KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

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FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO: CALL (949) 759.5003 OR GO TO: WWW.SUNSETJAZZATNEWPORT.COM

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7:30pm - 9:30pm

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Bear City brings the top comedians from LA to Long Beach EVERY. DAMN. WEDNESDAY at Que Sera (Best Nightclub, OC Weekly). Featuring rising talent from Netflix, Comedy Central & HBO + surprise guests! 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

BEAR CITY: Stand-Up Showcase! Every Wednesday Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30pm Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ Free Admission! Cash Only Bar No Drink Minimum

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5:00pm - 10:30pm

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A five hours celebration of nearly 100 releases form LA based creative music label Orenda Records with the Jon Hatamiya Big Band, Bridge to Everywhere, Cathlene Pineda Quartet, NOICE and the Dan Rosenboom Quintet

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6:00pm - 9:00pm

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We look forward to playing at the Conference Room Restaurant, the westside's newest live music venue, in a beautiful large outdoor dining area in Playa Vista! Come have dinner and listen to Brazilian music, where we'll be playing classics such as Wave, No More Blues, Girl from Ipanema, and many others, along with songs from the Great American Songbook.

https://www.conferenceroomrestaurant.com/

NOTE: $10 cover per person plus dinner required.

RESERVATIONS: Please call the restaurant after 5PM (Wednesday-Saturday) at (310) 862-6436 to make your reservations.

PARKING: Free parking with validation. Enter the underground parking structure from "Campus Center Drive." Once you take your parking ticket and the gate opens, do not go straight ahead, make an immediate LEFT up the ramp to the 1st floor parking level. Make a RIGTH at the end then a quick LEFT and park anywhere as far to the end as possible. Don’t worry about the reserved parking signs as everyone is working from home these days. Walk toward the handicapped parking spaces, exit the parking lot and make a LEFT. Look for the tables with the black umbrellas and follow the music to the restaurant. **Parking is validated by the restaurant.**

ATTIRE: Smart casual. Bring a light wrap as it can get a little chilly when the sun goes down. The restaurant also has blankets available.

We are thrilled to feature Natalie Jacob as vocalist. Natalie has a passion for Bossa Nova, and was the lead singer of jazz and Latin music bands Bluenova, from 2007 to 2010, and subsequently Along for the Ride, which released the album, "Jobim and Vinicius Across Languages" in 2015. Her latest project is a debut solo album, "Sooner or Later," produced by Scotty Barnhart (Director of the Count Basie Orchestra) and featuring world class musicians including pianist Tamir Hendelman, bassist Carlitos Del Puerto, drummer Clayton Cameron, guitarist Anthony Wilson and percussionist Kevin Winard.

On keyboard, David Robinson, who has been studying with jazz master Tamir Hendelman, is particularly fond of Brazilian jazz, and the great American songbook. David co-founded the band Corcovado with Nicole Thomas in 2015.

On upright bass, Theodore "Teddy Bang" Okasinski. Teddy plays around town in different genres ranging from Jazz to Latin to Reggae and R&B with his trio, the Teddy Bang Trio. Teddy studied both music and education while in college at the University of Michigan.

On drums, Andy Applegate, a Los Angeles based jazz drummer, and a lifelong student of music. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from the jazz studies program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Andy now dedicates most of his time to playing jazz and Latin jazz.

Natalie Jacob, Vocalist David Robinson, Keyboards Teddy Bang, Bass Andy Applegate, Drums Special Guests TBA

Corcovado is a band started by Nicole Thomas and David Robinson, who have been collaborating musically since 2015. Their extensive repertoire includes original tunes, jazz standards, bossa novas, swing tunes, and pop tunes which they perform either as a duo or with a full band. The name, Corcovado comes from the Brazilian mountains overlooking Rio de Janeiro, which Antonio Carlos Jobim captured in the song “Corcovado.” It symbolizes their love of Brazilian music and great music in general.

www.corcovadotheband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/corcovadotheband/ https://www.soundcloud.com/corcovadotheband/ Youtube: Search "Corcovadotheband." Instagram: @corcovadotheband

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8:00pm - 9:30pm

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"The union of two like minds at the perfect time to create a lasting work of art founded in the very building blocks of music. Uncompromising artistry and fearless iconoclasm...duo art of the highest order. --- C. Michael Bailey (All About Jazz)

