KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

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Tickets available for purchase using the link below -

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-garden-featuring-crystal-lewis-tickets-950978511327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Time:

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Join us for excellent jazz here at Coast Music in Manhattan Beach! We have hired an incredible house band and look forward to making music with professional jazz musicians and very talented students! Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in!

Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, a casual listener, or someone simply seeking an evening of captivating entertainment, our Jazz and Jam promises an unforgettable experience.

$20 adults/$10 kids (under 18). Full Time Professional Musicians Free. Hand-crafted snack available for purchase

Time:

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Join us for excellent jazz here at Coast Music in Manhattan Beach! We have hired an incredible house band and look forward to making music with professional jazz musicians and very talented students! Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in!

Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, a casual listener, or someone simply seeking an evening of captivating entertainment, our Jazz and Jam promises an unforgettable experience.

$20 adults/$10 kids (under 18). Full Time Professional Musicians Free. Hand-crafted snack available for purchase

Time:

8:00pm - 11:00pm

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[Roberta Gambarini] “is a master of the bebop vocabulary and can outswing nearly anyone.” - LA Jazz Scene

[Tamir Hendelman’s] “playing… was so sensitive, introspective and captivating, that you could literally hear a pin drop in the audience” - LA Jazz Scene

Roberta Gambarini and Tamir Hendelman first joined forces at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, with Tamir performing on Roberta’s GRAMMY®-nominated albums Easy to Love and So in Love. Their musical partnership has taken them on tours throughout Japan, the US, Europe, and beyond. This concert will showcase their extraordinary collaboration, exploring their favorite pieces from the Great American Songbook and beyond, promising an evening of exceptional musical artistry.

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2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Enjoy an afternoon of high-energy jazz with Dan Rosenboom and Joshua White. Rosenboom is an acclaimed trumpet player and composer, whose playing has graced the soundtracks of dozens of big budget films; White is an in-demand keyboard player and was the second-place finisher in the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. For more information, please call the Southeast Library at (310) 530-5044.

Time:

12:00am

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Mark your calendars as the world’s largest traveling car show, the HOT ROD Power Tour, is heading west again in 2024. On the heels of a record-breaking summer trek through the South and Midwest last week (June 10-14) with over 20,000 attendees per city and 7,000 featured cars, MotorTrend Group proudly announces fall dates for HOT ROD Power Tour West (Oct. 7-11). The five-city, five-day event is back and bigger than ever and will include thousands of cars and trucks of all years, makes, and models that will be on display for tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts across California and Arizona. The HOT ROD Power Tour West installment made its debut in 2023 and is expanding in 2024 due to popular demand and will feature over 1,000 miles of driving with adrenaline-fueled events including drag racing, autocross, and live entertainment. Additional details on the 2024 HOT ROD Power Tour West will be available soon at hotrodpowertourwest.us.

Time:

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Jazz at it's Finest!

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Oscar® and five-time GRAMMY®-winner Christopher Cross joins Pacific Jazz Orchestra for its first-ever benefit concert, offering a rare opportunity to see the beloved artist in an intimate venue. The pop sensation and yacht rock pioneer, an Oscar and five-time GRAMMY®-winner with such enduring hits as “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind,” “Arthur’s Theme” “Alright,” and “Think of Laura,” has sold over 10 million albums.

Co-headlining with Cross is Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s own saxophonist Jacob Scesney. The woodwind specialist has more than 50 chart-topping performance credits with world-renowned acts such as Maroon 5, The Jonas Brothers, Shawn Mendes, & John Legend.

Thursday, October 10, 2024 Vibrato Jazz Club, Los Angeles, CA www.pacificjazz.or

Time:

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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amazing vocals and piano playing dinner show in a intimate setting and listening room

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6:00pm - 10:00pm

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amazing vocals and piano playing dinner show in a intimate setting and listening room

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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One Shot Deal Plays Zappa Friday, October 11 @ 8:00 pm, Sat Oct 12 @ 8pm $40.00 Celebrating the musical genius and vast catalog of late composer Frank Zappa, One Shot Deal is comprised of musicians from the original, Grammy Award-winning lineup of Zappa Plays Zappa. During their time with ZPZ, one reviewer referred to bassist Pete Griffin (ZPZ 2006-2011), percussionist Billy Hulting and guitarist Jamie Kime (ZPZ 2006-2012), drummer and Zappa “Vaultmeister” Joe Travers (ZPZ 2006-2013), saxophonist/ keyboardist/vocalist Scheila Gonzalez (ZPZ 2006-2020), and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ben Thomas (ZPZ 2009-2016), as “the best band Frank never had”.

Following their individual ZPZ tenures, they would all go on to acquire a comprehensive list of touring and recording credits before reuniting in 2022 to play a limited series of shows at distinguished Los Angeles jazz club The Baked Potato. Subsequent to that sold-out run, they collectively agreed that the music of Frank Zappa was much too important – and they also had far too much fun playing it together again! – for the group to merely be a “one shot deal”. Since then, they’ve been performing extensively throughout Southern California and look forward to touring nationally in 2024.

