KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Escape the holiday hurry. See fun and restorative art by Lee Antcliffe and Dair Deckert. Show will be up through Jan 30.

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Celebrated Argentinian vocalist Maria Puga Lareo, and saxophonist/ artist, Bob Sheppard return to Alvas Showroom to interpret the best of the American Jazz songbook, Brazilian music, and their own music as well. Joining them will be Mitch Forman at the piano, Chris Colangelo on bass, and Steve Hass on drums. Tickets are available through the Alvas Showroom Website calendar.

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7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Bear City: Southland Comedy Fest Edition Wednesday, January 8th Doors at 7:00. Show at 7:30pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ No Cover!

Bear City is proud to partner with the 2020 Southland Comedy Festival for this special one-off show!

BEAR CITY brings comedy and pizza to Que Sera in Long Beach! Featuring comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO + surprise guests!

“If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City.” -OC Weekly

January 8th Lineup: Jesus Trejo (Comedy Store, Showtime) Katrina Davis (America’s Got Talent) Chris Martin (Comedy Central) Aaron Weaver (Last Comic Standing, JFL) Ryan Dalton (Comedy Central, TBS) Andy Peters (Boston Comedy Fest) Geoff Plitt (SF Sketchfest)

The 2020 Southland Comedy Festival takes place January 7th-11th. This is first stand up comedy festival in LA to include all the major clubs as well as the indie scene. Twenty of the most talented comedians from around the country will showcase their acts for audiences and industry alike. For fans, this is the best place to discover your next favorite comedian.

Reserve your spot at: bearcity-southland.eventbrite.com

More Info: southlandcomedyfestival.com

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Time:

8:30pm - 10:00pm

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Tyrone Mr. SuperFantastic & The Fantastic 8 Band " A Night To Remember

feat: Rich Eames, Nolan Shaheed, Greg Poree, Quentin Denard, Tony Dumas, Fred Jackson, Duane Benjammin, and Ricky Woodard

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2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Funeral Services For Jack Sheldon

Jack Sheldon, legendary trumpeter, raconteur, and comedian passed away December 27, 2019. Jack is best known as the voice of Schoolhouse Rock’s “I’m Just A Bill” & “Conjunction Junction” and as the bandleader on the Merv Griffin Show.

Sheldon became a popular figure in the West Coast jazz movement and played with top jazz artists including; Jimmy Giuffre, Herb Geller, Wardell Grey, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Art Pepper, Marty Paich, Rosemary Clooney, Bill Berry, the Hi-Lo’s and Peggy Lee. His famous solo on the Johnny Mandel composed ‘Shadow Of Your Smile’ from the 1965 film ‘The Sandpiper’ earned the song both a Grammy and an Academy Award.

Please come pay your respects to Jack.

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2:00pm - 11:30pm

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Enjoy great films, complimentary beverages, audience Q&As and networking opportunities with the filmmakers, industry professionals and fellow film lovers! Tickets start at only $10!

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles begins it’s 2020 season on January 11th with InFocus: Anti-Ageism, highlighting stories whose perspective offers us the world through the lens and experience of ageing characters.

InFocus: Anti-Ageism is the first shorts program of the night, a collection of stories exploring the wisdom, nostalgia, and inter-generational inspiration of its characters.

The evening continues with feature film Inside the Rain, the LA Premiere of Aaron Fisher’s authentic portrait of bipolar disorder and depression wrapped up in a wincingly funny rom-com-drama, anchored by off-kilter performances by a colorful ensemble cast.

The night concludes with a shorts program featuring an international blend of stories that explore topics including generational disconnection, love and sacrifice, the world of counterfeit bag merchants and more, including Oscar Shortlisted Live Action Short Film Nefta Football Club by Yves Piat.

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

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~Jack Sheldon's Memorial Concert~

Celebrate Jack Sheldon's life with music and memories.

