Monthly Archives: September 2009

Jazz burners – Boston based tenor saxophonist Brian Levy

with jazz pianist Mikan Zlatkovich, the amazing Ralph Penland drums, & Rob Thorsen bass – turn it loose! 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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San Diego jazz mentor, saxophonist Joe Marillo returns for a long overdue performance

with pianist Joe Azarello, Evona Wascinski bass, plus special guest flautist Louisa West 7:30PM – $10 cover

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CD Release Event: Brooklyn based indie-jazz group East West Quintet takes the stage to deliver a powerful performance of original compositions that draw on influences ranging from Radiohead to Art Blakey

featuring Dylan Heaney saxophones, Simon Kafka guitars, Mike Cassedy keys, Ben Campbell bass, Jordan Perlson drums, & Phil Rodriguez trumpet 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Folk & bluegrass rule in this special acoustic performance by songwriter/guitarist Nathan McEuen (son of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen) & young mandolin wizard Scott Gates

with Chuck Hailes bass. There will also be an opening set by The Wimberley Bluegrass Band – Danielle, James, Mark, & Michael – siblings ranging in age from 11 to 16 – who love to play old-fashioned gospel/bluegrass music. 7:30PM … Continue reading

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Something very special – a trio featuring Daniel Jackson piano, Marshall Hawkins bass, & Gilbert Castellanos trumpet

playing original compositions written by by Daniel Jackson 8PM – $15 cover ($12 students)

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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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Live recording for Bluport jazz label: “The Coltrane Vibe” – the music of John Coltrane, interpreted on vibraphone by Anthony Smith

with Richard Sellers drums, Doug Walker bass,Joshua White piano, & special guest saxophonist Grant Stewart 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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SPECIAL EVENT – A Labor Day Weekend Caribbean Blast, featuring a whole day of food, drink, & entertainment. By-pass the beach (where alcohol is banned) & join us downtown for the “last bash of summer.”

Masakote Music presents 3 shows in one – a celebration of Afro-Cuban culture beginning @ 2PM with DJ Rick “La Voz” Criss spinning salsa & merengue sounds; @ 4PM with Silfredo La O & his Rumba Project performing traditional Cuban … Continue reading

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Innovative & energetic jazz from The Rob Mullins Trio

featuring multiple Grammy nominee Rob Mullins piano, Glen Fisher bass, & Russell Bizzet drums 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Jazz guitar night returns to dizzy’s featuring guitarists Mundell Lowe, Bob Boss, & Jaime Valle

with Rob Thorsen bass & Duncan Moore drums – performing material recorded by “The Great Guitars Of Jazz” & arranged by Mundell Lowe 8PM – $15 cover

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