled in the South Bay, has managed to incubate the creative spirit represented by timeless, legendary music, known worldwide. Gardena High School students were known as “Mohicans.” However, in 1998, the name was changed to “Panthers.” Rather than cutting short the legacy of Gardena Mohicans, their reputation is growing! Insisting on recognition as major contributors to American Jazz Culture, Kevin O’Neal and the Gardena Mohican Love All Stars are instituting new traditions.

Taking a tip from the L.A. Philharmonic, Gardena High composers are featured. The All Star Orchestra features Gardena High School alumni from several years: 1960’s – Current. Kevin O'Neal is the director, bassist, composer and arranger who leads this orchestra. Gardena Mohicans are on the move and growing. You can become a Gardena Mohican by association, marriage, DNA relations…or by joining us celebrating Gardena Mohican Love. Please come be a part of a family who refuses to be marginalized. We are first class citizens: first class artists. See you there!

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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The 1940 All Star - One Man Laugh Riot . “A life in the head of Fred Crawford”. A 90 minute comedy, monologue, pantomime, impressions of actors from Hollywood’s “golden age” and tap dance revue. Tickets available through the Alvas Showroom website.