Sunday, January 12 Doors Open at 5:00 pm Show Starts at 6:00 pm

Catalina Bar and Grill 6725 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 466-2210 For Tickets $10 cover, plus a 2 item minimum www.catalinajazzclub.com

Featuring: Tierney Sutton, Alan Bergman, Chuck Findley, Tom Kubis, Gina Saputo, Calabria Foti, Mitch Forman, Joe Bagg, Bruce Lett, Trey Henry, Ray Brinker, Carl Saunders, Ron Stout, Jeff Bunnell, Stan Martin, Bob McChesney, John Grab, Steve Hughes, Rich Bullock, Mike Whitman, Rusty Higgins, Danny House, Lee Secard, plus guests

Jack Sheldon, legendary trumpeter, raconteur, and comedian passed away December 27, 2019. Jack is best known as the voice of Schoolhouse Rock’s “I’m Just A Bill” & “Conjunction Junction” and as the bandleader on the Merv Griffin Show.

Sheldon became a popular figure in the West Coast jazz movement and played with top jazz artists including; Jimmy Giuffre, Herb Geller, Wardell Grey, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Art Pepper, Marty Paich, Rosemary Clooney, Bill Berry, the Hi-Lo’s and Peggy Lee. His famous solo on the Johnny Mandel composed ‘Shadow Of Your Smile’ from the 1965 film ‘The Sandpiper’ earned the song both a Grammy and an Academy Award.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: Comedy & Pizza! Wednesday, January 15th Doors at 7:00. Show at 7:30pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ $10 Admission Free Pizza Cash/Card Accepted at Door Cash Only Bar No Drink Minimum Rideshare Recommended

Bear City brings the top comedians from LA to Long Beach EVERY. DAMN. WEDNESDAY at Que Sera (Best Nightclub 2019, OC Weekly). Featuring rising talent from Netflix, Comedy Central & HBO + surprise guests! Did we mention there’s free pizza? So stop scrolling thru memes and come LOL IRL.

LAist named Bear City an “Awesome Event in Southern California”

Picked by Press-Telegram as one of the top “Things to Do” in Long Beach

“Comedians…on their way to stardom” -Grunion Gazette

“If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City” -OC Weekly

January 15th Lineup: Brendan Cooney (Comedy Store) Evan Cassidy (Improv) Alexa Loftus (Funny or Die, UCB) Krista Fatka (Outside Lands Fest) Dave Williamson (Boston Comedy Fest) George K Burns (Laugh Factory) Jack Assadourian (Ice House)

Reserve your spot at: bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/520081615271512

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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A very special and intimate "In-Store" show with this modern jazz piano trio who are coming all the way from New Orleans to perform original music, groove based Bossa Nova, ballads, funk, Mardi Gras, and jazz, along with classic selections from 100 years of Jazz, in a tight yet highly improvised presentation. Worth noting ; their CD "Garden District Trio : Upward" has reached No72 on the JazzWeek charts, as is recieving nation wide airplay. With David Hansen on drums, Jordan Baker on piano, and Roland Guerin on bass.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Back by popular demand, the jazz master from New York by way of Kingston, Jamaica, Monty Alexander, returns with his empathetic, hand-in-glove trio. Monty’s playing has always retained a strong Caribbean influence, but with a significant bebop flavor and a bright swinging feeling. Influenced predominantly by Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Oscar Peterson, and Wynton Kelly, His roots are evident in all of his playing, both on piano and the related melodica, a keyboarded wind instrument.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0TWNJQ_-vQ&feature=youtu.be Bailey Hall, 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie FL 33314 Tickets $40-$50 ($10 students and seniors) at https://www.baileyhall.org/events/monty-alexander-trio-2020-01/ or 954-201-6884

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Back by popular demand, the jazz master from New York by way of Kingston, Jamaica, Monty Alexander, returns with his empathetic, hand-in-glove trio. Monty’s playing has always retained a strong Caribbean influence, but with a significant bebop flavor and a bright swinging feeling. Influenced predominantly by Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Oscar Peterson, and Wynton Kelly, His roots are evident in all of his playing, both on piano and the related melodica, a keyboarded wind instrument.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0TWNJQ_-vQ&feature=youtu.be Bailey Hall, 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie FL 33314 Tickets $40-$50 ($10 students and seniors) at https://www.baileyhall.org/events/monty-alexander-trio-2020-01/ or 954-201-6884

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Scott's impressive work over the years as co-leader of the group "Tribal Tech", leader of his own ground breaking trio, and sideman to some of the innovators of jazz , including the great Joe Zawinul, has elevated him to the front ranks of both jazz and blues. His trademark beautiful tone and striking ability to blend blues, jazz, rock, and funk, creates a soulful and unique voice on the guitar.

