Monthly Archives: May 2013

2 time Grammy winner, member of Charlie Haden’s Quartet West, jazz pianist, composer, & arranger Alan Broadbent in an intimate solo performance as part of his CD Release Tour for “Heart to Heart” – his latest recording

Posted on May 30, 2013 by chuck

“…one of the greatest living jazz pianists.” – LA Times, July 2011 8PM – $20 cover ($15 students)

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In the moment featuring Boston-based, Coltrane-toned tenor saxophonist Brian Levy in an intimate trio setting

Posted on May 25, 2013 by chuck

with local monster improvisers Peter Sprague guitar & Mikan Zlatkovich piano 8PM – $15 cover

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On his 81st birthday, we celebrate the treasured godfather of the San Diego jazz community saxophonist Joe Marillo – with a performance by Joe and his Quintet

Posted on May 24, 2013 by chuck

featuring Jim Plank drums, Tom Azarello bass, Ed Kornhauser piano, Derek Cannon trumpet, & special guest Ben Schachter tenor saxophone 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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The Rob Thorsen Trio

Posted on May 18, 2013 by chuck

featuring Joshua White piano, Duncan Moore drums, & Rob Thorsen bass – celebrate the CD release of their latest album – LIVE! 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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CD Release event for jazz bassist Ben Wanicur & his quartet

Posted on May 17, 2013 by chuck

featuring Peter Sprague guitar, Ian Tordella saxophones, & Charlie Weller drums 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos & his Latin crew back in action at dizzy’s,

Posted on May 11, 2013 by chuck

featuring Irving Flores piano, Rob Thorsen bass, Tommy Aros congas, & Fernando Gomez drums 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Jazz bass virtuoso Mark Dresser & his Quintet

Posted on May 10, 2013 by chuck

featuring Ben Schachter tenor saxophone, Michael Dessen trombone, Joshua White piano, & Kjell Nordeson drums 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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Jim Romeo & the Mesa College Concert Jazz Band spotlight the jazz flute

Posted on May 4, 2013 by chuck

a performance that features flautist James C Romeo with the ALL STAR rhythm section of guitarist Peter Sprague, bassist Bob Magnusson, & drummer Duncan Moore 8PM – $20 cover

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Technical guitar brilliance will be on display as the California Guitar Trio returns to dizzy’s

Posted on May 3, 2013 by chuck

CGT is 3 guitar virtuosos – Paul Richards, Bert Lams, & Hideyo Moriya – who have been working together since 1991 merging classical, jazz, & popular music into a thrilling, entertaining experience. Just added, an opening set from Chapman stick … Continue reading →

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Enchanting jazz pianist Jaeryoung Lee presents an Elvis-Stevie Smackdown

Posted on May 2, 2013 by chuck

jazzy versions of songs by Presley & Wonder vie with each other with the audience voting on the results. Featuring Jaeryoung Lee piano, Danny Weller bass, Kevin Koch drums, & vocalist Matt Falker 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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