Monthly Archives: July 2014

Playfully bucking the current trend of “themed” concerts, the Tribute Rebels have their own agenda geared in. They’re using this phrase, “Things That I Love That I Used To Hate” to guide new compositions which they’ll share both sonically and verbally

the Tribute Rebels are: Peter Sprague — guitar, Danny Green — piano, Tripp Sprague — sax & flute,Justin Grinnell — bass, & Julien Cantelm — drums. Fresh new music, hot off the press! 8PM – $15 cover

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CD Release event for SiVa– original Latin jazz from pianist/composer Freddy Lanuza

with Frankie Sarmiento bass, Mikey Manglicmot Latin percusion, Chris Barger drums, & a few songs from special guest vocalist Celeste Lanuza 8PM – $15 cover includes a free copy of the CD ($10 students)

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The youngest guns have their say as 3 youth jazz ensembles – made up of high school & college jazz students from Canyon Crest Academy, Mount Carmel High School, University City High School, Scripps Ranch High School, Mesa College, Grossmont College, Southwestern College, & UCSD – showcase their outstanding talents & abilities

Don’t miss this chance to experience the next generation of jazz 7:30PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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A musical celebration honoring the memory of homegrown San Diego tenor saxophone giant Gary LeFebvre by the West City Big Band

under the direction of Rey Vinole 8PM – $15 cover ($10 students)

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On the birthday of beloved Chilean poet Pablo Neruda – a special presentation of his poems & love sonnets with improvised jazz

featuring UCSD Professor Emeritus of Music & contrabass pioneer Bert Turetzky, bi-lingual songstress Coral acFarland Thuet, Grammy winning pianist/composer/arranger Kamau Kenyatta, & poet/interpreter Chuck Perrin 8PM – $15 cover

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2013 Latin Grammy winner, songwriter/guitar bender Diego García (aka El Twanguero) presents his acclaimed new album blending Latino-twang & American roots music: “Argentina Songbook”

8PM – $15 cover

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The Mingus Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. James Newton

featuring Kiefer Shackelford piano, Erik Shiboski bass, Forrest Kazuo Mitchell drums, Jonah Levine trombone, Zach Ramacier trumpet, & Masai Marcelin trombone 8PM – $15 cover

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The 13 piece JazzKatz Project performs for listening & dancing

featuring sultry vocalist Whitney Shay 8PM – $15 cover

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