KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Dee Dee Bridgewater at the Colony Theater Friday, January 4 at 8 Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Box Office (305) 674-1040. Tickets $40-50-60 at colonymb.org and (800) 211-1414

Power Access Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for people with disabilities, is proud to announce the Third Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, January 4 – 6, 2019. The festival, which attracts audiences worldwide to trendy South Beach, FL, will feature an extraordinary three-day line-up of award-winning jazz artists performing in three ticketed and seven free performances. Production for the festival is by Miami-based KCC Productions.

Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Ever the fearless voyager, explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, the three-time Grammy-winner recently won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): ToBillie With Love From Dee Dee.

Bridgewater’s career has always bridged musical genres. She earned her first professional experience as a member of the legendary Thad Jones/Mel Louis Big Band, and throughout the 70s she performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie. After a foray into the pop world during the 1980s, she relocated to Paris and began to turn her attention back to Jazz. Signing with Universal Music Group as a producer (Bridgewater produces all of her CDs), Bridgewater released a series of critically acclaimed titles beginning withKeeping Tradition in 1993. All but one, including her wildly successful double Grammy Award-winning tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Dear Ella, have received Grammy nominations.

The 3rd Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is sponsored by: Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, Miami-Dade County, Regal Entertainment Group, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Outfront Media, Jameck Development Inc. Aira, Miamiartzine.com, Miami Beach Community Church, Steinway & Sons, Ransome Multimedia, The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, SouthBeachGroup.com (boutique hotels) Adam Moldif, Michael Schwarzberg, the Charles and Eleanor Knight Leigh Foundation with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, The Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners and JAZZIZ Magazine.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u44RKTyYojw

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Bill "Watermelon Slim" Homans has built a remarkable reputation with his raw, impassioned intensity. HARP Magazine wrote, "From sizzling slide guitar...to nitty-gritty harp blowing...to a gruff, resonating Okie twang, Slim delivers acutely personal workingman blues with both hands on the wheel of life, a bottle of hooch in his pocket, and the Bible on the passenger seat." Paste Magazine writes "He's one hell of a bottleneck guitarist, and he's got that cry in his voice that only the greatest singers in the genre have had before him." Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/WatermelonSlimTix

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO IN CONCERT Saturday, January 5th at 8 PM Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Box Office (305) 674-1040. Tickets $40-50-60 at colonymb.org and (800) 211-1414

Power Access Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for people with disabilities, is proud to announce the Third Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, January 4 – 6, 2019. The festival, which attracts audiences worldwide to trendy South Beach, FL, will feature an extraordinary three-day line-up of award-winning jazz artists performing in three ticketed and seven free performances. Production for the festival is by Miami-based KCC Productions.

Pianist/composer Marcus Roberts has been hailed “the genius of the modern piano”. In 2014, the celebrated CBS News television show, 60 Minutes, profiled his life and work on a segment entitled “The Virtuoso”. The show traced Roberts’ life to date from his early roots in Jacksonville and at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind to his remarkable career as a modern jazz musician. Roberts’ critically-acclaimed legacy of recorded music reflects this tremendous artistic versatility. His recordings include solo piano, duets, and trio arrangements of jazz standards as well as original suites of music for trio, large ensembles, and symphony orchestra. His popular DVD recording with the Berlin Philharmonic showcases his ground-breaking arrangement of Gershwin's Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra (A Gershwin Night, EuroArts 2003). For the full schedule for the festival please visit sobejazz.com.

The 3rd Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is sponsored by: Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, Miami-Dade County, Regal Entertainment Group, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Outfront Media, Jameck Development Inc. Aira, Miamiartzine.com, Miami Beach Community Church, Steinway & Sons, Ransome Multimedia, The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, SouthBeachGroup.com (boutique hotels) Adam Moldif, Michael Schwarzberg, the Charles and Eleanor Knight Leigh Foundation with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, The Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners and JAZZIZ Magazine.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsvjLgaj3vE

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12:00pm - 6:00pm

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Sunday, January 6: The South Beach Jazz Festival presents four FREE sets of outstanding jazz at the Euclid Circle Stage between 12 and 6 PM. Leading off will be the Leesa Richards Jazz Project. Singer-Songwriter Leesa Richards is a storyteller, a soulful voice offering a soundtrack to the narratives of life. Her sound taps into the deep roots of R&B, the poetry of jazz and folk and the energy of rock. Richards has performed with a slate of powerhouse artists including Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, The Bee Gees, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Julio Iglesias and Oleta Adams and has recorded with Barbra Streisand and Lenny Kravitz.