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2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Kala Koa Entertainment celebrates 13 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the mainland with the 2020 Southern California Slack Key Festival returning to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m.

One of the most acclaimed Hawaiian concerts to ever leave the islands, the 13th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey that showcases GRAMMY-winning slack key guitarists, the best hula dancers in the world, special guest performers and a free to the public Island Marketplace. Played from the heart and soul through the fingers, and flowing with vivid tropical images, Hawaiian ki ho'alu (slack key) is truly one of the great acoustic guitar traditions in the world. Learn about the fascinating history of ki ho’alu guitar and the musical pioneers who helped shape its sound and legacy.

The Southern California Slack Key Festival is the first of its kind anywhere outside of Hawaii, setting a major milestone for Hawaiian music events on the mainland when it debuted in 2008 and has garnered a huge loyal following - creating, cultivating, and renewing interest in Hawaii and its music. This year’s Southern California Slack Key Festival’s line-up includes John Keawe, Jerry Santos, Kamuela Kimokeo, the Lim Family, Ikaika Marzo, Bobby Moderow, Jeff Peterson, Anthony Pfluke, and Bobby Ingano.

In addition to the concert, an Island Marketplace – free to the public – takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., browse a variety of island themed gifts, home décor, accessories, apparel, and more. Plus, Hawaiian food, authentic island-style shave ice and outdoor entertainment.

Concert Ticket Prices: $20 - $55; $135pp VIP Ticket includes the best seats and Saturday night Reception with food, giveaways, and mingling with the artists.

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Tim Miller offers a distinctive voice to the world of jazz and rock guitar. His music combines raw energy that is artistically balanced with soulful melodic composition that is both beautiful and exciting, and crosses all the borders of style. Joining him will be bassist Henrik Linder of the acclaimed Stockholm based group "Dirty Loops", drummer Nate Wood, and the amazing Ruslan Sirota on keyboards. This one time line up should not be missed.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: Comedy & Pizza! Wednesday, January 22nd Doors at 7:00. Show at 7:30pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ $10 Admission Free Pizza Cash/Card Accepted at Door Cash Only Bar No Drink Minimum Rideshare Recommended

Bear City brings the top comedians from LA to Long Beach EVERY. DAMN. WEDNESDAY at Que Sera (Best Nightclub 2019, OC Weekly). Featuring rising talent from Netflix, Comedy Central & HBO + surprise guests! Did we mention there’s free pizza? So stop scrolling thru memes and come LOL IRL.

• LAist named Bear City an “Awesome Event in Southern California”

• Picked by Press-Telegram as one of the top “Things to Do” in Long Beach

• “Comedians…on their way to stardom” -Grunion Gazette

• “If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City” -OC Weekly

January 22nd Lineup: Logan Guntzelman (Comedy Central, JFL) Vincent Bryant (Comedy Central) Gavin Matts (Comedy Central, Conan) Ginny Hogan (New Yorker, Vulture) Keith Lowell Jensen (Hulu) Evan Berke (Ice House) Ashley Mathaw (Backyard Comedy Battle)

Reserve your spot at: bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/520081615271512

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Time:

9:00pm - 11:30pm

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José Rizo is a disc jockey, born in Guadalajara, Mexico and grew up in Oxnard, California. He is a band leader, composer, music producer and host of Jazz on the Latin Side on radio station KKJZ. Rizo is a pioneer in programming Latin jazz on jazz radio. In 2011 his band Mongorama was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, for their self-titled album.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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There's a fine line between genius and insanity. This is an artist and genius that creates insane music, executes rhythms on his bass with amazing precision, while putting out hauntingly beautiful melodies. Nothing compares to the auditory sensory fulfillment when you drink in a performance by this masterful artist and his stellar group. With Kaylene Peoples on flute and vocals, Dennis Hamm on piano/ keyboards, Alex Machacek on guitar, and DeCarlos "Hulk" Davis at the drums. Get your tickets through the Alvas Showroom website. Snacks, food, and non alcoholic beverages are welcome into the venue.

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9:00pm - 11:30pm

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Joshua White is fresh off his killer performance last month at the Kennedy Center. Come see this epic talent at our newly designed space just as he explodes onto the national and international scene.

