Jazz for Jazz Lovers

Jazz for Jazz Lovers
Concert Series 2014
Denny Zeitlin has recorded over thirty albums
and twice won first place in the DOWN BEAT
magazine international critics poll. He has
performed throughout the United States,
Japan, Europe, and Canada at major jazz
festivals and has appeared with other jazz
greats such as Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson,
Pat Metheny, Tony Williams, and Bobby
Hutcherson. $20.00
Influenced by Phil Woods and Charlie Parker,
Richie Cole started on the alto saxophone at
an early age. He attended the Berklee College
of Music and then began his professional
career by joining the Buddy Rich big band.
After a short stay with Lionel Hampton, Cole
embarked on his solo career and has been a
practitioner of be-bop since. $25
Gary has been prominent in the film,
television and studio recording industry for
five decades having played woodwinds on
over 500 movie scores and as a member of
over 200 television orchestras. He appears
on recordings by Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme,
Toshiko Akiyoshi, Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh,
and many others. $25.00
THE RON ESCHETE TRIO
Ron Eschete has long been regarded as one of
the finest guitarists in mainstream jazz. Jim
Merod, from JAZZ NEWS, said "the Eschete trio
is as polished as the classic Modern Jazz
Quartet..." Over the decades, Eschete has
worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn,
Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown and
many more. $15.00
Steve Huffsteter has worked with most of the
big bands on the west coast, including Les
Brown, Ray Charles, Clare Fischer and Bob
Florence. In addition, Steve has performed and
recorded with Supersax, Pete Christlieb,
Poncho Sanchez, and since 1994, with Cecilia
Coleman's quintet. Steve is heard on more
than 80 recordings including his own, "Circles,"
as well as with Pete Christlieb, Roger Kellaway,
and Joey Baron. $20.00
As a leader of his own group and solo
performer, Lanny Morgan has been on the
scene since 1960, playing every major jazz
club and festival that exists. Lanny first came
to prominence in New York, as the lead alto for
Maynard Ferguson's big band as well as
playing in Ferguson's sextet. The most recent
recording as a leader is "6" THE LANNY
MORGAN SEXTET which documents several
of Lanny's compositions. $20.00
THE PUTTER SMITH
JEFF COLELLA DUO
MAR 14
THE MUSIC OF CAL TJADER
FEATURING GARY FOSTER
THE LANNY MORGAN SEXTET
FEB 21
Gary Foster appears on countless recordings
in both the jazz and pop worlds. As a
leader, he has records on the Concord and
Revelations labels as well as labels in Japan.
FEB 28
THE STEVE HUFFSTETER
QUINTET
FEB 5
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DENNY ZEITLIN: SOLO PIANO
THE RICHIE COLE QUINTET
FEATURING BRUCE FORMAN
JAN 18
All Concerts Begin
At 7:00 pm
Come out and enjoy world
class jazz music with us
MAR 28
Cal Tjader was undoubtedly the most famous
non-latin leader of a latin jazz band, certainly
an extraordinary distinction. From the 1950s
until his death in 1982, Tjader was practically
the point man between the worlds of latin jazz
and mainstream bop. His light, rhythmic,
joyous vibraphone manner could comfortably
embrace both styles. (Taken from material
written by Richard S. Ginell.)
APR 11
Born in Los Angeles, bassist Putter Smith is a
product of the vast diversity that defines Los
Angeles. Putter has performed in concert
halls and jazz clubs in the United States,
Europe, and Asia.He has performed with
Thelonious Monk, Billy Eckstine, Bob
Brookmeyer, Lee Konitz, Gary Foster, Carmen
McCrae Art Pepper, Gerry Mulligan and
many others.
Jeff Colella is one of Los Angeles' busiest
jazz pianists. Jeff toured with the legendary
Lou Rawls as his pianist and conductor for
nearly sixteen years. Jeff has worked with
Morgana King, Larry Koonse, Bobby Shew,
Bob Shepperd, and Anita O'Day, among
others. $15.00