Ok every friday night in September there is a jazz night with a LOT of people.
I had seen someone mention it in the OFFICIAL so-cal meet up thread, so because i cant make it to catalina.. I would like to know if anyone would like to meet up at one of the concert nights. We could swap gear.. talk shop, have some starbucks or New-Castle
ok here are the nights (it is all outdoors)
Friday, Sep 9
Jennifer York
You may recognize her as the KTLA SKYCAM-5 News Reporter. Local jazz musicians however, know her as the talented bassist and leader of the explosive York Quartet. Proclaimed as “L.A.’s hottest all-female jazz ensemble,” the York Quartet includes keyboardist/song writer Alexandra Caselli, drummer Suzanne Morissette, and saxophonist Carol Chaikin.
Saturday, Sep 10
Brought to you by Embassy Suites
Pete Escovedo Orchestra
Timbalero Pete Escovedo came to prominence with Carlos Santana's band in the 1970s. Throughout a long career (and as a patriarch of a talented musical family), Escovedo has focused on a vision of contemporary Latin Jazz filtered though a pop-tinged prism. His 11 member group produces a unique and powerful sound, a mixture of African, Brazilian, contemporary Latin, jazz, soul and pop styles.
Friday, Sep 16
Annie Sellick
Jazz singer Annie Sellick has it all, a sensational voice, commanding stage presence, striking appearance and infectious enthusiasm. She has won a large, devoted following and earned rave reviews, winning numerous 'Best Jazz Artist' awards in the Nashville media.
Saturday, Sep 17
Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band
Electric violinist Susie Hansen plays Latin Jazz and Salsa. Hansen and her talented musicians have created an invigorating music that brings audiences to their feet, dancing in the aisles. With her driving electric violin in the forefront, Susie's Los Angeles-based band contains some of the finest musicians in LA.
Friday, Sep 23
Richard Smith
As a world-renowned solo artist, composer and arranger, Richard Smith has earned many prestigious accolades and awards in contemporary jazz, studio guitar techniques, music technology and commercial music. Richard Smith has performed with Richard Elliot, Dan Siegel, Kenny G. and Warren Hill, and has performed throughout Asia, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Saturday, Sept 24
Brian Bromberg
Bassist Brian Bromberg is universally admired among his colleagues for his startling virtuosic mastery of both the acoustic and electric versions of his chosen instrument. Never content to solely emphasize his technical wizardry, he has moved effortlessly across genres, from straight-ahead jazz to smooth jazz to funk, rock, R&B and all-purpose studio work.
Friday, Sep 30
California State University Fullerton
Big Band Ensemble & Jazz Combos
Under the direction of director and trumpeter Chuck Tumlinson, Cal State Fullerton’s award-winning Jazz Ensemble comes to our stage once again. CSUF Jazz Ensemble has been winning awards at Reno Jazz Festival, Pacific Coast Jazz Festival, and Fullerton Jazz Festival.
Saturday, Oct 1
Brought to you by Bar 330
Derek Bordeaux
Derek Bordeaux is lead singer for the Orange County based group that's been entertaining California and the nation for over 20 years at concerts, clubs, benefits and private parties. Known for their renditions of Motown Classics, along with R&B rhythms, the 7 member band is one of the most original acts in Orange County
