Pasadena Jazz February Eventss

Friday, February 1st at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 16th at 8:00 p.m.
The Nolan Shaheed Quintet
Nolan Shaheed - trumpet and Zane Musa - saxophone
Nolan Shaheed was 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.
$15.00

Saturday, February 2nd
PJI Welcomes KPCC
Private Event

Sundays, February 3rd and February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Isaac Smith's O' Chest Rah Orchestra
Isaac is an arranger, composer and trombonist. He has worked with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra from 1997-2002, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra from 1995 to the present.Isaac has also worked with master conguero Francisco Aguabella's Afro-Cuban band from 1997 to the present, the Polyester Players 70's band from 1996 to the present, the Charles Mingus Band from 2002-2005 and the great trumpeter, Freddie Hubbard, from 2003 -2005. He has, in addition, worked with Quincy Jones, Benny Golson, Bobby Hutcherson,the Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, the Village Vanguard Orchestra, the Jimmy Heath Orchestra and Slide Hampton and his World of Trombones. He has worked with saxophonist Joshua Redman, bassist Bob Hurst, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, trombonist Steve Turre, the legendary Harry "Sweets" Edison, pianist Jason Moran, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and T.S. Monk. Isaac's impeccable musicianship has landed him gigs with many of the premiere musicians of our time. He has also backed up singers, such as Joe Williams, Shirley Horn, DeeDee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Diana Krall, Barbara Morrison, Linda Hopkins and Ernie Andrews.
Admission $10.00

Mondays, February 4th and February 11th at 8:00 p.m
"REMEMBERING WES AND GRANT"
Featuring the Perry Smith Quartet
Guitarist Perry Smith is quickly gaining recognition in today’s jazz scene. Working primarily with the New West Guitar Quartet, vocalist Kathleen Grace and the Perry Smith Group, he has performed extensively throughout the United States, Japan, Germany 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 and/or recorded with such artist as Dave Brubeck, Nancy Wilson, Harry Belafonte, Bobby McFerrin, Louie Bellson, Kenny Wheller, Larry Goldings, Joe Labarbra, Peter Erksine, Bob Sheppard, Darek Oles, Alan Pasqua, Roy McCurdy and Charles McPherson.

Tuesdays, February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 8:00 p.m.
Drummer Ralph Penland presents
Various Guest Artists.
Lifetime Comments and Acknowledgements
"You play with a great finesse... I'm a fan ! " - Herbie Hancock
"Ralph Penland is one of my favorite drummers !" - Tony Williams
"An outstanding drummer ! A splendid musician and composer."- Leonard Feather
"I'm gonna call you Smiley !"- Sarah Vaughn
"Come here, come here ! What's your name ? You were swinging !" - Count Basie
"Ralph Penland ! Man, that cat can swing !! " - Frank Sinatra

$10.00

photo by Hiroshi Mochizaki

Every Wednesday in February at 8:00 p.m.
"THE CUTTING CONTESTS"
Hosted by Nolan Shaheed
February 6th - Trumpet Summit_
February 13th -Tenor Madness_
February 20th - Handful of Keys
February 27th - Drum Thunder___

Thursday, February 7th at 8:00 p.m.
The Greg Poree Group
featuring Greg Poree - guitar
Ryan Cross - bass, Paul Cartwright- violin, David Leach - percussion
$15.00 admission

Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th at 8:00 p.m.
Ralph Penland's Jazz and Blues All Stars

$10.00 admission

VALENTINE'S DAY
Thursday, February 14th
"Bossa_Licious" , A Trip to Brazil without leaving Pasadena
The Robert Kyle Brazilian Band
Dinner and a Show
Two Seatings 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. ,
Guests have three options:
#1 Five course meal “Dinner and a Show”. $150.00 per couple
#2 Five course meal with wine pairings (3oz. pour) each course and
Champagne toast with dessert. $220.00 per couple.
#3 Ticket for the show only are $25.00 will be sold at 8:00 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. only.
Limited Seating / Reservations a Must!
626.398.3344
PJI welcomes Executive Chef Steve Brown.
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Friday, February 15th at 8:00 p.m.
Nick Mancini Sextet
with Nick Mancini (vibes)
Andy Sanesi (drums), Rufus Philpot (bass),
Dave Wood (guitar), Dennis Hamm (piano)
Katisse Buckingham (woodwinds)
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

$15.00

Sunday, February 17th, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p,m,
"HARLEM RENT PARTY"
Isaac Smith Big Band
Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread and Fried Catfish
$20.00

Monday, February 18th at 8:00 p.m.
"REMEMBERING JIMMY SMITH"
Featuring Jeff Hamilton - drums and Atsuko Hashimoto - organ
$20.00

Thursday, February 21st at 8:00 p.m.
"THE MUSIC OF BUDDY COLETTE"
The Buddy Collette Big Band
Buddy Collette conducting his own pieces
with an All Star Band,

Two Shows 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., $35.00 and $30.00 respectively.

Friday and Saturday, February 22nd and 23rd
"CELEBRATION OF THE BLUES"
with Linda Hopkins
Two Shows 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. $20.00

Sunday, February 24th
PJI welcomes the Professional Photographers Association
Private Event

Monday, February 25th at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
‘BIG BAND BASH” with the Bruce Lofgren Jazz Orchestra

$10.00 admission

Thursday, February 28th 8:30 p.m.
"Remembering Ella"
Nedra Wheeler Trio
with Nedra Wheeler - bass and Nate Morgan - piano

10:00 admission

February 29th at 8:30 p.m.
"Bags Groove, Remembering Milt"
Featuring the Onaje Murray Quintet.

$10.00 admission.