MON DAVID – A Master of Jazz Vocals Mon remains one of the most inventive and creative singers on the L.A. scene and performs with deep connection to his material. The winner of the 2006 London International Vocal Jazz competition combines authentic musicianship and stagecraft with exceptional skill at both vocal improvisation and the interpretation of lyrics. Don Heckman of the International Review of Music says of Mon, “The Filipino singer Mon David is That rarity; a male jazz vocalist with a distinctly original style of his own – a remarkable voice able to leap octaves in a single bound combined with a world class scat singing style.” Jazz critic Roger Crane writes, “Like Mark Murphy, whose singing he at times resembles, David can swing you into bad health and then, turn around and break your heart with a ballad.” With eight multi-awarded albums to his credit that include, “Coming True” (by Freeham Records, voted one of the Top 10 jazz vocal CD’s of 2010 by Jazz Times), “Solomon” (Orange Room Records - an intimate voice/guitar compilation), the highly acclaimed, “This Is All I Ask” (Dash Hoffman/Human Connection Records), and most recently, the highly touted, D+N+A (David/Nelson Agreement) a voice and piano compilation featuring Josh Nelson. Mon continues to captivate jazz audiences at music festivals all over the world, from the North Sea Jazz Festival to the Segerstrom Theater crowd and mesmerize listeners in prestigious venues and art galleries like Catalina Jazz Club, The World Stage, The Blue Whale, Vitello’s, Vibrato, The Merc, Yoshi’s, LACMA, Artshare LA, The Ford Theater and many more jazz venues. LA Jazz Scene’s, Scott Yanow describes Mon as “A major jazz vocalist who can sing any type of music with credibility, creativity, heartfelt emotions and wit.”

Mon has collaborated with pianist composer Theo Saunders, pianist, composer and arranger Josh Nelson, the iconic bass master Henry “The Skipper” Franklin and LA’s vocal jazz catalyst and educator, Cathy Segal-Garcia among others. He occasionally performs with the eclectic vocal improv ensemble, Fish To Birds (Ashley Maher, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Cecily Gardner, Tracy Lee Robertson, Emile Hassan Dyer and Adrienne Duncan). He has also shared the stage with some of LA’s finest – Kristin Korb, Llew Matthews, Richard Simon, Justo Almario, Nick Mancini, Trevor Ware, Tateng Katindig, Chuck Manning, Nolan Shaheed, Ricky Woodard, Otmaro Ruiz, Gary Fukushima, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Steve Hass, John Chiodini, Andy Langham, Michael Paulo, Dave Tull, Jennifer Leitham, Chris Wabich, Lyman Medeiros, Kristin Korb, Mark Winkler, Dolores Scozzesi, Dwight Trible, and many more incredible artists. Jazz singer and pianist Dianne Schurr writes, “His technique is impeccable yet has emotional conviction, a brilliant combination that not many singers have today. He has a long and wonderful adventure ahead of him here in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world.”

Mon is a lifetime advocate of music performances that integrate inclusivity and diversity. Mon believes that our humanity connects us to one another regardless of national origin, religion, traditions and political affiliations. The art in poetry, music and jazz can help achieve deep human connection amongst people from various parts of the globe. His faith and conviction, that music that comes from the heart and soul when expressed with honesty, empathy and compassion can both be personal and universal and has the spirit and power to integrate, build, inspire, heal and unite.

JOSH NELSON Pianist and composer Josh Nelson maintains an active and creative schedule. He has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Natalie Cole, Anthony Wilson, George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Walter Smith III, Dayna Stephens, Alicia Olatuja, Eddie Daniels, Ken Peplowski, Richard Galliano, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Greg Hutchinson, John Clayton, Seamus Blake, Matt Wilson, Sara Gazarek, Dave Koz, Joe Chambers, Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, and Lewis Nash.