Performer Names/Instruments: Ben Thomas – Vocals, Horns, Guitar Jamie Kime – Guitar Matt Rohde – Keys Pete Griffin – Bass Billy Hulting – Mallets/Percussion Joe Travers – Drums/Vocals

Time:

8:30am - 5:00pm

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New Hope Home, in collaboration with partners, Hands of New Hope, The Pink Journey Foundation, and Healing California, is proud to present the 3rd Annual Free Community Health Service Event on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at New Hope Baptist Church, located at 1160 E. New York St, Long Beach, CA 90813. This day-long event will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is open to the public, offering essential healthcare services to residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas. No insurance is required, and all services are free.

Available Services: • Mobile Mammography (for women ages 40+): Breast cancer screening and awareness. • Dental Services: Includes exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. • Vision Services: Vision exams and free eyeglasses. • Blood Pressure Testing • Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations • Voter Registration and More! First Come, First Serve: Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and registration will close once patient capacity has been reached. Please bring a valid photo ID matching your name for registration purposes. Participants are encouraged to bring water and snacks, as wait times for some services may vary.

Supporting Organizations: National Council of Negro Women, Metro, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta - Long Beach Alumnae, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. – Tau Chapter, and Long Beach Councilwoman Suely Saro.

About the Organizers: This event is a collaborative effort led by New Hope Home, Hands of New Hope, The Pink Journey Foundation, and Healing California, with a special focus on Breast Cancer Awareness. To emphasize the importance of early detection, The Pink Journey Foundation is offering free mobile mammography services to women over 40. Additionally, Healing California is providing much-needed dental and vision services to vulnerable populations in and around Long Beach. New Hope Home, Inc. has coordinated this free and accessible healthcare services, education, and resources event, to ensure that everyone in the community can live a healthy, empowered life.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

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“Contemporary jazz’s premier all-star band.” – The New York Times

An all-star ensemble comprised of the finest performers/composers in jazz, the SFJAZZ Collective's mission is to annually develop a new concert program that features newly created, fresh arrangements of works by modern masters and newly commissioned pieces by each member of the band.

Through this pioneering approach, simultaneously honoring music's greatest figures while championing jazz's up-to-the-minute directions, the SFJAZZ Collective has embodied SFJAZZ's commitment to jazz as a dynamic, ever-evolving art form.

Under the direction of Chris Potter (tenor saxophone), this year’s SFJAZZ Collective features David Sanchez (tenor saxophone), Mike Rodriguez (trumpet), Warren Wolf (vibraphone), Edward Simon (piano), Matt Brewer (bass), and Kendrick Scott (drums). This lineup is among the most dynamic ever, ensuring each performance is fresh, fun, and full of surprises.

Time:

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Info:

One Shot Deal Plays Zappa Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00 pm $40.00 Celebrating the musical genius and vast catalog of late composer Frank Zappa, One Shot Deal is comprised of musicians from the original, Grammy Award-winning lineup of Zappa Plays Zappa. During their time with ZPZ, one reviewer referred to bassist Pete Griffin (ZPZ 2006-2011), percussionist Billy Hulting and guitarist Jamie Kime (ZPZ 2006-2012), drummer and Zappa “Vaultmeister” Joe Travers (ZPZ 2006-2013), saxophonist/ keyboardist/vocalist Scheila Gonzalez (ZPZ 2006-2020), and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ben Thomas (ZPZ 2009-2016), as “the best band Frank never had”.

Following their individual ZPZ tenures, they would all go on to acquire a comprehensive list of touring and recording credits before reuniting in 2022 to play a limited series of shows at distinguished Los Angeles jazz club The Baked Potato. Subsequent to that sold-out run, they collectively agreed that the music of Frank Zappa was much too important – and they also had far too much fun playing it together again! – for the group to merely be a “one shot deal”. Since then, they’ve been performing extensively throughout Southern California and look forward to touring nationally in 2024.

Performer Names/Instruments: Ben Thomas – Vocals, Horns, Guitar Jamie Kime – Guitar Matt Rohde – Keys Pete Griffin – Bass Billy Hulting – Mallets/Percussion Joe Travers – Drums/Vocals

Time:

8:00pm

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Cadillac Zack Presents:

LIVE BLUES IN TARZANA

Lineup: JOHNNY STACHELA

CELSO SALIM

SHEA WELSH & HOPE DIAMOND - THE BLUES EXPERIENCE Shea Welsh on Guitar & Vocals, Hope Diamond on Vocals, Raymond Johnson on Drums, Rob McDonald on Bass & Vocals, Michael Russeck on Keys.

Tickets & Seating available on Eventbrite

Time:

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Multi-GRAMMY winner trumpeter Randy Brecker makes a rare California appearance playing the acoustic jazz compositions of his late brother, saxophonist Michael Brecker, with Bay Area superstar saxophonist Tod Dickow and the trio Charged Particles. Michael was an innovator whose unique voice influenced every saxophonist playing today. Winner of 15 Grammy Awards, he was a prolific composer and band leader, awarded some of the highest honors in jazz. This evening will celebrate Michael’s repertoire originally written for quartet, rearranged to add Randy. Jazz Life magazine called Dickow “one of the best saxophonists in the world”. And the quartet’s recording of these Brecker compositions was named among the best jazz CDs of 2021 by numerous publications. Nippertown Magazine said the quartet’s performance at the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival was “often thrilling” and “the peak set of the day”. And the Oxford Times said their performance at the Spin Jazz Club was “brilliant”.

