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Feb 14
2009

Come out, support our local musicians and have a great time!

Posted by lucie in News


 

Every Wednesday, there is a great jazz jam session at the Hedley Club in the beautiful Hotel DeAnza in downtown San Jose. The Hedley Club offers wonderful ambiance, great cocktails, wine and appetizers.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with other musicians, play some music, and listen to free live jazz on a Wednesday night 7-10pm!

Hotel De Anza
233 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408.286.1000
Website: www.hoteldeanza.com

Jazz Jam Contact Info:
email: templejazzjam@yahoo.com
website: www.myspace/templejazzjam

Feb 10
2009

The Arts are Stimulating

Posted by lucie in News

Did you catch "With A Perspective" on KQED this morning? If not, being an art lover, I think you'll be interested in it. It featured Marc Vogl who is Program Officer at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Marc has worked for over a decade with artists and performing arts groups in the Bay Area. Marc Vogl's job requires that he see lots of art and theater works -- and he knows that they stimulate not only his imagination but also the local economy.

 Click here to listen.

 

Feb 09
2009

Special Events and Member Offers

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Live at the Landmark! presents two special dance concerts at San Jose's Landmark Ballroom. On Friday, February 27th, we feature the queen of classic jazz and blues dance bands, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers and on Saturday, February 28th, check out one of the most joyful and dynamic salsa dance bands, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. To add to already extraordinary nights, try your luck in our Tea Room Casino featuring craps, roulette and blackjack tables. For those who like to dance, you will not find a better dance floor (3,000 sqft of "sprung" dance floor). So join us for this opportunity to dress to the 9's, dance all night, enjoy two of the best music acts on the west coast, all wrapped up for you in the majestic 1920's Landmark Ballroom!

Check Out: Landmark Ballroom's Website - http://www.sjwomansclub.org

San Jose Jazz Supporters Special Offer - $20.00 ticket price (regular ticket price $29/$30) Also, we will treat you and your guests to the Tea Room Casino with a complimentary VIP Chips (public price $6). To purchase this special offer go to: www.artsopolis.com/org/detail/8905 and type in promotion code: dancejunkie

Feb 02
2009

An Interview with Jeff Lorber

Posted by lucie in Interviews

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On week 4 of the Sunday Jazz Series, Jeff Lorber is performing with the West Valley Jazz Orchestra from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, February 15. A few days ago, Jeff Lorber was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions about his musical influences, experiences, and collaborators.