Monthly Archives: November 2010

SDSU Jazz Vocal Ensemble fundraiser concert

A set from the Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Leonard Patton director, with a rhythm section featuring Ed Kornhauser piano. Then a set from the Leonard Patton/Peter Sprague Quartet with Gunnar Biggs bass & Duncan Moore drums, featuring original tunes as well … Continue reading

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A Kenny Dorham Tribute from creative jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos

with Brian Levy tenor saxophone, Graham Dechter guitar, Kevin Kanner drums, & JP Maramba bass 8PM – $15 cover ($12 students) This event will be held in the Culy warehouse @ 338 Seventh Ave, between J & K streets.

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A Black Friday special event featuring 2 young modern jazz groups

the In Motion Trio plus 2 – Jeff Wilson drums, Dillon Casey guitar, Tim McNalley bass, Joe Harrison tenor saxophone/flute, Evan Penza guitar/keyboard – &  Mattson 2 featuring Jonathan Mattson drums & Jared Mattson guitar 8PM – $15 cover ($10 … Continue reading

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“This is a song…” vocalist Darwin E. Johnson returns

with pianist/composer Rich Alick, bassist Rob Thorsen, & drummer Duncan Moore – bringing a rich tapestry of styles & influences to stir your heart, mind & soul 7PM – $20 cover ($10 students/military) 3 shows in a row Thanksgiving weekend … Continue reading

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Hungarian trumpet virtuoso/composer Kornel Fekete-Kovacs

with Mike Garson piano, Joe LaBarbera drums, & Putter Smith bass 8PM – $15 cover

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A special CD release event for the long-awaited 1st recording of tenor saxophonist Brian Levy with his Quartet

featuring Ralph Penland drums, Mikan Zlatkovich piano, & Bill Andrews bass 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students) Those who attend the concert can take home a copy of the CD for an additional $5

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A Joe Henderson Tribute from Boston-based tenor saxophonist Brian Levy

with Mikan Zlatkovich piano, Gilbert Castellanos trumpet, Kevin Kanner drums, & Bill Andrews bass 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Neil Young 5 X 5: On the eve of Neil Young’s 65 birthday 5 acts pay tribute to this enduring songwriter/performer by performing 5 of his songs – 25 great Neil Young compositions in all!

Berkley Hart, Sven-Erik Seaholm, Lisa Sanders, Chuck Perrin with special guest Jamie Shadowlight, & Joe Rathburn 8PM – $15 cover This event will be held in the Culy warehouse @ 338 Seventh Ave, between J & K streets.

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Simon, Mitchell, & Joel: on Joni Mitchell’s birthday, a musical tribute to three of the most influential songwriters of the last century

Joe Rathburn, Cahill & Delene, & John Foltz perform the music of Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, & Billy Joel 7PM – $15 cover

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Two big bands will send you into zooming thru the aural atmosphere

The Mesa College Big Band, under the direction of James Romeo, & the always unpredictable Industrial Jazz Group led by Andrew Durkin 7PM – $15 cover

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