KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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No Cover Call For Reservations (424) 229-5902 Ask to be seated in the Music Room Natalie Jacob - vocals Andy Langham - piano Nate Light - upright bass

Natalie Jacob, a native Angelino, spent her high school summers working as an usher at the Hollywood Bowl, where she first heard many of the jazz greats and immediately fell in love with the music. Her upcoming debut solo album, Sooner or Later, showcases her warm, inviting vocals on jazz standards, bossa nova and selections from the Great American Songbook. Produced by Scotty Barnhart, Director of the Count Basie Orchestra and Associate Professor of Music at Florida State University, the album features pianist Tamir Hendelman, Grammy-winning bassist Carlitos Del Puerto, drummer Clayton Cameron, guitarist Anthony Wilson, and percussionist Kevin Winard.

Natalie launched her solo career in 2010 with the late Larry Feldman serving as her musical director and guitarist. Since then, she has performed at numerous venues, private parties and corporate events across Southern California, including the Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa, The Gardenia in Hollywood, Pip’s on La Brea in Los Angeles, The Sky Room in Long Beach, and The World Stage in Leimert Park. Her annual appearance in the Fireside series at The Miles Playhouse in Santa Monica has sold out for four years running.

Natalie has a particular passion for bossa nova, and can also swing with the best of them. From 2007 to 2010, she was the lead singer with Bluenova, a jazz quintet playing bossa nova, Latin jazz, blues, and a splash of world music. In 2014, Natalie joined the Long Beach-based Latin jazz band, Along for the Ride, with whom she recorded the album, Jobim and Vinicius Across Languages. Her unmistakable, sultry sound on this album is complimented by world-renowned musicians Abraham Laboriel and Justo Almario.

In addition to performing with her own ensemble, Natalie has also been the featured vocalist in repeated appearances with the Scotty Barnhart Quintet, the Paul McDonald Big Band, and the bossa nova band Corovado, and has shared the stage with such illustrious musicians as Clayton Cameron, Tamir Hendelman, James Leary, Roy McCurdy and Trevor Ware.

Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Art History from UCLA. She honed her vocal technique with Cathy Segal-Garcia, Marilyn Maye and triple Grammy-Nominated vocalist Sara Gazarek. Natalie sings in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. She has also studied sacred music, earning her cantor certification as a leader of song from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2006. She stills sings regularly at Sunday masses, weddings, funerals, and other services at several Catholic churches in Southern California.

Natalie names as her influences Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Sara Gazarek, Diana Krall, Carmen McRae, Linda Ronstadt, Eliane Elias and Astrud Gilberto. Her musical roots go deep: She is from the Juneau family for whom the Canadian Juno awards are named!

www.nataliejacob.com Facebook and Instagram @nataliejacobmusic

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3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Put this Latin American concert on your calendar: Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Featuring the immensely talented Q’iru Duet with Nico on guitar and Gloria on clarinet, this concert promises a selection of unique and captivating tangos, sambas, and cumbias. Percussionist Andres Lopez, adds dynamic rhythms played on congas, cajón peruano, and shakers. The ensemble's music is inspired by the Quechua people, indigenous to South America and primarily residing in the Andes mountain region. To purchase advance on-line tickets go to uusurpriseaz.org and click Event Tickets. On the dropdown menu, choose Concert Series. Repeat this process for each ticket desired. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; $5 for children under 13.Your emailed Receipt is your Ticket.

Time:

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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DAVID GARFIELD “AT THE PIANO”

World renown pianist & keyboard artist David Garfield plays solo piano & tells stories with some questions from the audience and later brings out Acoustic Bass Virtuoso Joel Gottschlak and California drum legend John Ferraro

Genres: Acoustic & electric jazz & world/new age music

David Garfield – Piano

Joel Gottschlak – Acoustic Bass

John Ferraro – Drums Snacks and non alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue.

Time:

6:30pm

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8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Corcovado is celebrating its 5th Anniversary performing at Tr!p.

It's hard to believe that we started playing at TR!P 5 years ago! The band was started by Nicole Thomas and David Robinson, who met at a workshop at Tamir Hendelman's home in Tarzana, and began collaborating, at first as a duo, and eventually with a full band. Lauri Reimer booked Corcovado in April 2018 for their first gig at TR!P, and subsequently joined the band as a percussionist & background vocalist.

