Saturday, December 1st at 8:30 p.m.
The Kathleen Grace Band.
with Kathleen Grace on vocals, backed up by her sextet.
"One of the most interesting newcomers on the American scene... The
airwaves should be full of Grace." Chistopher Louden, JazzTimes
Kathleen hails from Tucson AZ and wails in L.A. What happens when a lover of
Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell gets a jazz education? The answer is found in
the music of Kathleen Grace. Her repertoire is often compared to Madelein
Payroux, Bill Frisel and Tierney Sutton. The cool toned vocalist was awarded
the Jazz Ahead Residency at the famed Kennedy Center. A member fo the USC
jazz faculty, Kathleen was also a finalist in the Montreux Jazz Festival
International Vocal Competition. She and her band recently returned from a
very successful New York debut and will be headed into to the studio in
December. Stop by PasJazz and savor Kathleen Grace and her "lyric tone to
haunting beauty."
Tickets $10.00
WWW.KATHLEENGRACE.COM
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
Show starts 8:00 p.m.
"A Night with Origin Records"
Presented as a "Jazz Party," the evening offers time to mix with the
performers and will feature artists including Grammy-nominated musicians Kim
Richmond, saxophone, and Chris Walden, trumpet, Seattle trumpeter Thomas
Marriott, drummers Matt Jorgensen & John Bishop, Los Angeles saxophonists
Rob Lockart, David Sills & Matt Otto, plus several more, all performing
music from their recent Origin recordings.
They will be taking turns performing throughout the night.
Cover is $15,
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Sundays - December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 7:00 pm
The Gustavo Ramirez Trio
The Afro Cuban Latin Jazz Project is an Afro Cuban Jazz Fusion, formed and founded by Cuban Pianist GUSTAVO RAMIREZ, Grammy Award Afro Cuban Drummer RAUL PINEDA and Master Cuban percussionist JESUS DIAZ.
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Mondays - December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 8:00 p.m.
The Perry Smith Trio
with Perry Smith on guitar
Guitarist Perry Smith is quickly gaining recognition as one of the bright young stars in today’s jazz scene. Residing in L.A and working primarily with the New West Guitar Quartet, vocalist Kathleen Grace and his own group, he has performed extensively throughout the United States, Japan and Canada. He is an award-winning composer receiving honors such as, Finalist for the 2007 International Songwriting Competition, and the ASCAP 2006 Young Jazz Composers Award. In 2005 he graduated from the Thornton School of Music at USC with a Bachelor of Music. As a student he studied with legendary guitarist Joe Diorio and composition with bassist John Clayton. He has performed or recorded with such artist as Dave Brubeck, Nancy Wilson, Bobby McFerrin, Louie Bellson, Kenny Wheller, Larry Goldings, Joe Labarbra, Peter Erksine, Bob Sheppard, Darek Oles, Alan Pasqua, Roy McCurdy and Charles McPherson.
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Tuesdays, December 4th, 11th and 18th at 8:00 p,m,
Nineteen-year-old singing sensation Leila Avila meets the
Paul Lines Trio
featuring Tony Dumas on bass, Derrick Finch on piano
and the founder of the Pasadena Jazz Institute, Paul Lines, on drums.
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Wednesday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m.
Nick Mancini Sextet
Nick Mancini (vibraphone), Katisse Buckingham (flute),
Andy Sanesi (drums), Robert Russell (bass),
Dave Wood (guitar), Matt Wiesberg (piano)
Mancini, seen most often leading his quartet through
dazzling originals as well as creative interpretations
of standards, has assembled a high-impact sextet,
further galvanizing his position as a powerhouse
bandleader and performer in the ever-evolving
improvised music scene in L.A.
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Thursday, December 6th at 8:00 p.m.
Ben Wendel Quartet
Featuring Ben Wendel (saxophones, bassoon, melodica),
Tigran Hamasyan (piano), Larry Koonse (guitar), Harish Raghavan (bass)
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Saturday, December 8th at 8:00 p.m.
John Tegmeyer
with John Tegmeyer (clarinet), Matt Weisberg (piano)
Andy Sanesi (drums), Eric Sittner (bass)
Tickets $10.00
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Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m.
Babbo la Banda
Featuring Andy Sanesi (drums/vox), Pablo Calogera (reeds), Bryan Velasco (keyboards/vox) Rene Camacho (bass/vox), Fausto Cuevas III (percussion)
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Thursday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m.
