San Francisco Bay Area Jazz Scene #2

[BFrank]

We could have a Bay Area Yoshi's hang.... at Yoshi's for Shipp..... I'll be there too.
I can save seats for all.

I'm there.

[Surfer]

Cant make it.

[Peterdubya]

well, since it's just us 3.... we'll have some free drinks too.

[Mike Schwartz]

I'll come up after work.

[Peterdubya]

ok 4 of us....

[Lady Willpower]

Is Shipp playing solo? I'd prefer to see him w/a band.

[Mike Schwartz]

Is Shipp playing solo? I'd prefer to see him w/a band.

The trio features Joe Morris on bass & Whit Dickey on drums and they will be performing music from their new release Piano Vortex. from Yoshi's website...

[Lady Willpower]

Thanks! I suppose I could've found that out myself, but I appreciate it.

[Peterdubya]

I just heard a rumor that Willem Breuker is NOT part of the Willem Breuker Kollektief tour coming in October..... don't know if it's true, but that's what I heard.

[kedoane]

We could have a Bay Area Yoshi's hang.... at Yoshi's for Shipp..... I'll be there too.
I can save seats for all.

I would love to, but I am working that night, covering my supervisor's shift in TV land.

[Mike Schwartz]

Saw John Scofield with the *Scohorns* last nite at Kuumbwa.

Highly recommended to catch these guys at Yoshi's one of the next 5 evenings

[Surfer]

I just heard a rumor that Willem Breuker is NOT part of the Willem Breuker Kollektief tour coming in October..... don't know if it's true, but that's what I heard.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~wbk/index.html

lists him as part of the band, and has attached concert dates including the SF show.

[Peterdubya]

from the SFJazz web site......

NOTE: The Kollektief will be performing Willem Breuker's original score to Faust. Mr. Breuker will not be performing as he is unable to travel due to health concerns.

[BFrank]

So, are we still on for the Shipp "hang" at Yoshi's next week?
I'll call in for my ticket this weekend.

[BFrank]

Up for Yoshi's hang.

[Peterdubya]

BFrank, David Gitin and I are in, Mike Schwartz may come, so I'll hold 4 seats, unless I hear otherwise.....

[BFrank]

Great. I'm set - got my ticket.

Peter, will the seats be held in your name our ours individually?

[Surfer]

from the SFJazz web site......

NOTE: The Kollektief will be performing Willem Breuker's original score to Faust. Mr. Breuker will not be performing as he is unable to travel due to health concerns.

Oh well, thanks for the update Peter.

[Peterdubya]

There will be a "Jazzcorner" table, just ask the friendly door guys..... or the door guys that are here.

[Mike Schwartz]

There will be a "Jazzcorner" table, just ask the friendly door guys..... or the door guys that are here.

Thanks Peter!

I'm pretty sure I haven't met BFrank as yet.............cool!

[BFrank]

Thanks Peter!

I'm pretty sure I haven't met BFrank as yet.............cool!

I haven't met ANYone yet (in the SF Bay Area, anyway). I've met PeteC and Brian Olewnick in NYC.

Looking forward to it.

[Valerie]

aren't you the guy ron raves about as being such a nice guy?!?

[BFrank]

Who? Me?

Not sure, but I've never actually met Ron - in person, that is.

[Valerie]

Who? Me?

Not sure, but I've never actually met Ron - in person, that is.

yes, i think you're the guy ron mentioned as being a great person just through posts.

[BFrank]

yes, i think you're the guy ron mentioned as being a great person just through posts.

Well, don't believe everything you read.

[Peterdubya]

Yeah, Valerie, I've met him..... ahem.....

[BFrank]

Yeah, Valerie, I've met him..... ahem.....

[Peterdubya]

For Immediate Release

Benefit Concert for George Cables

When: Saturday, December 8
Where: Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm (afternoon)
Cost: $30
Advanced Purchase: www.yoshis.com or call (510) 238-9200
Press Contact: Jessica Felix info@healdsburgjazzfestival.org, 707 433-4633

The great jazz pianist, George Cables recently received a liver and kidney transplant. He is recuperating at home in New York. If all goes well, it will be six months before he can start playing and working again. Bay Area organizations are working together creating this benefit for him on Saturday afternoon, December 8th at Yoshi's in Oakland from 1pm to 3:30pm.

ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: Bobby Hutcherson, Gary Bartz, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Mary Stallings, Eddie Marshall, Glenn Richmond, Babatunde Lea, Denise Perrier, Peter Barshay, Mel Martin, Calvin Keys, Jeff Chambers, Vince Lateano, Angela Wellman, David Udolf, The Mo' Rockin Project with Khalil Shaheed, Yassir Chadly, Bouchaib Abdelhadi, Deszon Clairborne, Ron Belcher, Glen Pearson and Richard Howell. There will be more to come and some special surprise guests as well.
Updates can be viewed at www.healdsburgjazzfestival.org and www.yoshis.com

For those that cannot attend but would like to send a donation go to www.georgecables.com. The "George Cables Healing Fund" has been set up to collect funds to help offset George's expenses. The money will go directly to George with no operational costs or administrative costs (except what PayPal deducts).

If you prefer to send a check, PLEASE MAKE IT PAYABLE TO GEORGE CABLES and send to:
GEORGE CABLES
c/o JazzCorner.com
245 West 25th St. #2F
New York, NY 10001

Supporting organizations include: the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, KCSM Radio 91FM, KPFA, SFJAZZ, Yoshi's and JazzCorner.com.

[Mike Schwartz]

20th Annual Sunday Series Begins January 20, 2008
Season Subscriptions Now Available at San Jose Jazz Office
Single Tickets Go On Sale at the Improv on December 11, 2007

San Jose Jazz is proud to announce its twentieth annual Sunday Jazz Series featuring nine acclaimed jazz artists, performing at the charming, historic Improv in downtown San Jose. Ranging from contemporary and big band to Latin and vocalists' jazz, this 2008 Sunday Series, which runs from January 20 through March 30, has something to offer for the jazz enthusiast in everyone.

The series features nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz artists including The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Ernie Watts, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Patois Records Showcase with Wayne Wallace, Alexa Weber Morales, and Kat Parra. More information about the entire Sunday series can be found at www.sanjosejazz.org

SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOVEMBER 27 at San Jose Jazz Offices
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 11, 2007 at the Improv

January 20 through March 30, 2008 - All concerts start at 3pm
At The Improv, 62 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA

Schedule:
1/20/2008 Brubeck Brothers
1/27/2008 Ernie Watts Quartet
2/10/2008 Mike Vax Orchestra (Stan Kenton Alumni)
2/17/2008 John Worley and Bari Bari featuring three baritone sax players
2/24/2008 San Jose Youth Jazz Orchestra (Our youth all star band)
3/2/2008 Patois Records Showcase featuring Wayne Wallace, Alexa Weber Morales, and Kat Parra
3/9/2008 Kim Nalley
3/17/2008 Local Composers Workshop
3/30/2008 Toshiko Akiyoshi

Ticket Information:
Season subscriptions for all 9 concerts now available through the San Jose Jazz offices
San Jose Jazz members - $160
General public - $240
Subscription Purchase: 408-288-7557 x2316 and x2335
. Single tickets available on December 11 at the Improv Box Office:
San Jose Jazz members - $20-$30
General public - $30-$40
Improv Box Office at 408-288-7475 or online at www.symfonee.com/improv/sanjose

[clarke68]

I just got tickets to see the Myra Melford/Marty Ehrlich duo & Trio M on January 28. My first show at the new Yoshi's SF! Looking forward to it.