KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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7:30pm - 8:45pm

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Watch the 69th episode of Allan & Pat Harris' Harlem After Dark Unplugged series

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8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Doors: 6:30pm //Show: 8:00pm

Paul Jost Paul Jost - Vocal, Harmonica, Arranger When describing this unique vocalist, arranger and educator, two thoughts are shared by critics and contemporaries; "Passionate storyteller” and "One of the best male jazz vocalists since Mark Murphy." Paul, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and adjunct educator at West Chester University, has become a fixture on the New York jazz scene while performing worldwide including a recent European tour in Paris, Brussels, Lurs France and London promoting his latest CD "Simple Life". He and his quartet, featuring Jim Ridl-piano, Dean Johnson-bass and Tim Horner-drums, are honored to have been selected by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to tour Pakistan and Lebanon (April 2020) as part of the American Music Ambassadors program (A.M.A.) implemented by the Association of American Voices. With residency at New York City's acclaimed 55 Bar and performances at Mezzrow, Blue Note, North Square, The Bitter End, Jazz at Kitano’s and guest appearances with Orrin Evans at SMOKE, with Dena Derose at Birdland, Joe Locke at Dizzy's Coca Cola Club at Lincoln Center, and with Janis Siegel and Lauren Kinhan at Zinc Bar, Paul can be found connecting with audiences in venues from New York to Los Angeles and throughout the world including performances at Pittsburgh, Xerox Rochester, Exit Zero, COTA, Pohang South Korea and Limerick International Jazz Festivals. With a long career as an instrumentalist and sideman, Paul has performed or recorded on sessions with Billy Eckstine, Mark Murphy, Dr. John, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bobby Scott, Joe Farrell, Sheryl Baily, Barry Miles and Ron Carter to name just a few. Paul launched his solo vocal career in 2015 with his debut vocal album “Breaking Through” (Dot Time) which Included his self penned “Book Faded Brown” previously recorded by The Band, Rick Danko and Carl Perkins. His follow-up release “Simple Life” features his quartet along with Joe Locke as a special guest on a number of tracks. Paul has written for NBC, Cannon Films and was recently showcased on PBS-TV in a Friday Arts series profile feature "Finding Your Voice". He was commissioned by Michael Kline of Exit Zero Jazz Festival to interpret Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album “Born to Run” in a jazz format and headline at the festival. This work is proudly scheduled for release sometime in 2020-2021. More Information on Paul Jost can be found at www.pauljostmusic.com

-- A minimum of $20.00 is required per person while inside the showroom. Dining in the restaurant or any of our bars does not apply to the showroom minimum. Service fees apply to all tickets purchased via Eventbrite, at the door, and/or at the Box Office. Guests requiring accessible seating should book directly by calling 818-769-0905

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3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Sponsored by The Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund and Orange County Musicians Union Local 7, American Federation of Musicians

eaturing Luther Hughes - bass & band leader; Glenn Cashman - tenor sax; Bruce Babad - alto sax; Ed Czach - piano; Paul Kreibich - drums

Southern California-based Luther Hughes and the Cannonball-Coltrane Project is a jazz quintet formed in June 2002 with the idea of paying tribute to a 1959 Cannonball Adderley-John Coltrane landmark album, Cannonball Adderley Quintet in Chicago. The group continues to pay tribute to these jazz giants with arrangements and original compositions inspired by Cannonball and Coltrane. In addition to their many favorable reviews in the media, Luther Hughes and the Cannonball-Coltrane Project has received accolades from their musical peers, including Howard Rumsey, Red Holloway, Horace Silver, Mundell Lowe, and Roy McCurdy, who was Cannonball’s drummer for 11 years.

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6:00pm - 8:00pm

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The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band (IBTJB) is an ensemble comprised of the most familiar names in the Orange County jazz community. Powered by the Ron Kobayashi Trio, the IBTJB features Jerry Mandel on tenor saxophone, Craig Springer on tenor and soprano saxes, and Tom Bevan on guitar.

Ron Kobayashi (keyboards), Baba Elefante (bass), and Steve Dixon (drums) have been performing together for more than 25 years. The Trio was voted Best Jazz Group in Orange County by readers of the OC Weekly and was nominated for Best Jazz Group in Orange County by the Orange County Music Awards. Tom Bevan is a multi-talented guitarist – a renowned studio player who also toured and recorded with Maynard Ferguson – who is often recognized with “Best Jazz Guitarist in Orange County” honors. Craig Springer is currently Executive Vice President of Irvine Barclay Theatre. Jerry Mandel is Chairman and President of Irvine Barclay Theatre and Vice Chancellor Emeritus at UCI. He was previously President of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. A long-time champion of jazz in Orange County, Jerry’s passion for playing familiar tunes from the Great American Songbook has made him a community favorite wherever and whenever he performs.

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12:00pm - 8:30pm

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts InFocus: Canadian Cinema, presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, Québec Government Office in Los Angeles and Telefilm Canada. The program spotlights independent Canadian storytellers in a a program that spans a collection of 14 short films and two feature narratives, including Beans, the debut feature of 2020 TIFF Emergent Talent Award winner Tracey Deer. Each screening will take place virtually and will be followed by a live Q&A via Zoom.

