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Robin McKelle makes her South Bay debut this Sunday at the Improv

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

By Andrew Gilbert

for the Mercury News

Posted on www.mercurynews.com: 01/14/2010

WATCH VIDEO

For jazz musicians the road to Europe isn't paved with gold, but since the 1960s flying across the Atlantic has became an essential rite of remunerati [...]

More Big Bands and New Jam Session at Senzala Restaurant

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Senzala Restaurant and Stage expands music program by adding a bi-monthly jazz jam and an impressive Big Band line up every Wednesday

Senzala Restaurant and Stage

250 East Java Drive

Sunnyvale, CA. 94089
(408) 734-1656

www.senzalarestaurant.com

In addition to its already impressive Thursday through Saturday music line-up, Senzala Restaurant and Stage is adding an all ages jazz jam every 2nd and 4th Tuesday coupled with outstanding Big Bands every Wedn [...]

Ubatuba Brazil Camp - Study with the Masters in Brazil!

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Ubatuba Brazil Camp 2010 is a week of music master classes on the sands of Ubatuba, Brazil. Created by the founders of California Brazil Camp, Dennis Broughton and Mestre Marcelo Pereira, this week-long event brings together master musicians ranging from the legendary Hermeto Pascoal and Jovino Santos Neto to percussion master Jorge Alabé.

Learn more about the camp here.

Richard Scheinin's review of the 22nd Winter Series

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

San Jose Jazz winter series - 9 'special' Sunday shows at the Improv

By Richard Scheinin

When Geoff Roach began mulling over possibilities for this year's Winter Jazz Series in downtown San Jose, he found himself thinking about jazz clubs versus jazz concerts. Fans always enjoy heading to a club - Yoshi's in Oakland or San Francisco, the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, among others - to see a top band refining its repertoire and concept before moving on to the ne [...]

Holiday Music with the Joe Ferrari Big Band and Combo

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Joe Ferrari Big Band and Combo has two exciting events this month, and they hope you'll be able to join them for some Holiday Fun and Cheer at one or both of the following:

December 21st - Open Rehearsal, 7:30 - 9:30. Get together with friends and family at the Sunnyvale Moose Family Center, 905 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale, for two hours of big band music for your dancing and listening pleasure. There will be snacks and a no-host bar.

December 31st - New Year's Eve Party - [...]

Giving Back - Thoughts of a Jazz Fan and Supporter

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"I have been remarkably fortunate in life. Growing up in a suburban middle class family, I got a great education in public schools and graduated from a state university with a valuable engineering degree. I have been employed at good companies, run a successful consulting business, a [...]

Piano Summit III Promises An Evening Of Unforgettable Music

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

If you love modern jazz piano, then you simply cannot miss Piano Summit III: The Richness and Beauty of Modern Jazz Piano. Saturday, December 5th, the Palo Alto Jazz Alliance, Palo Alto Adult School, and KCSM FM 91.1 present an evening of enthralling music at Woodside Priory School Rothrock Performance Hall, located at 302 Portola Road in Portola Valley.

Pianists Taylor Eigsti, a Woodside Priory alumni, Susan Muscarella, Larry Vuckovich, and Denny Zeitlin will be accompanied by drummer [...]

Calling All Local Composers!

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Announcing Third Annual Silicon Valley Composer Showcase, March 14, 2010

Calling all local composers! Here is a chance to get your music heard. At our 2010 Winter Series, the Full Spectrum Jazz big band will play compositions by local composers. For the last two years, this competition produced some of the most exciting music heard at the series.

Sideman - a '40s jazz musician through the twilight years of the big band

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Side Man by Warren Leight
A moving, dramatic-comedy stage memoir of a '40s jazz musician
through the twilight years of the big band, Side Man is a haunting,
blues-y tale full of characters who will stay in our hearts and minds
for a long time.

Directed by: Dale Albright

Featuring: Michael Champlin, Kurt Gravenhorst, Alex H [...]

Trombonist Mike Rinta celebrates his solo debut with a LIVE CD release party November 8

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

On Sunday November 8, 2009, trombonist Mike Rinta will perform from 8pm-11pm at Anna's Jazz Island in Berkeley, CA, located at 2120 Allston Way.

After backing up scores of jazz and funk stars such as Sly & the Family Stone, Herbie Hancock, and Carlos Santana, Mike Rinta debuts his solo record with a dynamic group of local headliners to join him in celebrating the release of his debut solo record: “EPONYMOUS"

This performance will feature the follo [...]

