Monthly Archives: October 2009

A program focusing on the works of jazz masters Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, & Charlie Parker

presented by 3 local jazz masters – pianist Irving Flores, bassist Bob Magnusson, & drummer Duncan Moore, with special guests Louisa West flute, & Allejandro Caballo trombone 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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A modern look at the Cole Porter songbook

featuring Rob Thorsen bass & Joshua White piano, with drum dynamo Duncan Moore 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Jazz, rhythm & blues drummer Larry Washington brings his LA friends down South to dizzy’s to perform music from his new CD release “Extensionz”

Larry Washington drums/vocals, Andrew Carney trumpet, J.V. Collier bass guitar, Leon Bisquera keyboards, Adam Jackson vocals, Michael Sims guitars, & special guest percussionist Jose Rosa. Come early for a great seat & be sure to wear your groovin’ shoes 8PM … Continue reading

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Jazz funk with the Cold Sweat Sextet

featuring Chuck McPherson drums, Daniel Jackson saxophone, Ignacio Arango guitar, Greg McKinney bass, & special guest vocalist Sharon Dubois 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Emotionally charged NYC jazz vocalist Andrea Wolper

with Ken Filiano bass, Richard Thompson piano, Russell Bizzett drums, & Jim Cajacob flugelhorn 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Trumpets R Us – power packed jazz charts for 11 trumpets, tuba, electric bass, electric guitar, keyboard, & drums

under the the direction of Bill Sumner 7PM – $10 cover

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The Fishtank Ensemble

includes two explosive violins, the world’s best slap bass player, musical saw, flamenco & gypsy jazz guitar, trombone, opera, jazz & gypsy vocals, accordion & one little banjolele. Tackling everything from French hot jazz to wild Serbian & Transylvanian gypsy … Continue reading

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In honor of his 35 year 10 album career, an intimate concert by French-Algerian acoustic guitarist Pierre Bensusan, a pioneer in the use of the DADGAD tuning system

His playing exhibits remarkable dynamics & tone control, coupled with sophisticated, highly syncopated bass lines which he incorporates into his counterpoint arrangements. Winner of Guitar Player Magazine’s 2008 Readers Choice Award for Best World Music! 8PM – $20 cover ($15 … Continue reading

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San Diego jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos & young LA jazz pianist Mahesh Balasooriya present a tribute to the angular melodies of the great Thelonious Monk

8PM – $15 cover ($12 students)

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