Brian Lynch's "Spheres of Influence" follows at 1:30. Brian has been a member of Eddie Palmieri's Afro-Caribbean Jazz group and has led the Latin Side of Miles project with trombonist Conrad Herwig. He has worked with Buena Vista Social Club alumnus Barbarito Torres, recorded with dance remixers Joe Claussell, Little Louie Vega and the Latin alternative group Yerba Buena. He arranged for Japanese pop star Mika Nakashima and producer Shinichi Osawa, has written string charts for Phil Woods, and has played with Maxwell, Prince, and Sheila E. Lynch and Eddie Palmieri shared the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for "Simpático."

At 3:15 Maria Rivas takes the stage, with special guest Nestor Torres. Known as one of the most versatile voices in Latin America and now North America, Maria Rivas skillfully combines American and Latin Jazz rhythms with lively yet sentimental music from around the world. She interprets her music in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, and performs her own blend of traditional standards as well as music and lyrics she has composed herself... Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres' rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself.

Closing the afternoon at 4:30 will be Jonathan Joseph's Weather Underground, featuring Randy Bernsen and Special Guest Bobby Thomas, Jr. A veteran of jazz legend Josef Zawinul’s band The Zawinul Syndicate (successor to Weather Report), Jonathan subsequently worked with Latin jazz flutist Nestor Torres, and later joined contemporary jazz saxophonist David Sanborn. Jonathan has also performed with guitarist Pat Metheny in The Pat Metheny Group and maintained a rigorous touring and recording schedule working with Al Jarreau, Mike Stern, Bill Evans and performing on a Grammy winning album featuring Randy Brecker... Guitarist Randy Bernsen was a part of Blood, Sweat & Tears. He has recorded with numerous greats of fusion jazz, including Urszula Dudziak, Bob James, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Peter Erskine, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Marcus Miller, Steve Gadd, and Toots Thielemans... Special Guest Bobby Thomas, Jr, is an American jazz percussionist and hand drummer. He is known as an innovator in Be-bop and hand drumming, and has been nominated for two Grammy awards. Thomas is a veteran of Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter's jazz fusion group Weather Report. After the group disbanded, Thomas resettled in Miami, and shortly afterward issued a solo CD of his own music In the Dreamtime on a local label. Besides Weather Report, Thomas played with The Zawinul Syndicate, Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth band, and individual artists including Stan Getz, David Sanborn, Carlos Santana, Eddie Harris, Branford Marsalis, Herbie Mann, Ahmad Jamal and Roberto Perera.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-performances-at-the-south-beach-jazz-festival-on-lincoln-road-tickets-54175530470

Video: https://vimeo.com/255409745

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8:30pm - 10:30pm

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Come join Lorraina, Jackie and the Steve Rawlins Trio as they jump into the beginning of 2019 with music from th Great AmericanSongbook! Tickets are $20.00 doors open at 7 PM

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Born and raised in Miami, Florida to Honduran parents, Karina Iglesias’ sound mirrors the diverse musical and cultural influences that have shaped her character and forged her individuality as an artist. With a style equally informed by Rhythm & Blues, Boleros, Gospel, and Hip-Hop Karina delivers her performances with the intimacy of a deep soul crooner and the conviction and drive of a dauntless female singer/songwriter. Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/KIglesiasTIX

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Friday, January 11 at 8 PM: Karina Iglesias sings at Arts Garage. Karina Iglesias’ sound mirrors the diverse musical and cultural influences that have shaped her character and forged her individuality as an artist. With a style equally informed by Rhythm & Blues, Boleros, Gospel, and Hip-Hop, Karina delivers her performances with the intimacy of a deep soul crooner and the conviction and drive of a dauntless female singer/songwriter. A veteran of the Miami live music scene, Karina began writing songs in earnest during while working extensively with local bands. In 2013, Karina was selected to be a top contestant on NBC’s #1 TV Show “The Voice”. Her epic performance of “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” turned into a YouTube sensation overnight and every judge had glowing comments after her performances.

Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Ave in Delray Beach. Tickets are $35-$40-$45 at artsgarage.org or 561-450-6357. BRING YOUR OWN ... WHATEVER! The theater boasts cabaret style table seating, where patrons can bring their own food and drinks, including alcohol. Music courtesy of KCC Productions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3umukh_t7-E

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4:00pm - 8:00pm

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We Are From The Earth’s first creative event “Party For Global Citizens” will be held on January 12, 2019 (Sat) at Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90046 from 4 pm to 8 pm. This event is supported by the City of West Hollywood, Arts Department. “Party For Global Citizens” consists of live music, art and social awareness education. Organic food and drinks will also be served. Our featured musical performer will be the legendary blues and jazz singer Barbara Morrison. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at www.wafte.org. All ticket sale proceeds will be donated to at-risk youth programs.