Sunday Jazz At the Little Fox October 18,2009 John Worley & Bari Bari, Murray Low Trio, ...

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Happy fall! On October 18,2009 Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox will present "When Worlds Collide - The Sequel". Back by popular demand John Worley and Bari Bari and the Aaron Lington Quintet! This show garnered so much enthusiasm last year that we had to make it so again! This year we are pleased to also bring the phenomenal Murray Low Trio to the mix. Here is the line-up. John Worley & Bari Bari, The Murray Low Trio, and The Aaron Lington Quintet. [...]

Brubeck celebrates 'Time Out'. This weekend!

lucie@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dave Brubeck plays this weekend both in Monterey and at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City. Here is Jim Harrington's article about the 88 year old jazz legend from today's Mercury News.

Event info and tickets, click here.

BRUBECK CELEBRATES 'TIME OUT'

By Jim Harrington for the Mercury News, 09/17/2009

These days, it [...]

Saturday, August 15th Grace Notes of the Globe Summer - Saturday Concert Series

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"Prometheus" featuring Ken Mitchell (harmonica and vocals)
& Martie Vandry (vocals) will be performing this evening.

It will be an evening of Jazz originals, Jazz standards, Blues & World music. Prometheus' compositions reflect their favorite musical influences and love for Jazz, Blues and World Music. The band's intention is to promote peace and well-being through music.

Prometheus will be performing a number of originals including "Sunrise" wh [...]

Jazz Guitar Masters - Saturday August 22, 2009 7:30PM

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

JAZZ GUITAR MASTERS
Three Great Guitarists, One Spectacular Performance
Jimmy Bruno, Mimi Fox, Rick Vandivier An Exciting Evening of Unsurpassed Jazz Virtuosity
The Best In Jazz Comes to the Beautiful
Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
500 Castro St, Mountain View CA 94039
http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/ Mark Your Calendars Now Half-Price Tickets for You - call the boxoffice 650-903-6000 with the code word, & [...]

Med Flory Interview on JazzWax

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Med Flory and Dave Pell are appearing at the 20th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival at 6 pm on the Jazz at the Rep Stage. Below is a link to a new interview with Med, follow the link below:

http://www.jazzwax.com/2009/07/interview-med-flory-part-1.html

Silent Auction at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) - Monotype Marathon 2009

garyd@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Silent Auction: Saturday July 18, 5:30-7:30 PM

at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)

560 South First street

San Jose, Ca

The auction will feature a Jazz Trio formed by some of the best San Jose Jazz students!

JOIN THE EVENT!

Monotype Marathon 2009

The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) presents it's Annual Monotype Marathon - a print exhibition and fundraising auction that features the work of the best printmakers in the B [...]

Downtown Campbell’s 2nd Annual Big Bands & BBQ Festival

garyd@sanjosejazz.org — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Saturday, July 18th - 12pm to 8pm
Free Admission & Parking

4 Blocks of Campbell Ave - in Downtown Campbell
website

Vibrant Downtown Campbell to host a family fun Americana event featuring, 3 stages of great music, 1 outdoor dance floors and the Bay Area's best BBQ!

CAMPBELL, CALIF. Downtown Campbell Business Association announces the 2nd annual Big Bands & BBQ Festival. The entire family can enjoy all kind or musical performances including big bands, dancin [...]

Kristen Strom's Summer performances

garyd@sanjosejazz.org — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

San Jose saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, acclaimed for beautifully rendered melodies, exceptional tonality, and accomplished musicianship. In addition to regular performances with her own quintet, Strom has played alongside many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Gladys Knight, the Temptations, Natalie Col [...]

Jessica Johnson Live In Concert

garyd@sanjosejazz.org — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at 8pm at Theater on San Pedro Square
29 North San Pedro St.
San Jose, CA.

Tickets $10 at the door
or get advance tickets at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71358
www.tabardtheatre.org

SAN JOSE native Jessica Johnson has been turning heads and ears with her smooth and soulful brand of jazz infused R&B, ear [...]

Local Charity Event - A Taste of Wine

geoffr@sanjosejazz.org — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Join the Silicon Valley Educational Foundation and the Sonoma Chicken Coop Almaden Valley for "A Taste of Wine at ‘The Coop' in Almaden, featuring wines from Sonoma Valley and beyond. This networking event includes hors d'oeuvres, music and wine tasting. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the work of the Silicon Valley Education Foundation to improve public education in Santa Clara County.

Date: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Time: 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m
L [...]