Josh has performed around the world and recorded for numerous albums, films, and TV shows, but also makes time for his own projects: Anticipation (2004) and Let it Go (2007, Native Language Music) both garnered international critical acclaim. Josh’s third album, I Hear a Rhapsody (2009), featured his original compositions, standard interpretations, and re-imagining of some popular repertoire. Discoveries (2011), introduced a pairing of classic science fiction ephemera with new compositions for a brass and wind ensemble (featuring a live ongoing video projection and art installation component as well, called The Discovery Project). Exploring Mars (2015) explored musical themes on the Red Planet, along with spectacular NASA/JPL Martian video footage. Dream in the Blue (2016) documented Josh in an intimate duo setting with his longtime collaborator, vocalist Sara Gazarek. The Sky Remains (2017) delved into musical stories and themes originating from his hometown of Los Angeles. His latest release is The Discovery Project Live in Japan (2020) Josh has earned many awards, scholarships and accolades over the years, some of which include the Louis Armstrong Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. In 2006, Josh was one of only twelve semi-finalists in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition.

Josh toured the world for 6 beautiful years with the legendary vocalist Natalie Cole. He continues to tour with artists Nicolas Bearde, Kenny Washington, Lorca Hart, Anton Schwartz, Allison Adams Tucker, Kathleen Grace, Gaby Moreno, Alicia Olatuja, Tom Scott, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Christian Howes.

-- 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

Time:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Event Info:

Bear City brings the top comedians from LA to Long Beach EVERY. DAMN. WEDNESDAY at Que Sera (Best Nightclub, OC Weekly). Featuring rising talent from Netflix, Comedy Central & HBO + surprise guests! 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

BEAR CITY: Stand-Up Showcase! Every Wednesday Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30pm Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ Free Admission! Cash Only Bar No Drink Minimum

Follow Us! instagram.com/bearcitycomedy facebook.com/bearcitycomedy twitter.com/bearcitycomedy

Time:

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Info:

You are invited to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for a virtual edition of the annual InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema Festival. The program line up consists of three short film programs and a presentation of the feature documentary A La Calle, which was recently acquired by WarnerMedia 150 and will release on HBO Max in September 2021. The Festival is co-presented by Mount Saint Mary’s University Film, Television & Photography program and includes screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions and industry panels.

The program offers the unique opportunity to experience exceptional independent films by emerging talent, with filmmakers and stories from the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Argentina, El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Spain and the Cuban diaspora. The festival will kick off with four panels beginning in the afternoon on Friday, September 17th, including conversations with Gloria Calderón Kellett, showrunner of the sitcom One Day at a Time, as well as Cristina Garza, Senior Vice President of Development and Production at Endeavor Content.

The weekend’s film programming begins Friday evening with the Los Angeles premiere of award-winning documentary A La Calle, directed by Maxx Caicedo and Nelson G. Navarrete. This vivid multi-perspective on Venezuela’s recent political history clandestinely shot over three years both delves into the larger political factors involved, as well as the ordinary Venezuelan citizens’ grassroots struggle for freedom.

Saturday’s film programming kicks off with Shorts Program I - A Day at Work, a selection of films that explore work and labor in a meaningful way, as a source of identity, survival, pride and mastery. Following is Shorts Program II - Generational Echoes, a collection of stories centering the relationships between generations and the effects that they have on one another on both a personal and societal level.

The evening concludes with Shorts Program III - In Search of Self and Place, a compilation of narratives that revolve around the pursuit of a sense of personal strength, both through internally finding and asserting oneself and through determining one's place in relationship with others.

Visit link posted for more information and tickets.

Dates: September 17th - 18th, 2021

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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The Gatlin Brothers’ close family harmonies have given this country trio a signature sound that has kept them at the top of the entertainment industry for more than 60 years. Their storybook career includes a string of No.1 records and such country classics as “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady,” and “Love Is Just A Game.”

Enjoy the soulful vocals of their chart-topping classics and hear the stories behind the writing of their biggest hits. It’s as pure as music gets.

Time:

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Event Info:

Limited ticket availability by calling 949.759.5003 or sending an email to: westcoastjazzparty@att.net. Website for bio info and floorplan of the outdoor venue: www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Widely recognized as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro is a one-man army advancing the ukulele cause, turning the four-string axe into a flexible musical vehicle capable of generating everything from crunching, effects-laden rock to sensuously swinging jazz. He coaxes an impossibly big sound out of this little instrument, playing an intoxicating mix of pop tunes, Great American Songbook standards, and lilting originals.