Date | Time: July 17th, 2021 | 12:00pm PT - 8:30pm PT

Time:

5:00pm - 10:30pm

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"Introducing Joshua White & Nightstone, a trio of improvisors featuring White on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Pianist Joshua White has been capturing the attention of audiences nationwide since winning finalist honors in the jazz world’s most prestigious event, the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition (2011).

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

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SUNSET JAZZ AT BISTANGO features weekly shows in the Palm Patio (outdoors) with July 19 featuring vocalist Debby Boone with the Quinn Johnson Quartet. Tickets and Info: (949) 759.5003 or go to: www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com

The series runs thru Sept. 20 with 3 shows appearing on 2 nights each.

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6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Born and raised in Lahaina, Maui, Jason Kaleonalani Phillips, affectionately known as Kaleo, has toured extensively throughout Hawaiʻi, the mainland, U.S.,and Japan, sharing the stage with a broad range of artists, including the late, great Willie K.

His debut album, E Mama, was honored with three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawai‘i’s Grammy) nominations in 2019, for Hawaiian Single of the Year, Instrumental Composition of the Year, and Promising Artist(s) of the Year. He followed that up with Take Me Home, which was nominated in 2020 for Contemporary Acoustic Album of the Year.

Kaleo Phillips’ latest release, First Dance, showcases this versatile Maui musician across a spectrum of styles from soulful pop and island reggae to traditional Hawaiian.

General admission is FREE; tickets and pre-registration are not required for first-come, first-served seating.

Guests should bring chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended.

Ticketed reserved seating near the front of the stage is available; preferred seating is $10 and VIP front-section seating is $20. One ticket is required per space, and each space accommodates approximately five adults. Click the buttons below to purchase reserved seating.

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9:30am - 4:30pm

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DigiMarCon America 2021 is your chance to ... – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. – Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network.

The 6th annual DigiMarCon America, the Premier Virtual Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference in America will be held July 21st to 22nd, 2021, available live stream and on-demand. Join your peers online for 2-days jam packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy and networking.

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At DigiMarCon America 2021, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency / team / account to even greater success.

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See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

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Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Jen Staves has been performing a soulful combination of blues, Rock, and Jazz in the LA and Ventura area for years. She is the daughter of Marilyn King, famous Jazz and Big band Singer of the King Sisters, and is a member of the TV-famous “Singing King Family”. Because of this, her music produces a flavorful combination of Blues, Rock, and Jazz. Furthermore she has been co-writing with some amazing musicians like Bill Macpherson and Nee Sackey of Native Vibe, and Ricky Z. Jen’s latest single which is co-written with Nee Sackey, is featuring Karl Hunter of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on sax. Karl also did the horn arrangements. Her band, The Bluzfish, is compromised of all professional musicians working in the LA area. A list of the Bluefish members- Ricky Z, Nee Sackey, Danny Campbell, Troy Dexter, Bill Macpherson, James Patterson, Robbie Angelucci, Billy Steinway, Kelly Garver, Kristin Staves, and Susannah Foshee.

Only, $20!

+$20 minimum on food and drinks.

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6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Join Natalie Jacob and the Paul McDonald Quartet - Eric Morones (Sax), Nick Light (Bass), Steve Pemberton (Drums) - for an evening of dining and jazz under the stars at the Conference Room Restaurant https://www.conferenceroomrestaurant.com/, the westside's newest outdoor live music venue! Enjoy a delicious meal on the beautiful patio while you listen to favorites from the Great American Songbook, Bossa Nova, blues and more!

NOTE: Dinner plus $10 entertainment fee required. Please call the restaurant after 5PM at (310) 862-6436 to make your reservations. Free Parking, validated by the restaurant.

Parking Instructions: Follow these directions closely or you may get lost! Enter the underground parking structure from "Campus Center Drive." Once you get your parking ticket and the gate opens, do not go straight. Make an immediate left up the ramp to the 1st floor parking level. At the end, make a right then quick left or right and park anywhere. Do not worry about the reserved parking signs as the offices are currently closed. Exit your vehicle and walk towards the big blue statue. Make a left once you enter the courtyard and walk past HASH which is our breakfast restaurant. The entrance to Conference Room is just past the black sun umbrellas on your left.

Attire; Smart casual. Bring a sweater or wrap as it gets cool once the sun goes down.

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

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On upcoming night #3 of the 11 week series, trumpeter/vocalist BENNY BENACK III will lead an All-Star based LA rhythm section of BILL CUNLIFFE, MIKE CURROLA, KEVIN KANNER & GRANT GEISSMAN! FOR TICKETS, CALL 949.759.5003 OR GO TO: www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com

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8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Corcovado celebrates its love of Brazilian music, playing classics including Wave, No More Blues, Girl From Ipanema, and many others.

Natalie Jacob , Vocalist David Robinson, Keyboards Danny Meyer, Guitar Teddy Bang, Bass Andy Applegate, Drums Lauri Reimer, Percussions

No cover / 1 purchase minimum / Tips appreciated / 21+ Free parking on Lincoln Blvd Tasty bar food, wine, and a large assortment of craft beer.