Time:

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Step back in time to the golden age of jazz with A Night of Swing, presented by the Grand Avenue Jazz Collective! 🎶✨

This evening is all about vintage glamour, live music, and the irresistible rhythm of swing. Whether you’re hitting the dance floor or simply soaking in the sounds, it’s a night for music lovers to dress sharp and connect through the magic of jazz.

Headlining the event is none other than Ann Patterson, the trailblazing saxophonist who has reshaped the jazz scene for women. As the leader of the renowned Maiden Voyage big band, she’s wowed audiences at the Monterey and Playboy jazz festivals.

Get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies and endless energy—where every beat swings and every moment shines!

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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The Aloha Everywhere Concert Series presented by Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) Lifestyle returns to the Downey Theatre on Saturday, October 19 at 7pm, bringing the best in Hawaiian music to Los Angeles featuring Na Leo Pilimehana, the world’s top-selling female Hawaiian music group celebrating their 40th anniversary. Opening for Na Leo Pilimehana is FAIVA, the popular Polynesian/Hawaiian musical trio from SoCal.

Spend an evening enjoying the musical spirit of the Hawaiian Islands and its welcoming aloha culture. It was 40 years ago that the world was introduced to the harmony of three high school friends, Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima, and Angela Morales, singing on stage at the Brown Bags to Stardom talent contest at the Waikiki Shell. It was that performance that started it all for Na Leo Pilimehana and changed the direction of contemporary music in Hawai`i. With their original song “Local Boys,” Na Leo Pilimehana won the talent competition and put themselves on the map as musicians. To this day, “Local Boys” remains the #1 selling single in Hawai`i’s history. That was only the beginning. Today, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning Na Leo Pilimehana has over 23 CDs, and wrote, recorded, and performed more than 20 number one hits, with two of them hitting the top 25 on national charts, their music has marked life’s milestones for fans with their music becoming the playlist of their lives.

Organic good vibes and blissful harmonies light up the authentic uplifting sound of FAIVA across an ever-expanding repertoire. Made up of lifelong musicians Dr. Grant Muāgututiʻa, Vaea Aʻetonu, and Loa Greyson, FAIVA embodies the power of shared passion, vision, and devotion for the music of Polynesia. Though each member of FAIVA traces their ancestry to the islands of Sāmoa, they found their connection while living in Southern California. Nominated "2023 Best International Pacific Artist" by Pacific Music Awards, FAIVA embraces their heritage and infuses their music with the rich cultural traditions of Samoan music.

Time:

9:00am - 7:00pm

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Time:

7:30pm - 10:30pm

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Bassist/composer Marcos Varela is a Creative Capital Award winning Musician who has made a name for himself working, recording and touring nationally and internationally in the bands of some of Jazz and the Music Industry’s brightest lights including Geri Allen, Leslie Odom Jr., Ingrid Jensen, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Antoine Roney, Nasheet Waits, Charli Persip Big Band, Vincent Gardener’s Big Band and the Mingus Big Band, among many others. Legendary bassist ‪Ron Carter‬ contributed to the liner notes for Varela’s Origin Records debut album “San Ygnacio,” where Carter writes that Varela’s “Tone, Choice of Notes and Compositions will place his playing and name on the list of bassists to be heard.” In addition, Mr. Carter has made statements regarding Varela’s musical contributions, saying of him “a valuable asset to any musical organization,” “a truly unique musician,” “Mr. Varela belongs in the top bass players in the industry and his impressive resume confirms my words,” “a fine example of talent that is essential to the scene,” and “top notch proficiency on his instrument as well as a complete understanding of the history and details of the jazz art form.” Marcos is also an accomplished composer, with credits composing the score for Domenica Scorsese’s film “Roots in Water”. In 2016, he released his debut album "San Ygnacio" on Origin Records to critical acclaim featuring George Cables, Billy Hart, Dayna Stephens, Logan Richardson, Kush Abadey and others. Jazziz Magazine named it one of their top releases of 2016, and NPR Music called it a "Top Debut." Marcos is a professor at the New School, Montclair State University and is a NS Design, Aguilar Amplification, Kolstein, D’Addario strings, Fishman, Mono Creators, and Fodera Artist.

All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)

Time:

8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Jazz Night @ Trip w/The Shea Welsh Quartet

Shea Welsh Quartet 8:00pm - 9:30pm The Shea Welsh Quartet Guitarist Shea Welsh performs with his dynamic jazz quartet featuring Tateng Katindig on Keys, Tony Moore on Drums and Eric Sittner on Bass. Modern and traditional jazz.

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Event Info:

Tickets available for purchase using the link below -

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-garden-featuring-tony-guerrero-tickets-950981099067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm

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Time:

9:00am - 5:00pm

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