LA Music Academy
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Friday, December 14th at 9:00 p.m.
Katisse Buckingham - CD Release
Katisse Buckingham is releasing his first solo album;
a seamless mix of jazz, Hip-Hop (with conscious
lyrics), and world music. Katisse plays Tenor, Alto &
Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Alto Flute & Ethnic Flutes
and is also an MC. His group includes Chris Wabich-
Drums, Doug Shreeve- Bass, Dennis Hamm, and J'Nae-
Vocals.
Katisse has performed and/or recorded with
Yellowjackets, Dr. Dre, Airto & Flora Purim, Vanessa
Paradis, Herbie Hancock, Andy Summers, Brian Auger,
John Patitucci, Ricky Lawson, Terri Lyne Carrington,
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Strunz and Farah, Bill
Summers, Jimmy Haslip, and dozens of others. He can be
heard on numerous films, including the "jazz
flute" scene in the Will Ferrell film, "Anchorman".
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Wednesday, December 19th at 8:00 p.m.
Mahesh Balasooriya Trio
Mahesh Balasooriya (piano), Sam Menai (bass) and
Dan Schnell (drums)
Mahesh Balasooriya attended University of Southern California. He is a jazz and classical pianist,; selected as one of two pianists worldwide entering the Henry Mancini Institute program; won most outstanding rhythm player at Monterey Jazz Festival, selected to tour with All Star band in Japan; won first place in the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts talent search, Won first place in the John Coltrane competition, He has played and worked with so many jazz greats including Christian Mc Bride, Larry Goldings, Roy Hargrove, John Clayton, Eddie Daniels, Johnny Mandel, Randy Brecker, Eric Reed, Hubert Laws, Patti Austin;Bowl. Sselected to do major recording projects at Paramount studios, Universal music productions, and Sony studios.
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Thursday December 20th at 8:00 p.m.
"The Secret of Christmas"
Racquel Roberts - vocals
Nick Mancini - vibes/drums/percussion
Dennis Ham - piano
Dave Wood - guitar
Robert Russell - bass
Jimmy Branly - drums/percussion
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John Tegmeyer - clarinet
Jacques Voyemont - trombone
Katisse Buckingham - winds
Tickets $15.00
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Friday and Saturday, December 21st and 22nd.
Opening the Show on Dec. 21st: Singer-Songwriter Linda Dam
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No cover charge
The David Arnay Trio
"It's a Charlie Brown Christmas"
The Music of Vince Guaraldi
“Christmas Time is Here” , “Skating” and "Linus and Lucy" are just a few of the classic tunes you’ll hear Live at the Beautiful Pasadena Jazz Institute . Special guest vocalist Liela Avila performs classic, swinging holiday favorites. Fun for the entire family
Two Shows: 8:30 sold out
and 10:30 p.m. tickets available.
Tickets $25.00
Reservations: 626.398.3344
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Wednesday, December 26th at 8:00 p.m.
Otmaro Ruiz
with Otmaro Ruiz (piano), Ben Wendel (woodwinds), Carlitos del Puerto (bass), Jimmy Branly (drums)
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Friday and Saturday, December 28th and 29th at 8:00 p.m.
Nolan Shaheed Quartet
Featuring Nolar Shaheed on trumpet
and Zane Musa on sax
Born in Pasadena, CA
Musical Director for Marvin Gaye 1974-1976,
Lead Trumpet with Count Basie Orchestra 1976-1979,
Natalie Cole 1979-1981,
Stevie Wonder 1981-1983
Diana Ross 1983-1985,
Phil Collins 1985,
Anita Baker 1986.He has also performed and toured with: Eddie Harris, Teddy Edwards, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham, Francisco Aquabea.Nolan has been one of LA's top studio musicians since 1974 and is in great demand in the Jazz scene. He currently owns a recording studio and is a music producer.
Tickets $10.00
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Monday, December 31st. from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Swing in the New Year
with the Jazz, Blues and R&B All Stars.
and special guests.
Featuring Ricky Woodard on Saxophone
Ralph Penland on drums.
Larry Antonino on bass guitar
Jeff Pari, guitar and vocals
Wali Oli - composer and vocals
Rita Edmond on vocals
Showroom reserved seats are $300 table, seats 4.
(includes a bottle of wine, a bottle of champagne and two appetizers.)
Reservations: 626.398.3344
General admission $50.00
(Includes a champagne toast).
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