The band has been performing Brazilian classics over the years, and next week will perform its "best of" including "So Danco Samba/ One Note Samba", Girl from Ipanema, Ella E Carioca, Desafinado, and many more.

Natalie Jacob Music, Vocalist David Robinson, Keyboards, M.D. Teddy Bang, Bass Andy Applegate, Drums Lauri Reimer, Percussion & BG Vocals

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

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9:00am - 5:00pm

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DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2023 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, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network. The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Pacific Northwest Region, returns May 11th and 12th, 2023 to the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Seattle in Seattle, Washington. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy. You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more! At DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2023, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. 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. Be a part of DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2023 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking! See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today. For more details visit https://digimarconpacificnorthwest.com.

Time:

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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We’re touring the country through the American Songbook. It’s a show of swinging music with a dozen stops in places like Chicago, Rhode Island, Alabama, San Francisco, and even down Route 66.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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The return of One Shot Deal ! A mixture of many styles blended together as only Frank Zappa can.

His music is legendary, filled with Jazz, blues, rock and satire. Formerly Zappa Plays Zappa, the Grammy award winning band performs a half and half mixture of instrumental and vocal tunes representing highlights of FZ’s career.

Genres: A mixture of many styles blended together as only Frank Zappa can.

Scheila Gonzales – Vocals, Sax and Keyboards

Pete Griffin – Bass

Billy Hulting – Vibraphone and Percussion

Jamie Kime – Guitar

Ben Thomas – Vocals, Percussion, Guitar and Brass

Joe Travers – Drums

Guest: Mike Keneally – Keys and Guitar

Time:

8:30am - 1:30pm

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California Native Tree planting in theHistoric Augustus Hawkins Nature Park.

Join us for a day of community & climate action with the honoring of trees in celebration of National Arbor Day! FREE FRUTI TREE GIVEAWAY to Los Angeles Residents!(first come first served basis while supplies last. Limit of 1 tree per address.

Roll up your sleeves, grab a shovel, and enjoy a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities!

Time:

2:00pm - 6:00pm

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A Day Party is a first for us, and probably won't be our last. That's right, it's a party in the afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00 pm! We have planned 4 hours bursting with action. We have comedians, food, a DJ, and specialty drinks, DW3 performing, and desserts!

Time:

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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A special Mother’s Day evening Jazz Vespers will celebrate Women of Jazz. Bring your mom, your friends, your neighbors and experience this fusion of prayer, music, and contemplation.

Time:

9:30pm - 12:30pm

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Be Bop, Swing and Hard Groovin Jazz by some of the finest Jazz Cats in Los Angeles. Come out and be part of the New West Coast Jazz Scene.

Time:

7:00pm - 9:15pm

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Jazz Vocalist Janice Anderson is joined by guitarist Ray Bergstrom and Bassist Eric Sittner at the coziest restaurant in LA county. Join us for an evening of swing, latin and straight ahead jazz standards. Reservations recommended.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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“I love everything about his playing—his rhythm, his confidence, his understanding of the music.” — Wynton Marsalis

Returning to the Barclay stage for the third time, Joey Alexander is an extraordinary and uniquely gifted pianist from Indonesia. He is a musical star whose expressive range and musical maturity inspire seasoned jazz fans.

Alexander skyrocketed to fame with his public performance debut at the 2013 Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala. He has since performed with Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding at The White House, at the Apollo Theater, at Carnegie Hall, and at major jazz festivals and night clubs around the world.

Two of Alexander’s albums — My Favorite Things and Countdown — reached No. 1 on the Billboard jazz charts and received three Grammy Award nominations – one for Best Jazz Instrumental Album (his debut album, My Favorite Things), and two for Best Improvised Jazz Solo (“Giant Steps,” from My Favorite Things, and “Countdown” from the Countdown album). With the release of his sixth album, Origin, Joey has created an even more personal and powerful statement of his musical and artistic vision.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Info:

Rachel Flowers returns for another exciting One Woman – Two Pianos show! Join us for an Intimate, Interactive, Unpredictable, and Unforgettable evening!

Rachel Flowers first gained notice for her solo covers of the music of Keith Emerson while she was still in high school. Since that time she has gained international recognition for her original compositions and her live performances, incorporating elements from her classical and jazz training along with a wide variety of musical influences from the worlds of rock, pop, and R&B.

