Monthly Archives: June 2008

Highlight performers of the Memorial Day Miles Davis event – The ESP Quintet

Since 1992, they have been making music inspired by the creative adventurous approach of Miles Davis: Mitch Manker trumpet, Bob Campbell saxophone, Lynn Willard keyboards, Dave Curtis bass, & Gary Nieves drums. 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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DOWNBEAT refers to Chicago saxophonist Frank Catalano as “full throttle front and center . . .John Coltrane energy in the 21st Century.”

Here’s a rare chance to hear his fervent, raw, burning, tone in person. If you’re a fan of King Curtis or Maceo Parker, you’ll be in your glory. With Scott Williams piano, Adam Whitson bass, & Rick Drumm drums 8PM … Continue reading

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A special evening of jazz with San Diego favorites, pianist Shep Meyers, Bob Magnusson bass, Tim McMahon drums

featuring special guest Frank Perowsky ( Liza Minnelli) on tenor saxophone/clarinet 8PM – $15 cover

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The 5 musicians in The Elameno Quintet reflect influences from the Middle East, India, Spain, Brazil & Argentina in original compositions

Rebecca Kleinmann flutes/vocals, Dusty Brough guitar, Miles Jay bass, Tobias Roberson percussion, & Myra Chaney cello 7PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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An evening celebrating vocalist Leonard Patton’s CD Release, “Love, Life & Song”

featuring Peter Sprague guitar, Josh Nelson piano, Darek Oles bass, & drummer Duncan Moore 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students

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Sultry vocals & horn-driven blues from Ruby & The Redhots

featuring Max Zape keys/organ, Cecil McBee Jr bass, Bob Boss guitar, Richard Sellers drums, Les Jennings saxophone, Mitch Manker trumpet, & Ruby vocals 8PM – $15 cover

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The Double Bass Summit

San Diego is home to some of the world’s most renown bassists: Bertrum Turetzky , Marshall Hawkins , Bob Magnusson , Mark Dresser , Kristin Korb , Rob Thorsen , & Danny Weller  perform togetherin various multiple bass configurations, as … Continue reading

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