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5:00pm - 6:30pm

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The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division and the West Hollywood Library present the 2018-19 Winter Sounds FREE Indoor Concert Series

Danny Janklow Jazz / Fusion

January 12, 2019, 5pm

City Council Chambers (at the West Hollywood Library) 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood

Saxophonist, multi-Instrumentalist, educator, producer & composer Danny Janklow is quickly gaining international recognition for his soulful and innovative musical voice. His heart-felt, passionate, and highly energetic music has reached and inspired thousands of listeners from Japan to Holland to Mexico. His live performances, often described as “emotionally charged” and “vibrant celebrations,” leave his listeners always wanting more. Danny has enjoyed the pleasure of sharing the stage and recording with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, George Benson, Jose James, Wynton & Branford Marsalis, Benny Golson, Eric Reed, John Beasley, Ben Williams, Jason Moran, Savion Glover.

Music Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIRJNQSi8xI

Artist Website: http://dannyjanklow.com

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All concerts are FREE to attend and start at 5 PM.

Please arrive early. Event may reach capacity. First come, first serve seating.

For more information, music samples, and parking information, visit: www.weho.org/wintersounds | www.weho.org/arts | @wehoarts #wintersoundsweho

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Saxophonist and composer Uri Gurvich along with his quartet will present music from their global jazz infused latest release “Kinship.” “Kinship” is described as "Organic gumbo" by Jazz Times and "Transcends borders" by the LA Times. Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/urigurvich

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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BEAR CITY: Free Comedy & Free Pizza Wednesday, January 16th Doors at 6:50. Show at 7:00pm. Que Sera (1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA) 21+ No Cover!

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, BEAR CITY brings free comedy and free pizza to Que Sera in Long Beach! Featuring comedians that have been seen on Comedy Central, Conan, The Tonight Show + surprise guests!

January 16th Lineup: Troy Walker (Late Late Show) Carmen Morales (Laughs on Fox) Daniel Eachus (SpikeTV) Annick Adelle (Comedy Store) Ryan Schumaker (UCB) Jon Gomora (Punch Line) Hosted by Stephen Furey & Trevor Hill

Reserve your spot at: http://bearcity.eventbrite.com

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/196380084635029

Social Media: http://instagram.com/bearcitycomedy http://facebook.com/bearcitycomedy http://twitter.com/bearcitycomedy

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8:00pm - 10:30pm

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Jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker was born in Philadelphia to a musical family that included his late brother Michael, a remarkably influential tenor saxophone innovator. The brothers had created individually successful careers, but they shared a very special bond, often working together from 1975 on, as the Brecker Brothers Band, which garnered five GRAMMY Awards with their final two recordings.

Randy is a supremely gifted player who adds a solid dimension to every musical situation and configuration. He is most comfortable in his own band, a hard-swinging quintet with Randy’s wife, Ada Rovatti, sharing the frontline. The group’s repertoire gives more than a nod to the unforgettable Brecker Brothers.

Bailey Hall is on the Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus 3501 SW Davie Rd. Davie, FL 33314. Tickets are $40-$50; $10 for students under 25 with valid I.D.

For more info or to buy tickets visit https://www.baileyhall.org/events/randy-brecker-quintet-2019-01-18/ or call 954-201-6884

http://SouthFloridaJAZZ.org http://Baileyhall.org

Video: "Shang High" https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=8mlfnkaDUgA

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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New York-based Canadian singer, trumpeter, and songwriter. Bria Skonberg has been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” (Wall Street Journal.) Recognized as one of 25 for the melodies and smoky vocals, and adventurous concoctions of classic and new. Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/biaskonberg

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7:30pm

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After a rollicking, sold-out Broad Stage debut last season, acoustic and electric bass legend Stanley Clarke returns. Performing a stellar program including selections from his latest album, The Message, Clarke and his exuberant band of young musicians continue to dazzle with impeccable musicianship.

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8:00pm - 10:30pm

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Vocalist Janis Mann celebrates the musical legacy of Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, and Nina Simone with Peter Smith - piano, Ken Wild - bass, Kendall Kay - drums and special guest saxophonist Kim Richmond.

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7:00pm - 12:00am

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A JAZZ MEETUP Celebrating Hipster Sanctuary 20 year anniversary and RON JACKSON /TEODROSS AVERY band " HOMAGE 2 SOUL JAZZ" a Blue Note Records Groove Night with Hammond Organ Guitar and Saxophone. Ron Jackson Jazz guitarist from New York and LA based Teodross Avery on saxophone, Cecil Brooks III drums, Brian Ho Hammond Organ. Hipster 2019 Toast to 20 years, just before show @7PM.. Tixs $20 $10 more on day of show or at door

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8:00pm - 11:00pm

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You've heard him on KKJZ, don't miss this opportunity to see guitarist Peter Kavanaugh and quartet live! Performing jazz standards and originals from his albums "Whisper Not" and "Look for the Silver Lining," as heard on KJazz.