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Brazil's Badi Assad ( Bah-gee-Ah-sagh ) is one of the most innovative and passionate artists of our time , and is lauded as one of the most unique and cross-transcendental performance artists of this generation. She transcends traditional Brazilian styles with pop, jazz, and world/ethnic sounds from around the world. Advance tickets are available through the Alvas Showroom website ( alvasshowroom.com ) Snacks, food, and non alcoholic beverages are welcome into the venue.

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6:00pm - 9:30pm

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Jan. 29 will be the first of 5 monthly concerts taking place in Hook & Spear restaurant of the Newport Beach Marriott. This first concert will feature the Calabria Foti-Bob McChesney Quintet with Otmaro Ruiz, Kevin Axt & Dick Weller. Tickets & info: (949) 759.5003 or go to www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: Comedy & Pizza! Wednesday, January 29th Doors at 7:00. Show at 7:30pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ $10 Admission Free Pizza Cash/Card Accepted at Door Cash Only Bar No Drink Minimum Rideshare Recommended

Bear City brings the top comedians from LA to Long Beach EVERY. DAMN. WEDNESDAY at Que Sera (Best Nightclub 2019, OC Weekly). Featuring rising talent from Netflix, Comedy Central & HBO + surprise guests! Did we mention there’s free pizza? So stop scrolling thru memes and come LOL IRL.

• LAist named Bear City an “Awesome Event in Southern California”

• Picked by Press-Telegram as one of the top “Things to Do” in Long Beach

• “Comedians…on their way to stardom” -Grunion Gazette

• “If you’re looking for the best of the best in comedy then head over to Bear City” -OC Weekly

January 29th Lineup: Eli Olsberg (Chelsea Lately) Caitlin Ackerman (Funny or Die) Chris Gardner (Improv) Courtney Karwal (Bumbershoot, RiotLA) Wyatt Cote (Improv) London Lee (Ice House) Jon Gamora (Punch Line)

Reserve your spot at: bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/520081615271512

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7:00pm - 9:30pm

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A touring and recording artist, Judy Wexler has headlined at jazz festivals, performing arts centers, and major jazz clubs both nationally and internationally. She has released five CDs which have all topped the national jazz radio charts. Known for her inventive interpretations of underexposed gems, Judy will perform songs associated with a diverse mix of jazz and pop legends, including King Pleasure, Louis Armstrong, Sonny Rollins, Blossom Dearie, Richie Havens, Carole King, and Bob Dylan. She was profiled on NPR Weekend Edition by Susan Stamberg, who said, “Based on the evidence, Judy Wexler can almost anything.” All About Jazz describes her as “more than a mere singer of songs. She’s an actress, mood painter, song archaeologist, and vocalist par excellence.” Featuring top L.A. jazz musicians Larry Koonse -- guitar, Ken Wild -- bass and Conor Malloy -- drums

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7:30pm - 9:00pm

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A touring and recording artist, Judy Wexler has headlined at jazz festivals, performing arts centers, and major jazz clubs both nationally and internationally. She has released five CDs which have all topped the national jazz radio charts. Known for her inventive interpretations of underexposed gems, Judy will perform songs associated with a diverse mix of jazz and pop legends, including King Pleasure, Louis Armstrong, Sonny Rollins, Blossom Dearie, Richie Havens, Carole King, and Bob Dylan. She was profiled on NPR Weekend Edition by Susan Stamberg, who said, “Based on the evidence, Judy Wexler can almost anything.” All About Jazz describes her as “more than a mere singer of songs. She’s an actress, mood painter, song archaeologist, and vocalist par excellence.” Featuring top L.A. jazz musicians Larry Koonse -- guitar, Ken Wild -- bass and Conor Malloy -- drums

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9:00pm - 2:00am

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Bassist Max Carl celebrating the release of his debut CD “Tbilisi” on Dolfin Records. Says Stanley Clarke, “On this recording, he displays himself how one should, as an artistically driven bass player. His album is full of well-written music.”

Joining Max on stage will be Aaron Shaw on sax , Paul Cornish on keys, and Mike Mitchell on drums. There will be a special guest appearance by Cameron Graves as well.

Doors are at 9:00 / 10.00 at the door