Monthly Archives: January 2009

Fred Benedetti & George Svoboda

Two classically trained guitar virtuosos mix in equal parts flamenco, Eastern European folk, jazz improvisation, & humorous banter to create an entertaining evening – 8PM – $10 cover

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The ESP Quintet – since 1992, 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 9PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Celebrating the musical collaborations of French crooner Henri Salvador & Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim – a performance by the Allegato Quintet

featuring vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, with Danny Green piano, Duncan Moore drums, Evona Wascinski bass, Tripp Sprague sax/flute/harmonica, & special guests 7PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Benefit for the Valhalla High School Jazz Band under the direction of Richard Almanza

featuring guest vocalist Frannie LaRussa 6PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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The Young Jazz Trio

featuring pianist Kiefer Shackelford, Danny Weller bass, & Griffin Kisner drums 8PM – $10 cover

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A rare performance of one of San Diego’s most infamous musical families – the Weller Family band

featuring New England Conservatory alumnus Danny Weller bass, Berklee freshman Charlie Weller drums, Palomar College’s Dr. Ellen Weller woodwinds, & San Diego scene veteran Bob Weller piano – mixing it up with their unique synthesis of the freshest in jazz … Continue reading

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Denise Donatelli CD Release Event for “What Lies Within”

featuring Denise Donatelli vocals, Geoffrey Keezer piano, guitarist Peter Sprague, Duncan Moore drums, Hamilton Price bass, & special guest saxophonist Bob Sheppard 7PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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The Gilbert Castellanos New Latin Jazz Quartet combines bebop with strains of Mexican folklorico to create a unique jazz hybrid

featuring Gilbert Castellanos trumpet, Irving Flores piano, Danny Weller bass, & Dylan Savage drums 8PM – $15 cover ($12 students)

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Modern jazz from a quartet of young composer/musicians: from Berklee College of Music

Cameron Outlaw drums & Jeff Miles guitar, with Joshua White piano & Danny Weller bass 7PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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What better way to start off the new year than with a blast of Latin groove from the 20 piece Bi-National Mambo Orchestra

under the able direction or trumpeter Bill Caballero – come to listen or dance, you will not be disappointed! 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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