Idris Ackamoor Mar. 20
“Ackamoor’s name might now be spoken with the same hushed reverence afforded such other cosmic travelers as Alice Coltrane, Don Cherry & Pharaoh Sanders.”
Happy Hour for Haiti
Happy Hour, a virtuosic collective acclaimed for its unique three-horn sound, will donate the proceeds of its February 5 concert at the Jazzschool in Berkeley to support Haitian Relief Efforts.
Jazz Masters Concert: November 3
Trio 3 (oliver lake/ reggie workman/ andrew cyrille) When: Tuesday, November 3 Where: Flying Goat Café 324 Center Street, Healdsburg Time: Two Shows 7pm and 9pm Cost: Tickets, $25.00 (available now) Healdsburg is once again very fortunate to be able to experience in a very intimate setting an all-star partnership of jazz masters, with the group Trio 3. In an extremely rare West Coast tour, Reggie Workman, Oliver Lake and
Another Young Talent in Town
The latest addition to the jazz line-up in Healdsburg comes from a young talent still in high school. Kai Devitt-Lee, who’ll be a junior at Healdsburg High next fall, will be showing off his still-developing skills on jazz guitar at the Palette Art Café on alternate Sundays this summer. (Update: Kai has been upgraded to weekly appearances at Palette, every Sunday this summer.) Kai, still only 15 years old, has
Master Class with Brazilian Jazz Great
Brazilian guitarist, composer Toninho Horta shares his music Where: Palette Art Café 235 Center Street (Behind La Crema tasting room) Date: Monday, June 1, 2009 Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm Tickets: Limited availability $75.00 Experience a rare opportunity to learn from a great living master of Brazilian jazz, Toninho Horta. This is truly a very special educational event, a chance to meet and talk with Toninho about his way of
Sunday Evening, May 31
Brazilian BBQ and concert Grupo Falso Bahiano Location: Palette Art Café 235 Healdsburg Ave. Phone: 707 433-2788 | Visit on the web Date: Sunday, May 31 Time: 8 pm; dinner served from 6 pm No cover Meal price: $20 with advanced reservations, $25 at the venue If you didn’t have enough fun at the Stars of Brazil show at Rec Park, Brazilian music continues at the Palette on Sunday evening.
Mission Accomplished: Operation Jazz Band
Mission Accomplished! Today Operation Jazz Band finished their week in Healdsburg by playing in concert before all SIX fifth grade classes: Fitch Mountain Elementary, St. John School, Alexander Valley School, Geyserville School, Westside Elementary School, and Sonoma Country Day School! About 200 students in all filled the Raven Theater in Healdsburg to hear what Operation Jazz Band really sounded like. During the past week Operation Jazz Band, led by Babatunde
Sunday Afternoon, June 7
James Moody Quartet featuring special guest Marlena Shaw Location: Rodney Strong Vineyards 11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 3 pm (gates open at 2 pm) Tickets: $45 MC: Greg Bridges General Outdoor seating on the lawn. Low chairs allowed. Umbrellas permitted along the back fence only. Children 10 and under are free. “Moody plays with all types of soul, and his music is optimistic music, infectious”
”The Big Trio” w/Wayne De La Cruz
Title: ”The Big Trio” w/Wayne De La Cruz Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Wayne De La Cruz – Hammond B3 Organ Paul Bannin – Guitar and Saxophones Kendrick Freeman – Drums Date: 2009-03-26 A captivating versatile group of dynamic musicians with a repertoire that not only represents the organ trio genre but a full spectrum of jazz and blues.
Benny Barth Trio
Title: Benny Barth Trio Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Randy Vincent – Guitar Chris Amberger – Bass Benny Barth – Drums Date: 2009-03-19 Belated Birthday Party Celebrating Benny’s 80th Birthday which was February 16th. Come and enjoy this jazz legend playing with his long time working trio. See Benny Barth at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival on Monday, June 1 Julian Lage. Esperanza Spalding. Toninho Horta. Airto.
Eric Muhler Quartet feat. Sheldon Brown
Title: Eric Muhler Quartet feat. Sheldon Brown Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Eric Muhler – Piano Sheldon Brown – Saxophones Michael Wilcox – Bass Brian Andres – Drums Date: 2009-03-12 Eric Muhler’s chord voicings are his own, his improvisations are full of constant surprises and, although quite aware of the jazz tradition, he sounds unlike any of his predecessors. His writing is fresh and personal, evolving
BBC Trio w/Bob Drew, Bill Fouty & Carl Vast
Title: BBC Trio with Bob Drew, Bill Fouty & Carl Vast Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Bob Drew – Alto Saxophone Bill Fouty – Bass Carl Vast – Guitar Date: 2009-03-05 The BBC Jazz Trio (sax, bass and guitar) plays mainstream jazz, Bossa Nova and swing, emphasizing intuitive ensemble music. Since 1984, the Trio (Bob Drew, Bill Fouty and Carl Vast) has continued to define its