Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Double Bass Summit returns – seven of San Diego’s world renowned bassists

Bertrum Turetzky, Marshall Hawkins, Bob Magnusson, Mark Dresser, Jeremy Kurtz, Rob Thorsen, & Danny Weller – perform together in various multiple bass configurations, as well as featured players with the rhythm section of Joshua White piano & Dylan Savage drums … Continue reading

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An evening of original jazz compositions from pianist Mikan Zlatkovich, tenor saxophonist Brian Levy, & trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, plus Danny Weller bass & Brett Sanders drums

8PM – $15 cover

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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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From Western Canada, Sillan & Young – a 5-piece acoustic jazz/folk group

includes Joanna Sillanpaa vocals, Aaron Young guitars, Kodi Hutchinson bass, Tyler Hornby drums, & features Canadian National award-winning jazz pianist Chris Andrew 8PM – $15 cover

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Modern jazz orchestra sounds from the 18 piece Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine

4PM – $15 cover

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The Gilbert Castellanos New Latin Jazz Quintet – fusing bebop with strains of Mexican folklorico

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

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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 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Exciting drummer Willie Jones III & his Quartet

featuring Gilbert Castellanos trumpet, Hamilton Price bass, Mahesh Balasooriya piano, with special guest alto saxophonist Charles McPherson 7PM – $15 cover

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A rare opportunity to see sets by 2 of San Diego’s premier young piano talents

First, the Danny Green Quartet – Danny Green piano, Tripp Sprague saxophone, Rob Thorsen bass, & Duncan Moore drums – plays Latin & Brazilian music. Then, the Joshua White Quintet performs the beautifully adventurous compositions of Thelonious Monk & Ornette … Continue reading

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