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 following musicians performing Mike Rinta originals and selections from the new CD: Paul Branin (saxophone), Kevin Zuffi (piano), Tim Eschliman (bass), Jimmy Sanchez (drums), and special featured guest Adam Schulman (Hammond organ).

There is a $10 cover charge and street parking is available.  Seating is limited an early RSVP is encouraged.  Email your name to LK.widehive@gmail.com for a reduced cover of $8 and coupon good for $3 OFF your purchase of Mike's CD. 

For more information, call (510) 845-4675 or visit www.annajazzisland.com and www.widehive.com.

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.  Do yourself a favor and come to this show!  See you there!  

John Worley & Bari Bari, Murray Low Trio, Aaron Lington Quintet
Presented by The Redwood City Cultural Commission and BeasWa Productions
Sun. October 18, 2009 - 4pm
Little Fox Theater
2209 Broadway
Redwood City
$18 adv. / $20 door
www.foxdream.com
(650) 369-4119
 
Back by popular demand 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.

John Worley and Bari Bari consists of John Worley - flugelhorn/trumpet, baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Geoff Roach and is backed by John's great rhythm section including Murray Low on keys, Tom Bockhold on bass and Paul Van Wageningen on drums. This group pays homage to the hard bop east coast player Pepper Adams and the West Coast Cool School player Gerry Mulligan. These two gentlemen are probably the most influential saxophonists on the current generation of the Bari Sax players. The musicians in Bari Bari are highly sought after players and jazz educators in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This is a culmination of phenomenal talent that is sure to inspire and delight the listener. www.johnworley.com

The Aaron Lington Quintet - Aaron Lington Baritone is a Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, and a Jazz Educator. Aaron is actually, Dr. Lington and is currently assistant professor of Jazz Education at San Jose State University. He was recently recognized in the 55th Annual Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll as a "Rising Star" in the Baritone Saxophone Category. He has performed with several well-known artists including Maria Schneider, Bo Diddley, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, and the Temptations. Lington was also a member of the world-renowned and Grammy-nominated One O'Clock Lab Band. This is only a partial listing of his accolades and achievement. www.aaronlington.com

Murray Low Trio- Murray Low is the Grammy nominated jazz pianist that Pete Escovedo and seemingly every other fine a musician in the Bay Area call when they need the best, most creative, brilliant pianist arranger around. This man is the consummate creative musician. Absolutely wonderfully, musically brilliant! His influences range from Rachmaninoff to Omar Sosa and then some. He is eclectic, electric and extremely compelling to listen to.