Peter Kavanaugh - guitar Jimi Hawes - bass Doug Carter - keys Aaron Williams - drums

No cover charge! Full dinner and appetizer menu, full bar, bar and table seating.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Enjoy music an evening with Steve Leeds and his quartet singing the American Songbook, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and more! Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/LeedsTIX

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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January 25 at 8: Award-winning jazz saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz brings his quartet to Orlando for the first time for a special performance at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. Alex and his ensemble are known for their exciting, memorable original compositions, strong group dynamics, and creative reinterpretations of standards. The Blue Bamboo is at 1905 Kentucky Ave in Winter Park. Tickets are $20 at bluebambooartcenter.com.

Alex began his career in Arizona as a member of the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band. Originally influenced by classic jazz luminaries such as Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, and Count Basie, Alex's style has developed to fuse many classical, ethnic, and modern jazz influences. Alex studied at the prestigious University of Miami Frost School of Music where he completed his undergraduate studies in Jazz Saxophone Performance and graduate studies in Studio Jazz Writing, gaining invaluable mentorship and experience as a member of the Henry Mancini Institute Jazz Septet under famed trumpeter Terence Blanchard.

Alex has appeared at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Banff Center, the Arsht Center with George Benson’s “Inspirations”, the Telluride Jazz Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. He has been the recipient of numerous Downbeat and ASCAP awards as a performer and composer, and recently had his original "Song for Peace" licensed as the theme song for a Swedish national documentary.

Since releasing "Luma", Alex and his group have headlined at venues such as the Tucson Jazz Festival, the Arts Garage, South Beach Jazz Festival, WDNA Jazz Gallery, and Marco Island Performing Arts Center.

“It is impossible not to be knocked out by the sheer creative firepower of Alex Weitz.” -The Jazz Word

“His ideas are fluid, his abilities top-notch... riveting lines and a huge warm sound” -Jazz Music Archives

“Alex Weitz's new CD "Luma" is an impressionistic masterwork” -Lemonwire

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiqHWaoHJ4g

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11:00am - 2:00pm

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Curated by Performances a la Carte, the Pasadena based collaborative arts and social conscience entity along with its alliance with Pasadena community and social action leader, Neighborhood UU Church, hosts Jazz ‘N Paz, the intimate bi-annual monthly early Sunday evening jazz series featuring many of the fabulously gifted and renowned jazz musicians living and working in L.A. and Pasadena, cordially invites the public to its first semi-annual Jazz ‘n Paz fundraiser – Toast & Jam Champagne Brunch – taking place on Saturday, January 26 in Pasadena from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Raising much needed funds to continue bringing award-winning jazz legends and internationally renowned jazz musicians to the San Gabriel Valley, Toast & Jam Champagne Brunch includes a live Jam session with Jamie Perez on vocals; Nick Mancini on Vibes; John Tegmeyer on Clarinet; Cooper Appelt on Bass; and Chad Edwards on Piano. The sumptuous Brunch includes Champagne, Orange Juice and Coffee, Very Berry French Toast, Savory Breakfast Casserole, Croissants and Bagels and Mixed Fruit.

Jazz ‘N Paz is the intimate concert series devoted to creating dedicated time and space where jazz and the musicians that bring this art form to life are given the focused attention they so richly deserve.

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7:30pm - 10:30pm

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What a great way to start 2019: Jazz with a quartet formed by the best of the best and led by Joe Hubbard!

ABOUT JOE HUBBARD Joe Hubbard’s professional background is represented by a collective body of experience that spans over thirty years as an internationally acclaimed bass guitarist, educator and recording artist.

Aside from working with some of the biggest names on the planet, in both jazz and rock idioms, Joe is well recognised as one of the top bass educators in the world!

Musicians Line Up: Joe Hubbard - bass Bill Fulton - Keyboard Dave Crozier - Sax David Anderson - Drums

Visual artist, Arturo Martínez, will be also exhibiting some of his latest work. As always, your hosts will prepare some light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. You are very welcome to bring your own basket & wine at no extra cost.

Free parking on the street!

Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Harlem based piano phenom, Emmet Cohen, swings through town with his all-star trio featuring Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s bassist, Russell Hall, and drummer Kyle Poole recently on tour with Wynton Marsalis. The trio is known for its range and uplifting dynamism, representing Cohen’s “kaleidoscopic sense of musical narrative,” as noted in Downbeat Magazine’s current edition. Audience members can expect to be treated to a master class in stylistic juxtapositions, including the melding of stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future. Tickets range from $35-$45 http://bit.ly/ECohentix