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June 18 - Dec 31 - CLASSIC SOUL & JAZZ ARTISTS "LISA GAY AND THE GENTLEMEN OF THRILL" Host "OPEN MIC & JAM SESSION LIVE!" AT THE ALLEY KAT JAZZ IN RIALTO, CA
Time: 8:00 PM Venue: ALLEY KAT JAZZ LOUNGE 134 RIVERSIDE AVENUE RIALTO, CA 92376 (909) 875-5777
Musicians: Lisa Gay- Vocals & Percussion Nick Smith-Piano & Synthesizers Jason Langley-Bass Nat Scott-Drums Tony Drake-Guitar & Musical Director Information: is a “musical gumbo” with a new twist of Classic Soul/R&B/Jazz, Pop and Funk that includes a sonic quality that creates REAL LIVE music played with true passion, vision, and a lot of love. The group is lead by the sultry vocal styling of consummate pro Lisa Gay who has performed with many recording and touring artists such as Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Joe Cocker, Chuck Rainey, Letta Mbulu and others. Lisa is a unique song stylist like no other and her sweet, flowing, yet powerful voice mesmerizes audiences every time she steps to the microphone. Her stellar CD recordings, “Watch What Happens”, “Somewhere In My Lifetime”, (tribute to the late great Phyllis Hyman), and “Favorite Things” are proven reflective works of Lisa’s great artistry, along with her savvy connection with her audiences when performing LIVE!
The Gentlemen of Thrill band grooves, swings, funks, and percolates under the Musical Direction of Legendary Rhythm and Blues Guitarist Tony Drake (Lou Rawls, Barry White, Della Reese)whose recorded hits include, Little Johnny Taylor (“Part Time Love”), Jean Knight (“Mr. Big Stuff”), Carl Carlton (“Bad Mamma Jamma”) and features some of the most stellar recording and live concert musicians now hostt "Open Mic & Jam Session" at The Alley Kat Jazz Lounge in Rialto, every Thursday beginning at 8:00PM. All Singers, Musicians, Comedians, & Spoken Word Artists from any genre are invited to come on down and do your thang'!! Last Thursday's opening night rocked the house with a Classic Soul Music Opening of "Let's Stay Together" into the Phyllis Hyman Classic, "Meet Me On The Moon" by the "SoulJazz Lady & Hostess" herself , Lisa Gay, with her stellar array of musicians that included Musical Director, the Legendary Soul n' Blues Guitarist, Tony Drake, Dynamic Nat Scott on Drums, Eclectic Nick Smith on Keyboards, Synthesizers, n' B-3 Organ, Super Bass Man, Jason Langley and were joined by another Legend Funky Percussionist Ron Powell (from Kenny G's Tour), and NEW Drummer Sensation, Phil Martin along Tony Charmonica playing serious "Blues" on Harmonica! It's LIVE MUSIC to get your groove on, and there were several singers who sang their hearts out... "The Thrill Band" sounds are HUGE and proved the impeccable musicianship as they can perform ANY genre of music with a stellar rendention of one of Herbie's classics to the most wicked jam of "Spain" I have ever heard that had to last for at least 20 minutes!!! So come on down tell tons of friends, and enjoy to the MAX!! Everyone had a fantastic time and I plan to be back this Thursday for more! Jason Davis is the owner and we really dug his cool n' cozy venue..one of the best we've been in a long time and won't be a "best kept secret" for long as word gets out as more venues like these are needed in the Rialto area and the IE for sure! Written by Marcus Stewart Rialto, CA (To the IE Weekly)
Time: 7pm to10pm Venue: Jazz At Friends restaraunt in Whitelake NY Whitelake Ny, NY 845 583 1050
Musicians: Drums Joe mantia
Bass Doug Richards
Nina Sheldon piano and vocals Information: This is a sitting in situation all jazz singers or jazz muscians can sit in Artist Website: http// myspace.com/josephmantia
Time: 8pm and 10pm Venue: Iridium 1650 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-582-2121
Musicians: Laurie Krauz Daryl Kojak Michael Bates Gene Lewin Jamie Fox "Sweet" Sue Terry Margaret Dorn Karen Lloyd Kathryn Raio Information: Award-winning jazz re-imagining of the Carole King classic:
"Extraordinary work. Every element and every moment contribute unerringly to an unforgettable,quite remarkable whole." Critic and columnist Roy Sander
"Tapestry Rewoven is a unique work of contemporary jazz.... Although it is not yet a CD, Tapestry Rewoven promises to deliver its own stamp of 'classic.'" Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes
"... a masterwork not unlike her idol's," David Finkle, Back Stage
"A scat specialist who can project heartbreak, strength, vulnerability, and feminine grace within a single number, Krauz wowed the appreciative Wednesday night crowd. It felt like a serendipitous fusion of the turbulent 1970s and the challenging yet hopeful early-2000s. The songs are all from King's Tapestry album, and the notion of revisiting the work of a fine artist in this manner proved a great one. Here's hoping Krauz doesn't stay away from our fair city too long. Les Spindle, Back Stage West
"From the moment show began, the audience completely came on board for the ride. And what a ride it was." Ligia Fernandez, Broadway Café Society
Time: 7:30 PM Venue: Lincoln Center - Damrosch Park 62nd St. between Columbus and Amsterdam New York, NY 10023 212-875-5000
Musicians: Kermit Ruffins Information: With a knowing grin on his face and a smile in his voice, Kermit Ruffins kicks off the season with New Orleans flair. The trumpeter/vocalist and his band are sure to thrill with their unique sense of smokin’ swing. Venue Website: http://www.lincolncenter.org Artist Website: http://www.myspace.com/kermitruffinsmusic
July 10 - July 11 - CHEMBO CORNIEL LATIN JAZZ QUINTET @ CREOLE
Time: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM Venue: CREOLE Restaurant & Music Supper Club 2167 Third Avenue, Corner of 118th Street New York, NY 10011 212-876-8838
Musicians: Chembo Corniel Ivan Renta Elio Villafranca Carlo Derosa Vince Cherico Information: Latin rhythms with Jazz roots reflect Chembo’s complex technique, style, and wealth of knowledge in the folkloric, Latin and jazz idioms. He is considered as one of the best hard-hitting, versatile percussionists around – “a sprinkling of be-bop, a touch of swing with a dollop of bomba, rumba, tango and danzón topped with ‘un chin’ de charanga.” Venue Website: http://www.creolenyc.com
Submitted By: Ann Forster Ann Forster Media & Public Relations ann@annforster.com
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Venue: Jason's Downtown Restaurant 416 W. 4th st Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-347-1120
Musicians: Bill Borjan-Drums Ted Edeson-Bass Robert Hess-Guitar Information: Jazz, blues and swing from this tight trio. Everything from Ellington to Coltrane and more! Venue Website: http://jasonsdowntown.com Artist Website: http://myspace.com/billandtedsjazzmachine
July 18 - ParlorJazz presents the Jazz, Soul & Poetry of AZIZA MILLER & JAZZSOETRY!
Time: 9pm Venue: ParlorJazz! Inc. 119 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 718 855-1981
Musicians: Aziza Miller - piano, vocals, spoken word band members to be announced Information: "Live" Jazz in a private 1850's row house in Clinton Hill that we open to the general public once a month as a cultural community service for the past 7 years!
Doors open at 8:15pm sets: 9pm & 10:30pm Covercharge: $20/person includes: both sets, open wine bar, lt. refreshments and desserts all evening!