In 2017 the award winning documentary film Hearing is Believing was produced about Rachel’s unusual life and talents. She has also released three albums of her original music, Listen (2016), Going Somewhere (2018), and Bigger on the Inside (2021). Rachel has lent her talents to recordings with Michael Sadler, Marcelo Paganini, Telergy, Mother’s Favorite Child and others, as well as appearing on Keith Emerson: Beyond the Stars, and the Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert DVD and CD, Fanfare for the Uncommon Man.

Rachel has three new albums in progress, and is featured on the upcoming United Progressive Fraternity project, Planetary Overload Part 2: Hope.

Genres: Originals, Jazz, Rock, Classical

Performer Names/Instruments: Rachel Flowers – piano and voice Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Performing 2 hours of original music and obscure jazz classics, the Dale Fielder Quartet delivers a dynamic and interesting performance of jazz music that can be thoughtful while it is entertaining and enlivening.

Genres: Jazz Originals and Jazz Standards

Performer Names/Instruments: Dale Fielder – soprano, alto, tenor and baritone sax Jane Getz – piano Bill Markus – bass Thomas White – drums Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue.

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

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Indulge in a scrumptious chef-created brunch buffet while sipping on refreshing mimosas and being serenaded by the soulful jazz tunes of the Mike Gerber Trio and Special Guest Nicole Yarling. Join us at Call Me Cuban by Yuca on May 21st for an unforgettable experience that not only celebrates music and great food but also supports a wonderful cause. Our annual Power Access scholarships will be awarded to musically talented students with disabilities, embodying our belief that ability triumphs over disability. With a portion of the ticket sales going towards our scholarship program, you'll not only be treating yourself to an amazing brunch and music experience but also making a positive impact on the lives of deserving students. Secure your tickets now for $85 in advance or $100 at the door and be a part of a truly meaningful event.

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

Event Info:

Be Bop, Swing and Hard Groovin Jazz by some of the finest Jazz Cats in Los Angeles. Come out and be part of the New West Coast Jazz Scene.

Time:

7:00pm

Event Info:

Born in Hackensack, New Jersey in 2001, Matthew Whitaker has been garnering acclaim for almost as long as he has been making music. At 13 years old, Whitaker became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond Organs in their 80+ year history. At 15, he was named a Yamaha Artist, the youngest musician to join a stellar roster of jazz pianists. This led to a performing career that has taken him all over the world playing on some of the world’s most famous stages. In both 2019 and 2020, he won the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers award for his compositions, Emotions and Underground.

22-year-old Whitaker will feature music from his newest album, Connections. This sixteen-track collection is Whitaker’s third album and serves as a bold declaration of his maturity as a player, composer and bandleader.

Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm

Event Info:

The 3rd annual TECHSPO San Diego, two-day technology expo returns May 22nd and 23rd, 2023 to the luxurious Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel in San Diego, California. TECHSPO San Diego brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. Watch exhibitors showcase the next generation of advances in technology & innovation, including; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

Time:

9:00am - 5:00pm

Event Info:

"DigiMarCon California 2023 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, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

The 3rd annual DigiMarCon California, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in California, returns May 22nd and 23rd, 2023 to the luxurious Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel in San Diego, California. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon California 2023, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. 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.

Be a part of DigiMarCon California 2023 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

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

For more details visit https://digimarconcalifornia.com."

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Info:

Glendale Community College announces GCC Arts at The ALEX on Wednesday May 24th 8:00 PM The first annual performance of the Glendale Community College Visual and Performing Arts Division at the Alex Theatre showcasing:

• Dance • Theatre arts • Jazz combo • GCC Concert Singers • Jazz Band • West African Drum ensemble • GCC Symphony of the Verdugos

Come and celebrate our students at the historic Alex Theatre! GCC Arts at the ALEX: Wednesday, May 24th, 8:00 PM Alex Theater Mainstage General Admission $20, students & seniors $10 Featuring performances from the Music, Theater, & Dance Departments. For tickets, go to: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B005EA5CA833EA3

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Event Info:

Be Bop, Swing and Hard Groovin Jazz by some of the finest Jazz Cats in Los Angeles. Come out and be part of the New West Coast Jazz Scene.

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Event Info:

Be Bop, Swing and Hard Groovin Jazz by some of the finest Jazz Cats in Los Angeles. Come out and be part of the New West Coast Jazz Scene.